log a piece of gum?
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I really hope that you were joking when you asked this question!
I guess sometimes common sense goes a long way.
I don't know anyone where 5 calories is going to make or break your food goals for the day.
No, don't log a piece of gum. (wait - I log one Rollo....)
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Should I log my 5 calorie or less piece or orbit cinnimint gum?
I think as smuehlgbauer suggests, common sense on what you feel is best. If you're a 'log EVERYTHING that goes into your mouth' type of person then by all means log the gum.
I log pretty much everything but I've seen ppl log vitamins, etc. but I don't go that far, if my vitamin C has sugar/cals or whatever in it, I'm not worried about, I also don't log in my strength training or all my workouts.0 -
No way. I don't even log vegetables.
I've heard of ppl not adding in fruits or veggies, now THAT seems odd to me... gum, not so much:smokin:
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I wouldn't worry about it. As long as your not eating the whole pack in one day! I wouldn't be suprised if you burn those 5 calories that are in the gum just by chewing on it!0
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I wouldn't worry about it. As long as your not eating the whole pack in one day! I wouldn't be suprised if you burn those 5 calories that are in the gum just by chewing on it!
I started to, but i feel like the 5 or less cals that it counts are burned by chewing it. (plus its WAY less than the snacks i'm wanting)0 -
I'd be far more concerned about not logging a pkg. of cookies lol0
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I log EVERYTHING... BUT I do NOT log gum... It's crazy... I chew Sugar-Free Orbitz (2 pieces/5 calories) all day every day but I guarantee I burn the calories off by just chewing all day!
Don't log it...
I agree. I don't log it either. The deficit MFP sets up for you is not so precise that 5 calories is going to cause damage to your progress unless you're chewing a huge amount.0 -
I spoke too broadly...I would definitely log an ear of corn or a piece of avocado or a baked potato. But I don't log the slab of tomato I put on top of my sandwich or the handful of red pepper I throw in an omelet, or even the lettuce I use to make a big salad. I guess it's the same mentality that makes these veggies "free" in Weight Watchers.0
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I spoke too broadly...I would definitely log an ear of corn or a piece of avocado or a baked potato. But I don't log the slab of tomato I put on top of my sandwich or the handful of red pepper I throw in an omelet, or even the lettuce I use to make a big salad. I guess it's the same mentality that makes these veggies "free" in Weight Watchers.
It depends what day of the week it is if I log in a piece of lettuce on a sandwich or not........but then that's just me:drinker:
yes I was wondering if it was WW related seems many members or former members come here and sounds so shocked that it's suggested they track ALL food, veggies included. I might not log in a piece of spinach on my sammie but I log a big salad bowl full of veggies for sure. Oh and every SINGLE pickle for sure because of all the sodium, ugh
I don't log only for the cals but to be sure I get in all the nutrients I need as well and if I didn't log in my veggies, I'd not know if I needed more carbs/fiber etc. or not for the day.
I like to stay in the logging mentality as much as I can, it's best to just stick to the habits I've learned in the last 3 years. They've worked incredibly well for me so I think I'll stick to what I've seen work for other successful folks on here and myself over the years:drinker: :smooched:0 -
noooooooooo waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!! :bigsmile:
But then my calorie allowance is never that tight. I.e I allow 100 -300 cals per day for stuff I might 'forget' (or cant be bothered to log!!
No calorie data is THAT accurate so you should always leave a few to play with IMO :flowerforyou:0
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