Gluten free seems to be very popular right now. You could probably do any recipe GF. if you substitute flour with almond flour or rice flour, or soy flour. Good luck with finding some new recipes.

Treats. .that can be hard to stop.. I need to look at my cookbook for ones that are low carb and sugar. I have a new one that does that it's for diabetics. Yet, I haven't made one thing from it yet. LOL

I think the exercise and coordination is great with the juggling. You'll get to 3 balls. keep enjoying it. especially if it helps reduce stress.
I skipped my zumba class on Wednesday. I had an eye exam and with dilated eyes I wasn't sure I should do it. plus I was exhausted & had another dr's appt after the class. Fun Friday . I really enjoyed . It's help me get back on track a bit. I'm looking forward to this weeks classes.

I think you did a good thing by avoiding a strenuous class while your eyes were dilated and you were exhausted. Sounds like the smart thing to do. :)

Even with the gluten-free and refined sugar-free snacks, I have to keep in mind the calorie count. A 95 calorie cookie can be a dangerous thing if it's just enough to put my limit over the edge in a given day. It's so much more rewarding to share snacks that are healthier though. Just yesterday I took a container of cookies to some friends and they enjoyed the idea that the only sugar in them was from the cacao chips... still a bit of sugar but much healthier than they might have been otherwise.

Usually, I scour the internet for recipes and tips on either getting healthier recipes or converting ingredients to cut out refined sugar and gluten. Hope your zumba class is fun this week. I start up my last semester of school classes so will be working to keep some exercise in the schedule too. I just hate when I get obsessed with school. It would be so nice to maintain a healthy balance this semester.

I bet you do more exercise than you think when in school. Don't you have to walk around the campus (or are you doing internet school)? that will give you something to think about. I do hope you can get in the exercise you want while keeping up your school work. Those lower healthier recipes sound great. Do you use any sugar substitutes? Have you been maintaining your weight so far?

I'm doing ok. losing some of that weight I gained after the holidays. I think the exercise is helping. I've also been doing dvd's at home.. So hoping to keep in shape and get back on track.

I've been studying at home this semester so all the exercise I get is totally on me lately. I just joined the Adrenal Fatigue group after doing a search for one. The condition is driving me bonkers lately. I am starting to have to resist a nap every day after lunch. I just read that exercise is good for keeping up energy so I need to add more.

My sugar substitute go to is "stevia." Just got those three holiday pounds back off and working toward my goal again. Sounds like you're doing the same. Yes, exercise sure does seem to help us get stronger and get our shape back. Here's to meeting our goals! :)

The 3 lb holiday gain doesn't seem to bad. Now if that's what you lose in several months then it's not great. I bet next year you'll do better at the holidays. Winter I used to gain up to 8 lbs. only lost 1/4 -1/2 lb a month. Exercise really helps.

I understand about being tired. I hope you are able to do what you want to.this year. Good luck in school
I do know when i first started to exercise, i needed a nap afterwards. so do not get discouraged if you feel really tired at first and want to eat a more. It subsides and then you have more energy and don't want to eat as much . You can do this.