Water intake

KellyBurton1

Do you count the coffee and tea as your water intake?

TalonaCat

I don't, but I know some people do. And if I drink tea or coffee, I ALWAYS log the calories, too.

I'm sorta strict with myself.. >.<

eboni81

I am unsure on this one but my best guess is no. Both coffee and tea contain caffeine which act as "de-hydrators".

JayAlexander

I don't but I was wondering the same thing. I will check back and see what other people think

erickirb

caffeine naturally dehydrates so decaf coffee and tea should count but not caffeinated beverages.

TalonaCat

There was another thread like this about a week ago with some really good information in it. I'll see if I can find it for you.

TalonaCat

Here you go:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/88680-what-counts-as-water?hl=water#posts-1223943

Changes4Life

I don't think you are suppose to count tea OR coffee as part of your water intake. Just from all the things I have read anyway you aren't. Even diet soda, which has no calories, you aren't suppose to. It was stated somewhere I read actually that if you drink any of the above you actually have to drink 2 - 8oz. glasses of water to replenish the water in your system. Because those drinks actually dehydrate you. However, non-caffeinated unsweet tea...that might be different. )

kitchuses

when i was in weight watchers they told us to count tea and coffee as your water intake, but you should limit your caffiene intake. not sure on the numbers but i think it was two a day.

KellyBurton1

That was insiteful, I'll have a slack back on teatime..lol