Water equivalent

Question
Hi! I have a silly question, but I really need to know the answer. I would like to start getting in at least 64oz. of water a day, but really hate water and find it hard to reach my goals. I do, however, drink a ton of diet soda every day. So, I was wondering if I could count the diet sodas as my water intake since they are basically just water anyway. Does that count or not? If for some reason it doesn't, then please let me know and give me an explanation. Thanks so much!

Answer
Dear Jada, yes diet soda is mostly water, but the sugar substitute and the chemicals that cause the fizz and the coloring aren't so great for your body, let alone the cost! Try some some of the new flavored waters, or try some lemon slices or lime slices in your water. If you need the sweetness add some "splenda" sugar substitute. Water is flavorless, so how bad could it be to drink? Make yourself drink a little a day and build up to the 64ounces, you can still have your diet soda along with the water. When working on goals, everyday you should be working toward the goal, so really try to drink a little plain water daily and build up to it. Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com  

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