Water Intake

AgentOrangeJuice
AgentOrangeJuice Posts: 1,069 Member
edited November 15 in Food and Nutrition
If I mix my protein powders with 2 cups of water, do those 2 cups of protein powdered water count towards my daily water intake? Or should I drink water additionally?
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  • healthy_life2015
    healthy_life2015 Posts: 215 Member
    It counts.
  • alabella
    alabella Posts: 36 Member
    If you drank it, it counts.
  • AgentOrangeJuice
    AgentOrangeJuice Posts: 1,069 Member
    So drinking 2 cups of Diet Soda counts as water intake too?
  • Chickaboo2014
    Chickaboo2014 Posts: 136 Member
    Loaded question...does my coffee count as water?
    Personally, I don't count my coffee, tea, protein shakes, milk, G2's or diet sodas as "water".
    I count plain water and water I added flavor powder or flavor drops to - as water. I strive for at least 8 cups of said water a day; but usually end up with 10-12 in addition to my other drinks.
  • CountessKitteh
    CountessKitteh Posts: 1,505 Member
    edited April 2015
    AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »
    So drinking 2 cups of Diet Soda counts as water intake too?

    Don't think I don't see what you're doing. B)

    ETA: Emoji
  • xxConnie16
    xxConnie16 Posts: 24 Member
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage. I think the protein powdered water is a personal choice, however.
  • nanaoftwo0614
    nanaoftwo0614 Posts: 59 Member
    If my body has to digest it, I don't count it as water.
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »
    If I mix my protein powders with 2 cups of water, do those 2 cups of protein powdered water count towards my daily water intake? Or should I drink water additionally?

    No. No, definitely not. The protein powder turns the water into... Well.. Something that ISN'T water, and therefore can't POSSIBLY be water and... Just... No. That's all.
  • 52cardpickup
    52cardpickup Posts: 379 Member
    xxConnie16 wrote: »
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage. I think the protein powdered water is a personal choice, however.

    Protein powder isn't an additive?
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Chickaboo2014 wrote: »
    Loaded question...does my coffee count as water?
    Personally, I don't count my coffee, tea, protein shakes, milk, G2's or diet sodas as "water".
    I count plain water and water I added flavor powder or flavor drops to - as water. I strive for at least 8 cups of said water a day; but usually end up with 10-12 in addition to my other drinks.

    It sure does!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »
    So drinking 2 cups of Diet Soda counts as water intake too?

    You're evil, and I am highly entertained! >:)
  • Tubbs216
    Tubbs216 Posts: 6,597 Member
    Is the water filtered?
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    Only reverse-osmosis, bottled spring water from your local underground well should count towards your intake.

    Anything else and you're just lying to yourself.
  • jpaulie
    jpaulie Posts: 917 Member
    Protein drinks count, coffee counts, however I personally only count water. Water is something you don't want to come up short on.
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    xxConnie16 wrote: »
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage.

    Ah. So water with additives like Mio, Crystal Light and those other flavourings added to it doesn't count.
  • CountessKitteh
    CountessKitteh Posts: 1,505 Member
    xxConnie16 wrote: »
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage. I think the protein powdered water is a personal choice, however.

    Why is this obvious? Maybe it's not 16oz of water because of the soda syrup, but part of that is still water right?
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ythannah wrote: »
    xxConnie16 wrote: »
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage.

    Ah. So water with additives like Mio, Crystal Light and those other flavourings added to it doesn't count.

    I believe those modify the molecular structure so that it is no longer H2O, because you know, additives...
  • Kimberly_Harper
    Kimberly_Harper Posts: 409 Member
    One time I looked up to see if I could count my tea as water, and the answer was yes because even with caffeine it has a different effect on your body than coffee. So I count it. Good question about adding powder to water, though, because water in, water out? But then I think what would be the point of counting bad stuff or food stuff as water, if the goal of drinking water is to stay healthy and hydrated?
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    ythannah wrote: »
    xxConnie16 wrote: »
    Obviously you aren't going to count a drink that has sugars, syrups, and additives as a water beverage.

    Ah. So water with additives like Mio, Crystal Light and those other flavourings added to it doesn't count.

    I believe those modify the molecular structure so that it is no longer H2O, because you know, additives...

    Exactly. They're just not WATER anymore! They can't possibly count. How silly to assume that they would.
  • Chickaboo2014
    Chickaboo2014 Posts: 136 Member
    F*cking hilarious Orange! Happy April Fools day to you too! :p
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Chickaboo2014 wrote: »
    F*cking hilarious Orange! Happy April Fools day to you too! :p

    You broke it.
  • bkhamill
    bkhamill Posts: 1,289 Member
    AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »
    So drinking 2 cups of Diet Soda counts as water intake too?

    I had a well respected nutritionist tell me you can count diet sodas, but you have to count the sodium too. (She also recommended no more than one of said diet sodas a day)
  • BicepsAndBows
    BicepsAndBows Posts: 197 Member
    Personally, the ONLY thing I count as water is pure H20, nothing mixed in. I aim for at least 64 oz. of plain old water every day. That way, if I do mix water with a protein shake or drink some almond milk or a cup of coffee, those fluids are just an added bonus. This helps me stay plenty hydrated and also helps keep me full between meals and snacks.
  • eseeton
    eseeton Posts: 80 Member
    edited April 2015
    So... what if he drinks a glass of water and then chokes down the protein powder? Isn't it the same thing in your stomach as it would be if you mix it before drinking?

    IS ANY WATER ACTUALLY WATER

    </sarcasm>
  • ksy1969
    ksy1969 Posts: 700 Member
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  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    I gave up on logging water a long time ago. I never log any drinks that have zero calories. I must be doing this wrong.

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  • Kimberly_Harper
    Kimberly_Harper Posts: 409 Member
    epawelek wrote: »
    So... what if he drinks a glass of water and then chokes down the protein powder? Isn't it the same thing in your stomach as it would be if you mix it before drinking?

    IS ANY WATER ACTUALLY WATER

    LOL it stops being water if he jumps up and down!! Or laughs! Or coughs or sneezes! j/k
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    this sounds like dangerous water intoxication propaganda.


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication
  • JenSD6
    JenSD6 Posts: 454 Member
    You should see the awesome magical special effects that happen when I turn water into Cola with my SodaStream. Poof! All that water is now gone!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    AgentOrangeJuice wrote: »
    So drinking 2 cups of Diet Soda counts as water intake too?

    Yes it counts because the aim is ro drink that much fluid each day. The reasoning behind it is to make sure you are sufficiently hydrated so your body can function efficiently. To stay hydrated simply montor the colour of your urine and make sure its the shade of light straw or below.
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