My curiosity got the best of me so I have to ask. The common goals post sleeve are protein grams and fluids.

Many people speak about the fluids as water specifically. The plan they gave me included a variety of liquids that count towards hydration goals, including my protein drinks.

So do some plans only allow for water as the required fluids?

Not mine. I can drink anything caffeine and calorie free as fluids. And I was also allowed to count protein shakes, but I don't need to drink them anymore.

If it's liquid, I count it.

My plan says clear, calorie-free, caffeine- free liquids. I do water, powerade zero, vitamin water zero, sobe life water

Thank you for the replies. Maybe I just misunderstood some posts. It just seemed like many had trouble getting in their water which had me wondering if that was all the could have. I can see how plain water can be tougher to stomach right off, but with the other fluid options I would hope there'd be alternatives to keeping dehydration away.

I used to drink water all day long, but can only take 2 16 ounce bottles through the day, but fill the gaps with the other fluid options.