Water and Diuretics. HELP!!!

Skeebee

Hi, All! Ever since I started my weight loss journey, I have made sure my water intake is PURELY water with nothing added; I don't drink soda, tea, flavored water...etc. (tea is a treat outside of water intake and I do milk with cereal every day. only two liquids I consume outside of water).

I've always been afraid of adding anything because of water then becoming a diuretic and not counting against true intake. I'm honestly confused by all I've read and wanted to get some thoughts on what I wanted to do....

Lately, lemon/lime/orange slices with a few drops of stevia extract in water has been HEAVEN! But, again, would this become a diuretic and no longer count against my TRUE daily intake? I wanted to do this on days I'm just not "feeling" the water in take to get me to drink like I should. But, I'm afraid to add variety here and ended up only having to drink that AND my pure water.

HELP! :sad:

Skeebee

And...be honest if I am COMPLETELY over thinking this. But, I have to be VERY precise on things because I'm OCD like that AND it's working thus far.....just don't want to get bored which is occurring after a year....

karakreature

Your body is going to intake the water it needs regardless of what you put into it. I think you're over thinking this.

alanlmarshall

You're overthinking it.

Drink whatever non-caloric drinks you want. Water is water. Mild changes in water retention from caffiene won't effect fat loss. If it messes with your scale then weigh yourself less often.

Skeebee

Thanks, guys. ;-)