Rye Pizza Dough

Ok - here is my Rye Pizza Dough recipe.  If you leave out the wheat germ it is completely wheat free - I haven't tried it without the wheat germ because I like the health benefits of it.  It's quick and easy so enjoy...

What you need:

1 3/4 cups of rye flour
2 tbsp 100% untoasted wheat germ (might not need it)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp stevia (or sugar/sugar substitute)
1 tsp or packet of dry active yeast
2/3 cup water
1 tsp olive oil


Process flour, wheat germ, salt, stevia and yeast in a food processor until mixed.  combine water and olive oil either on the stove or in a microwavable glass measuring cup.  Warm up the liquid to between 120 and 130F.  With the processor on gradually pour the warm liquid through the feed tube - you might need a little more or a little less water so watch carefully.  Once the dough forms a ball, process for 1 minute to knead.  Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface or bowl and cover with plastic wrap.  Let rest for 10 -15 minutes.  Great time to clean up the little mess and prepare what you want on your pizza.

Preheat over to 450F.  Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.  This dough is usually fairly sticky and I have found it best to roll once, flip over and roll again etc until desired size and shape.  Once rolled out place on pizza pan and crimp edges.  Place in oven for 10 - 15 mins until crust is cooked but not crisp.  Add toppings as desired.  Place back in the oven for 10 mins until crust is crisp and toppings are cooked/melted etc.

Enjoy...

Results in Pictures - 2

Results in pictures.  Picture 1 is week 1.  Picture 2 is now in same clothes.  Picture 3 is now in Sz 8 - 10 clothes compared to size 16-18.

  

 

Probably should've zoomed in more to get the best comparison but anyways.  The results....

Week 8 Results

The weigh in and the measurements were taken on the right day - Sunday - but I haven't had much opportunity to put them up.  There wasn't a lot of change in inches this week but still going in the right direction with the weight so that's good.  I was able to start exercising on a regular basis last week and doing even better with that so far this week - although I have work tomorrow, class on Friday and Miles needs me home on Saturday - so that's not as great.  But its a good start.  Anyways, week 8 results.  Technically today is 2 months - so the 2 month pictures will be taken this weekend.

Arms:                11.5"           11.5"
Upper chest       32"            32"
Bust                   34"            34"
Waist                 29.5"         29"
Belly                  33"            33"
Hips                  43.5"         42.5"
Thighs              25.5"          25.5"
Calves               12"             12"
Ankles              8.5"            8.5"

Weight            158.4lbs    156.6lbs


Total inches lost - 1.5".  Total weight loss 1.8lbs


A slow week but the right direction :).

CHOCOLATE sheet cake

Okay, so as promised, some of my great tasting (even if I am slightly biased) recipes.

This one is very easy and one of my favourites.  It is low calorie and low fat and tastes awesome.  I made it for Skyler's birthday cake and I have since made it with a few more adaptations for people I work with (and of course myself).

What you need...

1 3/4 cups all purpose (plain) flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter (I use I can't believe it is not butter light version)
1 cup black coffee (hot)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup stevia (extract in the raw) (natural sugar substitute)
3/4 cup cocoa powder (I use hershey's dark chocolate cocoa)
1 1/2 cups fat free skim milk

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9- X 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, stevia, baking powder and salt; mix well with a fork to combine.
In another large mixing bowl, combine milk, egg whites, melted butter and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed until blended; gradually beat in boiling coffee.
Gradually add flour mixture to milk mixture and mix on low speed until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan, on a wire rack.  You can also pour the batter into a cupcake pan and add chocolate chips for a little more calories and tastiness but portion control!!!!  For a cupcake pan check after about 18 - 20 mins.  If you so desire you can also sprinkle powdered sugar on top for decoration and an added little bite of tasty!


Cheap and easy to make.


Enjoy...

Week 7 - Results are in!

As I mentioned, I skipped week 6.  I weighed myself before going to work with the anticipation of doing the measurements once I got to work.  We were busy and with the increase in weight, I didn't want to do it anyways!  So, week 7....

Arms:                12"           11.5"
Upper chest       32.5"          32"
Bust                   35"             34"
Waist                 30.5"         29.5"
Belly                 34"              33"
Hips                  43.5"          43.5"
Thighs              26.5"          25.5"
Calves              13.5"          12"
Ankles              8.5"            8.5"

Weight            158.4lbs

Total inches lost 6.5".  Total lbs 1.4lbs (this would be if I went from the 159.8 but since I put on weight last week and was at 161.4 - loss = 3lbs).

I'm really pleased with these results, since I am getting them while eating pretty much whatever I want including chocolate and ice-cream pretty much every day.  I plan on adding some recipes that I use on here soon, including the chocolate cake/brownie recipe I used for Skyler's birthday cake.

Skipped a week

Well, I skipped last weekend.  Kinda anyways.  I weighed in and unfortunately gained - 161.4lbs.  I was disappointed and was still planning on measuring but I had to go to work and got busy and never ended up doing it.  I felt really bloated and yucky last weekend and was just not feeling the weigh in etc.  I did, however, have an excuse (always have a reason!).  I was not able to add exercise to the regime as I had hoped because of an injury.  I had a second degree hip flexor strain.  I was put on prednisone and told to rest.  Resting doesn't help with weight loss and prednisone is a steroid which helps with weight GAIN!  Most people gain a few pounds a week on prednisone unless it is less than 10mg a day and I was taking 40mg.  The good thing is that when you come off it, the weight usually comes off too.  Prednisone makes you feel bloated too - so this made me feel a little better about how I felt last weekend.

Next weigh in and measurements are to be taken on Sunday - not long now.  I've been a little impatient though and have weighed in a couple of times this week and unless something happens in the next couple of days - I will have a smile on my face when I post this weeks results!

Week 5 - weight watchers

Well first week on weight watchers after a month on dynamite was very different. I could eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted - within reason obviously. I have enjoyed eating chocolate, rice and potatoes again and it has been a good week. I was unable to exercise this week because of Skyler being sick but have scheduled a few classes to start next week. I was fully prepared this week for a weight gain - since I had such a dramatic change in diet without the exercise. If I had completely finished the dynamite protocol I would have done 23 days after reaching my goal to "lock in". However, I'm not at my goal so I just changed. This also made me think that I would experience a gain this week too.
The results...

Arms. 12". 12"
Upper chest. 33". 32.5"
Bust. 35.5". 35
Waist. 31". 30.5"
Belly. 34.5". 34"
Hips. 43.5". 43.5"
Thighs. 27". 26.5"
Calves. 13.5". 13.5"
Ankles. 8.5". 8.5"

Weight. 160.8lbs. 159.8lbs

2.5" and 1lb. Better than I was hoping for. I hope that it picks up a little as my body adjusts and I add exercise into the mix. 11 weeks to go until the wedding.