I found this article. It is called The Link Between Water and Weight Loss.
http://obesity.ygoy.com/link-between...d-weight-loss/
I think we all agree on this site that since other drinks have water in them you are getting water by drinking them. I think though that the problem is the other things in them and the problems they cause.
I don't like tea, coffee, diet sodas, etc. I love regular Coke, but that is no longer on my diet and I truely believe I am addicted to them, so they are forever out of my life. I only drink water. I was thinking about the flavor packets, but ... I may try them sometime and see.