Is it still water?

jonalu1234

Hi I absolutely hate water. I know this is dumb and tell myself to suck it up but I actually have a hard time getting it down. I was proud of myself yesterday for getting a measly 16ozs in me. I'm surprised I am still alive.
My question is, is it still water if I use water enhancers like Mio or squirt lemon juice and use splenda in it? I know splenda is not supposed to be good for you...but I don't know what else to do.

Dariasen

I am the same way. I found seltzer was a good alternative. I would also make deals with myself: Finish my water bottle and then I could have a diet coke. It's gotten easier as I get more used to it.

jemhh

Yes, it is still water.

starlitwaters

Yep, still counts.

I don't like the taste of plain water either. Adding one of those little packets of Crystal Light works for me.

TuffChixRule

I'm a big fan of Mio and water enhancers in general. They generally add less than 10 calories to 16 ounces of water. So yes, go for it! I'll probably get some flak for recommending artificial sweeteners, but I'm a tough chick so I can handle it

snickerscharlie

Water is water. Tea is water. Coffee is water. Soda is water.

Some water additives are better than others.

I much prefer to eat my calories than drink them.

whatatime2befit

Yes, all liquids counts towards your "water" intake.

cwolfman13

LOL...first world problems...

ShellyBell999

Water + water = water
Water + flavoring = flavored water

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

Of course. Mixing something into your water is the exact same as drinking said water and immediately following it with something that is not water.

For example, mixing my tea with my water is no different than drinking the water and then immediately eating tea leaves. Mixing pizza with water is the same as drinking water and then immediately eating pizza (although I don't know why you'd want to mix pizza with water).

It all gets mixed up in your stomach anyway, and your body extracts water from everything we eat/drink and directs it where it needs to go, and digests everything else in there appropriately.

Drink your Mio, if you enjoy it.

KimWW

You would need to log the calories if you are logging.

_lyndseybrooke_

It's fluid intake that matters - it doesn't have to be all plain water. I wouldn't count soda, and alcohol definitely doesn't count, but any flavored/sparkling water, coffee, tea, juice, etc. counts. Just make sure you account for any added calories.

Also, water tastes like nothing. Not sure how you can dislike something that tastes like nothing.

Marniezimm

Beverages without caffeine are the best to stay hydrated. Fruit infused is also a good way to mix it up without artificial stuff. I like Stevia instead of other artificial sweetners. My favorite right now is green tea with ginger & ACV. Really refreshing, and helps shed inflammation. Good luck, and keep trying!

CSARdiver

cwolfman13 wrote: »

LOL...first world problems...

Careful with that response as this will end virtually all threads.

Ilovebaking13

Definitely still water. I use these true lemon powder drinks sweetened with truvia. Mix one little pack in with 32oz of water and I'll drink the whole thing in an hour, it's like a perfectly tart lemonade. I don't think I'd get my water intake in without them!
But if you do want to try to drink plain water I think setting goals and looking up how great getting enough water is for your body to motivate you might help to! I used to carry a huge water bottle around marked for every hour and when I'd reach then end I would let myself have a flavored drink I wanted, like an iced tea.

SergeantSausage

Is it still sugar if it's mixed in a soda?

Is it still beef if you put it on a bun.

bpetrosky

It's still water, plus whatever you adulterated it with: CO2, propylene glycol, citric acid, sucralose, etc.

And what is supposed to be wrong with Splenda?

AdamImadA

LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »

It's fluid intake that matters - it doesn't have to be all plain water. I wouldn't count soda, and alcohol definitely doesn't count, but any flavored/sparkling water, coffee, tea, juice, etc. counts. Just make sure you account for any added calories.

Also, water tastes like nothing. Not sure how you can dislike something that tastes like nothing.

They say tofu tastes like nothing as well. *shudders*

DeguelloTex

Well, really, water does taste like something. It's not pure, tasteless H20. That would kill you pretty quickly. Maybe the water in her area has disagreeable bits dissolved in the water.

seabee78

I've gotten used to water with just lemon juice. Fresh squeezed if I have it on hand, RealLemon® juice if fresh not available

mrschwarten

I feel the same way! We have well water and it's really gross; it's yellow and tastes metal-ey. And NO WAY would I spend money and add to our environmental issues with bottled water, and a Brita filter doesn't cut it. What I do is I have an 80 oz travel mug that I fill and then mix a large (2 quart) Crystal Light into it, and I try to finish it by the time I go to bed. The package says there is about 40 calories for the whole thing, and a lil bit of sodium, but doing it this way keeps me from drinking pop, juice, slushies, etc. So I'll take the 40 cals and spend $1.89 on a 6 day supply; for me it's a more-than-fair trade. It totally covers up the gross well water taste (and color turn off) and I really feel fantastic when I get the whole thing in! That feeling helps motivate me too!

Find a flavor you love! It makes it so much easier! I can't get enough of the grape, and somedays I finish it by 1 or 2 pm!
Keep on keepin' on!!

Ready2Rock206

What else would it be? It is still water! Drink up!

mbaker566

LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »

Also, water tastes like nothing. Not sure how you can dislike something that tastes like nothing.

not true. it does. around here, each area has a certain tasting water, and smell sometimes too. I also find the that drinking water has taste. some is sweeter than others ffor lack of a better word
I also find plain water hurts my stomach, so I soften it with flavors. and it works and no stomach aches

either way, it's still water

boogiewookie

have you tried making fancy water? I always keep a pitcher of cucumber lemon water in the fridge. it's so refreshing! my hubby, daughter and I go through 1 every day

Kalikel

Everyone does this differently. I count water as water, pop as pop, coffee as coffee, etc.

People have counted everything from pop to carrots as water.

It's your diary. You get to set the rules. If you count it, it counts.

jgnatca

I'll hydrate any way that works and I go through phases where all I drink in water, and then when I'll only drink it flavoured. As long as it keeps me drinking, I'm going in the right direction.

This week in my relentless pursuit of the new, I tried Gold Kili ginger drink. Only noticed later that is 70 calories a serving. Oh, well. It tickled my taste buds, which was what I was really after anyways.

aunjerikap

I can not stand water either. My doctor also suggested crystal light to help. I also drink those fizzy flavored waters that contain no sugar, carbs, sodium, or calories.

jennifer_417

LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »

It's fluid intake that matters - it doesn't have to be all plain water. I wouldn't count soda, and alcohol definitely doesn't count, but any flavored/sparkling water, coffee, tea, juice, etc. counts. Just make sure you account for any added calories.

Also, water tastes like nothing. Not sure how you can dislike something that tastes like nothing.

Actually, water tastes like chlorine where I live.

fishshark

i love water mostly because I am thankful I have access to a never ending supply of clean water. also thankful every time i shower. When i was younger i "hated" water but the more I drank it the more I being to love it! nothing like ice cold water

DisneyDude85

I have 5 1-gallon jugs in my apartment, and usually at least 3 are full at any given time. Luckily, we have a water machine (reverse osmosis, a quarter a gallon to refill) in my apartment complex so it is easy to refill them. And less waste in the environment I log everything as it is. Water is Water. Coffee is Coffee. Pop is Pop. Juice is Juice.

kyrah702

I don't know how true it is, but I've heard that Coffee and pop/soda don't actually count as water? A friend of mine mentioned in passing that if you drink four glasses of water in a day and then drink a pop, you're only actually drinking three glasses of water(because you subtract 1 glass for every pop/coffee you have)

I haven't looked in to how true this is because I don't drink coffee and I rarely drink pop. That being said, the more plain water vs diet pop she drank, the more the weight came off with little effort, so I'm happy that it works for her!