Water

melbell213

Every weekday morning I have a 24 oz cup of coffee that is half decaf and half regular....does this count towards any of my water for the day? I assume no because it is partially caffeinated...but does it count for at least one water?

sneezles

I would count all liquids consumed, aside from alcohol, towards my water. No real need to think just plain water counts.

dorisholaway

A doctor told me that coffee does not count as water. He said that the water also needs to be cold, as it makes your body work harder to get your metabolism going.

veronicaxmorgan

I wouldn't count anything except actual water towards your water count.

sneezles

As with any topic on this forum answers will be widespread. Even WW allows coffee to be counted. The body does have to work harder to use cold water but that is sometimes counter productive during intervals or heavy lifting. Bottom line is liquids keep the body hydrated...

Kelliegearlds

I actually read or heard that for every cup of coffee you drink, you need to drink an extra cup of water because it dehydrates your body.

HMonsterX

I wouldn't count anything except actual water towards your water count.

Why not? It is hydrating you.

It's 8 cups of fluid a day, not water. Tea, coffee, juice, soda, fruit, veg, etc. They all contain fluids that hydrate you. Sure, coffee will only hydrate you roughly 75% as much as a cup of neat water would, but it still hydrates you.

ackeebee

i only count plain water

jbudge1

A doctor told me that coffee does not count as water. He said that the water also needs to be cold, as it makes your body work harder to get your metabolism going.

I agree and wouldn't count coffee as water. However I am not sure on the cold part. I have heard room temp water is the best....there is an argument for everything .

HMonsterX

I actually read or heard that for every cup of coffee you drink, you need to drink an extra cup of water because it dehydrates your body.

Completely false. Many people only drink coffee. If your quote was true, they'd be dying of dehydration in a week...

fbmandy55

I only count water. Nothing else.

smashatoms

I actually read or heard that for every cup of coffee you drink, you need to drink an extra cup of water because it dehydrates your body.

I think Kellie is right; I've heard this statement somewhere!
I would ask your doctor maybe? It never hurts to drink more water though

songofserenity81

My MIL was suffering with dehydration , when visiting her in hospital I asked the dietitian if tea's and coffee etc could be counted towards her fluid intake and was told Yes they could as could the milk/yogurt based food supplement drinks she now has to take daily.

smashatoms

Ahhh, here we go!
When in doubt, search the Mayo Clinic site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

Coltsman4ever

I only count water. Nothing else.

Nice shirt!

DestinyDarbi

A doctor told me that coffee does not count as water. He said that the water also needs to be cold, as it makes your body work harder to get your metabolism going.

Cold water.. really? Dangit! I always drink luke warm water bc I have sensative teeth...

laurad1406

this is me, personally....i only count water. I have other drinks here and there (hot tea usually) but I don't count them toward my water intake. I used to be a Diet Coke addict and definitely wasnt drinking enough water....now i've found i actually crave it and enjoy it, and I feel a LOT better (and I dont know for sure, but my skin also seems better since i've been drinking more plain water too)

Oh, and I normally drink it cold, but that's just because I prefer it that way haha

tigersword

ALL liquids you drink hydrate you. If you drink a ton of water, AND a lot of other drinks at the same time, you risk over hydrating, which is just as dangerous as dehydrating.

The only liquid that has been proven in studies to dehydrate you is hard alcohol. All studies with caffeinated beverages have shown no link between caffeine and dehydration, as caffeine is only a diuretic in very high doses, and only with people who have no caffeine tolerance. If you drink coffee every day, it hydrates you just like water does. Coffee is 95% water. Actually, most drinks are 90% water or more. Why would they not count? A lot of foods you eat hydrate you also. Not all of your "water" needs to be from drinking.

melbell213

I only count water. Nothing else.

Nice shirt!

My shirt is way better!!!!

abraam

I actually did read that coffee dehydrates you to some extent in a fitness magazine a while back. I think it's just because there's caffeine in it, and I don't think it actually dehydrates you THAT much, just some.

bcattoes

I actually read or heard that for every cup of coffee you drink, you need to drink an extra cup of water because it dehydrates your body.

I think Kellie is right; I've heard this statement somewhere!
I would ask your doctor maybe? It never hurts to drink more water though

No, that's a total myth. Caffeine can dehydrate you but you'd have to drink more than a whole pot to experience even a slight effect. Tea and coffee, as well as most other drinks, should be counted as water if you are logging water for hydration. If you add sugar or cream, then you should log those for calories, but they don't take away any of the water.

catwrangler

Each day humans must replace 2.4 litres of water, some through drinking and the rest taken by the body from the foods eaten.

taken from: http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html

tigersword

"You have to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. BEER is 90% water. Coincidence? I think not!"

:drinker:

tigersword

Ahhh, here we go!
When in doubt, search the Mayo Clinic site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

You are aware that the article you linked to DISPROVED your earlier statement about caffeine dehydrating you, right?

It states clearly that caffeinated beverages are as effective as water when it comes to hydration, and that in order to experience any diuretic effect at all, you'd need to drink the equivalent of 7 cups of coffee. More recent research has also proven that people who regularly consume caffeine are immune to the diuretic effect, regardless of dosage.

Sezmo83

I only count water. Don't care what research says, when I went back to drinking soda for 2 months I found I was constantly thirsty despite drinking more and my skin reverted to being dry and horrible. I do have a cup of tea in the morning and sometimes one at night but still make sure to drink my 2 litres of water on top of that.

laurad1406

Ahhh, here we go!
When in doubt, search the Mayo Clinic site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

You are aware that the article you linked to DISPROVED your earlier statement about caffeine dehydrating you, right?

It states clearly that caffeinated beverages are as effective as water when it comes to hydration, and that in order to experience any diuretic effect at all, you'd need to drink the equivalent of 7 cups of coffee. More recent research has also proven that people who regularly consume caffeine are immune to the diuretic effect, regardless of dosage.

I might be speaking for someone else here, but I think she realizes that. her earlier statement only said that she "thought" it was right because she had heard it somewhere before, she wasn't dead-set trying to preach anything to anyone.

Me personally....I didn't read her posting that included the link as a "SEE, TOLD YA SO!" posting (like many people do here), just more of a "huh, here's some more info". Not sure she was trying to argue anything with anyone.

Might just be me though

tigersword

I was just looking for clarification, as she was ambiguous with her statement. I like spreading information in clear, easy to understand manners, and I wanted to make sure that she wasn't misreading the article. When skimming an article it can be very easy to mix up "hydrating" and "dehydrating" and if you misread the question as, "is it true that caffeine is dehydrating?" with an answer of "Yes, it's true," it's very easy to get the wrong information.

laurad1406

I was just looking for clarification, as she was ambiguous with her statement. I like spreading information in clear, easy to understand manners, and I wanted to make sure that she wasn't misreading the article. When skimming an article it can be very easy to mix up "hydrating" and "dehydrating" and if you misread the question as, "is it true that caffeine is dehydrating?" with an answer of "Yes, it's true," it's very easy to get the wrong information.

gotcha, that definitely makes sense! Like I said, i might have been speaking for her haha, it's just how I read it vs how you read it. I think the fact that "disproved" was in all caps in your reply made me feel like this was leaning more toward an argument, just seemed a little aggressive. I know I use all caps when I'm trying to yell (or loudly communicate) something haha, learned that from Kanye West.

tigersword

It was just meant for emphasis. I was too lazy to use the italics BBcode.

kbreezie922

they say that the more water you drink the more hydrated your skin is!

tigersword

Who is this, "they?"