Monday, February 21, 2011

Shape Up Series: Taste Testing the New McDonald’s Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus Third Pounder

By: Finance Foodie

This week in my Shape Up series, I taste tested the new McDonald’s Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus Third Pounder. “What? That can’t possibly be weight loss friendly!” you say. Correct and incorrect – yes this massive 800 calorie burger is almost ½ of the recommended daily caloric intake, BUT as I have always said – everything can and should be eaten in moderation! As a food lover, I am a firm believer that no food is “off-limits”. In fact, after much trial and error, I find the more I try to “restrict” certain items from my diet, the more I “fall off the wagon” (aka the disastrous Papa John’s incident).
Therefore, after planning to consume no more than 800 calories for the rest of my meals (which mean fat free yogurt and fruit for breakfast and steamed chicken breast for dinner), I decided to indulge my inner fatty with this juicy burger for lunch the other day. Given that the Angus burgers are so much better tasting than the McD’s regular burgers (and also much pricier, natch), I had high hopes for this new kid on the block…

…And I was not disappointed!
First, the gorilla of a burger was the size of my face, so portion-size wise, this left me super full until dinner (and even at dinner, I wasn’t that hungry). The chipotle sauce was a great flavor enhancement to the entire burger, as it provided a sweet tangy kick that wasn’t as spicy as I had initially feared. The sesame bun, although incomparable to In-and-Out’s legendary bread, was nice and fluffy and served as a great foil to the hearty and heavy Angus patty, bacon, and cheese. The only negative? At $4.00 a piece, this sandwich is heavy on everything, including the wallet. And how did I weigh-in for the week? Including the burger, here are my results…

Height: 5'1'' 
Goal Weight: 130lbs
Week 1: 140lbs (Starting Point)
Week 2: 138lbs
Week 3: 137lbs
Week 4: 136lbs
Week 5: 137lbs (HORRORS!)
Week 6: 134lbs
Week 7: 133lbs (3 LBS TO GO!)
Week 8: 132lbs (down down down!) 

Goal Body Fat: 20.0% 
Week 1: 25.0%
Week 2: 24.0%
Week 3: 24.0%
Week 4: 23.5%
Week 5: 24.2% (DOUBLE HORRORS!)
Week 6: 23.2%
Week 7: 23.0% (YAY!)
Week 8: 22.8%

 TWO more pounds to go! Almost there – but can I make it? Tune in next week and find out!

***Giveaway***
Congrats
Grand Prize #120 -- Cynthia Roberts
1st Prize #10 -- Erin
2nd Prize #23 -- Kimmie

McDonald’s wants my readers to try their new Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus Third Pounder (IN MODERATION and ALONG WITH A HEALTHY DIET!). Three lucky financefoodie.com readers will win free McD’s -- will it be you?
Grand Prize: $25 Arch Card (McDonald’s gift card)
1st Prize: Four (4) VIP Burger Cards for a free Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus Third Pounder *
2nd Prize: Three (3) VIP Burger Cards for a free Chipotle BBQ Bacon Angus Third Pounder *
* PS the burgers are only for sale until March 31, 2011 – so if you win, use these cards ASAP!

There are THREE ways to enter
1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me is your favorite burger condiment? (Mine is ketchup - it makes EVERYTHING better!). Also please include your email address so I can contact you if you win!
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave separate comment telling me this)
3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave separate comment telling me this)

Contest ends Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards that night!

Disclosure: McDonald's provided me with the VIP Burger cards for the giveaway. Finance Foodie Media Productions purchased the Arch Card.

297 comments:

1 – 200 of 297   Newer›   Newest»
Anonymous said...

My favorite burger condiment is Chipolte mayo///yummy! I would love to try this burger!

McKim said...

Ketchup - can't have a burger without it!
kimkmc at yahoo.com

Lara @ GoodCookDoris said...

If it counts as a condiment - my favorite is pickles! I always ask for extra pickles at McDonalds. :)

Lara @ GoodCookDoris said...

I follow on twitter too!

Amber said...

