What counts as water?

yes, they count as water. i don't count anything like juice, milk or soda unless i have a lot of it that day, then it equals one glass for me. i count water with crystal lite or my slimquick fatburner in it as a regular glass, as well as tea and instant coffee...anything that's basically 99% water.

ps: Women's Health magazine says that tea, coffee and other beverages count towards your 8 glasses a day!!!!

I count tea as water - don't drink water but drink a crap load of tea and since that is a cup of hot water with a teabag in it, I believe it counts as water.

I used to do this until I started heaping in the spoons of sugar into my tea I know it's still hydrating me and all but I log it as a fluid rather than part of my water intake. Tea is a godsend!

So, if only pure water is water, then if I have a gallon of water and add food coloring to it, it's no longer water?

Oh, it is?

Then why isn't tea? Oh, because less than 1% of it is something else? Shouldn't you say that it's 99% water, so instead of 12 ounces of water, I can only count it as 11.88 ounces of water.

Milk, being (let's assume) 95% water and 5% something else cannot count as water? I'll buy that it can't be counted as 100% water, but it certainly can be counted as 'some' water. That's just simple logic. What other parts of its makeup might reduce the benefits of water? The fat, a little sodium, calcium? OK, let's say that the fat reduces the "purity effect" by some amount, as does the sodium and calcium. Even after that the 95% water would still be probably 80% or more.

I can buy that alcohol might have enough negatives as to complete negate the "water-ness" of the water, but I can't buy that 75 or so milligrams of caffeine in a cup of coffee entirely negates the "water-ness". A cup of coffee has some equivalent benefit to pure water.

This is science people. If it contains water and does not contain enough of other elements to negate the body's response to the water, it will count as water to at least some percentage of the overall. It's that simple.

For every cup of tea, coffee or pop you need to drink 2 extra glasses of water.

Do you ever leave the bathroom?

i think only water - try it hot - cold water makes me hungry.

So, if only pure water is water, then if I have a gallon of water and add food coloring to it, it's no longer water?

Oh, it is?

Then why isn't tea? Oh, because less than 1% of it is something else? Shouldn't you say that it's 99% water, so instead of 12 ounces of water, I can only count it as 11.88 ounces of water.

Milk, being (let's assume) 95% water and 5% something else cannot count as water? I'll buy that it can't be counted as 100% water, but it certainly can be counted as 'some' water. That's just simple logic. What other parts of its makeup might reduce the benefits of water? The fat, a little sodium, calcium? OK, let's say that the fat reduces the "purity effect" by some amount, as does the sodium and calcium. Even after that the 95% water would still be probably 80% or more.

I can buy that alcohol might have enough negatives as to complete negate the "water-ness" of the water, but I can't buy that 75 or so milligrams of caffeine in a cup of coffee entirely negates the "water-ness". A cup of coffee has some equivalent benefit to pure water.

This is science people. If it contains water and does not contain enough of other elements to negate the body's response to the water, it will count as water to at least some percentage of the overall. It's that simple.

This is factual.

try fresh mint in your water! fresh breath and not as boring as plain old water


(that said, I actually love drinking plain water and prefer it to anything flavoured)

Water counts as water

http://www.livestrong.com/article/464140-is-drinking-tea-equivalent-to-water/

THIS
Hydrate- yes , same as water- no

So, if only pure water is water, then if I have a gallon of water and add food coloring to it, it's no longer water?

Oh, it is?

Then why isn't tea? Oh, because less than 1% of it is something else? Shouldn't you say that it's 99% water, so instead of 12 ounces of water, I can only count it as 11.88 ounces of water.

Milk, being (let's assume) 95% water and 5% something else cannot count as water? I'll buy that it can't be counted as 100% water, but it certainly can be counted as 'some' water. That's just simple logic. What other parts of its makeup might reduce the benefits of water? The fat, a little sodium, calcium? OK, let's say that the fat reduces the "purity effect" by some amount, as does the sodium and calcium. Even after that the 95% water would still be probably 80% or more.

I can buy that alcohol might have enough negatives as to complete negate the "water-ness" of the water, but I can't buy that 75 or so milligrams of caffeine in a cup of coffee entirely negates the "water-ness". A cup of coffee has some equivalent benefit to pure water.

This is science people. If it contains water and does not contain enough of other elements to negate the body's response to the water, it will count as water to at least some percentage of the overall. It's that simple.

This is factual.

don't you two bring facts into this!

I myself only count water as water. Occasionally, i will have a crystal light fitness packet in my 32oz but maybe once a week. What you can do is, cut up fruit and add it to your water, for more natural flavor. I just heard from a co-worker today, that tea counts, but only if you drink it plain.

Drink Water!!!! Gotta count water as water only.

I only count water and list any drinks in my calorie count when I cheat with a soda.

Does the Wal-Mart "Clear American" Zero Calorie Sparkling Water count as water? Input Please...

Check this link out :
http://www.livestrong.com/article/313171-health-risks-of-carbonated-water/

There are other issues with drinking carbonated water also , I wouldn't use it for 64 ounces per day every day

Does the Wal-Mart "Clear American" Zero Calorie Sparkling Water count as water? Input Please...

Check this link out :
http://www.livestrong.com/article/313171-health-risks-of-carbonated-water/

There are other issues with drinking carbonated water also , I wouldn't use it for 64 ounces per day every day

Scaremongering in that article.
The calcium loss has been dis-proven in countless studies. They don't even have any evidence to back it up in that article.
As far as the acidity goes it is pretty much the same for your teeth as any other acidic drink (like orange juice).
And salt, just like any other drink, read the label. Pick the one that doesn't have salt in it.

Also why are you trying to drink 64oz a day when it's completely unnecessary?