Trying to drink at last a gallon of water a day. Do you count Crystal Lite as water drank??

mikew4242
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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    I don't track water, but since all liquids (except for alcohol) meet your need for hydration, I would count Crystal Light.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    Crystal light counts.

    However, a gallon is excessive. 8 glasses is fine and you probably don't even need that.

    Watch this clip (it's funny and informative): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWASUMMQjj8
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,576 Member
    Yes
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,815 Member
    I do
  • notreallychris
    notreallychris Posts: 501 Member
    I don't track it unless it has calories. As for counting towards a water goal, sure.
  • 2snakeswoman
    2snakeswoman Posts: 655 Member
    On the other hand, some of us need a water goal because we mistake thirst for hunger. I don't know how many times I've found myself in the kitchen eating a snack when I actually needed water.

    If I added Crystal Light to water, which I don't, I'd count it. I count coffee.
  • nic_27_grassisgreener
    nic_27_grassisgreener Posts: 193 Member
    TicoCortez wrote: »
    If I put Crystal Lite in vodka would I still get in trouble for drinking at work?

    My faaavorite drink :D
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    TicoCortez wrote: »
    If I put Crystal Lite in vodka would I still get in trouble for drinking at work?

    You have just opened up a whole new world to me. <3
  • maura_tasi
    maura_tasi Posts: 196 Member
    I count things such as tea and sparkling water as part of my water log for the day so I would also count crystal light in the water log as well!
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,900 Member
    TicoCortez wrote: »
    If I put Crystal Lite in vodka would I still get in trouble for drinking at work?

    :D
  • Sunshine_And_Sand
    Sunshine_And_Sand Posts: 1,320 Member
    I rarely drink anything besides plain water, but some people don't like water and struggle with that.
    Yes, I would count the water u used to make the crystal light.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,728 Member
    TicoCortez wrote: »
    If I put Crystal Lite in vodka would I still get in trouble for drinking at work?

    I'm totally trying this.

    Not at work... but probably over Thanksgiving weekend.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,728 Member
    edited November 2017
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    I don't track water, but since all liquids (except for alcohol) meet your need for hydration, I would count Crystal Light.

    ^^^THIS^^^^^

    Soda counts
    Crystal light counts
    Seltzer counts
    vodka doesn't count
    Beer doesn't count

    Also, Crystal light as a water flavor is really overpowering, I usually use 2-3x the amount of water recommended.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,728 Member
    sarjenki wrote: »
    I rarely drink anything besides plain water, but some people don't like water and struggle with that.
    Yes, I would count the water u used to make the crystal light.

    After I while, I just can't stand the taste of water.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    edited November 2017
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    Crystal light counts.

    However, a gallon is excessive. 8 glasses is fine and you probably don't even need that.

    A gallon isn't always excessive, just like 8 glasses may not be enough for some people. I'm an extremely thirsty person who sweats a LOT. Without trying to drink more water, I measured how much I drink in a day and it's often over a gallon (if I work out that day) of just water before even adding in coffee and tea. Everyone is different.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    TicoCortez wrote: »
    If I put Crystal Lite in vodka would I still get in trouble for drinking at work?

    I'm totally trying this.

    Not at work... but probably over Thanksgiving weekend.

    It's my go-to drink. Currently my favorite is cherry vodka with lemonade crystal light, although it does get too sweet for me pretty quickly.
  • pmm3437
    pmm3437 Posts: 529 Member
    edited November 2017
    For hydration purposes, your fluid intake doesn't specifically have to be water. Fluid from other sources counts, such as fruits/fruit juices, soups, milk, etc.

    And just because you modify it to be more palatable, doesn't make it less hydrating ( such as a water additive ).

    You should count it ( if you track it ) ... I do.

    As far as whether a gallon a day is an issue, it would take significantly more intake, or an existing condition, to put him in danger of hyperhydration. Normally functioning kidneys can process 3 pints to 1 quart per hour. My personal intake is 4-6 quarts a day of fluids, on average.

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