How do you log your water intake, if at all?

When I was addicted to unsweet tea, I did research as I figured it counted toward my water intake. I mean, it's water with some herbs steeped in it. I found out that tea is a diuretic, so not only does it NOT count as water., but whatever ounces you drink in tea, you are supposed to drink that many ounces of water OVER your recommended water intake to make up for it. :-(

I track 1 cup on the water tracker to every 8 oz. I drink. Mostly all water, but I do track unsweetened green tea as water - but make sure for every 8 oz. of green tea, I drink at least that much water as well. Hope I am doing it right. I read that at my current weight, I should be drinking 132 oz. of water a day - whoa

I log them after finishing a glass full most of the time, I only count plain water and green tea.

I was just curious. I log that I've had a cup of water whenever I drink a glass. I don't log it when I drink non-caloric beverages such as tea or coffee, and I log drinks with calories such as soy milk as food.

I generally try to aim for six glasses of water a day, but I usually end up drinking more, especially since it's helping me cut down on snacking.

I log count straight water as water. Then again, water, coffee, and alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) are about all I ever drink. I used to put a splash of lemon or lime juice into my water to flavor it up, and I'd most certainly count THAT as water. But things with caffeine, sugar, or other stuff in it I don't consider to be "water" for my daily allotment.

I do log the occasional glass of milk, but as a food item, not as water.

I've stopped tracking my water on the site because I always drink plenty - usually more than the site calls for.

I log my water as water.

Coffee, tea or any drinks with calories in them should be logged, as you are drinking calories.

When I started a year ago, I stopped drinking Diet Pepsi, and quickly lost 8 lbs. That was all from the soda I was drinking!!

Now, I do also drink Vitamin Water Zero, and do count those as water since there are no calories.

:drinker: When you go to log foods at the bottom of the page is an indicator to log water. Like others I log water only. However, I do log coffee, tea, soda, diet soda, any other liquids in as an item I have consumed on the food logs. This gives you the calorie, carbs, and everything you need to track.

Being diabetic I was surprised to see how much coffee, diet soda, tea, juice or fluids I consumed. It sure help me cut back and not have to pee all day long. Increased my weight loss also by decreasing carbs.

When I was addicted to unsweet tea, I did research as I figured it counted toward my water intake. I mean, it's water with some herbs steeped in it. I found out that tea is a diuretic, so not only does it NOT count as water., but whatever ounces you drink in tea, you are supposed to drink that many ounces of water OVER your recommended water intake to make up for it. :-(

I don't know where you did your research but this is completely FALSE. Caffeine is a diuretic in high doses. Coffee or tea, even if they are made very strong, do not contain enough caffeine to be diuretic. Unless, of course, you drink high amounts of them. Then, just like drinking high amounts of plain water, they will be diuretic. Drinking more of any liquid than your body can use causes a diuretic effect.

Below are articles that support your arguements. Extract also show:


http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/water-drinks.aspx

"All drinks count, but water, milk and fruit juices are the healthiest."


http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

"Although it's a great idea to keep water within reach at all times, you don't need to rely only on what you drink to meet your fluid needs. What you eat also provides a significant portion of your fluid needs. On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake. For example, many fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, are 90 percent or more water by weight.

In addition, beverages such as milk and juice are composed mostly of water. Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages — such as coffee, tea or soda — can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available. "

I only log water as water. If it's got calories in it (like milk, tea, soda, etc) then I log it with food. I love my water log - it makes me happy to go over the 8 oz a day. I don't mind peeing all day!

now, in my water counter i log the water i drink.
Even in your food there is some things that are accounted for water. soup, icecream, shakes, milk, tea, jello..... when doing it for my doc i use to put it into my notes..x amout of water plus x amount from food gave me total water for the day....

I log my water and I also log my green tea since I drink it straight with no extra added flavor. I also log my glass of milk under food since it has calories in it.