Local man attempts to eat only Chipotle burritos for a week straight

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This week Jeremy Baier is facing the kind of challenge that you can never truly prepare for. It will test his strength or character, his motivation, and his digestive system. It has been dubbed the Great American Burrito Challenge: From January 24 through January 30 he will consume three Chipotle burritos each day. That's 21 total. The caloric intake promises to be astronomical; the challenge's Twitter page estimates that by the end of the week he will have consumed 23,940 calories (12,600-15,400 is the recommended weekly range for men with moderate body fat).

But he's not doing it to fill an insatiable hunger, he is doing it to raise money for the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Today is the second day of the Chipotle-only diet. Currently Baier is four burritos into the challenge, and has 17 more to go. When I spoke to him this morning via email he stated that the last burrito he consumed on Sunday was the hardest, and that he suspected that this will be a daily trend until his stomach stretches to accommodate the portions.

You can check out the challenge's official website--which includes daily weigh-ins--at www.burritochallenge.weebly.com. To donate, visit givemn.razoo.com/story/The-Great-American-Burrito-Challenge. To date, Baier has only raised $10, so we hope that changes soon. All proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota. You can also add him on Facebook here, or follow the Twitter here.

We'll also be tweeting some status updates throughout the week, so keep an eye out on Hot Dish.

Comments (62)

jw says:

Aw, he should have picked Panchero's burritos!

Posted On: Monday, Jan. 25 2010 @ 3:03PM
Sam says:

He started at 150 lbs? I hope he's a runner. I think I could eat 2 a day but three is asking for trouble. Actually, strike that, I just got heartburn thinking about it.

Posted On: Monday, Jan. 25 2010 @ 3:34PM
TIm says:

I did not hear about this! I gladly would have taken on this challenge as well. I've had a *weekly* Chipotle outing at work for the last 3 years. While I'm on a diet/workout plan these days, I'm certain I could cram 21 torpedos down my gullet to support the cause.

Posted On: Monday, Jan. 25 2010 @ 4:15PM
Bill says:

This article says "he will consume three Chipotle burritos three times a day" - doesn't that make 9 a day and 63 for all 7 days??

Posted On: Monday, Jan. 25 2010 @ 5:07PM
Jessica Armbruster says:

Thanks for the catch, Bill. It's three burritos each day, not at each sitting. I don't know that anyone could survive 9 of those huge burritos a day.

Posted On: Monday, Jan. 25 2010 @ 5:12PM
Monipotle says:

Ugh. Chipotle is the worst, saltiest crap available. I hope that guy's ass will grow hands and tie his intestines in knots to prevent this shit from ever passing through. It only seems fair.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 10:53AM
D-Shep says:

Lol! Is this a fail or what? This crap is far less than impressive. People do this all of the time. Plus at 3,500 calories per day, is this even worth mentioning? Plus it's only over a week and he's not even eating much per day. Lame.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 1:32PM
Jenn C says:

I've done this before. How come I didn't make the news?

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:33PM
Andy says:

He would be a lot better off replacing at least one of those burritos each day with just a bowl. That shell is 400 calories.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:49PM
Leg Wiped says:

RUDENESS at Chipotle! = http://bit.ly/cQpT6u

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:51PM
mike says:

This is so lame. This guy is eating 3420 calories a day for only a week, which for a man is really not that much. I eat more than that when i'm on vacation and i'm only 150 lbs. This sounds more like an excuse to eat nothing but burritos for a week.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:51PM
birthdaypartytheme says:

Don't be jealous... I love CHipotle. I can eat it for ever. Much better than Mcdee or BK.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:54PM
EVERYDAYIMHUSTLIN says:

This is a normal week for me.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:55PM
Robot says:

I'm Mexican... and this is SO lame, I know plenty of people that eat only chipotle burritos would be an actual improvement to their diet in every aspect posible:less fat, less calories, less irritating.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 2:56PM
James says:

Man, he is gonna need some chipotlaway for sure.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:01PM
Charles Gardner says:

Hell, I ate a Burrito a Day for over 2 months, and, and, and, I lost 30 Lbs.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:13PM
h0mi says:

"I hope he's a runner"

He will be.... he will be.

