Gum

dfborders

Hi all - I am new to MFP but am really enjoying the experience. I have a question regarding sugar free gum. I chew 2-4 pieces throught the day to help curb my appetite and I don't track it. Most gum is less than 5 calories and I was thinking that I probably burn those calories by chewing it. Does this sound reasonable or should I track it?

dfborders

Oh and thanks for any information provided...

cccathyyy

I dont track it either...

jrich1

I wouldnt track 5 calories

SlowlyLosingLolita

I read before that you don't need to track it because the act of chewing it burns the 5 calories in it so it's pointless.
I hope that helps!

Plumpqt

you chew gum to curb your appitite? Thats odd because the chewing motion itself causes the brain to signal to the stomach to start digestion. when I chew gum I get super hungry.

ki4idb

I read before that you don't need to track it because the act of chewing it burns the 5 calories in it so it's pointless.
I hope that helps!

What she said!

cranmuffin

I personally feel the same way and don't bother logging it in either.

dfborders

Thanks so much --

sleepy7

I have a q in regards to your q. Would you track it if you swallow the gum?

janemartin02

i don`t track it