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FIREDEMONARTY

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8/30/12 9:35 P

Crystal Light is great to help you get enough water each day. Just remember that each serving is 5 calories, so try not to make each cup you drink with it because that will add an extra 40 calories a day.

Also try adding flavor with fruit or drinking more green tea. There are many great benefits from drinking green tea and it can be flavored with a little lemon or honey.

Hope this helps! Good Luck!

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CORTNEY-LEE

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8/29/12 7:11 P

I adore Crystal light. Since my surgery, it is very hard for me to drink plain water unless it is during a workout.

My RD gave me the green light, so I drink it every day!

(technically, I drink the Great Value brand, but it is the same thing)

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DIETITIANBECKY

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8/29/12 5:41 P

Yes they are safe to use and count as a fluid/water source for your body. This is backed by scientific research.
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LKOLECI1

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8/29/12 1:49 P

I use the crystal light packets every day. They are low in calories and do count for water. Drink up!!

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FP4HLOSER

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8/29/12 1:34 P

Although I do use it from time to time, I prefer lemons, limes or any kind of fruit water. It's easy to make your own infused water. My favorite is probably cucumber, lemon and ginger or lemons and strawberries.

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PARISAPRIL1

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8/29/12 1:14 P

I wouldn't drink it as it is not a real food.

www.livestrong.com/article/413874-what-are
-the-ingredients-of-crystal-light/

I prefer water or herbal tea.

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CHEETARA79

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8/29/12 1:11 P

I think that's just fine! And yes it counts.

You don't have to eat the whole thing.

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CLOGO77

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8/29/12 1:02 P

some days, depending on my mood, it's the only way I can get plain tap water into me !!! I really do dilute the powder though, as I just need that hint of a flavour to help me. I have found that those individual packets that are supposed to go into a bottle, are way to strong for me.

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JLJOHNSON76

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8/29/12 12:56 P

Definately fine I think to change up your water if it helps you to drink more :) I love adding a lemon to my water, in fact I cut a lemon at my desk and squeeze half into my ice water in the morning and half in after lunch. It flavors my water and is a natural diuretic. With the crystal light, I think definately count as water, at least according to Weight Watchers a beverage could be counted as 'water' as long as it was sugar-free and caffine-free, so enjoy!

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MAKEURSLFPROUD

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8/29/12 12:43 P

What do you mean by "is it ok"?

Artificial sugar - Some say yes, some say no. I drink it.

Does it count as water intake? Absolutely! :)

Also, you may want to try Lipton Tea & Honey packets. They're awesome! I've had the blackberry pomegranate and mango pineapple. They definitely help me get my water in everyday.

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DEENER99

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8/29/12 12:34 P

Up here at work we have bottled water. I've been good about drinking about 3 throughout the day, but on the 3rd one I sometimes add crystal light. Only .5 calories I think. Anyway...you think it's okay? Am I good to count it as 2 glasses of water (it's 16.9oz).

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