I am in the same position, exactly. I do find that after a couple weeks straight of getting up I feel more awake and it's easier. I changed my workout times because it was simply impossible to make myself get up every morning that early, now I just have to do my Jillian before noon...think i can swing that this summer :lol:

I'm not sure about eggplant, but I am up for the challenge. I have no idea what to do with it either, so I will need the recipe help.

Accent: I've been told I have an accent all my own...

Best Friend: My BF and my 2 younger sisters

Chore I hate: DISHES!

Dad's name: Max

Essential make-up product: Powder, Mascara and Chapstick

Favorite perfume: Organic Coconut body butter and spray

Gold or silver? Silver or White Gold

Hometown: Ventura, CA

Interesting fact: I am a full-time student and work full-time

Job title: Accounting Assistant

Kids: Someday

Living arrangements: My bf of 2+ years and I live together with our dwarf hamster, Tasha

Mom's birthplace: PA

Number of apples eaten in the last week: 4 or 5?

Overnight hospital stays: 1

Phobia: Not accomplishing all of my goals!

Question you ask yourself a lot: What am I forgetting?

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Siblings: 2 younger sisters

Time I wake up: 6:45, except 6:15 on Weds...not before noon on the weekends

Unnatural hair color: Chestnut with copper peek-a-boo chunks underneath the top layer (naturally blonde)

Vegetable I refuse to eat: Mushrooms! YUCK!

Worst habit: Buying purses I WANT, but don't need ;)

X-tra info? I am going to be the Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding Oct 09!

Yummy food I make: Everyone loves my TACOS!! MMM MMM MMM!

Zodiac sign: Taurus...tomorrow is my bday!!

I have had to make a lot of adjustments to finally get weight to start coming off again, so I have been losing slow. I would be happy to get to my 1st 10% gone goal of 288. Good luck everyone! Let's win this!!

Curious... possibly weird question...
Does anyone else feel thinner when they eat right and exercise?
I feel much better about myself when I stick with my plan and actually tend to feel skinnier, whether I have lost weight or not, when I keep with it. If only I wasn't a compulsive eater... when food is around... I eat (but the only food that is around during the day is the food I bring with me, so that helps solve that problem... once I get home is a different story...).

What exactly was the veggie challenge again? And when does it start?

Well, I have to have the guy push me off - my legs turn to rubber and I can't jump myself. After I am airborne, though, it's all good!


This recipe is one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITES!!! Makes great sandwiches, too.
BROILED EGGPLANT

1/2 cup finely chopped plum tomato (I use a whole canful)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/2" slices
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat broiler. Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, whisk together tomato, vinegar, basil and garlic. Arrange eggplant slices on prepared rack; brush slices with some of the tomato mixture. Broil 5-6" from heat 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Turn slices; brush with more of the tomato mixture. Broil 3-5 minutes, until
lightly browned. Transfer slices to serving bowl; keep warm. Add salt and pepper to remaining tomato mixture; stir to combine. To serve, pour remaining tomato
mixture over eggplant slices.

EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1 1/4 Vegetables

PER SERVING: 33 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 g Fat, 7 g Carbohydrate, 143 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 2 g Dietary Fiber

VARIATION:

Eggplant slices can be prepared on a grill. Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray. Place
grill rack 5-6" from coals. Prepare grill according to manufacturer's directions.
Follow steps 2-4 above.

Recipe from The Weight Watchers Complete Cookbook & Program Basics

omg! I've been duped!!!! No nutritional value!

Guys will try anything to get what they want ;)

LMAO...I had to copy and paste that into an email to my BF...I have been duped as well. I am glad that I am not the only one! I guess all guys really do think alike!! Thanks for the information!!!!

it sure does sound like something a teenager would try to tell his GF to get her to do something lol

that and "if you jump up and down after you won't get pregnant" lol

since so many are into it, and I need to burn off those extra 6 calories, we shall start the exercise challenge today! Start earning cash for fabulous prizes! (again, I feel the need to point out I will NOT be giving out real cash or any real prizes, lol!)

<Raises hand> I do I do! This is why I LOVE running on the treadmill. I feel so skinny afterwards. The I go home and grub on some veggies. :D

WHat that heck are you girls discussing in here? I turn my back for a second.....:dizzy:

Okay, I found it, lol!

My guy say's the same thing, lol! MEN!:dizzy:

:yes: I do! I have a lot more energy and am not sluggish and sleepy in the afternoon as well.

I feel so much better about myself when I stay OP and do my exercises. I have so much more confidence and feel downright sexy!! Another reason not to stray off my goal.