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Chew gum, lose weight

DanL66712
DanL66712 Posts: 135
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Found the below link. According to this, frequent gum chewers can burn up to 11 extra pounds a year...now where did I put that pack of gum?

http://uk.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/foodcourt11.html

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  • Imalowcarbber
    Imalowcarbber Posts: 19
    that is excellent cause I am an avid gum chewer lol I do it when I am trying avoid smoking and when I go on my walks to keep my mouth wet since both hands are full of weights I can't carry a water bottle. So it's great news for me!
  • kmmschaefer
    kmmschaefer Posts: 82 Member
    Found the below link. According to this, frequent gum chewers can burn up to 11 extra pounds a year...now where did I put that pack of gum?

    http://uk.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/foodcourt11.html

    Its has been found that gum chewing can cause weight gain and cause gas bubbles and bloating just like drinking through a straw. So many opinions out there.
  • kmmschaefer
    kmmschaefer Posts: 82 Member
    Oh it also twiggers carb cravings
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I find that chewing gum helps to eliminate snacking as well. Great news that it burns calories too.
  • kendra1976
    kendra1976 Posts: 90 Member
    I chew gum to keep my mind off being hungry. LOL It keeps my mouth busy. Again, lots of different opinions though.
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