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What is your opinion on chewing gum?
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16 days into No Smoking if I didn't chew gum I would be rampaging through the kitchen cupboards. At the moment I am non stop chewing gum and if I end up with a gum habit - meh. I'm finding it is curbing my cigarette AND snack cravings. Bring on the gum - I can cope with mid afternoon wind0
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I chew two pieces a day. Sugar free peppermint in the morning after my coffee and tea, and then a sugar free fruity flavor mid-afternoon.0
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Mastication is good for you. Chew your gum.0
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I love gum, but it doesn't love me. I developed tmj about 18 years ago I part due to chewing gum a lot. I've found that if I chew more than 2 or 3 pieces, the artificial sugars really do a number on my digestive system. Some people react to them poorly, and I'm one of them. It means that gum is an infrequent thing for me these days. If it doesn't bother you, no need to stop!0
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I don't chew it as much as you but I do agree it helps when I feel "bored hungry" and keeps me from reaching for high calorie snacks. I only chew 1-2 pieces a day if even that but I prefer the minty gum flavor over morning coffee or afternoon lunch breath.0
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I was chewing gum to get through my workouts, as my mouth would get dry. It caused me to start having TMJ symptoms. Really painful. My physical therapist told me to stop chewing gum, as it's known to cause TMJ. I stopped chewing gum and the pain went away.0
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I chew a couple of pieces a day. It helps me not snack when I'm just "bored hungry" not actually hungry. It has been a staple in my life for years, like over 10 years. It hasn't caused me any health issues, nor has it hindered my weight loss.0
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16 days into No Smoking if I didn't chew gum I would be rampaging through the kitchen cupboards. At the moment I am non stop chewing gum and if I end up with a gum habit - meh. I'm finding it is curbing my cigarette AND snack cravings. Bring on the gum - I can cope with mid afternoon wind
^^This. I'm 1-1/2 years smoke free, and if it weren't for gum, I'd still be a raging nic-fitting witch. So, maybe I get a little bloated or gassy--but I'm not smoking, I'm not shoving my face with donuts, and I'm a "happy girl".0 -
I used to chew it frequently (not a pack a day, but maybe a few pieces a day) and my jaw locked up on two different occasions. It stayed locked for days and was really painful so I stopped chewing gum and it never happened again. I always have a tin of Altoids Minis in my bag instead.0
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Oh man! I thought I was the only one! I chew 2 pieces at a time and throw it out and replace it every hour while I am at work. I NEVER chew gum any other time... just at work right after I drink my coffee... and then through out the afternoon. Somehow it makes me drink more water...?
I didn't realize that it had calories though... I should be more careful!0 -
I chew a couple pieces a day. I log the calories. I've never had jaw problems. I like the Extra Dessert flavors; helps with a sweet tooth (for me).0
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