breanna
im gowing to this little get together and wanna being a really good cake but not to hard to make simple but good
Answer
Try Lickety Split Cocoa Cake
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. water
6 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
Combine flour, sugar, coca, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl, stirring with whisk or spoon.
Add water, oil. vinegar, (yes, vinegar) an vanilla; stir together until batter is smooth and ingredients are well blended. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch layer pay or 8x8x2 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with frosting or icing of your choice--gainsh with whipped cream, coconut, nuts, or fruit.
From the Santa Rosa, CA News-Herald circa 1982 to 1984
Try Lickety Split Cocoa Cake
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. water
6 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
Combine flour, sugar, coca, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl, stirring with whisk or spoon.
Add water, oil. vinegar, (yes, vinegar) an vanilla; stir together until batter is smooth and ingredients are well blended. Pour into greased and floured 9 inch layer pay or 8x8x2 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Frost with frosting or icing of your choice--gainsh with whipped cream, coconut, nuts, or fruit.
From the Santa Rosa, CA News-Herald circa 1982 to 1984
I hit a plato in my diet and need advice to get past it please (please read details)?
miniwizard
I started Jan 1 2009 at 300lbs and im now at 215lb and i am 22 years old and 6.0' tall i did p90x for the first 9 months and lost the first 70lbs now i go to the gym 4-5 times a week and lost another 15lbs but now i have been at 215lb for the last 2 months and cant lose any more weight to save my life i have this tire around my gut i cant get rid of and i do 40 mins of cardio with my heart rate at 170 for 30min and then lift weights after and do abs most days and my diet is chicken breast no seasonings, yam for the first meal at noon and green beans for later on, oatmeal no salt or butter and sugar and egg whites for breakfast and apples and almonds for snacks in between i eat that 5-6 times thru out the day so right now im staying away from sodium and have a cheat meal like saturday night and do protein shakes before and after every work out
so that's most of it does anyone have suggestions for me to get rid of this tire that's what i want most is just to have a flat stomach thanks guys in advance
Answer
You've got a classic case of 'over dieting'. The stress you've put on your body with high stress workouts (p90x is a great program, but I swear the guy who makes them has a screw loose ;P) plus the extreme low fat regime you've described has put your body into "famine mode". Simply put, your body thinks you've suddenly become the lead of 'survivor man' and it's trying to help you out by holding on to as much weight as possible.
The good news is your solution is actually to cool your jets and take your diet a little easier. Your body will be able to handle the stressful workouts better with more good fats in your diet. Yeah you read that right, FAT. Eat the right kinds in the right ways and it's GOOD FOR YOU. When I say the right kinds I don't mean man made oils like corn or canola, that stuff is bad to say the least, but I digress. Monounsaturated oils like olive, are healthier and more natural, but they won't help you lose weight; in fact they are best for healthy weight gain (almonds fall into this category so be careful how much you eat). Coconut oil on the other hand is great for weight loss because it actually naturally speeds up your metabolism (you may even notice your body temperature goes up when you eat it).
Also there is no reason to eat eggs without the yolk. Eggs contain good fats like DHA that are important for your brain and your heart. Source, however, is important; get free range eggs, they have more good fat and vitamins and less bad fat.
Oats should be soaked overnight to deactivate the anti-nutrients they contain (natural chemicals which bind minerals like zinc). Put a little coconut oil and cinnamon on top to slow the absorption of carbs and lower blood sugar. (tastes great too!)
A word on protein shakes:
There is nothing like I tasty shake after a workout, but avoid protein powders made from soy which contain natural chemicals which suppress the thyroid and increase estrogen levels (aka. makes you tired and fat).
Also protein powders made from dried dairy, like whey powder, are exposed to high levels of heat turning them into carcinogens. Yikes!
I blend raw yogurt, raw milk, frozen berries, a tablespoon of coconut oil, and a raw egg yolk to make a ultra nutrient dense weight loss snack.
On seasonings: switch to an unrefined salt like glacial salt or Celtic sea salt. You'll recognize them in health food stores by their funny color (pink, grey, or brown specks). They balance blood pressure without salt restriction because they contain all the natural minerals your body needs to use sodium properly. Great, right? Also, pepper, garlic, sage, parsley, none of these will hurt your diet, so diet with flavor!
One last note: throw away your scale, weight has more factors than fat! (bone density, muscle, dehydration) If you want to track your progress use a pair of jeans, a mirror, or a trusted friend.
And don't forget to be proud of the amazing progress you've already made! You've obviously got the determination to make your goal. Good luck, and be healthy!
You've got a classic case of 'over dieting'. The stress you've put on your body with high stress workouts (p90x is a great program, but I swear the guy who makes them has a screw loose ;P) plus the extreme low fat regime you've described has put your body into "famine mode". Simply put, your body thinks you've suddenly become the lead of 'survivor man' and it's trying to help you out by holding on to as much weight as possible.
The good news is your solution is actually to cool your jets and take your diet a little easier. Your body will be able to handle the stressful workouts better with more good fats in your diet. Yeah you read that right, FAT. Eat the right kinds in the right ways and it's GOOD FOR YOU. When I say the right kinds I don't mean man made oils like corn or canola, that stuff is bad to say the least, but I digress. Monounsaturated oils like olive, are healthier and more natural, but they won't help you lose weight; in fact they are best for healthy weight gain (almonds fall into this category so be careful how much you eat). Coconut oil on the other hand is great for weight loss because it actually naturally speeds up your metabolism (you may even notice your body temperature goes up when you eat it).
Also there is no reason to eat eggs without the yolk. Eggs contain good fats like DHA that are important for your brain and your heart. Source, however, is important; get free range eggs, they have more good fat and vitamins and less bad fat.
Oats should be soaked overnight to deactivate the anti-nutrients they contain (natural chemicals which bind minerals like zinc). Put a little coconut oil and cinnamon on top to slow the absorption of carbs and lower blood sugar. (tastes great too!)
A word on protein shakes:
There is nothing like I tasty shake after a workout, but avoid protein powders made from soy which contain natural chemicals which suppress the thyroid and increase estrogen levels (aka. makes you tired and fat).
Also protein powders made from dried dairy, like whey powder, are exposed to high levels of heat turning them into carcinogens. Yikes!
I blend raw yogurt, raw milk, frozen berries, a tablespoon of coconut oil, and a raw egg yolk to make a ultra nutrient dense weight loss snack.
On seasonings: switch to an unrefined salt like glacial salt or Celtic sea salt. You'll recognize them in health food stores by their funny color (pink, grey, or brown specks). They balance blood pressure without salt restriction because they contain all the natural minerals your body needs to use sodium properly. Great, right? Also, pepper, garlic, sage, parsley, none of these will hurt your diet, so diet with flavor!
One last note: throw away your scale, weight has more factors than fat! (bone density, muscle, dehydration) If you want to track your progress use a pair of jeans, a mirror, or a trusted friend.
And don't forget to be proud of the amazing progress you've already made! You've obviously got the determination to make your goal. Good luck, and be healthy!
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