Brett’s Fitness Blog

Somehow I got the ‘gift’ of cooking…probably because I eat more than most football teams;-) and was always a ‘heavy’ kid and just loved to eat and cook. Weight lifting was the thing that got me to be in shape and love it. I can still add 5-10 pounds in 2 weeks while on vacation!

So how do you manage to enjoy fitness food while maintaining an enjoyable diet? Easy, just figure out how to cook! Sound hard? Ready to quit already? Well DON’T!

The secret to cooking is to enjoy it ans keep an open mind. Recipes are a guideline to reproduce what someone else has already done, call it a road-map to proven success…success that was found in the mind and taste-buds of someone else, somewhere else and probably with different tools available.

Learn what you like and experiment. Try lots of different spices and seasonings. I have 2 huge drawers full of great spices! Probably 50 pounds of STUFF;-)

Write your recipes down, and keep them in the same place. Use whatever means you like to store them, but keep them handy. Remember that they do not have to be perfect, just there when you need them.

Watch for more great stuff soon!

Enjoy!

Now go workout! And have a great day;-)

Brett A. Riesenhuber
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Sorry, but I am BIG into food and flavor, and I just don’t find it in turkey burgers! While watching a show the other night with some top chefs doing a big dinner with other chefs and some celebs, they said that one of them had the best burgers around and the other has a burger on the menu that is $120! A $120 burger!!! Come on, that better be a burger that cleans the kitchen after you eat it;-) Now it does have 4 layers of truffles on it, but that is a bit beyond what I am shooting for here.

So the questions are: How do I make a great burger? How can I have it when I want it? How can it fit into my fitness diet? AND how do I keep it from being a hundred dollar Burger?!?!? Well all are easy, especially the last one…read on and get my take on this great American food!

First off start with low fat ground beef, like sirloin…I don’t like the ultra low fat meats, because you need a bit of fat as flavor. Just remember to calculate the fat and calories into your daily intake and you will be fine! It is when you do not keep track of these things that you mess it all up!

Get extra meat so that you can freeze some for future use. Very important for long term success in your diet plan, having food ready to go! Hamburgers frozen in vacuum bags will defrost quickly, so have some ready to go!

In a large bowl mix:
2 LBS. Ground Sirloin
2 LBS Ground Turkey
2 Eggs
1 Cup Fine Dice Sweet Onions
3/4 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs
1/2 C. Catchup
1/4 Cup Raspberry Chippolte BBQ Sauce
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 Tbsp. Granulated Garlic
1 Tbsp. Dry Mustard
1/2 Tsp. Liquid Smoke

Combine all ingredients and make into patties based on your needs. Package up and vacuum to freeze or use within several days.

I like these in whole wheat buns with a slice of grilled sweet onion and a slice of tomato. Remember to count your calories and watch serving size!

Enjoy!

Now go workout! And have a great day;-)

Brett A. Riesenhuber
©2008 Prime Physique, LLC.
www.BayAreaFitnessConnection.com

OK, normal cardio training has been out for years…I’ve been preaching this since the late 90’s, and now it is finally catching on. Nice to be right sometimes;-) Want to lose weight? Better read on!

So what does that mean for you? Simple, stop doing the standard 45 minute cardio routine and move to intervals. Those who have been in my PrimeFit Program since 1997, when the program was launched, know the value of interval training for fat loss. Combined with proper diet and resistance training, you WILL LOSE FAT!

Interval training is simple, do cardiovascular exercise at a base level for a warm-up. After a given amount of time, you crank things up for an amount of time. Then go back to the lower level to recover…then bring it up again! Repeat this for X number of times…many varieties of ways to do this type of program, and we are happy to design a more detailed program for you if you need it. BUT just to make it simple, go ride up a hill, then back down, then up the hill, then back down, then up….Get the picture?

Come try out any of our Private Personal Training Programs at Prime Physique and learn all kinds of ways to lose body fat!

Now go workout! And have a great day;-)

Brett A. Riesenhuber
©2008 Prime Physique, LLC.

Yes, a BAR has great value to yor fat/weight loss program! Huge Value!

No, that does not mean go down and get a Martini for breakfast;-) The bar I refer to is a ‘protein’ or nutrition bar. These products can help you to squeeze in a meal while you are on the go, not hungry (like breakfast for many), or to curb your appetite when you know that temptation will be facing you (like going out to eat or a party).

Use extreme caution when choosing a bar to eat. Make sure that the mix of protein, carbohydrate, and fat are right for your diet. Watch the sugar! Watch the protein source! Watch the calories! Make your nutritional choices count because they build and shape your body.

My personal choice for bars are EAS and their Myoplex Lite bars. They taste good and are a quality product. Get what ever you want, and make that choice count!

Now go workout!

Brett A. Riesenhuber

So we are in the holidays, and there are parties to attend along with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners…so how do you keep from adding 5-10 pounds to your weight during this time of year? How about a few simple, and somewhat obvious suggestions:

1. Exercise first thing EVERY morning. Then it is done and there are no excuses!
2. Eat at home whenever possible. Keep with your normal plan as much as you can.
3. Eat before you go to events and holiday meals. Then you are not totally hungry and will be less likely to go crazy eating all the great foods that are at that office party…or whatever it is.
4. Don’t drink sugar drinks. Calories tend to be higher with sweet ‘foo-foo’ drinks, so stick to light beer, wine, and straight drinks…if you are going to have alcohol (not having it is the best way to stick close to your diet).
5. Drink lots of water! Stay hydrated and use water to fill you up so you don’t eat a ton and gain the same;-)

Just a few suggestions to help out! Have a great and safe holiday season…and if you do drink, get a cab!

Now go workout!

OH yea, when you are ready to get that New Year’s Resolution going…Check out the ‘Resolution Camp’ starting on the 14th of January, 2007…San Jose Adventure Boot Camp’s special 7 Week Camp for WOMEN!

Brett A. Riesenhuber