Is three pieces of sugar-free gum too much?

Deoxzi

They are only 5 calories each, but I know too much of anything can be bad for you. Is 3 sticks a little too excessive or should I limit myself to 1-2?

Lindsay_the_great

I shouldn't think it matters as long as you track it. Sugar free gum helps me not to snack all day, so I chew at least 3 pieces per day. Better 5 calories from gum than 300 calories of sugar and carbs from the donuts in the breakroom. Do what works for you.

Hornsby

No

tomteboda

Being on a diet does not mean you have to live like an ascetic. Enjoy your gum, it is a tiny tiny TINY thing that brings you pleasure.

LazSommer

oh my lord yes

Aaron_K123

trolling a bit hard aren't we? Perhaps ease up, make it a bit more believable.

Purplebunnysarah

Just don't have so much that the sugar alcohols get to you. Did that once... *shudder*

Alatariel75

3 pieces of sugar free gum would have me running to the loo. "Excess consumption" in my case, means more than one a day.

rankinsect

tomteboda wrote: »

Being on a diet does not mean you have to live like an ascetic. Enjoy your gum, it is a tiny tiny TINY thing that brings you pleasure.

Wow, someone who knows the word ascetic and can use it correctly in a sentence!

elphie754

I think based on this thread and your previous thread, you really need some professional counseling.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10450588/it-says-im-not-eating-enough

girlwithcurls2

Is this a real question???

Chilli7777

Probably not good for your insides.