To crystal light/diet soda drinkers...question....

lauristewart

OK, I don't want to get slammed for artificial sweeteners....Just saying....


I have a question for those who do love these drinks as much as I do. Do any of you count the 10 calories per packet of crystal light? I also have noticed the new Diet Mt Dew bottles have "10 calories per bottle"......anyone count calories for their diet soda? I counted about 100 cal yesterday for my beverages, b/c I used 5 crystal light packets and love my diet soda. But today, that is all I have left over is 100 calories!

Anyway, I just wanted your opnion on this....and please no negativity on artificial sweeteners.....just asking those who already drink it!! Thank you in advance!!!

:happy:

alwaysenl

I use crystal light or propel packets...usually one or two a day and always count them. Even though they are only 10 calories, as you have noticed they can add up! As long as you count them in your daily total I think you will be fine.

godroxmysox

I always count my crystal calories...yes, they are a low amount, but if you're drinking a lot of water....it adds up

jendcky

I always count my crystal light packets.... and be sure to count your water from that also if you track your water consumption. But I only have 1 to 2 packets a day the rest of the time it is unsweetened tea or water for me!

jrich1

I drink diet coke and there are 0 calories, but I would count the 10 cals on your packet of crystal light if there is any

Melis25Fit

Yup! The only low cal thing I don't count is gum....Unless I chew a pack a day.

jenlw88

i will try no sodias unless get a headache then use diet drinks but stomachache have to have my sprite..... but i love my crystal light strawberry and banana hunger control so i count everything when i do it. i like vitamin enhanced grape and apple great value drink mix too.

BeeElMarvin

I just started using crystal light pouches - 1 per day - and yes, I log them.

Alacey88

I don't normally count my Crystal Light packet as I only drink 1 to 2 packets a day then I drink just plain water once I get home.

Aeliyah

I count my Crystal Light and low-cal drinks... I figure that if I start skipping "just one low cal item" then there's a chance I could start skipping more. Besides... if I go over my calorie intake because of a low-cal drink, I'll do jumping jacks or go for a short walk outside to burn a few extra calories that day.

Brownski860

i pour 1 packet (10 calories) into a gallon of water and shake it up.... Therefore I do not count the packet as it is severly diluted. 1 gallon may last me a week or so at home. During the day, in the office, i use MIO for my water which is calorie free.

RedHotRunner

I have a diet coke daily, but never log it. It's zero calories and the sodium is so minimal that it doesn't make a difference to me. I most likely would log crystal light if I drank it, since it can add up.

WWhitaker

Of course I do! Sodas, teas, flavored waters, juices and alcohol all add up very quickly! It's just calories alone either. Alot of drinks of sodium, sugar, vitamins, etc. that you need to remain accountable for as well.

WWhitaker

Of course I do! Sodas, teas, flavored waters, juices and alcohol all add up very quickly! It's just calories alone either. Alot of drinks of sodium, sugar, vitamins, etc. that you need to remain accountable for as well.

It's NOT just calories alone***

WonderNoodle

I count my drink additives because the calories and sodium, etc are going in my bod.

And regarding people slamming you for using artificial sweeteners, my take on it is, I've put a HECK of a lot worse in my body which is why I am here. My drink adds get me drinking the water. Some day maybe I won't want them (but probably not).

morganhccstudent724

Yep yep...pomegranate lemonade is my favorite.

Gigi_licious

I haven't been counting mine....but I guess I should! Ooopsies.

MrsChristinaG

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE CRYSTAL LIGHT!!!! However, I never count them.... There also crystal light-LIKE products that are 0 CAlories, like Mio, and store brand drink mixes THOSE are also my favorites. ( Ihate the peach/green tea worst FAIL EVER!!!) lol

Tuffjourney

OK, I don't want to get slammed for artificial sweeteners....Just saying....


I have a question for those who do love these drinks as much as I do. Do any of you count the 10 calories per packet of crystal light? I also have noticed the new Diet Mt Dew bottles have "10 calories per bottle"......anyone count calories for their diet soda? I counted about 100 cal yesterday for my beverages, b/c I used 5 crystal light packets and love my diet soda. But today, that is all I have left over is 100 calories!

Anyway, I just wanted your opnion on this....and please no negativity on artificial sweeteners.....just asking those who already drink it!! Thank you in advance!!!

:happy:

Oh crap.... I guess I will count them now.....:blushing:

lablovr108

I switched to Propel zero - zero calories, some vitamins, and clear in color (I hated the coloring from Crystal Light - too messy at work).

cathyAprice

I count every bite, nibble, sip, etc LOL! I usually only drink Crystal Light's fitness drink when I'm doing Turbo Fire so even though it's just one packet, yes I add it