Re: Hard Candy and Bubblegum

[Guest guest]

I think there are like 35 cals in an atomic fire ball. So one might

not be significant but five is like adding a seventh meal. Maybe you

could find some sugar free candy or gum.

> I've never been a habitual hard candy eater, nor do I chew much

> bubblegum.

>

> Lately though, I found a little stash of Cream Savers and Atomic

> Fireballs that I didn't know I had.

>

> How detrimental are, say, 5 pieces of hard candy a day? So far I've

> only had two in one day, and it was a nice alternative to a piece of

> cake or something else that I really wanted. I chewed probably 5

> small gumballs the other night when everyone else was getting

> Mc's and I didn't have any good food on hand, and I was really

> hungry.

>

> So...what are your thoughts? Have any of you found eating a piece of

> hard candy or two a day to be helpful to maintaining self control?

> I'd eat chocolate instead, but it's gone so fast and I tend to eat

> far more of than that is reasonable!

>

>

> Bonnie

>

> PS. I know it's horrible on my teeth! That is one definite downside.

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Bonnie, I have no idea how many calories are in hard candy and

bubblegum. I am chewing a piece of Extra gum that is 5 calories 0fat.

I guess maybe choose the lesser of two evils. I can guarantee you that

a couple hard candies are not as bad as a McD Big Mac. Now you have me

craving Atomic Fireballs. Anyone know how bad these are?

[Guest guest]

Unsure but I think the creme savers may be 70 calories per serving and

the sugar-free creme savers at 40 calories each. Just really watch how

many you eat.

[Guest guest]

I love Atomic Fireballs!

But, I'd save them for your freeday.

Gumballs aren't going to do much to stave off hunger, unfortunately. But

good for you for avoiding the Mc's.

> I've never been a habitual hard candy eater, nor do I chew much

> bubblegum.

>

> Lately though, I found a little stash of Cream Savers and Atomic

> Fireballs that I didn't know I had.

>

> How detrimental are, say, 5 pieces of hard candy a day? So far I've

> only had two in one day, and it was a nice alternative to a piece of

> cake or something else that I really wanted. I chewed probably 5

> small gumballs the other night when everyone else was getting

> Mc's and I didn't have any good food on hand, and I was really

> hungry.

>

> So...what are your thoughts? Have any of you found eating a piece of

> hard candy or two a day to be helpful to maintaining self control?

> I'd eat chocolate instead, but it's gone so fast and I tend to eat

> far more of than that is reasonable!

>

> Bonnie

>

> PS. I know it's horrible on my teeth! That is one definite downside.

>

>

>

--

Diane M. in CO

[Guest guest]

This would definitely not be real BFL, but maybe you could cut off a

piece of carb from your meal and sneak one in! I have had one atomic

fireball and one cream saver. I think I need to call it a night.

Hopefully the blueberry cake I baked earlier has been entirely

consumed by my family (I think it probably will).

Bonnie

>

> Bonnie, I have no idea how many calories are in hard candy and

> bubblegum. I am chewing a piece of Extra gum that is 5 calories

0fat.

> I guess maybe choose the lesser of two evils. I can guarantee you

that

> a couple hard candies are not as bad as a McD Big Mac. Now you

have me

> craving Atomic Fireballs. Anyone know how bad these are?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sugar free gum has saved me from " bad " stuff on numerous occasions. I

really like Trident's Sweet Mint flavor. If I am having a really weak

moment. When I want dessert or I want to snack, it helps. One time, I

was having a particularly hard time resisting a Cadbury Creme Egg. It

REALLY helped. It's kind of like the " brushing your teeth " trick to

keep you from eating. Just make sure the gum is sugar-free or you

will sabatoge yourself.

Good luck!

>

> I've never been a habitual hard candy eater, nor do I chew much

> bubblegum.

>

> Lately though, I found a little stash of Cream Savers and Atomic

> Fireballs that I didn't know I had.

>

> How detrimental are, say, 5 pieces of hard candy a day? So far I've

> only had two in one day, and it was a nice alternative to a piece of

> cake or something else that I really wanted. I chewed probably 5

> small gumballs the other night when everyone else was getting

> Mc's and I didn't have any good food on hand, and I was really

> hungry.

>

> So...what are your thoughts? Have any of you found eating a piece of

> hard candy or two a day to be helpful to maintaining self control?

> I'd eat chocolate instead, but it's gone so fast and I tend to eat

> far more of than that is reasonable!

>

>

> Bonnie

>

> PS. I know it's horrible on my teeth! That is one definite downside.

>

[Guest guest]

> Sugar free gum has saved me from " bad " stuff on numerous occasions. I

> really like Trident's Sweet Mint flavor.

I find sugar free gum is also a good solution to those times when you

aren't really hungry, but *want something*. I keep SFG in my desk at

work. It helps me avoid the mindless eating.

Dana