I have started smoking to help me not be as hungry, but I don’t want to become addicted. Can I chew sugar free nicotine gum and not break a fast? Also can a shot in the dark (coffee with espresso, no cream or sugar) break a fast?
Edit: also for some context I’m fasting for weight loss. I don’t think insulin spikes effect that. but I’m not sure.
Also before you shit on me for smoking, or go to tell me that smoking is bad for my health:
Chewing nicotine gum has no links to carcinogens and can even prevent Alzheimer’s which runs in my family. I have only ever purchased one pack of cloves in my life and have no intention to buy another, even if the sugar free nicotine gum will break my fast. I don’t like smoking but I like nicotine, and I just want to know if sugar free nicotine will break my fast?
And yes I DO DRINK WATER
sorry for the assholes. :/ i also used to smoke while fasting so i understand what you mean! i never tried nicotine gum but from what i understand most gum is about 20-30 cal and as long as somethings under 50 cal it’s not breaking the fast, so you should be good (especially if it’s sugar free!) coffee is also fine with no cream or sugar. good luck!
p.s. your username made me crack up lol
Glad to see the more positive comments. I didn’t really know much about the topic but I dont thi k people should be so judgemental. Everyone has their own things. Good on you for trying to find a healthy solution