Does black tea count as part of fluids?

[Minz]

I was wondering if black tea counts as part of the fluid intake? I drink a lot of water (at least 3lts a day) but quite a few cups of black tea too. Does anyone know if this is counted as part of the overall fluid intake?

[Camille]

I count coffee as fluids so I def hope so!!!

[Minz]

Thanks Camille - and well done on your amazing weight loss - wow

[Gilly28]

Im afraid that tea and coffee is not counted towards your water intake - you still need to drink min of 2.5 litres a day...your on 3ltires - thats great!!!..drink more if you want....

[Minz]

Thanks Gilly - I wasn't including the tea as part of fluids - but was curious.....I seem to be taking in soooo much fluid. Well done on your amazing loss - 52lbs wow! Did it take you long?

[Gilly28]

Hmmm no not initally but thelast 3 stone Ive been faffing with...I think its the comfort feeling of feeling great and nice compliments etc that have caused me to relax.

I know I need to loose more...my B4 pictures are on my gallery - I think?

[Minz]

Had a look at the photos - the incredible shrinking woman! You look great, well done.

[Gilly28]

Oh thanks just added a few more..!!...blinking eck those rolls around my belly!!!

[gee-gee]

Now I'm confused

My cambridge diet book "weight care with cambridge diet" clearly states 2.25litres water (2 1/4litres ) of calorie free liquid which can include plain water, black tea or coffee, herbal tea(leaf) and cd drink flavourings.

This is repeated for ss, ss+, 810 and so on. However i have often read it stated on this forum that it is 2.5 litres and does not include anything but water?

[susan70]

When i started I was told tea and coffee didnt count toward the daily intake.

[Gilly28]

Why be confused - what the book says is correct..

[CW Consultant]

I think confusion here maybe what you are allowed to drink as opposed to how its made up?

The 2.25 litres (4pints) per day should be from water with black tea and black coffee in addition.

This link explains this:

http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-di...le-source.html

[gee-gee]

I'm confused because the book says
- 2.25 litres which can include tea, coffee etc

but on this forum as you have also stated it is
-2.5 litres not including tea, coffee etc.

so yes still confused

[CW Consultant]

Please follow the guidance I have given this is the correct most up-to-date information.

It is vital that you drink the extra water specified ('extra' means it is in addition to the water you use to mix the sachets). Cups of tea and coffee can be taken in addition. On this step, you should drink your tea and coffee without milk or sugar although you may use a calorie free sweeterner. If you do, use a tablet sweetener, not the powdered kind that comes in a jar or sachet.

There are still some discrepancies between booklets which are under review.

[Minz]

Thanks Linda