Crystal Light

[Lia_the_Druid]

Ok, so I know this has prob been discussed numerous times.. but when I searched for it I didn't find much. Is it ok to drink crystal light? I don't do the little packages, my bf and I make the quarts and keep it handy in the fridge. We get the ones that have no carbs and no sugars, but I was wondering if it was really safe. Thanks for your help (even though you've more than likely answered this one before!)

Liz

[Stella]

Hello -

I belive that Crystal Lite uses aspratame as a sweetner. Check the package, if it does it can cause a stall in your weight loss.
You also want to remember that anything you drink should be above and beyond your minimun intake of 64 oz. plus 8 oz. for each 25 lbs. you need to lose of plain water.

[Lia_the_Druid]

IT DOES have aspartame in it!!! Thank you soooo much!

[Stella]

You are very welcome!

[Adena]

Liz, if you can get used to it, try to make water your main drink of choice -- with meals and throughout the day, only having something else (a diet soda, Crystal light) a few times a week as a snack. I do that with Coke Zero every now and then, and I'm amazed at how good it tastes -- really feels like I'm treating myself!

[Lia_the_Druid]

Thanks for that suggestion! Believe it or not, my new year's resolution was to never drink another soda pop again. I started drinking nothing but water the day after christmas and haven't had anything but Crystal Light or Water since. Water is my main choice. I'll def try to drink more of it than the other tho! Thanks again!

Liz