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Water and Diuretics. HELP!!!

Skeebee
Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
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:

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  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    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
    karakreature Posts: 79 Member
    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
    alanlmarshall Posts: 587 Member
    You're overthinking it. :smile:

    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
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    Thanks, guys. ;-)
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