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Gum

dfborders
dfborders Posts: 474 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
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?

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  • dfborders
    dfborders Posts: 474 Member
    Oh and thanks for any information provided...
  • cccathyyy
    cccathyyy Posts: 207 Member
    I dont track it either...
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    I wouldnt track 5 calories
  • SlowlyLosingLolita
    SlowlyLosingLolita Posts: 93 Member
    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
    Plumpqt Posts: 156
    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
    ki4idb Posts: 114
    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
    cranmuffin Posts: 25 Member
    I personally feel the same way and don't bother logging it in either.
  • dfborders
    dfborders Posts: 474 Member
    Thanks so much -- :smile:
  • sleepy7
    sleepy7 Posts: 104
    I have a q in regards to your q. Would you track it if you swallow the gum?
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    i don`t track it
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