Worst thing on the menu: The Triple Whopper

I'm not an anti-fast-food person. I like fast food. I like its taste. I like its convenience. I usually like its price. I like the dollar menu. I like not leaving a tip.

But fast food will sabotage your efforts to lose weight and get in shape. I have learned this lesson over and over throughout my adult life.

Just for fun, I thought it would be interesting to see what fast-food menu items could ruin my diet the quickest.

I grew up with a Burger King within walking distance of my house. Consequently, I developed a taste for their menu. Using their online nutrition guide, I believe I have pinpointed the worst single option they offer ... the Triple Whopper.

According to their website, the Triple Whopper w/ cheese has a total of 1,230 calories and 82 grams of fat. If you order the Triple Whopper w/ cheese value meal, the total rises to 1,790 calories and 102 grams of fat.

Mmmmmm, have it your way.

When I was in high school, my favorite meal at BK was a barbecue bacon double cheeseburger, onion rings and a medium strawberry shake. I ordered that meal frequently.... sometimes more than once a week. Using BK's nutrition guide, that meal blessed me with 1,510 calories and 66 grams of fat.