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I have a question

chnkydnknmomma
chnkydnknmomma Posts: 258
edited January 4 in Health and Weight Loss
I probably knew the answer at one time, but it escapes me now.

I'm having a hard time getting all my water in during the day, especially with the cooler weather.
If I drink hot tea (no milk with splenda) does that count for water?

Thanks everyone

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  • whairigaila
    whairigaila Posts: 71
    I count tea as water (black with one splenda) :)

    i'm in the middle of a 17 hour fast and water is particurlarly appealing during it lol xx
  • chnkydnknmomma
    chnkydnknmomma Posts: 258
    thanks for the info :)
  • live2love2012
    live2love2012 Posts: 66
    I count any liquid as water......my coffee even :wink: If I drink it I count it..........
  • cedarghost
    cedarghost Posts: 621 Member
    Here we go again......
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    I count tea as water. I have about 6 cups of it throughout the day at work (it's always so cold in my office and cold water is hard to swallow!). I don't count coffee because I put stuff in it.
  • SageGoddess320
    SageGoddess320 Posts: 2,589 Member
    I don't count anything as water but WATER.
  • emaxtastic
    emaxtastic Posts: 41 Member
    The only thing that is not pure water that I still count as water is when I add a little bit of lemon or lime juice to my water. In cold weather I often boil water and add lemon and that counters the cold factor, with it still being water.
  • Jkmumma
    Jkmumma Posts: 254
    I count caffeinated stuff as half a water, anything with artificial sweetener as not a water. Uncaffeinated, naturally or sugar sweetened counts as a water.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    I count any zero calorie liquid as water. Any liquid containing calories is counted as food.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    I count almost everything I drink as water. Tea, water enhancers, coffee ... just about anything except coke items.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I probably knew the answer at one time, but it escapes me now.

    I'm having a hard time getting all my water in during the day, especially with the cooler weather.
    If I drink hot tea (no milk with splenda) does that count for water?

    Thanks everyone

    I think a simple method would be to just make sure you're staying relatively hydrated, regardless of fluid source.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    For me, as long as it's not loaded with sugar, then it counts as water. Also keep in mind there is no standard to how much water a person needs. As long as you feel hydrated your body is fine. Whether it's 4 glasses or 8, it truly is based on the person. Drinking more water will not help you lose more weight.
  • dunlunicor
    dunlunicor Posts: 189 Member
    The way I see it, it's composed mostly of water, and you're not taking a diuretic with it (other than the caffeine, which is not strong enough to make you lose as much water as you are taking in). You're still drinking water.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I probably knew the answer at one time, but it escapes me now.

    I'm having a hard time getting all my water in during the day, especially with the cooler weather.
    If I drink hot tea (no milk with splenda) does that count for water?

    Thanks everyone

    I think a simple method would be to just make sure you're staying relatively hydrated, regardless of fluid source.

    No disclaimer, SS? :wink:

    I think hot tea is fine to include in your water intake. And I agree with SS, just stay hydrated. Your body lets you know when you're dehydrated...headaches, dry mouth/skin, etc.
  • chnkydnknmomma
    chnkydnknmomma Posts: 258
    Thank you everyone who responded...

    And my apologies to those who may have been aggravated with yet another silly question...
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