Silly chewing gum question

bethrs
bethrs Posts: 664 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Ok- maybe I'm trying to cheat here, but should I log my sugar free chewing gum? (5 cals for 1 pieces?) Or should I assume I work those calories off by chewing it for an hour?

:tongue: I don't mind to do it either way, it's just one more think to remember to put in here. Thanks!

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  • jaglover04
    jaglover04 Posts: 82 Member
    I wonder that same question, but i choose not to log it lol!!
  • MissVitaVonCherry
    MissVitaVonCherry Posts: 709 Member
    I log it anyhow!:bigsmile:
  • godsgrl
    godsgrl Posts: 49
    I'm hoping I burn it off by chewing it. :laugh: I don't keep up with those little things like ketchup, mustard and chewing gum. If I notice that I'm not losing weight any longer, I'll probably have to start tallying it!
  • TheBestMe
    TheBestMe Posts: 108 Member
    I log it too. It doesn't hurt to log everything.

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  • Changeisgonnacome
    Changeisgonnacome Posts: 1,445
    I don't log gum but I do log ketchup, mustard and any other condiment. I consider those hidden nasty calories but gum is a freebie. :happy:
  • mkwood10
    mkwood10 Posts: 428
    I don't log gum, I agree that you probably burn off those 5 calories in the chewing.... Condiments I log - those can add up fast if you're not careful!!
  • godsgrl
    godsgrl Posts: 49
    Yeah, it depends on what condiments. Most BBQ sauce is very calorie dense and I tend to eat more than I think I do, so I watch out with it. Of course, so is mayo. But I don't count ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, etc. Or any chewing gum, even the sugary type (which I rarely chew).

    I found that the more fanatical I got with counting, the more frustrated I got and I tended to binge. But some people have to count it or it knocks them off the wagon. To each his/her own, eh? :wink:
  • Changeisgonnacome
    Changeisgonnacome Posts: 1,445
    Yeah, it depends on what condiments. Most BBQ sauce is very calorie dense and I tend to eat more than I think I do, so I watch out with it. Of course, so is mayo. But I don't count ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, etc. Or any chewing gum, even the sugary type (which I rarely chew).

    I found that the more fanatical I got with counting, the more frustrated I got and I tended to binge. But some people have to count it or it knocks them off the wagon. To each his/her own, eh? :wink:

    Absolutely!
  • Mom_To_5
    Mom_To_5 Posts: 646 Member
    i don't log it and like others i don't log, ketchup, mustard relish or butter either, too time comsuming to measure it out for the tiny bit i use
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I don't log gum but I do log ketchup, mustard and any other condiment. I consider those hidden nasty calories but gum is a freebie. :happy:

    I do the same thing. :)
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    I had the same delima the other day. :laugh: My daughter asked for a piece of gum and then told me it had 10 calories. I had never thought about gum having calories and wondered if I should record it. I decided not to count it. I do count everything else because they add up fast.
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