Crystal Light

jzbaby626

Can I count the powdered form of Crystal Light as water intake? I figured its ok because its all water just with powder in it. I try to drink half of my 4 cups with regular water and 4 cups crystal light. Its hard for me to drink all plain water....just wondering. :drinker:

erickirb

Yes you can, as it is water with a little flavour and colour

stacey76

I do and just countthe 5 calories that come along with it. I HATE drinking water and it takes all I got to drink 32oz of it a day....so I have to have some crystal light in it! lol
Stacey

oregonlady

i would.

i know i do not drink enough water.
if i wanted to ensure i got 8 cups a day, i'd count my wine!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

LittleEva44

Can I count the powdered form of Crystal Light as water intake? I figured its ok because its all water just with powder in it. I try to drink half of my 4 cups with regular water and 4 cups crystal light. Its hard for me to drink all plain water....just wondering. :drinker:

Let me give you a TIP to determine if you're giving your body the right amount of water per day (64 oz) it needs. After you pee turn around and look at the toilet water. If the toilet water is dark, then no, you are not drinking the right amout of water your body needs per day.

If the color of the pee is the SAME color as the toilet water, then YES, you are drinking the right amount of water your body needs. So it's good to add in the Crystal Lite drinks, too (after you've passed "the pee test").

I learned this from Dr. Oz (he has his own show). Blessings and good luck! :flowerforyou:

Eva

PS: All models drink plenty of water. They have BEAUTIFUL skin. Look at my pictures. I am NOT a model, but I do have beautiful skin! Why? Because I drink 64 oz of water a day. You are a woman. We suffer from bladder infections because we are NOT drinking the proper amount of water per day. Then we are running to the grocery store to buy tons of plastic containers of Ocean Spray "cranberry juice" before we get to see the doctor.

NOTHING is a good substitute for H20 BUT H20. Drinking plenty of water also helps to "flush" out fatty deposits.

Blessings!

jhall1980

Yeah you can count it. & if you get the Market Pantry brand from Target it has no calories.

I like the crystal light with the hunger satisfaction.

LittleEva44

Your body is estimated to be about 60 to 70 percent water. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water. Your body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.

Signs of Dehydration

You lose water through urination, respiration, and by sweating. If you are very active, you lose more water than if you are sedentary. Diuretics such as caffeine pills and alcohol result in the need to drink more water because they trick your body into thinking you have more water than we need. Symptoms of mild dehydration include chronic pains in joints and muscles,lower back pain, headaches and constipation. A strong odor to your urine, along with a yellow or amber color indicates that you may not be getting enough water. Note that riboflavin, a B Vitamin, will make your urine bright yellow. Thirst is an obvious sign of dehydration and in fact, you need water long before you feel thirsty.

How Much Water do You Need to Drink?

A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise you should drink another eight ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink alcohol, you should drink at least an equal amount of water. When you are traveling on an airplane, it is good to drink eight ounces of water for every hour you are on board the plane. If you live in an arid climate, you should add another two servings per day. As you can see, your daily need for water can add up to quite a lot.

Twenty percent of your water need will come from the foods you eat. The rest of your water need should come from the beverages you drink. Water is the best choice. Sodas have a lot of sugar in them, so if you drink sodas, you may take in more calories than you need. Herbal teas that aren't diuretic are fine. Sports drinks contain electrolytes and may be beneficial, just look out for added sugar and calories that you don't need. Juices are good because they have vitamins and nutrients.

Caffeinated beverages will also add to your daily water need. Even though caffeine is a diuretic, if you regularly consume caffeine, your body will regulate itself to that diuretic effect.

Drink Enough Water

It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a bottle for water with you when you are working, traveling, or exercising. If you get bored with plain water, add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. There are some brands of flavored water available, but watch for extra calories.

Source: http://nutrition.about.com/od/hydrationwater/a/waterarticle.htm

cds2327

i don't see why not. I love the strawberry kiwi, and the new cherry pomegranate is pretty good also (if you dont want something too sweet)

TracyJean2012

don't forget to really look at the package, to use the whole package at one time that is 10 cals not 5. there are 2 servings in each pack. Just an fYI!

jzbaby626

thanks everyone