What drinks qualify as water?
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Personally I think just water, when i just drink caffeinated drinks i feel light headed and dehydrated.0
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nearly all non-acoholic beverages
Case in point...
Drink 8 oz. of crystal clear, clean, pristine, pure spring water and eat a pack of gummy bears...doesan't this = 1 regular soda? Does the water count then?0 -
nearly all non-acoholic beverages
Case in point...
Drink 8 oz. of crystal clear, clean, pristine, pure spring water and eat a pack of gummy bears...doesan't this = 1 regular soda? Does the water count then?
If you put the Gummy Bears IN the water and drink it, it doesn't count.
Logic!0 -
What about carbonated water?0
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What about carbonated water?
The bubbles cause depression0 -
Just keep yourself well hydrated OP...your piss should run clear. If it's yellow, you are not properly hydrated and need more fluids. You do some major dehydrating while you sleep, so it generally runs yellow in the AM.
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The whole damn point of this water debate is to make sure you're hydrated. Water is found in all sorts of different fluids and even the foods you eat (whether they have caffeine or not). If you notice your urine is not very light to clear, you need more fluid. Now if you choose to drink something other than straight water, that's fine. You do want to be sure that you're aware of what else comes in the drink and account for it in your diet (for instance soda contains lots of sugar and sodium). At the end of the day as long as you're hydrated and you account for any calories or other nutrients you get from the fluids you drink you'll be fine.0 -
I only count what I drink from my dehumidifier since it is distilled. Tap and bottled water has all those nasty ions and minerals so it doesn't count.0
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As long as you drink it out of a water bottle, you can count it as water, right?0
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As long as you drink it out of a water bottle, you can count it as water, right?
No the chemicals leach out from the plastic0 -
BINGO!0
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nearly all non-acoholic beverages
Case in point...
Drink 8 oz. of crystal clear, clean, pristine, pure spring water and eat a pack of gummy bears...doesan't this = 1 regular soda? Does the water count then?
If you put the Gummy Bears IN the water and drink it, it doesn't count.
Logic!
Good lord I pray this was sarcasm.0 -
The bubbles cause depression
Even if I drink it really quick and then burp to let the bubbles out?0 -
nearly all non-acoholic beverages
Case in point...
Drink 8 oz. of crystal clear, clean, pristine, pure spring water and eat a pack of gummy bears...doesan't this = 1 regular soda? Does the water count then?
If you put the Gummy Bears IN the water and drink it, it doesn't count.
Logic!
Good lord I pray this was sarcasm.0 -
Also remember caffeine is a diuretic, and is counterproductive to hydration goals.
As is water. Should I stop drinking water?
Am I reading this right? You are claiming that water is a diuretic and is counterproductive to hydration?0 -
I think all drinks excepy alcohol is fine. We were told at university as part of our biology degree that 8pints of water a day is a load of nonsense and was started by a bottled water company. Apparenlty there is no scientific proof behind it. You drink when you are thirsty thats when your body requires it and it can be taken in any form except alcohol. Hope this helps xx0
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I don't understand why people just can't make it a habit to drink 8 cups of water a day. I make sure I have 4 cups drank before lunch, so the rest of the day I need a minimum of 4, but I usually end up drinking 10-14 cups of water a day. Water is better when you just drink is by itself... sure water is in coffee, sodas, and juices, but you are getting unnecessary extra sugar, carbs, and calories. And if your pee isn't clear you're definitely not getting enough Just my 2 cents.0
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Everything is a diuretic. No matter what you eat or drink it's going to come back out in some form.0
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I don't understand why people just can't make it a habit to drink 8 cups of water a day. I make sure I have 4 cups drank before lunch, so the rest of the day I need a minimum of 4, but I usually end up drinking 10-14 cups of water a day. Water is better when you just drink is by itself... sure water is in coffee, sodas, and juices, but you are getting unnecessary extra sugar, carbs, and calories. And if your pee isn't clear you're definitely not getting enough Just my 2 cents.0
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Also remember caffeine is a diuretic, and is counterproductive to hydration goals.
As is water. Should I stop drinking water?
Am I reading this right? You are claiming that water is a diuretic and is counterproductive to hydration?
Water is a diuretic. As to your second question, that is my point0 -
I don't understand why people just can't make it a habit to drink 8 cups of water a day. I make sure I have 4 cups drank before lunch, so the rest of the day I need a minimum of 4, but I usually end up drinking 10-14 cups of water a day. Water is better when you just drink is by itself... sure water is in coffee, sodas, and juices, but you are getting unnecessary extra sugar, carbs, and calories. And if your pee isn't clear you're definitely not getting enough Just my 2 cents.0
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