do you count crystal light packets as water?

allison_joan

So I drink crystal light packets a lot that I've added to a bottle of water. I always log my packets under my food since it contains calories but do you also log crystal light as water that you've drank for the day? I'm just wondering because I probably drink like 10 cups of crystal light a day and only about 2 real cups of water a day and didn't know if this was the same for me or not enough water. Thanks!

chanstriste13

water is always going to be your best choice, but if you hate water, i would count it. maybe you could try and at least make it half and half, or a bit more in favor of plain water - maybe 6 cups of h2o to 4 cups of crystal light? but if you are a water hater, i say that it's waaaay better than soda, so keep with it.

bens_mommy

I think it's more of a personal thing. I only log my water as water, but I know plenty of other people who log their tea, Crystal Light, etc. as water and I'm guessing that's fine too. I know I don't drink enough water as it is so I'm trying to wean myself away from anything else. So long as you're drinking, I think you're fine. :flowerforyou:

vivi226

I've logged my Crystal Light flavored water as water since I've joined MFP. Never thought to log it other wise, to be honest!
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jdier

Well, I log it as Crystal Light so the 5 calories count. You could also check it off as 1 cup for your water supply for the day b/c water is the base.