I don't like water. Will diet coke do instead?

No to diet Coke!! You might want to try some flavored waters to make it a bit more palatable.

Pretty much as the subject says, I hate water! I have tried to drink it, but can only manage water when in the gym!

I figured drinking something is better than nothing.... right?

Soda is bad for you in any form, diet is esp bad. Nix the diet coke and add flavoring to water like the previous poster said - cucumbers, lemons, etc - crystal light packets. I find it helpful to have a big water bottle (mine is 20 oz) that you refill and keep with you - you'll find yourself drinking it and it doesn't seem so difficult to get your water consumption in. At very least drink 100% juice (no sugar added, no preservatives, etc) over the diet coke. Your body will thank you!

Think about it. Water is clean, water has no additives. So, other than fruit juices 100%, not from concentrate, will have tons of additives and process junk that will make your liver and kidneys work extra hard. So, do you really think that Diet Coke is good for the body? All that carbonation and fake flavors? I am not saying I am a big water drinker, because I am making myself drink at least 6 cups a day, and very seldom I do reach the 8. Trust me, I used to drink just about anything rather than drinking water. But let me tell you from personal experience, I would say that also drinking water has helped me to loose weight. It keeps your muscles hydrated so when you exercise you don't get cramps. It even helps with headaches. I also know that because I have been suffering from headaches and migraines for just over 3 years now. I have to take pills at night so I don't get migraines. And water helps keeping your body hydrated.

So, ask yourself again, does this 0 Calorie, 0 everything that is not water with this good taste, because I do like Coke Zero, is it really healthy for me? How does it get that taste yet doesn't have calories, carbs, sugars, etc. Really? There is so much junk processed in there. The issue is that maybe what they are using is not part of the label that FDA requires, so we don't see it. Who knows how many products they have used to get it to taste the way it does, yet achieve the 0 across the board.

Maybe squeeze a lemon into your water to give it a bit of taste if you really don't like or can't like to drink water.

Good luck.

No. And I'd actually say no to all of the artificial flavourings. Water, well chilled, with citrus fruit slices and maybe some fresh herbs. Steer clear of the chemicals - you'll learn to crave water once it's become a habit....

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I hate water too but since I started adding lemon to it, I can drink upwards to 10 glasses a day. You can add some flavoring to it, but be prepared to add calories onto your daily intake.

I drink coke zero but that's in addition to my 8 a day of water. Am also a tea addict, herbal, regular, lemon yep I'm addicted.

Try the flavored waters. I love them.

My husband and I love the Great Value brand of crystal light, makes water much much tastier. I also stock up on the quart size bottles of the Clearly American flavored & carbonated water from walmart. For me it's the carbonation in soda that I love, and this hit's the spot. They have some really great flavors too!

You need to drink at least 8 cups - you think you would manage to drink 8 cups of diet soda a day? I LOVE coke zero but I only manage 1 can a day - sometimes 2 if I work in my yard or renovate my house (I'm a huge DIYer) a lot. Other than this, I couldn't drink that much.

IMO, watch the juices. The same way you have to watch the amount of fruits you eat - too much sugar - even if it's good sugars.

Have you tried Mio? It's a water inhancer. yes it has some chemicals in it but maybe it would get you into the habit and you could slowly back off to watering it down more.

I prefer my water ice cold and play mind games with myself about drinking it. Such as I can watch tv until I drink 8 ounces or I need to drink so many ounces before noon.

NO!

Well, do you like juice? Try the V-8 Fusion or V-8Splash...you get you a fruit and/or veggie serving in one. I dont like tomato juice so i tend to favor the V-8 varieties. I had to experiment cuz I wasnt quite sure about all the flavors until i tried them. good luck.

How about iced tea? I like water, but I know when I was pregnant and nursing I got kind of sick of it. I would keep a pot of brewed decaf iced tea at home to alternate with the water.