It's been 2 weeks since my last piece of gum. I gave up gum for lent. I understand to many people this seems like no big deal. Let me explain.
My love of gum began long ago. I've been a devoted gum chewer for 15+years. However, when I began working in the "real world" my gum intake grew and grew. I could chew 3 packs a day, easy. I would put a piece in and chew for 30 seconds, take it out, put in another one......
I was a chain-gummer.
So here I am, 14 days in....I must say it's going better than I thought. Granted I caught myself staring at a girl who was chewing gum, longing for a piece and I can't stand too long at the checkout at the grocery store for fear I'll rip open a pack and start chewing. But I no longer have intense jaw soreness or gas that could kill an infant.
Baby steps...
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