What counts as water?

mshortcake622

Hey guys! Quick question, couldn't find anything related easily when I searched. My coworker and I were discussing how much water we drink the other day and I was telling her it was hard for me to just drink regular water, so I use Crystal light and tea. She responded that these things don't count as going toward your 8 glasses daily and only strictly water does! What do you guys think??

clkuchtyn

Basically all liquids (besides alcohol) count. So, water, tea, juice, milk, etc, etc, etc

pa_jorg

I only count water as water.

Brooke1585

I only count water as water.

Same here

MaryHoffman520

Anything with caffeine in it does NOT count towards fluids!!

Churble

I only count water as water.

True story.

galegetsthin

Water........ water counts as water. Caffeine dehydrates, chemicals could possibly alter the use, sugar adds calories.




Water.

beckipercy

Bump!

I've been wondering this myself. I don't necessarily agree with the idea of ALL liquids counting, but I drink flavoured water (similar to what you've been doing) and I've been wondering if that would count!

SassyCalyGirl

water!

Shausil82

I only count water as water.

^^This

Martucha123

everything
YES EVERYTHING
except alcohol
cafeine does not dehydrates it's a myth

MariaAlbinaxoxo

I count my 10 calorie sugar-free lemonade packets that go in my water as H2O but I know I probably shouldn't. Oh well. I HATE plain water so I'm lucky I love these.

soccerella

water counts as water for me and thats it

its true you get water from other sources such as fruit, but since even the MFP water tracker says "We recommend that you drink at least 8 cups of water a day" i only record what I actually drink, and only if it actually is water....no coffee, tea, soda, juice, etc


edit: if i put in a little bit of lemon/lime or flavor it with crystal light packets, i still count it as water....normally im good at just drinking plain water, but sometimes its nice to have flavor to it...but i use a crystal light packet for a whole gallon typically, not just got the one glass they say

robbiejay1971

:happy: Only water counts as water. Not even tea or coffee. Milk and juice both contain calories and fats so do not count as water.

tig_ol_bitties

Ummm....water?

TexasRaised89

I only count water as water. Although many other drinks have water in them, "the 8 cups a day" saying isn't for "water based" drinks. It's strictly water. Try adding a lemon or a lime to your water for a bit of flavor if needed.

Annette_rose

I used to not be much of a water drinker either. Now I LOVE ice water with fresh cut lemons in it. I pick up a large one at Sonic every morning. Nothing but fresh lemon to flavor it and I refill it all day. Now, all I drink is water except for a cup or two of coffee in the morning.

lorierin22

Anything with caffeine in it does NOT count towards fluids!!

Most doctors now agree that any beverage counts as fluids, even if they have caffiene in them. My doctor even tells me to include fruits and vegetables that are mostly water towards my daily count. But the best way to gage how much you need is by your thirst level. If you are thirsty...you need more water (and things like crystal light--with sugar substitues--do make me more thirsty).

hpsnickers1

all liquid (I wouldn't include alcohol) and the water you get through the foods you eat.

Even if you are drinking something that makes you pee you are still drinking something. Your body will do a perfectly good job of maintaining water balance if you let it.

If my body thinks I didn't get enough water I will wake up the next morning thirsty.

seehawkmomma

Hey guys! Quick question, couldn't find anything related easily when I searched. My coworker and I were discussing how much water we drink the other day and I was telling her it was hard for me to just drink regular water, so I use Crystal light and tea. She responded that these things don't count as going toward your 8 glasses daily and only strictly water does! What do you guys think??

Water counts as water......

breezey77

Everything I've heard and read says Tea can be counted as water if you don't add any sugar, cream, milk, etc. But really, water is water!:laugh:

DiamondEyes_x

How can juice not count? I measure out my water then add juice... that definitely counts.

I don't think milk counts though, but I think tea and coffee do, you're adding water to it so why not?

allison0820

I only count water as water.

Same here

Same

AmberJslimsAWAY

I only count water....as water

soccerella

I used to not be much of a water drinker either. Now I LOVE ice water with fresh cut lemons in it. I pick up a large one at Sonic every morning. Nothing but fresh lemon to flavor it and I refill it all day. Now, all I drink is water except for a cup or two of coffee in the morning.

not trying to be rude, but why do you pick one up at sonic instead of just making your own?

inasopp

water is the best! remember that water cleans your system so its the best without those nasty chemicals and caffeine. And Carbonic acid is reeeaaally bad for you teeth

Heygrits

I see her point. Crystal Light was water before dumping the stuff in.
Sounds like water to me.

Reedern

I was told by my chiropractor that you could not count water enhanced with things such as crystal light due to the preservatives. He said you can only count straight water as water. Even coffee and tea did not count.

killagb

I only count water as water. Although many other drinks have water in them, "the 8 cups a day" saying isn't for "water based" drinks. It's strictly water. Try adding a lemon or a lime to your water for a bit of flavor if needed.

it's actually a recommendation for fluids. Not water at all and it includes the water content of food.

Qarol

Why is it hard to drink regular water?

30yearssincebikini

I drink flavored sparkling water and I count that as water. I don't think anything with caffeine or salt or other crap in it are supposed to count because the whole idea of drinking water is to drink healthy and to leave out the crap.

Although, every drink has mostly water in it. So if it's just about getting the hydration, anything will do, but to drink healthy, only water or other healthy drinks will do.