A Blog of Sweet Secrets
**Edited to add additional Sweet Riot information**
I have a SECRET PLAN!
Introducing…
A GIANT CALENDAR! BUAHAH! Goal escaping you? Finding it hard to remember how much you ate, how little you exercised, where you’re going or what you’re doing? Get a giant calendar and be reminded! This giant monster of a calendar will make it exceptionally hard for me to forget that 8/1/09 is the drop 10 or skulk away date.
On to other news (because, frankly, all this deadline stuff makes me a tad, itty, bitty bit nervous)…
I have a little crush on some little guys in a little tin container…
Alright, here’s the 411: Sweet Riot makes all-natural chocolate treats that they put in these little tins and they taste FLIPPIN’ AMAZING. None of that fake this, fake that sweet stuff — this is the real deal! And — if you’re one of those ethical people who actually cares about the world, you’ll be happy to know Sweet Riot believes in fair trade, global responsibility and ETHICS! A company with ethics? I think I just saw a pig fly out my window!
From their website: “We are creating a sweet movement to fix the world. 
We’ve started by sourcing our cacao directly in Latin America, using recyclable, reusable packaging which features emerging artists, and by only using all-natural, healthy ingredients for our dark chocolate ‘peaces.’” I love that they call their chocolate pieces “peaces”…so cute 
Riot in my hand.
Yep, I love it. But what I love even more is that the little tin of 100% dark cacao nibs dunked in 65% dark chocolate that I tried is perfect for someone who loves chocolate but who also does not want to eat a load of fatty candy bar chocolate to satisfy her sweet tooth. Since each little piece has 1-2 calories each, you can keep the tin in your purse, have a handful, satisfy that sweet tooth and move on with your day and STILL work towards your health goals. Usually I scoff at the whole “have a piece of chocolate and be satisfied” argument. Usually, I want to throw people who say that right off a metaphorical cliff all the while stuffing mounds of chocolate bars in my face to prove you can’t just have a piece (I mean really!), but I will confess…a handful of this delicious stuff and you’re golden. AND! If you do happen to eat the entire tin – don’t worry! There’s only 140 calories in the ENTIRE thing!
Quick Facts
- Nutritional content average for all flavors: 140 calories, 12 – 14 carbs, 11 – 12g fat, 6 – 10g sugar, 3 – 4g fiber, 2g protein, 0mg sodium, 3 points WeightWatchers
- They’re dairy free, gluten free, kosher & do not contain GMOs
- Flavors: 50, 65 & 70 (the numbers refer to the % of dark chocolate the cacao nibs are dipped in) – Buy a Spring Fling 3 Pack for $16.99 to try all three:
- Where to purchase: 1. Here’s a list of retailers that includes Whole Foods, Cost Plus World Market and Bristol Farms, among others. They even break it down by city, but suggest you call the store ahead to ensure they’re stocked. 2. On their site here. Right now, ground shipping is free on orders over $79.00 (I guess that’s cool if you want to buy a ton of them for like gift purposes or something…)
Ohhh! I see why they call it a riot! There was a total happy riot going on with my taste buds when I tried these. Gotta love that there was a little fortune in the tin too with a heart-warming message about peace in developing countries. Sometimes, the best way to satisfy your hunger is through your soul.
Side note on another topic…
I have to stick half my foot in my mouth because today I tried another Triple Chocolate Chunk Vitatop and, this time, it tasted delicious. Do I have food schizophrenia, do some Vitatops just get made better than others, did someone slip some fat into my muffin? These are possibilities. But I felt compelled to make that itsy bitsy confession. Yea, but let me add (before we start holding hands and singing kumbaya) that Vitalicious has not yet responded to my customer complaint about my order! Boooooooooo!
Ok, and on to something completely unrelated except that it’s related to a confession…
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I kinda have a little crush on…
Edward Cullen. I KNOW, what am I, 14?! As an English M.A. student I don’t think I’m even allowed to like the Twilight series, but I am allowed to have a crush on vampire boys if I want to, right?! There’s something about his relentless restraint and deep gaze that makes me go ga ga. Sorry. I had to get that off my chest. :/
Shameless Plug
And yes folks, this wouldn’t be my blog if there wasn’t some shameless self-indulgence to which I say, “eh, well!” So, here I go:
Did you see me in the blog That’s Fit here? Go, go, go!
SO WHO ALL IS JOINING ME AND JEN FOR THE 10-POUND CHALLENGE?!?!
<3 The cranky one
Tags: Edward Cullen, Sweet Riot, Twilight, Vitalicious, vitatops
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ahh yes yes, so happy the vitas are growing on you and that you are a fellow Edward Cullen lover/fanatic.. i suppose we’ll have to share
Great plan!!! Love the size of the calendar.
Now I really want to try those chocolates. Hmm, I wonder where they sell them near me.
Oh, and as for Vita Muffins….I have only tried one kinda and I didn’t like it. Not worth my 100 calories. Perhaps I need to try another kind??
ooohhh….where did you get the chocolate to-die-for chunks of heaven in a pocket sized can?! I wanna try some!
$79? That’s a serious bulk order – or a serious addiction! hhmm…I may ponder!
hahah Jen, you meet the 8/1 goal and i’m sending you a Sweet Riot reward!
Oh Bellie, I’m so I’m love with Edward!! And have you seen Jacob??? Yummmmmmyyyy!!!
Read the series!! It’s like crack!!
I may have to try those bits! And I love the calendar idea, you will do great!
I am Annabel, but i only want to lose 5 but i can’t stop eating especially when I’m at work. I at the most there. At home, I’m ok but people always try to give me some of there food, so I eat it. I have a crush on Edward Cullen too. He is so hot.
of COURSE as an MA student you’re allowed to love TwilighT!! What’s not to like?!!!!
VitaTops are an every-morning thing for me! I agree that the Deep Chocolate is underwhelming. My go-to flavors are the Triple Choc Chunk, Banana Nut, and Fudgy Peanut Butter Cup (Although the FPBC can be a little dry if you get one that doesn’t have a lot of PB chips on top).
Dying to try the SweetRiot yummies! Will definitely try to track them down near me
Great stuff! I LOVE the calendar!!! I need to find a post I did on a friend of mine that uses a wall calendar…. I will look for it & let you know… she is a master planner & her calendar has been a huge help in her weight loss goals! You go girl.. you are gonna do it!
Just love the blog & pics & how well you write!
PS: I still like my TJ’s mini muffins with 12 grams of fiber for those that don’t want to order the Vitatop/muffins & just want to go to the store… they are not chocolate though!!
Hi! I just wanted to drop in and say hi. I’m taking part in the August 1st party wagon. I think its such a great idea.
Oh and if its confession time… I have a crush on Edward Cullen too. I didn’t want to like the Twilight series but it didn’t work out that way.
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