Water consumption

[jimbop99]

I've been filling up a gallon jug every morning and drinking it over the course of the day. My question is: If I have coffee, tea, or a drink made with something like crystal light does that count towards my water consumption or is it separate.

[britonarius]

It counts as it contains water. I wouldn't let it worry you if you are drinking more than the gallon [ including the coffee, tea , crystal lite etc] as long as you are passing a healthy amount.

[jimbop99]

It counts as it contains water. I wouldn't let it worry you if you are drinking more than the gallon [ including the coffee, tea , crystal lite etc] as long as you are passing a healthy amount.

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I was getting at least a gallon. And believe me, I think sometimes I pee more than I consume. lol

[doofusdave]

Good question! I wondered about that as well. Now I know.

Oops - excuse me, I've gotta go pee......again ;)

[1stindoor]

It all counts, however with the coffee (my biggest weakness) and tea you have to remember that you're taking in a diuretic. And of course you have the sugars associated with just about any kind of soft drink or sports drink.

[PLANETGETLOW]

I personally don't include my shakes or "other" water sup sources. I know that IT IS included in the overall water intake but I know if I don't include it, I'll be way above the gallon mark. I drink 4 - 1qt bottles throughout the day when I'm at work, 3 shakes, and water with dinner.

[Whiskeyjack]

It all counts, however with the coffee (my biggest weakness) and tea you have to remember that you're taking in a diuretic. And of course you have the sugars associated with just about any kind of soft drink or sports drink.

This is VERY true. If you are taking in a gallon including the tea/coffee, then know that these two will eject that water out. The net results could be a loss; hence the assertion of passing more than drinking.