Crystal Light? Opinions?

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  • AprilRenewed
    AprilRenewed Posts: 691 Member
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    Crystal light makes me thirstier, like it dries my mouth out, but I do like the flavors. But it works for a lot of people and seems to be pretty successful. I'd give it a try. I know I always liked the lemonade or mixed berry flavors :-)

    I've found this also, but I still like it. Although, because of the calories and how much I was drinking, I've stopped.

    Then I went to SoBe zero calorie water, but drank so much that my body swelled because I'd over-hydrated.

    so it's back to regular water. LOL
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
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    I actually like the great value(walmart brand) version of crystal light better then the real thing. I know... bizarre, but this is one of those times where the no brand is actually better then the original. The cherry lime-aid, cherry and fruit punch ones are amazing!
  • Scribetoo
    Scribetoo Posts: 181 Member
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    If it gets the water in, use it.

    I typically use one mix-in packet for about 32oz of water in my little water jug that I refill two or three times a day.. I'm oddly sensitive to the taste of water. Prior to my WLS, I LOVED Evian.. loved it loved it loved it.. it tasted sooo good.. after surger, I couldn't choke it down for a hundred bucks. I only drink filtered or purified water now.. occasionally straight from the tap (my water is softened so it doesn't taste as bad as it could..) but I couldn't possibly get water in plain all the time..

    Do what works for you!

    If you just want flavor, though, and can live without the sweetness -- try True Lemon, True Lime and True Orange packets.. it's dehydrated, granulated citrus juice and it packs a punch! I used to keep packets of True Lemon and True Lime with me all the time.. I can't find them anymore but they are great at making ucky water drinkable!

    Stef
  • AmyMalley77
    AmyMalley77 Posts: 72 Member
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    I am not a water drinker and CL was tremendous in getting me to drink more fluids. It does something funny to my teeth, though.

    It's the acid in it... Last time I went to the dentist for a cleaning, she asked me if I drink a lot of Crystal Light. I said, "Well, I like to add it to my water at work, so yea, during the week I drink it at least once or twice a day." And she said she could tell because it's one of the drinks that causes a lot of acid erosion on teeth and she sees it with women a lot. She suggested that after drinking it, that I rinse my mouth out with water to wash my teeth off, or cut back on drinking it all together.
  • gatacinco
    gatacinco Posts: 3 Member
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    I am not a water drinker and CL was tremendous in getting me to drink more fluids. It does something funny to my teeth, though.

    I was having the same problem! So I stopped drinking it and I got SweetLeaf stevia flavored drops.
  • Scribetoo
    Scribetoo Posts: 181 Member
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    I get a strange taste from Stevia.. kind of like crushed aspirin..

    I like agave though.. that doesn't give me as strange an aftertaste..
  • marsellient
    marsellient Posts: 591 Member
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    Have you tried a filter for your water? Also, the chlorine smell goes if you put water in the frig or even in a jug on the counter. Do what you have to do to get the water in!
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,344 Member
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    Crystal Light has artificial sweeteners and chemicals in it too, so it's probably no better than drinking diet soda. It's just a matter of trading one vice for another in that sense.
  • Masonless
    Masonless Posts: 139 Member
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    Try mixing lemon juice with water. It adds flavor and is better for you.
  • buudharich
    buudharich Posts: 50
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    Other options are Propel Zero and Lipton Tea & Honey.

    Huuge Propel fan. Sold dry at Cosco or Sam's. Save on the plastic waste and use one bottle.
  • Angie__1MR
    Angie__1MR Posts: 388 Member
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    I drink Crystal Light all the time, I don't like soda at all.
  • hottiebikerchick
    hottiebikerchick Posts: 187 Member
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    try lemon or lime ... juices are great and help with water retention
  • tilliesmom9
    tilliesmom9 Posts: 47
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    Crystal light lemonade+1 cup diet 7up+1 cup tequilla+ice= Yummy Margaritas!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    my friend sent me mio and crystal light. loved it. I'm so sad it's nearly all gone! it didn't seem to effect my weight loss and turned .mw from 2-4 glasses a day to 8-12... Surely the benefits out weigh the cons! I also drink a lot of no added sugar cordial with artificial sweeteners. I'm 72lb down so it can't be all bad! x
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    Crystal light lemonade+1 cup diet 7up+1 cup tequilla+ice= Yummy Margaritas!

    oooooooooh... Yum! ♥
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
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    Crystal light is the BOMB DIGGITY. Period. Probably not great to drink every single time you drink water, but it definitely helps to change things up and keep it interesting.
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
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    Crystal light lemonade+1 cup diet 7up+1 cup tequilla+ice= Yummy Margaritas!

    WHOA. That sounds delicious!
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
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    I drink Crystal Light daily :)
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
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    If you're looking for a better tasting water alternative, check out your local grocery store. Most have a water filling station where you can fill gallon jugs of water for like... 10 cents a gallon. My mom reuses old milk and Arizona tea jugs and just drinks that in the summers when the water starts tasting funny. She'll fill up five or six at a time and just put one in the fridge to pour herself some water.

    As for Crystal Light, I never like drinking stuff like that. Lots of chemicals and artificial things. Once and while it's fine, but I try to avoid it as a regular part of my diet.
  • zestyzaftig
    zestyzaftig Posts: 103 Member
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    I drink one serving of Crystal Light per day. My body can't handle more than a glass of it, though, or else I encounter some serious intestinal pain and bloating. I LOVE the Green Tea Peach Mango flavor; it was my flavored non-alcoholic beverage of choice long before I started watching my calories. It does a great job of satisfying any desire for sweet (which has been a weird craving lately since I've never had a sweet tooth).

    I usually have the CL in the evening. If I want a drink with flavor during the day, I just do what the others have mentioned and squeeze in a slice of lemon or lime into a glass of water.

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