Sugarless gum....

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Registered: 05-22-2003
Sugarless gum....
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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 10:41am

Hi, my name is Melissa and my husband and I are trying this diet together, it will be good for my high blood pressure and great for him to loose some weight.


We just started yesterday and I have been reading anything and everything I can get my hands on.  Can you chew sugarless gum in Phase 1, gum like Extra?  I have looked every where and have not seen anything on gum.


TIA


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Registered: 10-01-2003
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 10:47am

Hi,


Just check the sugars and carbs.

       

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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 11:23am
Thanks!

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Tue, 12-02-2003 - 11:36am
Hi Mel:

Yes, sugarfree gum is OK in Phase 1...totally saved me those first few days! The limit on that is 75 calories per day (which is total for all sweet treats), and I believe one stick of Extra is 15 calories. That's what I always chew too, I have a piece whenever I have a craving for something I really can't have!

Shan