Everyone rolls out of bed and grabs coffee.
It’s almost automatic.
But here’s what most people don’t realize:
If you’re over 50, drinking coffee as soon as your eyes open can hurt your metabolism.
As I said, coffee isn’t bad; instead, the issue is timing.
Let’s break it down without the science lecture.
Your stress hormones are highest when you wake up
Your body releases cortisol first thing in the morning to wake you up.
Totally normal.
But what happens if you dump caffeine on top of that?
You get:
- Jitters
- Crash later
- Sudden hunger
- Cravings
- Belly fat that refuses to move
Why? Because you’re piling stress on top of stress.
The fix: Drink coffee 60–90 minutes after waking
You don’t need to give coffee up.
Just shift the timing.
Wake up and do this:
- Water
- Light movement or stretch
- Small bite of protein
- Coffee 60–90 minutes later
- You’ll feel calmer, more focused, and less hungry later.
“Won’t I feel tired without it right away?”
For a few days.
Then your natural energy kicks in first, and coffee becomes a bonus, not a crutch.
You’ll still enjoy it. You’ll use it smarter.
Want more fat-burning from your coffee?
Boost it naturally:
- Cinnamon
- Green tea extract
- Chromium
- L-theanine
Or, if you don’t want to piecemeal ingredients:
Then use JavaBurn and timing your coffee can make all the difference.
Bottom line
If you’re 50 plus:
- Wait before caffeine
- Eat something small first
- Treat coffee like a tool, not a wake-up shock
- Simple changes. Better metabolism.
JavaBurn could be your solution.
All the best,
James W. Brown
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