I Need A #(@$& Burrito!!!

marekdds

My trigger food is chocolate. I have eaten an entire box of turtles in one sitting. It doesn't happen much lately, but if it did, I would just shrug it off and get back to work. And not have it around, so I won't be tempted. Not sure the desire ever goes away, but it only lasts a day. I don't backslide into that black hole anymore. because I have learned the consequences. Good luck to you, you can do this.

emfilomena

You *kitten*, now I want one too.

My thoughts exactly, except I want a burrito bowl, oh goodness..:sad:

As others have said, work it into your calories, exercise it off, or even indulge. You did say you used to have Chipotle 2-3 times a week last year.. and when was the last time you had it? Either way, the ingredients are fresh and you can look up nutritional info if it causes that much anxiety. Please enjoy some of it for me!!

I'm really sorry. I actually thought of starting this thread a week ago, didn't want to make it harder for anyone but like the craving I could only hold out for so long. I'd hate to think I've made it more difficult for any of you. If so, PM me some desserts or something as payback.

Oh please!! It's quite alright, do not even worry about it. I'm only joking around anyway, don't give it a second thought : ) There are plenty of suggestions and support on this threat. I suggest getting that burrito and executing either one of these cleverly devised eating plans or simply enjoying it. When you're eating, instead of ordering let's say a soft drink, get an iced water and drink a little bit every few bites. Try to enjoy the flavors instead of shoveling it down, because trust me, I know what it's like to want all of that delicious goodness in your mouth NOW. And hey, it doesn't hurt to have half for lunch and half for dinner as well. Either way, make the most of your experience : )

amyrobynne

Mmm...Chipotle. I don't mind splitting one in half but I want to eat the whole bag of chips with it and that's 560 calories, I think. Go for the half with veggies plan, if only because then you can be full and eat it two days in a row.

My trainer says the only fast food she eats is Chipotle and Subway because they have reasonable, healthy options.

Skinny_Beans

Make your own burrito!!! Just replace the sour cream with plain greek yogurt, use less and lowfat cheese, and replace the rice with even more beans, plus bell peppers, onion, avocado and tomato.

I make vegetarian burritos ALL the time, and they are DELICIOUS not to mention under 300 calories a plate, packed with proteins, good fats, and vitamins. You can microwave corn tortillas and then fold them into burritos to put it all in, too!

crimsontech

OK, I'm a Chipotle FREAK and I still enjoy it. Here are my suggestions:

1) Go to http://www.chipotlefan.com and play with their nutrition info generator. You tick off your ingredients and it tells you how much your burrito is. Tweak the ingredients and see if you can sacrifice something to minimize the impact.

2) Ditch the tortilla and get a bowl. Tortillas are nearly 300 calories, or almost a third of the calories of the whole thing.

3) Get soft tacos (preferably corn, they're half the calories of flour tortillas) instead. The same taste as the burrito, but smaller quantity. Supplement your appetite with other healthy goodies. (I don't think the nutrition generator is right on that site because there's no way you get as much contents in 3 soft tacos as you get in a burrito.)

Some of the other suggestions are very good, too. Personally, I am kinda picky so I can get a salad that works out to only 400-600 calories which fits fine into my plan.

I haven't had a burrito in a couple months, either, so I totally feel your pain. But we do need to plan an indulgence once in a while so we can learn how best to control it so we don't fall down the slippery slope into weight gain again.

[Edit: To the post above mine, nice try... they sprinkle crack on the meat along with the other spices. There's no substituting. ]

WingMan380

I spent about 1,200 calories at my favorite Mexican joint today.
2 Beef Burritos, chips and salsa........
Yes it was sinful but it was damn good!!

ninerbuff

Not just any burrito. I want a Chipotle chicken burrito with black beans, brown rice, corn salsa, sour cream and cheese. Should I have one?

Don't mean to tempt anyone, but last year I had 2-3 of these a week. I can't take it anymore, I want out.

Part of the reason that abstaining from foods you like are the failure in dieting. Learning how to involve it in your lifestyle (say once a week) makes a difference. Maybe eat a very light breakfast, or skip it all together on the day you want to eat it to save some calories for it.
I eat junk food 20% of the time. Nothing like eating what you want to in moderation.

