Cyrstal Light

YOu can count it as water, but you also need to account for the calories too. Usually about 10 calories for 20oz.

I drink them everyday. It has helped me drink less soda.

My doctor told me crystal light does count as water...it also counts as water in WW as well.

if you use the walmart brand there is 0 calories!!

include include include,, i include it anything that idrink thats liquid i pretty much count as my water intake good or bad i do not know but good for me!!!:laugh: :laugh: :happy: :happy:

These things all have water in them, and as far as hydration goes, that is all you need. BUT getting into the habit of drinking water- plain old water- will save you not only calories but money as well. Crystal light is basically a chemical additive that flavours your water, now if you're using it as a stepping stone to get you from say soda to plain water, that's great, but I gotta say, if you're on a quest for health, downing crystal light INSTEAD of water isn't the greatest idea. I'm all for a treat once in awhile, but try for more plain water than other.

These things all have water in them, and as far as hydration goes, that is all you need. BUT getting into the habit of drinking water- plain old water- will save you not only calories but money as well. Crystal light is basically a chemical additive that flavours your water, now if you're using it as a stepping stone to get you from say soda to plain water, that's great, but I gotta say, if you're on a quest for health, downing crystal light INSTEAD of water isn't the greatest idea. I'm all for a treat once in awhile, but try for more plain water than other.

I agree with you on the chemical additive. A better flavoring would be a squeeze of lemon, lime or orange.
I know alot of people don't like plain water. For me that is my drink of choice. It has been for so long I can't imagine not drinking it.

I'm very sorry to disagree but Crystal Lite doesn't count as water. Neither does green tea which is extremely healthy for you. It is a liquid and good for keeping yourself hydrated, but it doesn't count as water as far as your kidney or other body parts that need the water. The 8-8oz you need daily is + the other stuff you drink.....This is from a doctor, because I once thought the same thing. I at one time had to email everything I drank and ate to my doctor daily.

That is the only reason I know that and I'm very sorry if I hurt or made you angry. Also if you choose to disagree with me that's all good, because it's everyones right.

Sorry, but your doc might need to do some more reading. The only items that don't count as water intake are caffienated items like coffee and tea, mainly because they are natural dieuretics and you will pass more than you will absorb. Oh and alcohol doesn't count. There has been a lot of studies done recently that also include your fruits and veggies.

Basically, if your pee is the color of a pumpkin you need to drink more, if it is clear you are drinking too much but if it is between lemonade and clear you are doing just fine. And your kidneys, liver and other parts will recognize any water based fluid as water.

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There are lots of opinions out there. For me personally i used it as a stepping stone to get off of soda. I could not stand to drink just plain water so i used crystal light and slowly weened myself off onto water. Now i only have 1 glass of crystal light a day and that is with my dinner. All the rest is usually water or milk.

It was great for me to use while trying to get off the soda. Try to replace one glass with ice cold water for awhile and then slowly proceed until you are drinking mostly water. That is what worked for me and i truly hated drinking just plain water. Everyone is different and you need to find what works best for you.

I agree with MaryJBlack

I'm very sorry to disagree but Crystal Lite doesn't count as water. Neither does green tea which is extremely healthy for you. It is a liquid and good for keeping yourself hydrated, but it doesn't count as water as far as your kidney or other body parts that need the water. The 8-8oz you need daily is + the other stuff you drink.....This is from a doctor, because I once thought the same thing. I at one time had to email everything I drank and ate to my doctor daily.

That is the only reason I know that and I'm very sorry if I hurt or made you angry. Also if you choose to disagree with me that's all good, because it's everyones right.

My doctor told me it did count as water...no calories, no caffeine, no bubbles...water. Doctors are human too and they also differ in opinions too.

I AGREE ANYTHING THATS SUGAR FREE AND CALORIE FREE IN COUNTED AS WATER LOOK AT THIS WAY YOU HAVE 32 OZ WATER YOU ADD A SMALL PACK OF CALORIE FREE AND SUGAR FREE PACEKET OF YOU FLAVOR IT;S STILL WATER !!!! JUST LIKE TEA AND COFFEE IT'S MADE WITH WATER AND A FLAVOR !!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

This is fun....Mrsyac2 give your co worker a big ("YES") for me....thank you Mrsyac2 and mommaof2boys.
Our kidney's will rejoice...LMBO

I have to have something to flavor my water, so I do drink a lot of Crystal light or water w/sweet-n-low. Like I said before, plain water makes me gag, and it's not just at my house it's where ever I go. So I do count it, but to each his/her own. :flowerforyou:

I don't even understand the whole confusion on this one....You take an 8ounce GLASS OF WATER, add a little flavour, and all of a sudden it becomes...what??? WATER!! it's still an 8 ounce glass of water that just happens to taste a hell of alot better! :laugh: