Water is becoming boring?! What should I add to it??

leann74016
leann74016 Posts: 242 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
I drink water for the most part everyday all day but I have found myself picking up a soda bc I get tired of just water. I don't want to add to my calories bc I'm already having a hard time staying at or under my 1600 allowance a day. Any suggestions?
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  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I think Crystal Lite has very low calories, if any. Or try adding some lemon and/or lime.
  • paj315
    paj315 Posts: 335 Member
    Sliced oranges are nice. Little sweeter than lemon or lime, but I like those too!
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Ice. It's almost like crunchy water.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    Cocaine... then it will be as popular as Coke!
  • jtcc91
    jtcc91 Posts: 88 Member
    I almost always have a couple of lemon slices in my 32oz water bottle. I can't stand drinking just plain water all day! After a workout I will mix in a little Propel pack into to, which does add about 20 calories.
  • oceanchristy
    oceanchristy Posts: 120
    Ice. It's almost like crunchy water.

    Love it. :)

    Try adding a lemon slice, it freshens it up. Ive also heard of adding frozen cranberries like ice cubes.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Unsweetened iced tea is good.

    Flavored seltzer water - no sweetener (artificial or otherwise) - is good too. Can be an acquired taste.

    Linda
  • careyharv
    careyharv Posts: 134 Member
    Cyrstal Light is good. You may also look at Kraft Mio water flavoring drops. I know several people who use those. :happy:
  • drowninginatowel
    drowninginatowel Posts: 19
    Have you tried Diet Dr.Hansen soda? I believe most are zero calories


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/diet-hansens
  • jtcc91
    jtcc91 Posts: 88 Member
    Forgot to mention that I also like to have flavored seltzer water.. I buy a 12 pack of the 12oz cans. It makes for a nice, refreshing change from plain water!
  • ErinDaile
    ErinDaile Posts: 6
    I have heard (but haven't yet tried) that fresh sliced cucumbers are awesome if you add them & lots of ice & let it sit for a bit. It's supposed to be really refreshing!
    I like Crystal Light (although I use the generic kind) or MiO...they are both calorie free & sugar free as well! YUM!
  • jennycooks
    jennycooks Posts: 1 Member
    I like to mix flavored sparkling mineral water with still water. Gives a little bit of fizz and a nice flavor.
  • lilsassymom
    lilsassymom Posts: 407 Member
    Look what I found on Pinterest---recipes for flavored water:smile: . I think the watermelon basil water and the fruit water sounds delish.
    http://nancycreative.com/2010/06/25/feast-your-eyes-on-flavored-water/
  • Jessica121706
    Jessica121706 Posts: 19
    I seen somewhere about mixing cucmbers with water...never tried it though
  • duharvalgt
    duharvalgt Posts: 319 Member
    Small amounts of lemon juice work for me.
  • Tianzi
    Tianzi Posts: 74 Member
    I really love lime in my water....my new thing. I have also heard about the cucumbers too, have not tried it.
  • bigbeardiver
    bigbeardiver Posts: 154 Member
    Ice. It's almost like crunchy water.

    Haha I agree! Slivers of ice instead of cubes. You could also freeze fresh fruit in your ice cubes.
  • bigbeardiver
    bigbeardiver Posts: 154 Member
    Or a tea bag! I hate water so drinking tea is much more enjoyable.
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    Crystal Light is very good. I like the Peach Mango Green Tea. Only 10 calories.
  • DelSchro
    DelSchro Posts: 9 Member
    I just tried Mio. It's a liquid water enhancer with no calories and no sugar! It's pretty good and you can put just a little in or a lot. Kind gives it a Gatorade taste.
    It's about $4.00 for a bottle that is supposed to last about 24 times.
  • OfficialPR
    OfficialPR Posts: 1,578 Member
    Diet Hansens, Add slice of lemon to water...
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    I heard on another thread that if you add anything to water, it's no longer water! *ducks*
  • dadoffo
    dadoffo Posts: 379 Member
    Great Value Drink Mix. I like Peach Mango Green Tea, Fruit Punch and Grapes.
  • Marebare74
    Marebare74 Posts: 57
    I've actually tried the cucumbers and it is good. Best to let it set up for a little bit to get the flavor. You can also do sliced strawberries or other kinds of fruit.
  • cydonian
    cydonian Posts: 361 Member
    Just squeeze in some fresh fruit -- no artificial sweeteners, just all natural goodness :)
  • Elona_30
    Elona_30 Posts: 66
    crystal light is a really good one and so in lemon or lime juice:happy:
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    I heat my water and put coffee in it, with sweeteners. It's awesome, and still hydrates me! :D
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    I heat my water and put coffee in it, with sweeteners. It's awesome, and still hydrates me! :D
    I do the exact same (except I use real coffee, not instant) :tongue:
  • tisha_rae
    tisha_rae Posts: 216 Member
    Crystal light has little to no calories – but if you want to stay natural I use these things sometimes.

    There is always lemon water – but a lot of ppl don’t like that.

    I keep a pitcher in my fridge and add all kinds of things, it only takes a few hours to gain some flavor.

    You can cut up an orange and put in.

    Lemons & Limes

    Cucumber is really refreshing.

    I also use Stevia w/ my lemon water – it’s like lemonade!!!!
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    I heat my water and put coffee in it, with sweeteners. It's awesome, and still hydrates me! :D
    I do the exact same (except I use real coffee, not instant) :tongue:

    pffttt, real coffee is overrated. Real coffee dehydrates you, fake coffee doesn't. What? What do you mean "where's my proof"? Proof is overrated too, so it seems. :P
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