Water Intake

ITGurl0626 · August 2010

My question may sound dumb but DH and I are in disagreement. I say that drinking water with those Crystal Light packets counts as part of your daily water intake, DH disagrees. Am I right in assuming that? I'm just one of those people that need to have some kind of flavor in my water...

Scout05 · August 2010

Well, the chemicals and artifical sweetners in those kind of freak me out, but yes, I would think that counts as your water intake. It's mostly all water, right?

I think you win this one.

kathymarie · August 2010

ambrandau2:
Well, the chemicals and artifical sweetners in those kind of freak me out, but yes, I would think that counts as your water intake. It's mostly all water, right?
I think you win this one.

This.

I'd be careful with artificial sweeteners. I squeeze lemon into my water when I want flavor.

JennDave+1 · August 2010

Another good option that is health as well is add some cucumber to your water it is really refreshing.

ITGurl0626 · August 2010

JennDave+1:
Another good option that is health as well is add some cucumber to your water it is really refreshing.

Oh I like this!!! That sounds very refreshing!

Thanks everyone for your responses. I do dilute the crystal light packet, I use half of one with a 20 0z. bottle of water. I just like to have a little flavor...the lemon suggestion is also a good one too! :-)

kathymarie · August 2010

I also put a few sprigs of fresh mint in sometimes with lemon. Or even some sliced strawberries, raspberries, etc.

ITGurl0626 · August 2010

kathymarie:
I also put a few sprigs of fresh mint in sometimes with lemon. Or even some sliced strawberries, raspberries, etc.

I like this too!! Thanks for the ideas, ladies! Big Smile

Lucky_Dragonfly · August 2010

any beverage you drink counts as water intake. even watermelon and grapes that are high water based fruits count.

smiling76 · August 2010

I used to work for Weight Watchers and yes---anything that is caffeine free is considered a "water"---so water, decaf iced tea, lemonade, etc. BUT I don't like crystal light---don't like the artificial sweeteners, especially while growing a baby.

ITGurl0626 · August 2010

Hmmm, you all got me thinking about the artificial sweetners now. I think I am going to give up my Crystal Lights & start doing what was suggested already that sounds great.

Thanks again for all of your helpful answers....

Monica

jet2paris85 · August 2010

I called my nurse and she said artificial sweeteners are okay. I was concerned because I use Crystal Light as well.

rebelina1 · August 2010

I would told during my last pregnancy that any drink that is caffeine free can count toward your fluid intake. My OB did rec'd trying to get a least half of your fluid intake from actual water but I was having a hard time getting water down so she said de-caff iced tea (which I craved) was fine.

heylee · August 2010

I hate drinking water and find that I can drink lots of it daily now with my new water bottle that has a straw in it. It's one of those flexible straws that pop out of the lid when you rotate it open. Makes it so much easier to get your water intake in.

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