Question:
I am curious what liquids count toward the 64oz of fluids a day?

Hi, I am just curious what all liquids qualify as counting toward the 64oz a day. I know water does, but what about: 1) Protein Drinks (I make mine with water), 2) Milk 3) Juices 4) Ready made protein drinks 5) Any other liquids consumed Thanks    — mvh22 (posted on January 26, 2005)

January 26, 2005
My dietician said that the 64oz should be atleast 34 oz of water and the rest can be anything except carbonated beverages. Best Wishes Shell
   — Shell G

January 26, 2005
My nutrionist at Barix says that 64oz. can be protein drinks, clear liquids, and full liquids. That means that water, decaf. ice tea, flavored water, milk, 100% juices (Juicy Juice is great), crystal light, ready made protein drinks are all part of it. At first I thought it would be hard to drink that but combined with above, it isn't hard at all. Good luck.
   — Stephanie W.

January 26, 2005
Jello also qualifies. Basically if it is non-carbonated and has no caffeine it can count. The calorie amount should be low too, so watch the juices. It is good to make a good portion water though, as it seems to flush the body better than the others. Unfortunately I tend to live on diet snapple and do not get a ton of water, but I noticed in the past that any time I focused more on water the weight would move better and I seemed to pee a lot more out, indicating it was flushing the body better.
   — zoedogcbr

January 26, 2005
I was allowed to count all of those beverage but was not allowed anything with caffeine or carbonation and had to watch the sugar content in the juices. I was even told that jello and popsicles could count. I tried to drink 64 ounces of water, then milk before having anything else though. That way I knew I would stay well hydrated. I didn't do well with protein drinks though but they did say I could count their water content. Good luck and best wishes for health and happiness.
   — Donna F.

January 28, 2005
I even have counted Propel drinks and Fruit H2O drinks...I think I like the propel better well at least this one I am drinking now....It is the peach flavor...Actually today is the first time I have tried this brand the Fruit H2o Drinks I like the grape flavor not to crazy about the berry... but I am trying someway to get my fluids in..not a big fan of water....Goodluck..Chrissie
   — Christine W.