Coffee

agtitus
agtitus Posts: 26 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just started drinking coffee and wondering if anyone counts as part of their "water" so far I have not, nor do I count anything but water as water (if that makes sense) just wondering what others do :)

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  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    Hi..there was a post similar to this the other day... some say liquid is liquid and it counts as water. i count water and herbal tea into my daily count..mostly because coffee is dehydrating and drink three to four cups a day.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    I don't count coffee as water. I don't even count water as water. I don't count water. If I'm thirsty, I drink. I drink like at least 6-8 water bottles a day so I know I'm getting enough, but I never saw the point in counting water.
  • mlclarke22
    mlclarke22 Posts: 551 Member
    no u do not count coffee as water...even if it is black it still has 10 calories
  • agtitus
    agtitus Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks guys!
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    no u do not count coffee as water...even if it is black it still has 10 calories

    Which makes it less hydrating?

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Nope...it has calories and is a diarrhetic...caffeine dehydrates; pretty much the opposite of water.
  • tommygirl15
    tommygirl15 Posts: 1,012 Member
    I don't count coffee as water because it doesn't hydrate, just my personal preference.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Nope...it has calories and is a diarrhetic...caffeine dehydrates; pretty much the opposite of water.

    Incorrect.
  • Andreinne
    Andreinne Posts: 32
    A regular cup of black coffee brewed or percolated from fresh ground coffee beans has, at most, 2 calories, (it only ends up with more calories if you drink it with something other that just a sugar substitute)
    Also, yes, it does count as water. Any fluids you consume count as water.
    The diuretic effect of caffeine in drinks and moderate alcohol is trivial compared to the amount of water they contain.

    I should add, though, that even though it counts, I still only count regular water by itself as my water intake.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Nope...it has calories and is a diarrhetic...caffeine dehydrates; pretty much the opposite of water.

    Incorrect.

    So you workout and go slam a cup of coffee and feel nice and hydrated right? Or before a workout...a nice 8oz mocha or something? Yes, it's liquid and contains water but I would hardly think it's a refreshing source of hydration. I drink a ton of it myself....but it could neve do me after a workout or something to rehydrate.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Nope...it has calories and is a diarrhetic...caffeine dehydrates; pretty much the opposite of water.

    Incorrect.

    So you workout and go slam a cup of coffee and feel nice and hydrated right? Or before a workout...a nice 8oz mocha or something? Yes, it's liquid and contains water but I would hardly think it's a refreshing source of hydration. I drink a ton of it myself....but it could neve do me after a workout or something to rehydrate.

    I'm guessing you didn't read the link I provided earlier. This does not surprise me.
  • Lynnmi07
    Lynnmi07 Posts: 131 Member
    It doesn't count towards your water intake.
  • Kellyeee2013
    Kellyeee2013 Posts: 221
    I stopped drinking coffee altogether in order to lose weight and feel healthy.
  • agtitus
    agtitus Posts: 26 Member
    Okay new question.... If I do drink coffee since its a diuretic would I need to drink more water to compensate?
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Okay new question.... If I do drink coffee since its a diuretic would I need to drink more water to compensate?

    How much coffee are you drinking?

    See the link I gave earlier.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Read this thread when you're ready to put aside the old wives' tale about coffee/caffeine's diuretic effects and get the 'straight scoop':

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821181-myths-and-facts-about-hydration-requirements
  • trainguy917
    trainguy917 Posts: 366 Member
    no u do not count coffee as water...even if it is black it still has 10 calories

    There may be about ten calories in a whole pot, but an 8 oz cup of coffee has, at most, 2 calories. Little enough to be completely meaningless.
  • trainguy917
    trainguy917 Posts: 366 Member
    I don't count coffee as water. I don't even count water as water. I don't count water. If I'm thirsty, I drink. I drink like at least 6-8 water bottles a day so I know I'm getting enough, but I never saw the point in counting water.

    ^^ This.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I don't count coffee as water because it has caffeine and calories. It also will strip out electrolytes, so if you drink a lot of coffee consider supplementing with an electrolyte-rich drink to maintain energy overall.

    Drinking extra coffee after consuming a lot of sodium can be helpful with any water retention you may be experiencing.

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