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marekdds

I can eat in moderation everything but my trigger (chocolate). Once I start, I eat it til it is gone, so I try not to buy it. Good thing I am not a drug addict.

MichelleRenee13

I am trying to plan for Mad Mex's Overly Masculine Grilled Portebello With Foo Foo Tofu Fajitas.

They are 1230 calories for the entree. I plan on eating 1/2 at the restaurant and eating the other 1/2 next day for breakfast.

_snw_

oh - i ate one a little while ago and blogged about how i made love to it ...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/_snw_/view/my-burrito-foodsex-story-in-pictures-212890

emfilomena

oh - i ate one a little while ago and blogged about how i made love to it ...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/_snw_/view/my-burrito-foodsex-story-in-pictures-212890

What a truly beautiful story :") My stomach is crying right now hahahah. I hope you enjoyed it!!

lorenzoinlr

OK, I'm a Chipotle FREAK and I still enjoy it. Here are my suggestions:

1) Go to http://www.chipotlefan.com and play with their nutrition info generator. You tick off your ingredients and it tells you how much your burrito is. Tweak the ingredients and see if you can sacrifice something to minimize the impact.

2) Ditch the tortilla and get a bowl. Tortillas are nearly 300 calories, or almost a third of the calories of the whole thing.

3) Get soft tacos (preferably corn, they're half the calories of flour tortillas) instead. The same taste as the burrito, but smaller quantity. Supplement your appetite with other healthy goodies. (I don't think the nutrition generator is right on that site because there's no way you get as much contents in 3 soft tacos as you get in a burrito.)

Some of the other suggestions are very good, too. Personally, I am kinda picky so I can get a salad that works out to only 400-600 calories which fits fine into my plan.

I haven't had a burrito in a couple months, either, so I totally feel your pain. But we do need to plan an indulgence once in a while so we can learn how best to control it so we don't fall down the slippery slope into weight gain again.

[Edit: To the post above mine, nice try... they sprinkle crack on the meat along with the other spices. There's no substituting. ]

Nice suggestions, thanks. I'm not sure this is as much a health and nutrition gathering in this thread as it is a 12 step program. I agree, they definitiely put something in there to create addiction. There's no way something that simple can be so psychologically consuming. Just look at the lines in those places and the look on the faces of people standing in line and sitting there eating. They might as well be sitting on the floor in the corner with a surgical tubing tied to their arm.

_snm_ that isn't a good analogy in my case as I'm going to destroy that thing. I'd belong on a sex offender website.

MindyG150

A hint from a fellow MFP friend:

As soon as you get your meal when eating out, put half or more in a to-go container and finish

Far less guilt and much easier than trying not to eat your whole plate while in front of you.

WanderingMe

If you want it, have it!

And you better freakin enjoy it, because Im all jealous now...lol

heavenlyhazel

Have it...but now you have me seriously thinking about the Chicken Cruchwrap Supreme at Taco Bell I have been craving...and only 540 calories! LOL! Only!!! Sounds delicious and oh so bad for me. Maybe I will work that in one of these days...not like I can eat half and save half, though.

I believe that any eating plan needs to be realistic. If you want something, have it and don't feel bad about it...but make it work for you.

MellyMartinson

Friend you can still splurge and not be off the wagon. The danger is you restrict, restrict, restrict and that’s when you jump off the wagon head first into old eating habits. It is important to have "treats" No all day every day but every now and again is good for you. Also, budget it into your daily calorie intake. You deserve a treat for all of your hard work!

lorenzoinlr

Thanks, Melly, Wednesday will be my burrito day. I'll work it into my macros, I'll split it in two and have fibrous veggies before/with each half and I will feel great about it. Long live Chipotle!! (Even if they are spiking it with something).

cmriverside

Do they have beer? If so, I'm totally having one. You should, too.:flowerforyou:

murphy612

You *kitten*, now I want one too.

