To crystal light/diet soda drinkers...question....
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Thank u all!! I haven't been counting them but guess I should start!! I know the diet soda says 0 calories but my new diet mt dew says 10 calories for the whole 20 oz bottle! And I get the big ones from the convenient store fountain machine all of the time! I guess u should log 10 calories here and there for that too! I usually put 1 packet in a 23 oz bottle of water and have 4 of them a day. Yesterday I had 5. I need to break that packet up for 2 bottles!
And I agree with the statement "I have put worse in my body than artificial sweeteners!" Isn't that why most of us are here?
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I tend to quick add calories to cover these items. I don't drink much diet soda, but I do make crystal light and keep it in my fridge.0
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Try Diet Rite it is true zero cola and no aspartame.0
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The only thing I do not count are vitamins. So yes, I count low-calorie beverages. My most frequent low-calorie beverage is anything from the 4C Light Iced Teas. they're 0 calories, 100% of Vitamin C per 8 oz and less expensive than Crystal Light.
I just don't drink soda unless it's a mixer for an alcoholic beverage. I have nothing against soda, but I can live without the belching and farting it causes.0 -
I have not read through the replies, but my answer is: NO. I don't count those calories, just like I don't count the calories in my sugar-free gum.
To each their own, but I just don't think it's necessary to count those.0 -
Yes, I count mine. But then again, I drink 2 quarts a day of the of raspberry lemonade. Therein, 40 calories go to my "water." I figure that might add up if I ignore them. Those calories are SO worth it!
(Keep on an eye on the Publix ads, fellow Crystal Light addicts - Publix puts the canisters on BOGO every couple of months!)0 -
Yes, I always log them.0
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I drink the cans of Diet Mt. Dew and haven't noticed anyhting about 10 calories!! My heart is breaking!! I am totally addicted to them! I kicked the sugary drinks about two years ago b/c "getting rid of the sodas alone will make you lose (insert # here) pounds." Of course that didn't work, but I don't think I have enough will power to kick them all together. As long as my 12 oz. cans say 0 calories, that's what I'm sticking to!! LOL The only time i can drink water is /during/after a good workout or when I am forcing it down my throat to fill my stomach up after dinner and all my calories for the day are gone! As far as answering your question, I say "to each his own." My husband was so upset the other night over going over his count and kept going on about it. I told him that this is only gonna work if there is a little bit of flex. You're not going to hell for not counting a few extra calories, and if it upsets you that much, then just count. But do what is right for YOU and YOU alone. It's your body! (P.S. Sorry for the novel.)0
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I log them. Not just for the calories or sodium, but also to help me keep track of how much water I drink.
I use one packet per 32 oz of water, and drink between 3 and 4 a day.0 -
I wasn't counting them until I saw how much sodium was in one packet. (Crystal Light) I gave it up and now I make a glass pitcher of ice water with fuit in it. A friend told me to add fresh strawberries and kiwi. It's yummy!0
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No, I haven't been counting them and won't start. I typically use 2 packets a day. Not counting the Crystal Lite, I usually consume anywhere from 1,100 -1,300 calories a day. My weight loss has been steady. The ONE thing I refuse to log is Crystal Lite!0
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