To crystal light/diet soda drinkers...question....

I always count my crystal calories...yes, they are a low amount, but if you're drinking a lot of water....it adds up

I drink diet coke and there are 0 calories, but I would count the 10 cals on your packet of crystal light if there is any

i will try no sodias unless get a headache then use diet drinks but stomachache have to have my sprite..... but i love my crystal light strawberry and banana hunger control so i count everything when i do it. i like vitamin enhanced grape and apple great value drink mix too.

I don't normally count my Crystal Light packet as I only drink 1 to 2 packets a day then I drink just plain water once I get home.

i pour 1 packet (10 calories) into a gallon of water and shake it up.... Therefore I do not count the packet as it is severly diluted. 1 gallon may last me a week or so at home. During the day, in the office, i use MIO for my water which is calorie free.

Of course I do! Sodas, teas, flavored waters, juices and alcohol all add up very quickly! It's just calories alone either. Alot of drinks of sodium, sugar, vitamins, etc. that you need to remain accountable for as well.

I count my drink additives because the calories and sodium, etc are going in my bod.

And regarding people slamming you for using artificial sweeteners, my take on it is, I've put a HECK of a lot worse in my body which is why I am here. My drink adds get me drinking the water. Some day maybe I won't want them (but probably not).

I haven't been counting mine....but I guess I should! Ooopsies.

OK, I don't want to get slammed for artificial sweeteners....Just saying....


I have a question for those who do love these drinks as much as I do. Do any of you count the 10 calories per packet of crystal light? I also have noticed the new Diet Mt Dew bottles have "10 calories per bottle"......anyone count calories for their diet soda? I counted about 100 cal yesterday for my beverages, b/c I used 5 crystal light packets and love my diet soda. But today, that is all I have left over is 100 calories!

Anyway, I just wanted your opnion on this....and please no negativity on artificial sweeteners.....just asking those who already drink it!! Thank you in advance!!!

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Oh crap.... I guess I will count them now.....:blushing:

I count every bite, nibble, sip, etc LOL! I usually only drink Crystal Light's fitness drink when I'm doing Turbo Fire so even though it's just one packet, yes I add it

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.

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.

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!)

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.)

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!