Need some water help, and other questions(m)

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    T r i s h's AvatarT r i s h , 04-05-2007 06:35 PM
    I've been drinking Crystal light instead of water, and I KNOW I need to get off Crystal light, or at least not drink it as much, but I truly cannot stand water. Adding lemon and lime doesn't help. Do I just need to suck it up?

    Also, how soon should I be expecting tummy flattening on Phase 1? I'm day 2(technically 3 but on day 1 I ate some sugar ) so this is day 2 of NO sugar and let me tell you I'm feeling the withdrawal.. so unpleasant

    Is it really necessary to take a fiber supplement?
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    cottagebythesea's Avatarcottagebythesea , 04-05-2007 07:27 PM
    No, it's not necessary to take a fiber supplement, but it does help. A lot of us have a tendency to be constipated on Phase 1. Eating lots of veggies and including legumes in your diet every day will help alleviate this problem, along with drinking plenty of water. I have an awful time drinking plain old water, so I often add Crystal Light or another SF brand to it. I drink a lot of Fruit2o, too. I believe it all counts towards your water requirements, although there has been some controversy about it.
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    T r i s h's AvatarT r i s h , 04-05-2007 08:02 PM
    The Fruit2o is ok? It doesnt have fruit in it? Or is it just flavored? I've wondered about those sparkling waters, they have some that are sugar free.. I guess I should try to drink 2 cups of water per every 1 of CL i drink maybe it will be an incentive Thanks for your help!
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    little chick's Avatarlittle chick , 04-05-2007 08:25 PM
    Trish I am with you I hate water, I am a huge diet coke drinker, but this week I have sucked it up and have forced myself to drink it, I have lost 5 pounds. This is the 4th day for me and I have not had any diet coke at all today and believe it or not my belly seems flatter and it is TOM for me.
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    T r i s h's AvatarT r i s h , 04-05-2007 08:28 PM
    Well I suppose if you can suck it up so can I.. I know it's best for my body all around, not to mention my skin etc. Thanks!
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    little chick's Avatarlittle chick , 04-05-2007 08:36 PM
    You can do it sweetie, I have been using a water bottle and I just keep filling it up, and I am actually starting to enjoy it, well a little, but my skin does feel better.
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    T r i s h's AvatarT r i s h , 04-05-2007 09:57 PM
    Thanks, I'm going to do my best.. I'll have to use my water bottle and keep it filled.
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