To cold for ice water....suggestions

TennVolsGal
TennVolsGal Posts: 218 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
Ok guys I was getting good at downing the ice water until it got cold outside now all I want is coffee and cappuccino's which are really bad since they have caffinee and sugar in them. So what should I drink to keep my water intake up? Would love any of your suggestions or tricks.

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  • Oranda
    Oranda Posts: 121
    Try some tea. It makes you warm and toasty in this weather and can be zero cal. If you are craving something tasty try a black tea with a bit of cinnamon flavored honey in it.
  • ashley0616
    ashley0616 Posts: 579 Member
    Herbal tea. It's warm and if you get something that's already very flavorful like a berry tea or lemony green teas you don't have to add anything to them. Many teas also come caffeine free. I count them as water intake because basically all I am doing is adding flavor, not calories, to water.
  • Val_from_OH
    Val_from_OH Posts: 447 Member
    I always drink my water at room temp - I find it easier to drink that way. For something warm, an herbal tea is always nice!
  • peales23
    peales23 Posts: 27
    You can find some nice herbals teas, and low fat hot chocolate drinks. Don't deprive yourself of your cappuccinos but keep it all in moderation.

    you could also try adding some Crystal Lite or things like that to your water. Warm water is actually better for your digestion than ice cold water.
  • Aimee_PD
    Aimee_PD Posts: 177 Member
    I drink alot of tea these days. i've strayed away from coffee because I cant just drink it black and i'd rather not add those calories in! I found a vanilla chai that I adore! just go to the store, pick out something that sounds interesting and try it! they have so many flavors now with lipton which is what i drink now. I also like the regular tea with lemon.
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    I drink alot of hot tea during the day(green or chai brewed) I also do not drink cold water in the winter I drink my water room temp. That helps alot.
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    Like others have said, I drink my water at room temperature. And to fight those coffee/cappuccino cravings, try some of the 100 calorie cappuccino mixes they have out there. Hills Bros. has a fat-free french vanilla that is only 100 calories for 3 tablespoons (which makes 1 8 oz cup full). It's not the lowest in carbs (23 grams) but it's a nice treat once in a while.
  • RainyDayProphet
    RainyDayProphet Posts: 113
    I'm with everyone else. Black tea is my favorite (plain or cinnamon flavored)
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Don't put ice in your water and let it sit out and get to room temp. Then chug away.
  • vbhoj74
    vbhoj74 Posts: 122 Member
    Why look at solutions in substitutes, have lukewarm water, feels great to have in cold weather & keeps the calorie burning machine in you running.
  • Manda1987
    Manda1987 Posts: 207
    Peppermint tea is really mild and tasty, and it freshens your breath! What more can you ask for? :)
  • happy115
    happy115 Posts: 68
    peppermint tea
  • HidyleDidyle
    HidyleDidyle Posts: 147
    Boiled water with a squeeze of lemon is good. And I'm with the room temperature water people...takes a while to get used to, but it goes down fast and easy!
  • TennVolsGal
    TennVolsGal Posts: 218 Member
    L O V E the suggestions thanks guys.....for yall who suggestion room temp water sry I can't stand warm water, the only way I can get it down is with ice in it, weird I know plus it burns more calories that way. The teas are a great idea, will go get some of those today!!
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