and the look that your non lifting friends give you when you're like, "yeah. I get up at 5, go to the gym, then I go to work."

Agree 100%. I always try to get my workout in right in the morning. Fasted with BCAA's.

i've switched to morning workouts and i've wondered "why didnt i do this before?!"

True!

Agreed. Fasting and still Gaining. It also helps that you look forward to the morning so you can hit the gym. BOOYAH.