[livelaughlovesunshin]

I used to drink a lot of Pepsi everyday but I recently switched to water. Sometimes, I get a little bored and I have about 12 oz of Powerade. The online calculator said it is 2 points. Is this just as bad as drinking a pop though? I know it has a lot of sugar in it.
Thanks.

[ValRock]

I'd say they're pretty much the same! Just sugar water. The only difference is that soda is carbonated.

[jessper17]

Yeah, it's still just as bad as pop - lots of sugar and some of those drinks have a lot more sodium than regular pop does. Why not try something like Crystal Light if you are looking for flavor? It helped me break the regular pop chains pretty handily.

[electrongirl]

Powerade has just as much sugar as soda. I drink diet soda because I hate water and it's really the only vice I have.

[Tudor Rose]

Have you considered flavored carbonated water? I like drinking that when I need a break from regular water, although sometimes I do drink a diet soda every now and then. Chrystal Light is good, too, although I find some of the flavors a little too sweet.

[FlygURL]

• Water
• water with lemon
• water with lime
• sugar free lemonade
• half water/half sugarfree lemonade
• unsweet tea
• half unsweet tea/half sugarfree lemonade
• an occasional diet soda
• club soda
• club soda with lemon
• club soda with lime
• black coffee

Lots of choices, lots of options. I prefer to EAT my point, not drink them Keeps me fuller longer. Also, if I drink sweet things, I crave sweets more.

What I can have for 2PP instead:

• 1 cup fat free milk
• 1/2 cup fat free milk with sugar free chocolate mix
• WW mini snack bar
• All the apples I can stand to eat with 1 tsp of peanut butter
• 2 oz of chicken breast
• 12 almonds
• an egg
• 1/2 cup fat free yogurt

[nancylmrn]

I agree with all of your suggestions FlygURL My favorite has to be fresh lime juice in my water I use that when I go workout as my hydrating treat

[livelaughlovesunshin]

Thanks for the suggestions/advice!

[Panda55]

Thanks for all the options!

[Freudgirl38]

Have you tried Powerade Zero? They are 0 points (I drink the mixed berries one) They are not as sweet as regular Powerades but are better then plain water. Also I have been able to get 32oz bottles for $0.88 on sale.

[kc82]

Yes, unfortunately it is just as bad as soda. I don't understand how they can market some of these products to appear somewhat healthy. It all comes down to reading the labels.

I was a big Coca-Cola drinker for a long time. I've just recently discovered Coke Zero and Coke Zero Cherry (which tastes mucho better!) I have also started buying those little flavor packets that you can add to your bottles of water. I don't use those frequently though, usually when I want something different.

Do you like iced tea at all? I like to save my plastic water bottles, fill them with fresh brewed iced tea, then freeze. I pack them in my lunches (helps keep things cool) and it's something different to drink.