FRESH MFP MEAT

anitsirhC83

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So....where to begin? I am obviously new to MFP but definitely NOT new to dieting or calorie counting or exercise for that matter! Very excited to be starting a new hopefully skinnier chapter in my life. Have a problem with the Yo-Yo...I gain it, I lose it, I gain it, I lose it...up...down...up...down...just recently packed on 20 pounds and decided it was time to start over. I signed up for a Weight Loss Challenge with a BFF of mine and we are both stubborn and competitive so this should be intersting! Ok my main reason for this post was to find out:

DO ICED TEA AND CRYSTAL LIGHT count towards water intake?? I use Sweet-N-Low in my tea which has no calories. And Crystal Light has next to none as well. I can drink 2 quarts of Iced Tea in a day!! But I have a hard time drinking just plain WATER! :sick: So what is the verdict? PLEASE HELP!! :sad:

twnzmom

Good question, I hope someone has the answer because I have a hard time drinking plain water as well at least for 8 glasses.

red01angel

Hi flirty Welcome!

Yes, I count the Crystal Light I drink toward my water intake; just don't forget to count those 5 calories as well!!

CelticDragon

Welcome! This site is wonderful and the people so supportive.

I HATE water, and probably drink a gallon or more of iced tea a day. Although I have learned to drink water with my workouts, I still think it tastes terrible!

I have heard that decaf drinks count towards your water intake, but not those with caffiene. I have had to drink decaf for years for medical reasons, so it's no biggie for me.

You will hear many say that artificial sweeteners make you crave sweets. I have not found that to be true for myself. I too use sweet n low in my tea and have had no cravings. I guess it's an individual thing.

rfialkiewicz

The only things that don't count towards water are juices, milks (cow, goat, soy, almond etc.), and drinks that contain sugar, caffeine or sodium such as sodas.