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Can I count Crystal Light, that I make myself with the packets and 20 ounces of water as some of my daily water intake? I am doing 60 ounces of water right now and 60 ounces of Crystal light to get my water intake..
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Bellarosa 73
Female, 33, 5'7"
SW196/CW183/GW150
Start July 3, 2008
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Re: Crystal Light
Not when it is sweetened with aspartame and has fruit solids in it. You would also be going over your sweetener allowance for the day. Crystal light is a known staller.People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
"Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
~~Herodotus
Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
Sunny's Secrets: My Journal
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Re: Crystal Light
Sorry but Sunny is right. Not only is Crystal Light not recommended but the only thing that counts as water is water.
Vanessa
28 F, 5'7"
Start Date: 5-19-08
SW:159/CW:153.4/GW:130
Body Fat - 30.1%/Goal - 18%
Inches lost: 23.25
C25K - W2D2
bicycle crunches: 200/2000
squats: 40/500
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Re: Crystal Light
Guess, my Crystal light is out.. Thanks for the information..Bellarosa 73
Female, 33, 5'7"
SW196/CW183/GW150
Start July 3, 2008
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There are so many things that I never thought I could omit in my daily diet, for example anything "sweet", or diet soda. But since starting Atkins almost a month ago, I feel so fantastic and not even an ounce deprived because I decided to take full advantage of the benefits of this way of eating. I know that to each his own, but I just wanted to share that I have gone 27 days without anything sweet at all, not even a splenda-sweetened, caffeine free diet soda, and I couldn't care less. The truth is, it's like a boot camp for your taste buds desires. I'm discovering that I can drink water and water alone instead of diet soda (which I was heavily addicted to) or even those sugar free hawaiian punch or crystal light packages that I used to think were "okay". All I'm saying is, I have rid myself of things I was certain I couldn't do without, and If I can do it, anyone can.
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Good point Desert Rain! I used to be a huge diet soda and crystal light junkie and never drank water. It just seemed so unappealing and now I am addicted to the stuff! I pretty much drink only water and occasionally I will have sparkling water or flavored seltzer as a treat.Vanessa
28 F, 5'7"
Start Date: 5-19-08
SW:159/CW:153.4/GW:130
Body Fat - 30.1%/Goal - 18%
Inches lost: 23.25
C25K - W2D2
bicycle crunches: 200/2000
squats: 40/500
My Journal
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Finally gave up the Crystal Light and the Diet Coke. I finally broke the plateau thanks to all who gave me advice. I must admit I was upset and did not want to hear it at first but I stuck to only water and finally broke my plateau.Bellarosa 73
Female, 33, 5'7"
SW196/CW183/GW150
Start July 3, 2008
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Re: Crystal Light
WOW!
That's wonderful!
I'm so proud of you...
I know it's rough, I've been there but I promise you, you will find real satisfaction and content when you realize you didn't need them after all
Way to go!Comment
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