^^^^^^^ Ditto

Try to create one with healthier low cal ingredients

dhencel

then have it.. I have found that if I want something really bad, and don't get it--I end up eating lots of other stuff but still not being satisfied........But only have 1.....

bcattoes

Not just any burrito. I want a Chipotle chicken burrito with black beans, brown rice, corn salsa, sour cream and cheese. Should I have one?

Don't mean to tempt anyone, but last year I had 2-3 of these a week. I can't take it anymore, I want out.

There are no Chipotle in my neck of the woods, but this doesn't sound so bad, What is the calorie count? You could always make your own using reduced fat sour cream and cheese and a whole grain tortilla. Then you could be sure it was a healthy balance meal.

eviltwinkie

Know thyself.

No matter what people counsel you on not 'denying' yourself, take a serious look your past eating patterns, things that trip you up, and if you're not comfortable with an occasional 'treat' on something you over indulged in before... if it's bothering you, don't go there because other people say 'it's ok, just work it off.'

There's several foods I love that I've stepped away from on a fairly permanent basis. Because, for me, it too easily triggers the desire to over indulge. And conveniance. It's so much easier to go buy lunch/dinner than make it...

If it was a high trigger item, and you're worried about falling in that pattern, maybe nows not the time. Or it will never be the time. And you know what? There's nothing wrong with that, either. Saying 'I'm done with you' food wise can have power unto itself.

Anyway, no matter what we all say, know thyself.

Circa1964

I never knew I wanted one until now. Thanks...Thanks A Lot! Ha Ha

EmilyLStuart

ok, try this....buy the ingredients yourself as close to the real thing but healthy like. then make it at home and see if the taste is good enough and the cals/fat low enough...it might not be the real deal but possibly help satisfy your cravings.

I love chips and salsa and white queso at a Mexican restaurant...I began eating fresh made salsa and laughing cow cheese wedges with reduced fat wheat thins as snacks, and I swear my craving for chips and salsa has decreased.

yoovie

now I know what Im cooking tomorrow!

IvoryParchment

If it's all about not wanting to reproduce your previous binging triggers, try ordering your beloved burrito without the sour cream. Before eating it, open it up and add an equivalent amount of nonfat Greek yogurt, then roll 'er back up. It alters the ritual and saves calories too.

lorenzoinlr

Not just any burrito. I want a Chipotle chicken burrito with black beans, brown rice, corn salsa, sour cream and cheese. Should I have one?

Don't mean to tempt anyone, but last year I had 2-3 of these a week. I can't take it anymore, I want out.

There are no Chipotle in my neck of the woods, but this doesn't sound so bad, What is the calorie count? You could always make your own using reduced fat sour cream and cheese and a whole grain tortilla. Then you could be sure it was a healthy balance meal.

The way I used to order it it's between 1,000 and 1,100. Not only could I make my own but used to do so frequently. I won't give out the recipe because I've already risked being a bad influence here. Unfortunately, even though I'm a disgustingly good cook, there's no way to recreate the real thing. Those who've frequented Chipotle must know what I mean.

So tomorrow's my burrito day. I can make room for it macro-wise split between lunch and dinner. Then I'll see if I can be trusted.

Captain_Tightpants

Chicken Fajita from Chipotle... OMNOMS!

And only a measly 1400 calories too! :bigsmile:

Cmh1211

not eating the foods u used to eat before ur diet is setting urself up for failure. ive mentioned this on this site before and will mention it here on this topic again... i lost 130 lbs eating mcdonalds just about every single day. eat in moderation.

eat ur burrito... eat the whole damn thing and just do it early on in the day... by night time that thing would probably be processed by ur stomach acids and ull be a happier man. dont think of it like u might quit if u eat one... think of it like ull be having one soon again. positive thinking is my number one weight loss tool.

ex: the week before last i didnt cheat once in my diet NO FAST FOOD AT ALL!!!! i lost 2 lbs.
last week i had mcdonalds, bk and subway like 3 times during the week and lost 4 lbs,

u can still eat what u like just dont have 3 burritos and expect to loose weight... lol

Cmh1211

fun fact for those that worry about burning calories and what they eat... it takes 4 hours to naturally (no exercise) burn the calories in a tic tac. if we all lived our lives worried about foolishness like this where does it end... think about it,