I need gum!

**mjett37** · September 26, 2005, 05:58 PM

Re: I need gum!

I know how you feel when I first started I needed it too and I chew Trident sugarless gum but I still count the carbs I think with fitday is 2 carbs per piece, can't live without it, hope this helps

**Isabeau** · September 26, 2005, 06:20 PM

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Why do you 'need' to chew gum?

**Elsie150** · September 26, 2005, 08:35 PM

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I am pretty sure that gum is not on the induction acceptable food list. I really urge you to commit yourself to a clean induction for 2 weeks. You are worth dedicating that amount of time to yourself and your health. See what I am saying?? Not to give up gum forever...but just for 2 weeks...of course by the time you complete a clean 2 week induction I am hoping you will find out that you don't 'need' it as much as you thought. But if you do then you can add it back in after the 2 weeks and see what it does to your body. JMO

**nickel327** · September 28, 2005, 04:50 PM

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The comments have forced me to reflection. I suppose my word choice of "needing" gum was incorrect. It is just a habit for me- keeps me from chewing my nails, eating, or fidgeting in other ways. Plus it keeps my breath fresh, as I work closely with my high school students. I will try to do without. Thanks. I am really new to this lifestyle.

**jenn1136** · October 5, 2005, 05:23 PM

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Chewing gum is not allowed?? AH, im already doing bad then. Well, the gum i chew is trident sugarless, its less than 1 carb.U think that will slow me down??

**Elizellen** · October 6, 2005, 11:44 AM

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I think I read that the act of chewing can cause some people to have an insulin spike as the body prepares itself to process food.

**Moochiecat** · October 6, 2005, 02:54 PM

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If it's a breath freshening issue, pop a travel size of mouthwash in your purse or briefcase and have a swish of that when you need to. I have one at work and bring it home to refill as neccesary.

**sadie@136** · October 6, 2005, 06:10 PM

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i would recommend you to have any other low carb snack ,than waisting your two carbs on chewing gum,why not boiled eggs..i used to use chewing gum as a hunger suppresent when i wasnt on atkins...because i had an eating disorder ,and gum saved me on cravings,but it is not a case with u...i would reccomen any foodespacially veggies

**FunkyFabDiva** · October 7, 2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by Elizellen

I think I read that the act of chewing can cause some people to have an insulin spike as the body prepares itself to process food.

Excellent point!!
Making a permanent mental note.

**FunkyFabDiva** · October 10, 2005, 05:13 PM

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I love chewing gum.

Good point as I agreed with, but I had to have something and went ahead and got myself some sugarless gum.

I'm chewing on a full stomach, so hopefully no spike will occur.

I'm counting the carbs =)

**ttdriver** · October 10, 2005, 05:38 PM

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Not allowing gum seems obsessive to me. I've always chewed sugarless gum without any problem at all....its 2 grams per piece!

Betty

**ipopup** · October 10, 2005, 05:42 PM

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Try a mint leaf.
BJ

**IslandMoments** · October 10, 2005, 08:28 PM

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Not sure how the general public feels regarding gum...but ORBIT has put out a brand new bubble gum sugarless, I have been chewing when needed, have continued to loose inches in the last few weeks....Hope this doesn't offend the die hard 'no gum' crowd. I am no way making a scientific statement, just sharing my own experience, thus far...Did go through a stall but feel it is more the backing off of water issue than anything else. But do what works..... so glad to hear what ttdriver had to say,,,,and she looks terrific! islandmoments

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