Help! Does this count as water?

rockerbabyy

Well, you guys have fun with being in denial over how bad some drinks can be for you VS only pure water.

not that it actually matters, but i drink two cups of coffee two or three days a week.
i drink soda MAYBE twice a month..
i drink tea whenever i feel like it, sometimes every night for a while, sometimes none for months.
i drink carbonated water occasionally, and sometimes add unsweetened-all-natural flavoring
i fill my 64 ounce mug with ice water and sip it throughout the day, sometimes i even refill it.

im NOT sitting and drinking 64 oz of soda or coffee. though if i was, id still be hydrated.

yummy♥

Well, you guys have fun with being in denial over how bad some drinks can be for you VS only pure water.

is Victoria's Secret marketing their own water now? and if so, is it really that "pure"?

rockerbabyy

Well by that logic, anything that has water in it counts (jello?) ... seems a little misleading. That said, I too have read the whole water issue has been inflated by the bottled water industry so I'd not agonize over it.

If it's not loaded with a ton of sodium or alcohol...it absolutely counts, solid or liquid form, your body WILL hydrate from it. Doesn't matter if YOU log it...your body sure will no matter what high horse you're riding on.

mmmmmm jello shots!

WickedMouse

Water Drinkers and Soda Drinkers, lets hold hands..

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.

sunnyday789

Water Drinkers and Soda Drinkers, lets hold hands..

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.

when i drink soda I'm drinking water...do i just clasp my hands together?

Peacock2468

Did anyone every buy Krank2O. I used to get it all the time back in the day, about 5 years ago. It was water that had caffine added to it. IT ROCKED, but I think they stopped making it. OHHH well, I like to add flavor to my water, without it I would not drink any water all day. I think that if it helps you get the water intake you need a few extra additives are worth it. MY 2 cents.

Contrarian

Water Drinkers and Soda Drinkers, lets hold hands..

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.

when i drink soda I'm drinking water...do i just clasp my hands together?

Yes. Swing them back and forth, though. Otherwise, it's just stupid.

sunnyday789

Water Drinkers and Soda Drinkers, lets hold hands..

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.

when i drink soda I'm drinking water...do i just clasp my hands together?

Yes. Swing them back and forth, though. Otherwise, it's just stupid.

But then I'll spill my wine...

Contrarian

Water Drinkers and Soda Drinkers, lets hold hands..

Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya;
Kum bay ya, my Lord, kum bay ya,
O Lord, kum bay ya.

when i drink soda I'm drinking water...do i just clasp my hands together?

Yes. Swing them back and forth, though. Otherwise, it's just stupid.

But then I'll spill my wine...

Oh. Oh no. I don't know what to do, so I think I'll just panic.

MystiqueASAP

I count most things that I drink as water, be it tea, homemade Koolaid, flavored water, soda, sports drinks and etc. Get your water down any way you can.

Also, I agree with Jello counting as water, as they give it to you in the hospital and/or recommend it if you are dehydrated or to keep you hydrated.

For those of you that posted the link to the article http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp... Thanks, it was a good read.

heavenlyhazel

I only count plain water as water. Anything flavored has something in it making it not plain water. I don't even count plain carbonated water. I feel that we were made to drink water, the water God put on this Earth for us. So, that is the only water I count. Everything else - tea, coffee, diet soda, etc is listed under either a meal or snack just so I know I consumed some fluids. That is the difference between water and fluids. Fluids are anything with a mostly water base and water is water, pure and simple!

tsh0ck

however, God also helped some brilliant young scientist invent mountain dew ...

(and fwiw, most early peoples drank wine and beer instead of water. beer probably saved the world.)

rockerbabyy

I only count plain water as water. Anything flavored has something in it making it not plain water. I don't even count plain carbonated water. I feel that we were made to drink water, the water God put on this Earth for us. So, that is the only water I count. Everything else - tea, coffee, diet soda, etc is listed under either a meal or snack just so I know I consumed some fluids. That is the difference between water and fluids. Fluids are anything with a mostly water base and water is water, pure and simple!

and the only reason MFPs counter says Water instead of Fluids is because its healthier. it still doesnt change the fact that the reason we're supposed to drink water is to stay hydrated, and all water based drinks do that

MystiqueASAP

however, God also helped some brilliant young scientist invent mountain dew ...

(and fwiw, most early peoples drank wine and beer instead of water. beer probably saved the world.)

Like this^^^

kiki41

ahaha! Can't believe I read this entire debate... funny. phew. People get pretty worked up in the great food/drink debate!

LorinaLynn

I spent many years of my life with soda as my only form of hydration. If it really were a diuretic, I'd have been hospitalized for dehydration and probably dead by now.

rockerbabyy

I spent many years of my life with soda as my only form of hydration. If it really were a diuretic, I'd have been hospitalized for dehydration and probably dead by now.

my father-in-law as well. he drinks about a 12 pack a day. only other thing he drinks is 1 cup of milk mixed with chocolate syrup and carnation instant breakfast powder once a day, and slurpees

BondBomb

I guess I shouldn't be surprised by how many people know so little about basic physiology and how your body absorbs water. It just maked me sad.
By some of the 'logic' here I probably need to double up on my water since I added lemon to it. Now I have gone and changed the composition and god didn't mean for that to happen. Or perhaps he has given me the power of alchemy!

HMonsterX

Wow, im late for this party!

Time to trot this out again, for all the good it does around here. People just don't wanna read links or find out the actual truth.

Here we go again!

