Okay I really struggle with Water. I was told by a Gastric Bypass patient to drink Crystal Light....can Crystal light take the place of water? Sorta like adding lemon? I am not a big drinker and I don't want to drink Crystal light if it can's benefit me like water......let me know your thoughts!

Birdee::devious

Birdee, while Water is indeed the best sort of liquid to drink, any noncaloric liquid is fine to tally toward your daily goal of 2 - 3 quarts. Crystal Light is very popular, but IMO if you're going to drink that much of anything you might want to find something with less artificial sweetener. Have you looked into the lightly flavored waters on the market? Fruit2O is one, and I'm sure there are others.

Think about cultivating a taste for water, though. If your tap water is not good where you are try the bottled ones. Aquafina is my favorite. :confused:

Another thing that I found rather enjoyable is Minute Maid Lite - it has 10 cals and 2 carbs in a 12 ounce can. They are really good.

What I've been doing is making a big glass of ice water leaving about an inch on the top and putting in Ocean Spray Light (with Splenda) in the top...gives it a little zing with out all the sweetness of Crystal Light...

I thought about the flavored waters....they are so expensive!!!! I am going to have to get a taste for Water again! I think my biggest problem is I am not a big drinkier never really have been, so even if it was soda sitting in front of me, I would still have a hard time trying to drink it. I am going to make an effort to get in more water....thanks for the input everyone.

Robin:D