Your thoughts on Gum

DianneOfTheMoon
DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello, my name is Dianne and I am a gum chewer-aholic..... Just curious as to whether you guys log your gum in your food or no. I guess to be completely precise I probably should, but I haven't. I chew the Orbit Sweetmint, which is sugar free, however, gum is not a natural food item so therefore is not "good" for my body. Opinions and theories would be greatly appreciated. Do you think it's a big deal? Not such a big deal? Don't give a rats *kitten*, or what. :) Thanks!
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  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    LOL, hello I'm Duda and I am a gum chewer-aholic.
  • Angie_1MR
    Angie_1MR Posts: 247
    Hey there Dianne! I love me some Orbit gum!! I don't log it, what is it, like less than 1 gram of carbs a stick? I figure it saves me a ton of calories just because it keeps my mouth preoccupied (here it comes!). If it's not time for a meal or snack, I chew gum, it keeps the urge to eat at bay.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It's fine.
  • brittigno
    brittigno Posts: 193 Member
    I'd be afraid to log in a pack of gun a day... People might think I'm crazy.
  • bhelmreich
    bhelmreich Posts: 254 Member
    As long as its sugar free! I heard that other gums have the chemical sugars. Not sure if its aspartame or what.
  • Ladyzumba
    Ladyzumba Posts: 217 Member
    I'm known to all of my friends and family as the gum lady! If you want a piece I ALWAYS have some.
    I'm a serial gum chewer for sure however it's always sugar free and I never log it.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I have never logged a piece of gum-and I chew quite a bit. As for it not being healthy-well-once my third eye starts growing I'll worry about it then. Until then, I shall chew happily.
  • Le_Joy
    Le_Joy Posts: 549 Member
    As long as its sugar free! I heard that other gums have the chemical sugars. Not sure if its aspartame or what.

    It's almost impossible to find gum without sucralose or aspartame in the grocery store or gas stations now. Even "normal" non sugar free gum made for little kids now has the "chemical" sugars you are referring to and that is what is in "sugar-free" gum as well.
  • kittyfrost
    kittyfrost Posts: 54
    I go through a pack a day sometimes because it helps to curb binging, I always log it. I have to limit myself to only a few days a week though because it is quite addictive!
  • DianneOfTheMoon
    DianneOfTheMoon Posts: 209 Member
    Thanks so much for the feedback guys, it made me feel a lot better! I was just wondering how the other chronic gum a holics managed. :)
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
    Its gummy!
    Its tasty.
    It belongs in my mouth.
  • VanessaMFaulkner
    VanessaMFaulkner Posts: 82
    Most ppl think "sugarfree" means exactly that....BUT...it usually means "hidden sugar".

    I use Spry cinnamon gum. Uses Xylitol as a sweetener.
  • AngelRobbie
    AngelRobbie Posts: 153 Member
    I chew gum and never log it.. Glad I'm not alone..
  • nuttyfamily
    nuttyfamily Posts: 3,394 Member
    I chew Orbit Bubblemint all day long at work (for some reason, never at home now that I think about it).

    It has never occurred to me to log my gum and I lose just fine so I think it is so minimal, it won't make much difference. And you probably burn some cals by chewing...just kidding.
  • BlessedandBeautifulBrown
    BlessedandBeautifulBrown Posts: 464 Member
    it depends on what gum i am chewing but omg .. i love my gum.. i can't seem to work out with out it.. i have it in every purse car.. desk at work....
  • stefanieceleste0530
    stefanieceleste0530 Posts: 177 Member
    I chew gum all day every day and I never log it. I figure I'm easily burning those 5 calories per stick just by chewing it for so long :happy:
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
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  • MsNewBooty83
    MsNewBooty83 Posts: 985 Member
    i have to chew while i work out. i dont know why, it just does something extra for me. lol. ive never logged it, but ive considered it. meh.
  • AlabasterJar68
    AlabasterJar68 Posts: 121
    I log gum. Sometimes I forget at the end of the day so when I remember I go back and log it in.
  • SerahLaffere
    SerahLaffere Posts: 223 Member
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    NOT COOL
  • RunEloiseRun
    RunEloiseRun Posts: 97
    I love orbit and I never log it.
  • builtforlife
    builtforlife Posts: 259
    No i dont think you have to log it. It shouldnt hurt unless you're fasting for a blood test or something like that.
  • rawrxamberx
    rawrxamberx Posts: 646 Member
    I am a gum chewer myself and I find it helps a lot with curbing my appetite. However, I don't record it considering everything with one piece of gum is so small, so it wouldn't hurt much as long as I'm below my calories for the day.
  • emilymichellee
    emilymichellee Posts: 7
    Gum keeps me from snacking a lot. I don't log it because usually it's about 5 cals and you burn like 10 cals an hour just chewing gum. Hahahaha! I'm such a cheater! But I do chew my gum for that long. :)
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    I figure it saves me a ton of calories just because it keeps my mouth preoccupied (here it comes!).

    I think adding the (here it comes) just enhanced your awesomeness there. Well done.
  • ChelseaM18
    ChelseaM18 Posts: 303
    I'm chewing some right now. My only thought is I should replace this one. I CAN'T TASTE NO MINT
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    I chew sugar free gum like orbit or trident sometimes and I never log it. I don't even chew it everyday and only a piece or two if I do, so no big deal. Helps me out sometimes.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    I'm chewing some right now. My only thought is I should replace this one. I CAN'T TASTE NO MINT
    :laugh:
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I chew Orbit Bubblemint all day long at work (for some reason, never at home now that I think about it).

    It has never occurred to me to log my gum and I lose just fine so I think it is so minimal, it won't make much difference. And you probably burn some cals by chewing...just kidding.

    Lol me too...at work all the time but not at home. Weird!
  • shayleeloves
    shayleeloves Posts: 72
    I chew gum all day every day and I never log it. I figure I'm easily burning those 5 calories per stick just by chewing it for so long :happy:

    good point!
    *goes to chew gum*

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