Crystal Light Lemonade - Great Flavor with Only 5 Calories: Product Review

Dieting isn’t easy, and one of the many reasons that people fail at achieving their weight loss goals is because they feel deprived. When people deprive themselves of things that taste good, they often go back to their old eating habits, and most of the time they go overboard because they felt so deprived for so long. I’ve found a product that has helped me lose weight, and I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything when I drink it. Crystal Light lemonade is a great tasting alternative to sugar laden sodas and juices. It tastes great, and it doesn’t have that “diet” taste to it, even though it contains no sugar. Replacing soda and juice with Crystal Light lemonade is a great start to your diet and fitness routine.

Crystal Light lemonade comes in different forms. I usually buy a container that has six smaller containers of Crystal Light lemonade powder in it. To make the lemonade, simply pour the powder in a pitcher, add 8 cups of water and stir. Simple, isn’t it? They also come in pre-mixed bottles. I don’t usually buy these, as they are more expensive and in my opinion they don’t taste as good. Another great idea that the makers of Crystal Light came up with is Crystal Light on the Go. They are purse-sized versions of the Crystal Light lemonade that come with enough powder for a regular size bottle of water. That way you can make a smart choice while you are out and about. Simply open the package, pour the powder in your bottled water, and you have a crisp and refreshing drink with 90% less calories than a bottle of soda.

Soda is one of the leading causes of obesity in America, and I am one of the many people who have gained weight because of this bubbly beverage. I used to drink way too much soda, maybe 4 cans a day. Since switching to Crystal Light lemonade, I have lost 10 pounds and I continue to lose more every month. It’s so easy to lose count of calories when beverages are concerned. It doesn’t even seem like the calories count because it’s so easy to gulp down a can of soda, while eating something like a candy bar actually takes effort.

Crystal Light Lemonade is a cool, refreshing drink that's great for those hot summer days

Credit: Hector Rodriguez

Copyright: Hector Rodriguez