Water question

swebb1103
swebb1103 Posts: 200 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I struggle with water. Don't ask why - I just don't like plain water. So I mix in Kool Aid (35 cals) or Propel (0 cals) so that I will drink more. I started that last month.

I went from literally drinking no water to drinking 4, 16.9 ounce bottles a day. But that water always has added flavorings.

So my question: can I count this as my water for the day as long as I log the calories from the add ins?

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  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    I like making a pitcher of water with real sliced up lemons in it to give it some flavor, or else the Mio Water flavorings are really good and aren't real sweet
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,272 Member

    So my question: can I count this as my water for the day as long as I log the calories from the add ins?
    Absolutely.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    I struggle with water. Don't ask why - I just don't like plain water. So I mix in Kool Aid (35 cals) or Propel (0 cals) so that I will drink more. I started that last month.

    I went from literally drinking no water to drinking 4, 16.9 ounce bottles a day. But that water always has added flavorings.

    So my question: can I count this as my water for the day as long as I log the calories from the add ins?

    Absolutely! Plain water is just awful, and I have to work up a sweat before I can make myself drink it. If I am not sweaty, I am just forcing myself to choke it down.

    I don't like the add in stuff very much. They taste too artificial to me. So I drink water, milk, and occasionally orange juice. I miss my sodas, but less so the longer I go without them.
  • catrunsintowindow
    catrunsintowindow Posts: 77 Member
    Of course you can count that! All you really need to do is maintain hydration levels, your body doesn't make a distinction between drinking pure water vs getting water from flavoured drinks vs getting it from fruit and vegetables. The only way time you'll get into trouble is you're drinking a lot of fluids with dehydrating properties (such as coffee).

    Take a look at this as well: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/06/08/water-eight-glasses-myth.html
  • swebb1103
    swebb1103 Posts: 200 Member
    Oh, great - thanks for the replies! I was hoping that the add ins weren't going to make my water not count!

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