Plus he's gonna need a lot of new underpants or a gallon of chipotle-way.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:14PM
Zak says:

Agreed James, he's bout to have some bloody underwear from this encounter, hahah.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:19PM
Robin says:

That dude is going to explode. Haaaaaaaa!

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:20PM
Cartman says:

He should definitely buy some Chipotlaway for getting rid of those pesky blood stains in your underwear from those fiery burritos

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:21PM
chris says:

i can eat one of these burritos and feel it for 2 days, and i'm a 200 lb male. i can't imagine the bloat this guy is going to have at the end of this.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:25PM
Anon says:

For those of you who think this is easy, why not try to eat only burritoes for a week straight and do something good for a non-profit as well, instead of complaining about what he's trying to do?

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:29PM
Fat Dave says:

Rudeness at Chipotle! = http://bit.ly/cQpT6u

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:31PM
briangw says:

pfff. Rookie. I ate 2 3/4 on a dare in an hour

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:33PM
Rhawk187 says:

What's the big deal, I do this all the time. It's called college.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:40PM
steve says:

hm, i did that in college for a semester.... just a week, really?

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 3:51PM
Cartman says:

Sounds like you're going to need some Chipotlaway to get the blood stains out of your underwear.

http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/10/south-park-billy-mays-chipotlaway-video/

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:03PM
Kyle says:

I'm in college and I would love this, Chipotle is just too expensive.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:12PM
Andrew says:

@Rhawk187:

Word.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:13PM
Josh says:

I hope he has plenty of Chipotle-away for those blood stains that are going to be in his underwear

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:18PM
Taylor Smith says:

I don't know much about Jeremy, but I like the fact that he is raising money for charity. However I could eat 6 Chipotle burritos a day for a week, I'm not impressed by his consumption. By all means I will join your cause if you can do the paper work.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:25PM
jesse says:

you're right guys, this is soooooooo lame...i mean, only 3 burritos a day to raise money for charity? LAME

idiots.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:36PM
Matt says:

Your my boy blue!

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 4:44PM
Uncertain says:

Not that impressive. When I was in college (45 years ago), I ate 3 McDonald's cheeseburgers twice a day for 2 years. Not because I liked them, but because I could afford them.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 5:32PM
jennacidal says:

I can eat two Chipotle burritos in one sitting. What's the big deal with 3 a day?

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 6:04PM
John Smith says:

I have literally done this. Why is this news?

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 6:08PM
wat says:

Seriously how is this challenging in any way? Chipotle is actually pretty healthy for you. Nothing is fried. You get veggies and grains. You don't have to get it spicy - get pico or corn. And the calorie intake - whoop de fuckin doo, 3k a day. Depending on his metabolism/activity level, that could easily be an appropriate daily intake for him. He does sound like a big pussy though, saying "his stomach needs to stretch to accomodate the portions".

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 6:12PM
ChipotleFan! says:

I fully respect and support Jeremy's attempt because he is raising money for charity, but if you ask me three Chipotle Burrito's a day is an easily attainable goal. I frequent Chipotle 2 or 3 times a week and eat two burritos every time i go. These things are actually pretty healthy for you provided that you get Black Beans and no sour cream...

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 7:08PM
jame says:

I want chipotle!!!!

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 7:52PM
Anonymous says:

I challenge all of you who have said you can do do the same easily to do just that. Eat burritos for a week straight, put the word out there about what you are doing, and try to inspire someone to help out for a good cause. It takes not only a lot of hard work, but a lot of courage to do what Jeremy is doing. He's not doing it to say he can do it- that wouldn't be all that impressive- he's doing it to help those in his community. Donate to his cause. Give him some positive reinforcement.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 8:02PM
Anonymous says:

I challenge all of you who have said you can do do the same easily to do just that. Eat burritos for a week straight, put the word out there about what you are doing, and try to inspire someone to help out for a good cause. It takes not only a lot of hard work, but a lot of courage to do what Jeremy is doing. He's not doing it to say he can do it- that wouldn't be all that impressive- he's doing it to help those in his community. Donate to his cause. Give him some positive reinforcement.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 8:34PM
Paul says:

Is this really a challenge?

