caffeine free diet soda instead of water?

[hellorhih2o]

i know you're supposed to drink a gallon of water a day and i do, but... what if you're sick of just plain water. would caffeine free diet soda (like coke) qualify? it's basically water with some chemicals to make it taste good, right?

or what about the fruit2o stuff. does that count?

 

[Mr.X]

i know you're supposed to drink a gallon of water a day and i do, but... what if you're sick of just plain water. would caffeine free diet soda (like coke) qualify? it's basically water with some chemicals to make it taste good, right?

or what about the fruit2o stuff. does that count?

IT would NOT qualify because it's carbonated and full of chemicals as you mentioned. Liquid is Luqid does not work when it comes to water replacement. You cells can use "diet, caffeine free soda" as a hydration tool, and I see it as a way to decrease protein sythesis due to the carbonation.

Mr.X

 

[littlemissbutterflyz]

Ok well then how about Crystal Light, it is not carbonated, would this classify as "water" intake?? Or should I steer clear of this stuff too while on CKD?

 

[IM Iron Man]

If your doing a CKD, steer away from everyting except water. I wouldn' risk getting kicked out of ketosis. Save the stuff for teh carb up, when dieting you have to make sacrifices.

 

[trailseeker]

I take my bottle of water, squirt some ReaLemon lemon juice in there (0 cals, 0 Carbs, 0 sugars) and a couple packets of splenda. Just as good as Crystal Light, without all the crap in it.

 

[littlemissbutterflyz]

Thanx Trailseeker,

I am definitely going to try that combination, but r u sure there are no carbs in the RealLemon?

 

[Hell_o77]

I use crystal light but i use a very diluted mixture. only use half of the powder for ever 4 quarts. Its not the best, but it is better than just plain water all day.

 

[littlemissbutterflyz]

So if you are not on CKD, is Crystal Light ok? Say if you are doing a 40protein/30carb/30fat split??

 

[Deleted member 33117]

missbutterflyz, crystal light is probably ok on a 40/30/30 diet.

 

[hildrum]

water all day long ...