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Heres what Happens if You Eat Chipotle 153 Days Straight Photos

Ruth Kamau  ·  November 22, 2015

NEW YORK — Back in November 2015, a guy named Matt Gdowski decided to turn his love for Chipotle into a bizarre personal experiment, eating at the chain every single day for 153 days straight. It started as a casual bet with friends but quickly turned into a social media sensation, complete with photos that showed just how much burritos and bowls can take over your life. Gdowski, a New Yorker in his 20s, documented the whole thing on platforms like Instagram, posting pics of his meals and the toll it took on his body and wallet.

As the days piled up, Gdowski’s routine got pretty intense. He’d swing by Chipotle for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner, racking up orders that included everything from carne asada to guacamole-loaded bowls. By the end, he’d dropped a few pounds—not from some miracle diet, but because his body was basically in revolt. He talked about feeling bloated, dealing with the occasional stomach upset, and even getting a bit tired of the same flavors day in and day out. One photo showed him looking a little worse for wear, holding up his 153rd meal with a mix of pride and exhaustion. It was hard not to wonder if all that rice and beans was worth it, especially when he spent over $1,000 on the habit.

Of course, not everyone was impressed. Some followers cheered him on as a modern-day food warrior, while others pointed out the potential health risks, like the high sodium levels or lack of variety in his diet. Gdowski himself admitted it wasn’t the smartest idea, saying he learned a lot about moderation the hard way. By the time he called it quits, the story had gone viral, with news outlets picking it up and people debating whether this was just a fun stunt or a wake-up call about fast-casual eating.

All in all, Gdowski’s Chipotle marathon was a quirky reminder of how our food obsessions can spiral out of control. It made for entertaining reading at the time, and honestly, it still does—though I’d think twice before trying it myself. If nothing else, it highlighted how a simple daily routine can turn into something bigger, sparking conversations about what we put on our plates every day.