Alternatives to Water

ChrissyG · 08-29-2012, 10:58 AM

Since I started this past Saturday, I have drank 80 to 128 oz. of water everydays. Plus 32 oz. of PowerAde Zero for my electrolytes.

Today I had a packet of True Raspberry Natural Lemonade, no carbs, sweetened with Stevia, 5 cal. Is this a good alternative to water?

Last night I had 1 packet of sugar free Raspberry Lemonade Crystal light, no carbs, 5 cal. What about this?

I have also heard that artificial sweetners (not including "all natural Stevia") can cause weight gain. The clinic told me that Splenda and Stevia were ok to use in my yogurt or drinks as sweetner.

What does anyone know about this??

Jessica1129 · 08-29-2012, 05:22 PM

My clinic says crystal light is fine but they told me "in moderation". They said 1-2 a day is fine, although I'm not sure why there's a limit. I also get 0 calorie flavored carbonated water at Wal-Mart. They have several flavors to choose from and they're really good. I think the brand is Clear American. My clinic had it in with the box of approved foods and drinks, but didn't say if there's a limit on those as well.

ChrissyG · 08-29-2012, 05:29 PM

They also said the same about Crystal light, although I am hesitant because of the artificial sweetener and my clinic said Splenda or Stevia was okay. The True Lemonade is good, I think I'll stick with that (one a day is what I've been doing). I also enjoy the flavored waters from Walmart, just looking for other options as well.

Jessica1129 · 08-29-2012, 05:37 PM

I haven't tried the True Lemonade.. I have had the true orange though, which is pretty good. Its 0 cals and <1 carb. I really dislike plain water. I figured I would be used to it by now, but I still don't like it lol

MiniMomma · 08-29-2012, 05:41 PM

I enjoy the Mio products (and all the new generic versions), Hot Tea with stevia or Xylitol (use the xylitol sparingly), & Coffee

CrazyCatLady · 08-30-2012, 10:03 PM

You know, I thought I was drinking a lot of water, but I think I top out at about 80 oz, with it usually being more like 64. I looked up my paperwork after I saw how much you were drinking, and it says 64-128 oz a day, so I guess we're both good, but it looks like I have room for improvement. I can see why you're getting tired of water though! :-)

Oh, one suggestion, in the evening I drink camomile tea to relax (its taken the place of my nightly glass of wine), and I find it a good way to get that final cup or two of water in for the day.

ChrissyG · 08-31-2012, 06:09 AM

I went to my clinic yesterday for my first weigh-in and lost 5.4 pounds this week...so I'm feeling good! They also said that the True Lemonade was a great alternative for water.

CrazyCatLady · 08-31-2012, 10:02 AM

Awesome!!!

Bahet · 08-31-2012, 04:20 PM

Walmart has an electrolyte "Mio" as well (generic version) called Great Value Sport. It's not very flavorful though so I usually add in a squirt of blueberry lemonade.

veggies4health · 09-03-2012, 03:06 PM

I love my True, as it is all natural...I like the lemonade flavors, but also just the plain crystals. I also brew tea (easy and cheap!) and use stevia to sweeten.

08-29-2012, 10:58 AM	#1
ChrissyG Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 22 Gallery: ChrissyG Stats: 165.0/158.8/130 5'2" 23 yrs old WOE: Atkins/Raspberry Keytones & Garcinia Cambogia Start Date: April 8, 2013	Alternatives to Water Since I started this past Saturday, I have drank 80 to 128 oz. of water everydays. Plus 32 oz. of PowerAde Zero for my electrolytes. Today I had a packet of True Raspberry Natural Lemonade, no carbs, sweetened with Stevia, 5 cal. Is this a good alternative to water? Last night I had 1 packet of sugar free Raspberry Lemonade Crystal light, no carbs, 5 cal. What about this? I have also heard that artificial sweetners (not including "all natural Stevia") can cause weight gain. The clinic told me that Splenda and Stevia were ok to use in my yogurt or drinks as sweetner. What does anyone know about this??

08-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
Jessica1129 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 226 Gallery: Jessica1129 Stats: 5'9 293/221.8/170 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: February 1, 2012	My clinic says crystal light is fine but they told me "in moderation". They said 1-2 a day is fine, although I'm not sure why there's a limit. I also get 0 calorie flavored carbonated water at Wal-Mart. They have several flavors to choose from and they're really good. I think the brand is Clear American. My clinic had it in with the box of approved foods and drinks, but didn't say if there's a limit on those as well. __________________

08-29-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
Jessica1129 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 226 Gallery: Jessica1129 Stats: 5'9 293/221.8/170 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: February 1, 2012	I haven't tried the True Lemonade.. I have had the true orange though, which is pretty good. Its 0 cals and <1 carb. I really dislike plain water. I figured I would be used to it by now, but I still don't like it lol __________________

08-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#5
MiniMomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 221 Gallery: MiniMomma Stats: 165.6/124.6/125 WOE: Medi 1-9-11	I enjoy the Mio products (and all the new generic versions), Hot Tea with stevia or Xylitol (use the xylitol sparingly), & Coffee __________________

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08-29-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
ChrissyG Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 22 Gallery: ChrissyG Stats: 165.0/158.8/130 5'2" 23 yrs old WOE: Atkins/Raspberry Keytones & Garcinia Cambogia Start Date: April 8, 2013	They also said the same about Crystal light, although I am hesitant because of the artificial sweetener and my clinic said Splenda or Stevia was okay. The True Lemonade is good, I think I'll stick with that (one a day is what I've been doing). I also enjoy the flavored waters from Walmart, just looking for other options as well.

08-30-2012, 10:03 PM	#6
CrazyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 258 Gallery: CrazyCatLady Stats: 5'6 229/147/145-150 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 11, 2012	You know, I thought I was drinking a lot of water, but I think I top out at about 80 oz, with it usually being more like 64. I looked up my paperwork after I saw how much you were drinking, and it says 64-128 oz a day, so I guess we're both good, but it looks like I have room for improvement. I can see why you're getting tired of water though! :-) Oh, one suggestion, in the evening I drink camomile tea to relax (its taken the place of my nightly glass of wine), and I find it a good way to get that final cup or two of water in for the day.

08-31-2012, 06:09 AM	#7
ChrissyG Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 22 Gallery: ChrissyG Stats: 165.0/158.8/130 5'2" 23 yrs old WOE: Atkins/Raspberry Keytones & Garcinia Cambogia Start Date: April 8, 2013	I went to my clinic yesterday for my first weigh-in and lost 5.4 pounds this week...so I'm feeling good! They also said that the True Lemonade was a great alternative for water.

08-31-2012, 10:02 AM	#8
CrazyCatLady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 258 Gallery: CrazyCatLady Stats: 5'6 229/147/145-150 WOE: Medi Weightloss Start Date: May 11, 2012	Awesome!!!

08-31-2012, 04:20 PM	#9
Bahet Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Posts: 28 Gallery: Bahet Stats: 280/2270/149 WOE: Adkins (again) Start Date: May 2016 (part 7)	Walmart has an electrolyte "Mio" as well (generic version) called Great Value Sport. It's not very flavorful though so I usually add in a squirt of blueberry lemonade.

09-03-2012, 03:06 PM	#10
veggies4health Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 20 Gallery: veggies4health	I love my True, as it is all natural...I like the lemonade flavors, but also just the plain crystals. I also brew tea (easy and cheap!) and use stevia to sweeten.