Mustard is my favorite burger condiment - I like it better than ketchup!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow you @financefoodie1 on Twitter - I'm @AmberGoo
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Stephanie said...

cheese and ketchup
tvollowitz at aol dot com

Cupcake Kelly said...

My favorite condiment is yellow mustard.

Cupcake Kelly said...

I follow you on twitter (@cupcakekellys)

Erin said...

I don't have one particular favorite condiment, but I do like to have a burger with jalapenos and cheddar! Thanks for the great giveaway -- I tried one of the Chipotle BBQ burgers a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. I hadn't eaten at McDonald's since September and I broke my "fast" with that delicious burger.

glycine.max at gmail.com

Erin said...

I follow you on Twitter as @one_of_three.

glycine.max at gmail.com

Mysharona said...

I love ketchup.

Mysharona said...

follow on twitter
@agordon10

Mysharona said...

retweeted

Unknown said...

My favorite is definitely ketchup.

kport207 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I have to have ketchup on burgers!


jazijazi5959@gmail.com

Sarah said...

I love blue cheese burgers!

Anonymous said...

Love Pickles~! tracietrump@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Pickles! tracietrump@yahoo.com

5webs said...

I like lots of mayo, preferably Best Foods or Hellmans.
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net

debbie said...

My favorite is mustard.There are so many flavors, they go with everything you can put on a burger.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I'm impressed with anyone who allows themself to enjoy life's richer things, in moderation of course, while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Congrats on your ongoing success!

Mustard is my must have condiment! Ketchup and mayo freak me out.

Unknown said...

I also follow on twitter! @fullcircleadv

email is kimmie @ fullcircleadv . com

BowieTip said...

Creamed Horseradish is the perfect hamburger topping in my book.

Hope to win!

xxbowietipxx@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

My favorite condiment is rosemary garlic mayo. Ummmm!
fortunefavdbold5(at)yahoo.com

Unknown said...

My favorite condiment is mustard...
rgkennon(at)hotmail(dot)com

David said...

My fave burger condiment is ranch dressing

mckenziesmother@hotmail.com

shootin4par said...

BBQ sauce makes everything taste better

Anonymous said...

You haven't lived until you've tried Tart Cherry Salsa on hamburgers- the flavor will make your knees go weak.
writer61@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I agree with you, KETCHUP makes everything better! LOL

Anonymous said...

Twitter Follower. ID wheelerclan

Anonymous said...

LIKE you on Facebook.
ID stacyleewheeler

Anonymous said...

I like mustard on my burgers.

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Follow you on Twitter; rhoneygee

rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I like the way you think!! I'm a big fan of indulging every once in a while, as long as I don't do it all the time and it doesn't throw me off track.

Favorite condiment? Ketchup. loads and loads of it!

Anonymous said...

KETCHUP! I agree! Love it on burgers, fries, fish, and grilled cheeses! Mmmmmmm!

BloodRN@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

L like mustard on my fries and sandwiches! Sometimes regular yellow mustard, sometimes spicy, depends on my mood and the food! Bncnlove@hotmail.com

Mami2jcn said...

I like a mixture of ketchup and mayo.

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

tweet:

http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/39804615922946048#

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Mami2jcn said...

tweet:

http://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/39804615922946048#

mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Crystal said...

I like barbecue sauce
cyclona66 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

Ketchup would be my first condiment choice also.rob,rf60527@att.net

Miss Manda said...

ketchup is my fave condiment... i put it on everything, burgers, eggs, mashed potatoes, corned beef, you name is!! thanks :)



ahellen@gmail.com

Miss Manda said...

following on twitter @Iheartcupcakes5



ahellen@gmail.com

susie said...

mine is definitely ketchup.

swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

susie said...

tweeted your message from your button as sherri2345.

swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

Kiara said...

My favorite burger condiment is mustard.
austma7@aol.com

slb3334 said...

I like to dip mine in bleu cheese dressing.

slb3334@gmail.com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

BQ sauce

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

follow on tweet

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

retweeted you just now

mlswin@triad.rr.com said...

Texas Pete Hot sauce

ohstac said...

You have to have mustard on a burger!
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom

ohstac said...

