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

mikew4242
mikew4242 Posts: 34 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
Opinions welcome

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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: 13,575 Member
    Yes
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 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: 1,899 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: 5,727 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: 5,727 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: 5,727 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.
  • Sunshine_And_Sand
    Sunshine_And_Sand Posts: 1,320 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    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.

    ^^^^^^^^

    IKR.
    It is a little weird that I really only like water. My family drank soda and I was never told any foods were off limits growing up. I also don't specifically try to "eat clean" so it really doesn't make sense.
    I've never liked the taste of dark soda, even though I've tried to like it since everyone says it's weird that I don't like it.
    Things like Mountain Dew and seven up/sprite/sierra mist are ok if I'm at a restaurant that doesn't have good water but I feel like they defeat the purpose of drinking liquids bc they only make me thirstier.
    I do like the taste of lemonade and sweet tea (I am a southerner so I feel like unsweet tea is wrong on many levels) but they make me feel bloated so I'd still rather have water.
  • PWRLFTR1
    PWRLFTR1 Posts: 324 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    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.


    this is what I do when I drink Crystal light, I split one packet between 2 liters of water and a little bit of lemon juice. I also count the iced green tea I drink while at work and pre-workout.
  • wendhall
    wendhall Posts: 37 Member
    In the past I had caused an electrolyte imbalance by drinking only water and exercising a lot. Add some low calorie gatorade to avoid that, 8 glasses-64oz is a good goal to have.
  • FAAB_too
    FAAB_too Posts: 67 Member
    I drink unsweetened decaf tea . My doc said drink water I said I do with a tea bag in it...he said that's fine. Lol
  • xvolution
    xvolution Posts: 721 Member
    I have to keep track of my fluids, so if it's a liquid, then it counts for me.
  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
    mikew4242 wrote: »
    Opinions welcome

    Definitely! Personally I love the Hawaiian Punch, Crush, & Jolly Rancher Watermelon water enhancers.

    The Hawaiian Punch & Crush at Walmart come in a 30 pack box with three different flavors.
  • mbeuchert24
    mbeuchert24 Posts: 204 Member
    PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
    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

    Me too!! Yessssss!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 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.

    But will you put it in a gallon jug, bro-style? Please? :D
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    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.

    But will you put it in a gallon jug, bro-style? Please? :D

    UH!! NO! It will go in a Mason Jar.

    If I'm feeling classy, it may be a mason jar with a handle.
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