FitLifeSF

Ok, I love a SF Mission Burrito, and I will eat them a couple times a month. (Maybe twice a month)  And I will tell you, the 900-1200 calorie burrito I get replaces a meal and 2 snacks a day.  (Hell, I am not even hungry for 6 hrs when I eat one of these beasts)  Whether it is a burrito from Taqueria Cancun, La Altena, or El Farolito, I get a great FRESH burrito made with clean fresh components.  (and did I mention damn tasty!)

Then there is Chipotle.  The fast food burrito of choice, right? [And oh so healthy.  NOT]  Ok, here’s a few facts:  Chipotle burritos are not even close to healthy unless you leave quite a bit out.  The average calorie’s per burrito is over 1000 per 13 inch shell. (13 inch Burritos are the biggest sellers.  A Chicken burrito with Rice, beans, cheese, and Guac has 18 grams of Saturated Fat [50 Grams Total FAT!], 90% the daily allowance.  Add chips and you are at 108% of daily fat intake AND 600 additional calories!  SCARY)  Hell, a Big Mac, one of the worst foods for you, only has 540 calories.  You could eat 2 of these fat bombs and have fewer calories that a single Chipotle Burrito.  Ick.  (And here’s a crazy fact: Take one McDonald’s Big Mac, carefully remove the wrapping, and place it in a blender. Add half a cup of ice and blend into a smooth consistency. Add milk and sugar to taste, and serve in a tall glass. Garnish with whipped cream and drizzled caramel.   Starbucks Venti Vanilla Café Frappuccino Blended Coffee [560 Calories] has more calories than a Big Mac [540 Calories], the fat of a medium order of fries, and more sugar than half a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. Trying sticking that in your blender. -Tony Horton www.Milliondollarbody.com) 

Ok, I am all over the place, gotta bring it back.  Here is the jist, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PUTTING IN YOUR MOUTH!  I know there are people who swear by the burrito diet, or the subway diet, but theseonly work in fringe cases.  This shit does not work for the majority of people out there. You need to watch what you eat, control what you eat, and eat clean, healthy foods.  (did I mention Exercise?)  Sure you can have a garbage (Chipotle) burrito every now and again, but if you are having more than 2 a month, you had better be making serious adjustments to your diet!  (This holds true to any crappy calorie and fat rich food you may eat)

Sorry for making an example of the crap food which is Chipotle, there are MANY crap foods out there.  95% of fast food is terrible for you (you can always get fresh brewed iced tea or water), as are most foods which come in a box from the freezer section of your grocery store.  (Who the heck believes that eating an entire frozen pizza is a good idea?  Oh, yeah, someone who wants to get huge!)

If you don’t believe me, do a little research, read the nutrition facts of what you are consuming!  Oh yeah, and read “Fast Food Nation” it is very enlightening!  (Read the book you lazy bum, don’t JUST watch the movie!)

If you want to live a well for a long time, fuel your body with the things it needs, not junk and empty calories.  My family is plagued by obesity, so I know the dark side of being overweight.  If you like Diabetes, chronic pain and heart disease, well I guess places like Chipotle and McDonalds should be where you grab dinner every night.  If not….

-Rob