is gum. I chew gum constantly at work and it makes a HUGE difference for some reason. I get a sweet taste in my mouth but it's not hurting me like candy does. Not only that but I don't want to eat anything when there is a fresh piece of gum in my mouth. I haven't even looked at the candy machine in 2 days. I haven't had any sweets since a small piece of cake at a funeral Fri. Thank you chewing gum!

Call me crazy but hey, it's working!

Yay! It's so great to find those little things that help us do what we need to do...fabulous that you found one that works for you.

Oh I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one that thinks that! I chew gum a lot now. I discovered that for myself this past summer and it really DOES help me to have a sweet taste in my mouth but I don't need something sweet like chocolate cake for example. I started chewing gum so much since I started a medication that made me at first feel like I had a bad taste in my mouth and that's how I discovered the joys of gum!

I used to chew gum all the time but my teeth starting hurting so I had to stop.

Ever tried sugar free Altoids? I especially like the wintergreen smalls...1/2 a cal per mint.

I chew alot of gum too lynsey. It helps my mouth feel like it is getting something when it's really not. It really helps alot. sometimes i want to eat because my mouth is bored. and gum seems to keep it from getting so bored. Congrats on finding something to helps!!!!

I haven't chewed gum in years, but this thread may have inspired me to give it another try. It makes a lot of sense that it could help to stop one from snacking. Thanks for the good idea.

Since I can't eat too many artificial sweeteners are there many calories in a regular stick of gum?

Yay Lynsey! I'm so glad you found something that works for you. I chew gum a lot, too, especially when I'm out shopping - that way I say no to the yummy junk food.

doriC, a regular stick of gum has about 10 calories.

Jay

The kind I chew just says <5 calories.

I've heard that before but have never been a real regular gum chewer, so I keep forgetting to try it. I have a couple of mushy sticks in my purse right now - I'd better use them before they totally disintegrate. Thanks for the reminder!

Hmm, that's awesome, I waonder if that 'll work for smoking also???

lyndsey...i've heard people who say chewing gum while cooking helps to prevent you snaking on the food your prepping. I really can't chew gum..hurts my jaw...have bad tmj...but it would be nice. Good for you.