Plain Water vs. Tea ?

November18
on 2/27/15 3:37 am

VSG on 11/18/14

How does everyone feel about the minimum 64 oz of fluid a day? Is it best if it's plain water? I have an aversion to drinking the plain water. I think it's from all those years of Weigh****chers. I just got sick and tired of drinking tha****er. Also it makes me cold to drink water. I can drink hot tea all day long though (decaf) without a problem. I'm not the world's fastest loser and I'm wondering if I'd do better if I was just able to force more plain water? How does everyone count their fluids?

Bonnie

Gwen M.
on 2/27/15 4:12 am

VSG on 03/13/14

As long as it has no calories, liquids are liquids as far as I'm concerned. And as far as my surgeon is concerned too!

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November18
on 2/27/15 4:28 am

VSG on 11/18/14

Thanks for the response, Gwen.

Bonnie

grayC
on 2/27/15 4:16 am

VSG on 05/01/13

You'll get differing opinions here...

this is what I do..

I drink a gallon (or more at this point) a day.

8 glasses plain water

6 glasses hot tea w/protein powder mixed in..(can NOT handle the cold shakes in winter)

4 cups ho****er mixed with 1 single serve crystal light

some (most) days 2 cups coffee.

my Drs of the mindset that getting the water in is what's important anyway you'd like..

November18
on 2/27/15 4:31 am

VSG on 11/18/14

Wow! That's a lot of liquid!! Thanks for the response. I think I better up my game!!

Bonnie

grayC
on 2/27/15 5:46 am

VSG on 05/01/13

LOL!!!

I KNOW!!

most days I'm a floatin'

but it Definatly helps..if I'm busy and can't get in at least 12 cups,

I actually retain water and go up a pound or so...

mmsmom
on 2/27/15 4:20 am - Woburn, MA

I hate water. I drink alot of tea - decaf and regular, and an iced coffee every day. Once in a while I have plain water, but I don't enjoy it. I used to drink water with meals, but that's not an option. I think my nut once said you could count cafeinated beverages for 1/2 as water. IDK, but I sympathize with you. BTW, it had no affect on my ability to lose weight.

VSG on 04/28/2014

November18
on 2/27/15 4:38 am

VSG on 11/18/14

Thanks. This is interesting how everyone does it differently. I like knowing how eveyone is different. Helps me not to obsess so much!

Bonnie

GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 2/27/15 5:07 am - CA

VSG on 12/19/13

I agree with Gwen. As long as it isn't caloric, any form of liquid counts. I drink a combination of tea and water (flavored with Mio berry pomegranate) throughout the day and evening to get all my fluids in. I average around 80 ounces per day.