Sure, maybe he'd get tired of the menu, but as long as you aren't smearing your burrito with sour cream, Chipotle is one of the healthiest places to eat at.

I eat Chipotle all the time.. It's affordable AND healthy.


It pisses me off that people would sooner spend 6 bucks at McDonald's or Taco Bell than REAL food at Chipotle. It's a shame, really.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 8:44PM
Anonymous says:

I hope he smokes pot, otherwise it's impossible

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 9:03PM
preston says:

I'm also not impressed. This dude ate 4 chipotle burritos in 25min then ran a mile under 6 minutes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL3mM0f_BWA

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 10:20PM
Greg says:

I'm sure it's a great cause, but I did this in college. Why doesn't he just decide to eat nothing but chocolate chip cookies for 2 days? It's probably just as hard.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 10:39PM
Joe Carpita says:

Big deal. I've been living off of one Chipotle Burrito (and a can of Coke) a day for about 6 & 1/2 years.

I don't do it for charity or anything...but still...

It's not like he's eating gravel.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 11:49PM
Joe Carpita says:

Big deal. I've been living off of one Chipotle Burrito (and a can of Coke) a day for about 6 & 1/2 years.

I don't do it for charity or anything...but still...

It's not like he's eating gravel.

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 11:51PM
tiffany jewellery says:

Thanks for the great blog — keep up the good work!

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 11:55PM
tiffany jewellery says:

Thanks for the great blog — keep up the good work!

Posted On: Tuesday, Jan. 26 2010 @ 11:57PM
Patrick says:

Anyone can do a week if 28 days is a cake walk: http://www.chipotlechallenge.blogspot.com/. This has almost inspired me to give 1 year a shot . . .

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 12:19AM
AndySmith says:

Hopefully he has Chipotleaway

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 1:01AM
jayjay says:

wow is this really any kind of achievement?

i guess if its for charity its pretty cool, but chipotle isn't that bad for you

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 1:51AM
Venessa Mailman says:

Lesenswerter Beitrag, vielen Dank.

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 4:37AM
greg Pinizzotto says:

better buy some chipotlaway

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 6:49AM
Aslam says:

I agree with the others, this is not hard at all, its what most of us did in college. Its filling, it taste amazing, and it gets you through the day, not impressed.

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 11:33AM
CGal says:

All that matters is that he cares enough to do SOMETHING for a good cause. Raising money for Children's Hospitals? Cool.

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 2:46PM
Anonymous says:

the money he's spending on the burritos is more than he's going to receive in donations

Posted On: Wednesday, Jan. 27 2010 @ 5:53PM
neurochubby says:

I love Chipotle! But how the hell is this a "challenge" It's a friggin privilege if you ask me! Its like saying "I'm gonna bang Jessica Alba every day for a week to raise money for charity." Sign Me Up!!!

Posted On: Thursday, Jan. 28 2010 @ 2:35AM
axlander033 says:

Why would anyone wants to mess up their digestion tract by doing this.For peop[le that suffer this type of digestic pain ,we just don't get it. Whatever the reason I hope he will never try to hurt his digestive track agin to try to get notarity in this way.

Posted On: Thursday, Jan. 28 2010 @ 3:13PM
Monte Glider says:

It is good thing that he is doing it to raise the money for the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.I appreciate .

Posted On: Saturday, May. 29 2010 @ 12:33PM
barbecue grills says:

Thanks for the great blog — keep up the good work!It is good thing that he is doing it to raise the money for the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.I appreciate .

Posted On: Tuesday, Aug. 31 2010 @ 9:09PM

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