Are theses ok? I heard yes but also Our coach said no Maltodextrin Which I have even seen in some of the spices I have bought. It almost seems as though there is some form of sugar in everything. Very frustrated I am trying my best every time I turn around there's the dextro??????? also what about squirt butter all zeros I believe our coach said no?

Crystal light contains Aspertame, which really should be avoided if you can help it - same thing with some of the 4C light drinks, some contain AceK (acesulfame Potassium) which is also something you should avoid. If you can find mixes that are 0/0/0 and use sucralose as the sweetener you can use that in moderation (no more than 6 servings of ALL extras including Walden Farms dressings, drink mixes, etc a day).

The spray butter I don't know about, but I'm sure someone will chime in!

You can try using Mio, which is similar to Crystal Light, I believe? But like scorbett said, use in moderation.

I like Mio but the coach said no???????

Sounds like the coach you have is a "no extras" kind of coach. It's not "official" protocol but it seems like some coaches allow certain things and others don't. My coach was in the "No crystal light" camp, but because I wasn't a big water drinker she would give me some leeway with it the first 2 weeks just so I would be sure to drink my water. The Mio is made with AceK, that may be why yours doesn't want you using it.

I have been using Mio, crystal light and spray butter since starting IP and I've lost 36 pounds in 7 weeks. My coach said these were all ok. Good luck!!

I use the 4c because it's made with sucralose and it saves my life - a lot!!

My clinic says no to the Crystal Light (aspartame) and ok to 1 4C packet per day. I have never asked about MIO, but I drink it maybe 2-3 times per week and have had no problem.

I do use 4C and crystal light. I had to order the 4c from on-line. They actually have it on sale thru the month of Sept. I ordered the fruit punch flavor. It is good. Not great. I like the crystal light better, but I know we are not supposed to have it. Having flavored water keeps me OP! It is a life saver for me. I know it may be impeding my loss some but not sure what I would do without it. I figure I am much better having 2 or 3 pkts of crystal light per day than giving up on IP! If my weight loss starts to dwindle, then I will give up the flavored water. I do wonder if the flavorings do make me hungry tho, because I am hungry alot! Never have had the feeling of not wanting to eat or snack like alot of the people here state. Oh well...

IPDivajen....how much 4C do you use in a day?? Do you limit it to only 1 per day? Just curious. You look amazing!

thank you all for the info, every little bit of info can go a long way.

I find that Crystal Lite is too sweet if made as recommended on the package. I actually double the water and it tastes much more to my liking. I have one package a day to help me get my water intake for just plain boring water.

I use Crystal Lite as some of them are made with Splenda, not the aspartame - and I use Mio often as well... when my losses start dwindling I too will probably revise the flavored water - but for now, it helps me get my water in.