I follow Finance Foodie on twitter (ohstac)
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom

ohstac said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/39843086565638144
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom

Erica C. said...

I like ketchup and mustard...yum!

Denise S. said...

My favorite is mustard.
lazybones344 at gmail dot com

Denise S. said...

I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter: @lazybones344

Ashley H said...

Mayo! agatewood1 @ ymail.com

Nicole C. said...

My favorite is Mustard.

choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

Golden Daily Scoop said...

My fav condiment is ketchup!

casualdish@gmail.com

Golden Daily Scoop said...

I follow you via twitter @casualdish

Anonymous said...

my favorite condiment is mustard

Linda said...

My favorite is onion.
mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

jlafount said...

I love dill pickles
jlafount at hotmail dot com

Stephanie said...

My favorite condiment is definitely ketchup. It has been ever since I was a kid, it makes everything taste better.

Email: JasperJax2003@aol.com

Rosalie said...

ketchup only! no mayo :)

alliterating@gmail.com

Lisa Weidknecht said...

I love ketchup too!

magic5905 said...

I also love ketchup. I use it often. Thanks.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com

Unknown said...

I like ketchup.

misteedawnw at aol dot com

Unknown said...

I follow you on Twitter. @misteedawnw

misteedawnw at aol dot com

Unknown said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/misteedawnw/status/39914683221819392

misteedawnw at aol dot com

David Huggins said...

Kethup and pickles for me.
dbh020384 at gmail dot com

David Huggins said...

I follow you on twitter @dbh020384
dbh020384 at gmail dot com

David Huggins said...

tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/dbh020384/status/39916295440834561
dbh020384 at gmail dot com

Andi said...

My favorite condiment is mayo!

amp said...

It would be ketchup for me as well.

apoalillo AT HoTmail (dot) com

Deb said...

Onion. Got to have it.
debfantom@yahoo.com

Nanneygoat said...

Pickles. I love bacon, but try to cut back as much as possible. It has to be a treat.

crystletellerday said...

ketchup crystletellerday@yahoo.com

Roxy said...

i love ketchup and mustard swirled together into an orange paste... yes i eat a lot of burgers.

hockiemack at hotmail.com

Roxy said...

twitter follower @hockiemack

hockiemack at hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Mine is ketchup too! hanovertomato at yahoo dot com

Katie said...

Mine's ketchup too!
katiekarr at gmail dot com

cjbstar said...

I don't know if this can be considered as a condiment but I have to say bacon

Anonymous said...

Mayo, I love Mayo on a burger.

Anonymous said...

I follow on Twitter (@eyzofblu63)

Anonymous said...

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/40094103450562560

sksweeps said...

tough one! Anything chipotle gets my vote at this point, but I also have to have catsup and mayo

sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

mogrill said...

Mine is Thousand Island.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Amanda S. said...

Barbecue sauce!

amandasandico at yahoodotcom

PAIGE said...

Ketchup for sure.
elysesw@aol.com

Unknown said...

I like putting bbq sauce and mayo on mine

rugerpuppies at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Follow on Twitter @snowluvnferret2

rugerpuppies at hotmail dot com

AEKZ2 said...

Mustard is my favorite

annettekz2@yahoo.com

llinda29 said...

fave is mayo

smilekisses said...

Heinz Ketchup for me.
dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

mttsmm7 said...

I agree. Ketchup is my favorite

kdkdkd said...

Everything is better with ketchup indeed! Yummy

jen453 said...

I love bbq sauce and pickles jen453@hotmail dot com

buzzd said...

I like mustard. Email in profile

Desmond said...

I like mustard myself

dwarzel at hotmail.com

Jenn S. said...

Miracle Whip is my favorite burger condiment. I think it spawns from having Mayo burgers in the school cafeteria when I was little.

jas8929 at gmail dot com

jzagarjr said...

I like ketchup

Curran said...

I like ketchup on almost everything.
tkcurran1@yahoo.com

bbrittbrat1398 said...

I like my cheeseburgers simple... Cheese and ketchup only... Speaking of which, i'm on my way to mcdonalds right now. hehe

BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

Meredith said...

