LittleFluffyCloud

nothing in life is free.

sugar-free candies.

for someone that is watching their diet, but is a self-confessed-sugarholic (read: can eat 9 shipley's donuts in one sitting), sugar-free candies initially seem like a dream come true. they taste decent and they have virtually no calories or fat! score!

but they come with a price. a very hefty price.

i read the warnings, but typically i am immune to extreme side effects. not because i rock, which i totally do, but because i am so hard on my body, that drugs/herbs/vitamins have little effect on me. i can drink a case of mountain dew and still fall asleep on command. what can i say, it's a gift.

so naturally, when i read the following on my jelly belly sugar-free sour jelly beans bag, i didn't even flinch.

comsumption may cause stomach discomfort and/or laxative effect. individual tolerance will vary. we suggest starting with 8 beans or less.

ok, actually i laughed when i read this. seriously? 8 beans? 8 jelly beans is how much i have in my mouth at one time. multiple that by 10, and maybe that's my serving.

so yeah. i ate the whole bag. which, i must emphasize, is only 80 calories. that's so freaking awesome.

the feeling i currently have, however, is very much NOT awesome. in fact, it pretty much sucks.

damn you jelly belly and your marketing scam!

posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008