Powerade Zero

04warrior
04warrior Posts: 16
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Just wondering if Powerade Zero counts toward water consumption?

The reason I asked is that last year when I became exhausted/ dehydrated and ended up in the urgent care center, among the things I was prescribed to do by the Dr (who also was a physician for the Olympic Team) was to mix powerade zero half and half with water to build back up my hydration level. I enjoyed it so much I continue doing it but just wondered if I should track it as water consumption or not?

What are your thoughts?

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  • 04warrior
    04warrior Posts: 16
    Thanks for all the feedback.....cricket, cricket...
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Yes, it does.
  • vsmurrow
    vsmurrow Posts: 145
    Electrolytes. Essentially they're just salt, but they're essential for water absorption. So... yeah.
  • Cueball55
    Cueball55 Posts: 152 Member
    Sure does!
  • NicVino
    NicVino Posts: 19
    I count anything that is zero calories towards my water consumption =)
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I'm pretty sure if water is an ingredient then, well...there ya go.
  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    I drink Powerade Zero with my workouts. I log it as Powerade Zero, not as water.
    However, I don't expect to drink the most water each day either. I wouldn't worry about the water consumption too much as long as you are drinking some, as well as other healthy drinks. Like milk (whatever type you choose), or juices.
  • akjmart2002
    akjmart2002 Posts: 263 Member
    Sure it does. All fluids that you consume have water in them. That's why it's not actually realistic (or necessary) to drink "8 glasses of water per day" - we already get tons of water in the food and drinks that we have all day.
  • 04warrior
    04warrior Posts: 16
    Thanks for the feedback! Oddly enough, I drink only water when I work out but find it hard to drink plain water working in my office - it needs some flavor so I cut it with Powerade zero to give it a "kick".

    Have a Happy Thursday!
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