Hi Dave, I think everyone is different and each of us needs to find that level of comfort as an individual. My observation on this forum is that females tend to like that type of food more than the guys, not all of them, but most.

I avoid the sugar free stuff because it's too much like the real thing. As part of my long term weight loss and maintenance solution, candy in any form will not be a part of my food choices.

Besides, I lose weight like a turtle with a limp so eating that stuff would REALLY slow me down. But that's just me, others seem to have no problem at all with eating that kind of stuff.