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  • hey_nelson
    ADBB Admiral
    • Mar 01, 2005
    • 2886
    #1

    Water Question

    As I've been told and also have read in daBOOK...I am to be drinking 60 plus ounces of water per day. I've never been a good water drinker, especially when the weather is cold. NO excuses, I know.
    Here's my question? I have read the label on Crystal Light lemonade and I see that it has no carbs... no nada. If I add a slice of lemon to my water, I am adding a hidden carb. Is it alright if I can have some of the crystal light during the day as my water or is that not good for me.
    I'm so taste conscience I guess... Feel I"m forcing the water down my throat, but if I have something added in it, I drink it by the bucketload.

    Love and Prayers
    patty
    Lord, my dream is to lose this weight and to be healthier.

    Patty female . 46yrs
    SW 350
    Small Goal. 325
    Main Goal 145
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    • fluffyman
      ADBB Advocate
      • Dec 20, 2005
      • 656
      #2
      Re: Water Question

      Crystal Light has nutrasweet aka aspartame. Aspartame can be a weight loss obstacle for some people. It can also induce cravings. Even drinks flavored with splenda, a DANDR approved sweetener, adds a carb per packet.

      When I first started induction, I was having 3 diet cokes a day. Despite eating everything correctly, I only lost 5 pounds in 3 weeks. I personally think it was the aspartame.

      It may not affect you like it does others. That will be for you to decide. Just remember that it can hinder your efforts. Good luck.
      Rick
      38 - Male - Houston
      Restarting 1/4/10

      250/245/200

      If you continue to do as you've always done, you will continue to get what you've always got.

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        • killerbombshell
          ADBB Advocate
          • Oct 30, 2005
          • 818
          #3
          Re: Water Question

          The only water that counts is WATER (and technically ice, I suppose). You're trying to form new, good, habits, and hydrating yourself (no matter how painful it may be at first) is a really really important one.

          As Moochiecat might suggest, try adding a slice of cucumber to your water instead of the fake lemonade mix.
          Female, 21, 5'6"
          Start: October 24th, 2005, um, restart FOR REALZ 2/24/2007
          Total Lost: 60 pounds
          237.5/177.5/170/Long Term 120
          Then I gained some back, but let's not talk about that, shall we? 194.6/193.2/177.5/120
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            • hey_nelson
              ADBB Admiral
              • Mar 01, 2005
              • 2886
              #4
              Re: Water Question

              Darn, I screwed up then....
              OH well, cucumber here i come.

              love and prayers
              patty
              Lord, my dream is to lose this weight and to be healthier.

              Patty female . 46yrs
              SW 350
              Small Goal. 325
              Main Goal 145

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                • fluffyman
                  ADBB Advocate
                  • Dec 20, 2005
                  • 656
                  #5
                  Re: Water Question

                  That's the spirit !
                  Originally posted by hey_nelson
                  Darn, I screwed up then....
                  OH well, cucumber here i come.

                  love and prayers
                  patty
                  Rick
                  38 - Male - Houston
                  Restarting 1/4/10

                  250/245/200

                  If you continue to do as you've always done, you will continue to get what you've always got.

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                    • softnred
                      • Apr 19, 2004
                      • 934
                      #6
                      Re: Water Question

                      It's been said "It only counts as water if you would wash a sweater in it". lol





                      JoAnne ~ female ~ 295/208/Size 14ish
                      Restart 1/9/06: 245/235/to get rid of 235

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                        • iamcrazy
                          ADBB Adventurer
                          • Jan 21, 2004
                          • 172
                          #7
                          Re: Water Question

                          I really like to put a slice of lemon or lime in my water. I dont actually squeze it in i just let it sit at the bottom & it gives my water the slightest flavour,
                          diana
                          Height: 5'7"
                          Age: 23
                          female
                          weight: 258
                          restart Jan 23

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                            • hey_nelson
                              ADBB Admiral
                              • Mar 01, 2005
                              • 2886
                              #8
                              Re: Water Question

                              My lemon wedge is in my water bottle and I'm getting it down. Thanks for all the feedback.

                              love and prayers
                              patty
                              Lord, my dream is to lose this weight and to be healthier.

                              Patty female . 46yrs
                              SW 350
                              Small Goal. 325
                              Main Goal 145

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                                • 2big4mysize
                                  • Apr 25, 2003
                                  • 20829
                                  #9
                                  Re: Water Question

                                  Glad you are getting your water in. run read the FAQ on why water is important to lose weight and you will be chugging even more water
                                  by the book atkinseer

                                  started 6/1/02 at 313
                                  goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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