log a piece of gum?

As ridiculous as this sounds, yes. You should log EVERYTHING you eat. Those little bites can add up quickly.

only if you are eating 10 of them

I wouldnt

i'd say yes, because its not calorie free and even though it seems like a small amount of calories, sometimes all it takes is 5 to tip you over (or ten...or 15....if you have more then one)

i do because it does add up...

No way. I don't even log vegetables.

I don't because I probably burn it off just chewing.

Don't log gum. Don't let yourself get too obsessed or overanayltical. It is a road to disorders - I know it sounds crazy but I know a few people who suffered from anorexia and they did things like that - not that you are anorexic. :P

Eat well - look at your diary and see a great log - don't worry about the gum!

OMG, that's just getting anal about the whole thing!

No way. I don't even log vegetables.

Why wouldn't you log veggies? that seam weird.

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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No way. I don't even log vegetables.

I'm just as curious why as well? Some veggies are pretty high in carbs, corn, peas, etc. High sugar veggies can really add up.

I've heard of ppl not adding in fruits or veggies, now THAT seems odd to me... gum, not so much:smokin:

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)

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.

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: