3 pieces of bread, 2 patties and the special sauce

My challenge for March – the third of the year – was certainly the most pre-planned and definitely my most nerve wracking challenge so far. I was somehow convinced that it would not only be entertaining, but maybe even fun, to voluntarily put the world’s worst poison into my body; and so on March 29^th 2011 I ate a Big Mac.

Now this challenge posed such a great difficulty for me for a number of reasons:

1)      I haven’t eaten red meat (or really any meat except chicken) in almost a year – I came to terms with this one because I’m pretty sure whatever those patties are made of, they aren’t real meat anyways.

2)      I try to eat a pretty healthy menu on a regular basis – I convinced myself one Big Mac wouldn’t throw me off too much, plus it definitely can’t be any worse than the numerous poutines I eat on my way home from Parts and Labour every weekend – right?

3)      I NEVER finish an entire meal that is put in front of me, and part of this challenge was that I had to eat the entire burger, the fries and the drink. I did accomplish this, but let me just say that I moaned, groaned and b****ed for most of the evening about being full.

So what was the verdict of this incredibly demanding (mentally and physically) challenge – well…it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever eaten. Will I ever eat another? Absolutely not ever again. But that being said it really just tasted like pickles, which are one of my main food groups, so overall I was fairly pleasantly surprised.

April’s challenge, which I will obviously not be divulging just yet, is something that will shock most people that know me well. Of all so far, it will be the most expensive by far and has been months (if not years) in the planning…those of you who are joining me for this one, please don’t say anything until it’s been done! And again…I am TERRIBLY nervous for this one.