I like mustard!

Anonymous said...

I love Ketchup!

shilobeedy@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Mustard! I actually like mine with just Cheese & Mustard!

jmcharries@cox.net

Anonymous said...

I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter under the name JCHARRIES

jmcharries@cox.net

Becca Ann said...

I love a combination of ketchup and mayo..
xxbeccaannxx@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/40202230007209984

jmcharries@cox.net

Anonymous said...

I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/40202230007209984

jmcharries@cox.net

Cynthia Roberts said...

Mustard - yellow like the sun!

Cynthiaroberts at earthlink dot net

AutumH said...

My favorite burger condiment is Bleu Cheese!

autum22(at)gmail(dot)com

AutumH said...

Follow you on twitter-@AutumH

autum22(at)gmail(dot)com

AutumH said...

tweeted this giveaway- http://twitter.com/#!/AutumH/status/40217369762729984

autum22(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I like ketchup on my burger...also mayo...
rachel70802002@yahoo.com

Mike R. said...

Pickles are mine. I order extra!

Anonymous said...

I like cheese and thousand island
dressing on my burgers
Thanks Cathy Truman
kbtruman(at)aol(dot)com

Shannon said...

Hot sauce. Gives any burger a little kick,as well as keeps others away from my food!


keelagodrino at gmail dot com

Tara V. said...

My favorite burger condiment is mustard.
designbytara@gmail.com

Denise said...

I like ketchup and mustard!

kyl neusch said...

BBQ sause is great

kyl neusch said...

Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter: bleush

Laura said...

My favorite burger condiment is mayo.
slostrem@zumatel.net

Laura said...

My favorite condiment is mayo.
slostrem@zumatel.net

Laura said...

Follow you on Twitter (slostrem)
slostrem@zumatel.net

Anonymous said...

I can do without condiments, but I can't ever do without cheese!
KarahM318@yahoo.com

Jamie said...

Ketchup is my favorite!

tmoobc at gmail dot com

Jamie said...

I follow on twitter. @lolturtle

tmoobc at gmail dot com

Jennifer Wilson said...

I love BBQ sauce!

jenndiggy at gmail dot com

Jennifer Wilson said...

Follow you on twitter. jenndiggy

jenndiggy at gmail dot com

Debbie C said...

My favorite burger condiment is mayonnaise or Frisch's Tartar Sauce.

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

Debbie C said...

Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/DchrisG3/status/40276158238957568

dchrisg3 @ gmail . com

valerie2350 said...

mayo :)
valerie2350 at hotmail dot com

valerie2350 said...

twitter follower
valerie2350
valerie2350 at hotmail dot com

gcomstock said...

My fave burger condiment is thousand island dressing + plenty of garnishes (tomato, onion, lettuce and dill pickle slices)

gcomstock said...

I'm following you on twitter @georgecomstock

gcomstock said...

Retweeted this giveaway here:
http://twitter.com/georgecomstock/status/40321348186144768

Unknown said...

for me its ketchup. or if we are at mcdonalds big mac sauce. normally if i get a burger it is a little burger with my ketchup. if its not "bleeding" ketchup its not a burger.

ketchup is made from tomatoes.. that makes it healthy.... RIGHT? ;)

ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

twitter follower @xferriza2

ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I love me some pickles on a burger. Thanks for the chance to win!
sarabeth.thomas at gmail dot com

Melissa B. said...

Ketchup is also my favorite.

Ellie Wright said...

My favorite is mayo. The more the better.
Thanks for the giveaway!
eswright18 at gmail dot com

Ellie Wright said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/eswright18/status/40410954114146304

hale2005 said...

Ketchup is my favorite condiment.

hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

hale2005 said...

Follow financefoodie1 on twitter.
mrcheapo

hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

hale2005 said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/mrcheapo/status/40414498577715201

hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

Shanna said...

I love Mayo & Mustard ! =)

shannamommyofone@hotmail.com

Shanna said...

I follow you on Twitter
@ShannaEAnderson

shannamommyofone@hotmail.com

ShyMommy said...

