go myra. at least it wasn't a gain!

lala

Melissa, thanks for the input about being a receptionist. I told my Leader that perhaps I could be a substitute for other receptionists. She said that was a possibility. I really like this program and I think I could encourage others to be successful.
You know what to do to get back OP!

Myra, good for you with a move coming up (major stress).

lalala, you made me laugh. I often get the same looks when talking to teenagers.

I forgot to tell all of you about the Weight Watchers recipe for Eggplant Loaf. It was different and tasty. DH liked it, too.

Domina,

Could you post the recipe for the eggplant loaf?

Hi all,

I posted a couple months ago about being a receptionist and now I have taken the position. The paper work is very over whelming I sure hope it gets easier! I worked at my first meeting last night and I have to admit, it was almost my last LOL. There was a record number of people and every crazy thing that could of happened did. I have to work this afternoon another training and I hope I remember some of what I learned last night.

Daytona

Myra, I'll bring in the recipe tomorrow.

Daytona, thanks for the input.

hi everyone.
i weighed in this am. I'm up about 3.4#. Can you imagine it? yikes. I may have overeaten about 5 pts a day, but in 6 days to be up that much.

oh well. At least I have the goal of getting back below that by next tuesday. I have to weigh in then to get a reading before leaving for our yearly tromp to maine.

So, beautiful here. I'm stuck indoors until my budgeting is done and my proposal is ready to pass off.

have fun everyone.

lala

lala,

you will get down again. I'm sure of it.

Lala: I doubt that eating 5 pts extra a day would add on the additional weight. Maybe part of it is due to the weather/humidity? I know here it plays a big part in my weight. I had to take my rings off because they were too tight and it's not like I'm eating that different. It's so frustrating! You'll be down next week

Myra: Hey, the .2 will add up...just think "1 stick of butter" is gone...that's how I kept those .2 losses in perspective.

Daytona: I hear you on the paperwork and the level of stress it causes. Once you get to do it a few times it's not quite as bad. I still ask questions about things but for the most part I'm not as overwhelmed as I was when I first started. I really enjoy being a receptionist.

Weather here is once again hot & humid...we broke a record yesterday with 94...I am SO ready for Fall and the crisp autumn weather. I do have to admit though that my garden is doing well with the heat. We managed to get a little rain last night and that seems to have helped my peppers. I've only gotten a few of my grape tomatoes...I can see some of the Romas and the others just turning yellow so fresh tomatoes should be coming soon. I can't wait!

Myra, here's the recipe for Eggplant Loaf. It's from an old Weight Watchers book, so I don't have the fiber content.

1 med. eggplant (1 lb), pared and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups water
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
12 saltines, made into crumbs (I used reduced calorie)
1 T plus 1 tsp. reduced-calorie margarine, melted
2/3 reduced-calorie creamed cheese spread (I used fat-free)
2 eggs (I used Eggbeaters)
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (I used fat-free)
1/2 c. diced onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash Worcestershire
dash hot sauce

Preheat oven to 350 *F. In 2 1/2 quart saucepan combine eggplant, water, and 1/2 tsp. salt; bring water to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

In medium bowl combine cracker crumbs and margarine, stirring to combine; remove and reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture. To crumb mixture in bowl add creamed cheese spread, eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, papper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, mixing well; add eggplant and stir to combine.

Spray 9 x 5 x 3" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray; transfer eggplant mixture to pan and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake until lightly browned, about 45 minutes; let loaf cool in pan 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 2 servings

443 calories; 28g protein; 24 g fat; 31 g carbohydrate

Serve with a pasta side, or put spaghetti sauce on it.