You need the equivalent of 8 cups of water a day on average, from any source. These sources can be pure water/tea/coffee/juice/soda/milk/fruit/veg etc. It does NOT have to be pure neat water!

http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/jul/13/myth-eight-glasses-water-day

http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/07/wellness-water-8x8-myth.html

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/12/08/the-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day/


As for tea/coffee being a diuretic, so many people just spout that word as a reason, without actually understanding what "diuretic" means.

di·u·ret·ic (d-rtk)
adj.
Tending to increase the discharge of urine.
n.
A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.

Neat water is also a diuretic. The diuretic effect of caffeine is far, far outweighed by the actual water in the tea/coffee. Also, regular consumers of caffeinated beverages will build up a tolerance to said effect, eventually reaching the point where caffeinated drinks provide practically the same amount of hydration as a cup of neat water will.


http://www.divinecaroline.com/22178/46361-coffee-makes-dehydrated-say-what

http://worldofcaffeine.com/2011/06/14/caffeine-does-not-dehydrate/

http://advance.uconn.edu/2002/020722/02072207.htm

http://nomoredirtylooks.com/2011/04/surprise-caffeinated-tea-does-not-dehydrate-you/

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/health/nutrition/04real.html

http://www.sharecare.com/question/does-caffeine-dehydrate-not

http://www.artofdrink.com/2009/12/caffeine-in-coffee-does-not-increase-dehydration-during-hangovers.php

http://www.caring4cancer.com/go/cancer/nutrition/questions/do-caffeinated-beverages-cause-dehydration.htm

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=5552790&page=1#.TrQWc0O5_oo

rockerbabyy

Wow, im late for this party!

Time to trot this out again, for all the good it does around here. People just don't wanna read links or find out the actual truth.
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part of me wants to save this to paste in the future...but i dont wanna take away your fun

FearAnLoathing

so if I add cranberry juice to my vodka does that make it not vodka anymore,because I could give a *kitten* about water

killagb

so if I add cranberry juice to my vodka does that make it not vodka anymore,because I could give a *kitten* about water

You're watering down your vodka! :sad:

CallmeSbo

I'm so confused. Why would you log SODA as water?

Probably because the human body is able to extract the water from the soda and use it like any other water. Just like your body can extract water from fruit. For example, if you eat a big wedge of watermelon, it's going to have a hydrating effect on your body.

I don't personally drink soda, but if I did I am certain it would count toward my water for the day.

So you suggesting we start logging watermelon and brocolli as water? They all contain water.

0EmmeNicole0

My rule of thumb: If it doesn't have water in the title then don't count it as water. So sparkling water, flavored water, coconut water, watermelon, etc... COUNTS AS WATER! Anything else, does not in my book. (I don't actually log watermelon as i can't figure out how much actual water i got from the fruit, but power to anybody who does). So if you choose to call your drink mix, kool-aid water, then by all means count it.

CallmeSbo

I was drinking peach flavored water, until I decided I didn't want the aspertame in it. I decided to make my own.

0 calories koolaid (the kind with no sugar added)
Sparkling water
Stevia

Can I log this as water?

This sounds delicious but i would not drink it in the same numbers i drink water, which is 3L a day minimum.

HMonsterX

I'm so confused. Why would you log SODA as water?

Probably because the human body is able to extract the water from the soda and use it like any other water. Just like your body can extract water from fruit. For example, if you eat a big wedge of watermelon, it's going to have a hydrating effect on your body.

I don't personally drink soda, but if I did I am certain it would count toward my water for the day.

So you suggesting we start logging watermelon and brocolli as water? They all contain water.

If you knew exactly how much, yes, you could idd do that if you want to be REALLY exact. MFP only says 8 glasses of water to just be safe. You're already getting lots from your food and other drinks anyway.

killagb

I'm so confused. Why would you log SODA as water?

Probably because the human body is able to extract the water from the soda and use it like any other water. Just like your body can extract water from fruit. For example, if you eat a big wedge of watermelon, it's going to have a hydrating effect on your body.

I don't personally drink soda, but if I did I am certain it would count toward my water for the day.

So you suggesting we start logging watermelon and brocolli as water? They all contain water.

Your body certainly 'logs' it.

DavyHolly

Wow. you have all GOT to be joking me. I asked a simple question. Does my concoction count as water. I did not ask if it would kill me, or summon demons from space, or how many chemicals it had. I didn't ask if you were so high on your diet horse that you only count pure spring water from the mountains of malaysia. I did NOT ask ANY of that. Some of you were VERY condescending and literally made me FEEL GUILTY for drinking KOOL-AID. SO, why don't you KOOL off and log your water however you want. I'm logging my sparkling water and chemicals and articificial colors as water xD Nobody needs to get on their high health horse. Next tiem, I just want a scientific answer. You're free to give your opinion, but you don't have to be conceited about it.

As for god making water the way He did, um...yes. But I somehow doubt that you've never eaten anything flavored, colored, or processed. I'm putting water in my body regardless of what I mix with it...

ALSO, for the record, AGAIN, i'm not using sugar free koolaid!. I'm using the old fashion koolaod flavoring that you add your own sweetener too. No aspertame or anything like that.

Thank you everyone, regardless of your opinion, who replied to me with evidence and composure Even if you ONLY count pure water, that's great! But thank you for not making anyone feel belittled.

maidentl

I'm so confused. Why would you log SODA as water?

Probably because the human body is able to extract the water from the soda and use it like any other water. Just like your body can extract water from fruit. For example, if you eat a big wedge of watermelon, it's going to have a hydrating effect on your body.

I don't personally drink soda, but if I did I am certain it would count toward my water for the day.

So you suggesting we start logging watermelon and brocolli as water? They all contain water.

If you can figure out how much water is in them, sure. Go to town.

DavyHolly

I don't want to calculate that xD