My favorite condiment is ketchup, and occasionally mustard.

Winterbreeze85 at yahoo dot com

Bebemiqui said...

I adore mustard...though guacamole (does that count) is a close second.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

speck135les said...

mcdonalds secret sauce when i can get it best foods sandwich spread when i can't speck135les at yahoo

rkcaple said...

erm, I like salt as a condiment...!!...seriously

rkcaple@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love pickles on my burgers... and straight from the jar... and on my pizza... and, well, you get the idea. I'm also a big fan of the new McD oatmeals! Glad they're starting to offer better "healthy" options.
kanderspina~at~yahoo~dot~com

Diane said...

I love ketchup and extra pickles. I am a pickle FREAK!

dwalline at gmail dot com

csue said...

Mayo.

Diane said...

I follow on twitter im @dwalline

Diane said...

Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/dwalline/statuses/40475033524510720

Jennifer Neal said...

I love a spicy BBQ sauce as a condiment. Or spicy anything!

Lo said...

I love ketchup on my burgers!

Lo said...

Here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/prizealert/status/40498342752550912

MTgunfighter said...

McDonald's Special Sauce

mtdoonmeister at gmail dot com

Claire said...

Are pickles a condiment? ;)

kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com

Kitty Cardero said...

My favorite burger condiment is BBQ sauce.

Kitty Cardero said...

Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter.

Kitty Cardero said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/kittycardero/status/40528622276055040

Unknown said...

my favorite condiment to put on is back and/or ranch!

davisc9333 at yahoo dot com

diesel51 said...

Chipolte make everything taste great. Summer BBQ season is coming and more uses for Chipolte for the grill.

diesel51 said...

http://twitter.com/diesel51/status/40535682862678016

Mommy 2 Monkeys said...

I like mine with onions.

Anonymous said...

I like onions on my burgers best!

theyyyguy@yahoo.com

Breanne said...

Mine is definitely ketchup

bmweida at yahoo dot com

Breanne said...

I follow you on Twitter @RazzMyBerry

bmweida at yahoo dot com

Liz said...

My favorite is tomato.

egenevieve at gmail dot com

Liz said...

twitter follower @bobthebunny25

egenevieve at gmail dot com

SalanderServant said...

I cannot live without ketchup!

fatally_flayed at yahoo dot com

SalanderServant said...

Follow you on Twitter. Fatally_Flayed

fatally_flayed at yahoo dot com

SalanderServant said...

Tweeted the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/Fatally_Flayed/status/40555011578531841

brian said...

thousand island dressing. I have it with fries too

Deb F. said...

My favorite is ketchup!

debrich6 @ centurytel dot net

Mary Gardner said...

I love ketchup!

jagar0047@yahoo.com

Mary Gardner said...

I follow you on twitter as jg44462

jagar0047@yahoo.com

Mary Gardner said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/jg4462/status/40572158677614592

jagar0047@yahoo.com

Julieh said...

My favorite burger condiment is mustard. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I like Mayo.
shawnac68@hotmail.com

Michele said...

Thank you for the giveaway. I love mayo on my burgers and sometimes jalapenos!
mrsmiki77 (AT) gmail (DOT) com

Unknown said...

On my burger, put Marzetti Ultimate blue cheese dressing! So good....

susan1215 said...

I love mustard

s2s2 at comcast dot net

susan1215 said...

http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/40590444513591296

susan1215 said...

follow via twitter susan1215

Beth said...

My favorite burger condiment is mustard. I also love to dip my fries in it!

Beth said...

I'm following you on Twitter (beth_swanson).

mail4rosey said...

Mustard is my favorite hamburger condiment.

msurosey@yahoo.com

Hotsnotty2 said...

I love ketchup on my burger, thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

stracey2010 said...

my favorite is ketchup.
stracey2010@live.com

mail4rosey said...

I follow you on Twitter (mail4rosey).

msurosey@yahoo.com

Tammy said...

Mustard!!!

mail4rosey said...

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/mail4rosey/status/40600896693870592

msurosey@yahoo.com

«Oldest ‹Older   1 – 200 of 297   Newer› Newest»
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...