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Friday, I had a great "ah ha" moment.  I was a few minutes late for work.  So, I rushed from my car to the building.  As I reached the door, I realized that I had just ran up the steps.  Me, Emily Hightower had just ran up a very large set of steps. The best part is that I was able to breath.  I ran and breathed at the same time.  I didn't think it was possible.  How Amazing! 
I am attaching a picture of my work.  So, you can see how great my "ah ha" moment really was!

The cutest thing happened yesterday. My 12 year old son Jess asked me, “Why do you dress like that. I don’t want you hooking up with anyone. I want you to stay married to Daddy.”  He laughed and was obviously joking, but I just thought it was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me.
(I just had on a normal outfit. I am attaching a picture, where everyone does not think I dress like a HO HO HO.)

Oh yeah, back in my day it was called going together not hooking up.  Well at least that is what I hope he meant. 

I love to look at the before and after photos.  They are such inspiration! 

Some of the people look so different.  In fact, I can barley recognize a few.  Often, it is not the weight loss that is so different.  It is the smiles on their faces. 

Before pictures are normally “blah” looking.  Most of the people look terribly unhappy.  The after pictures look radiant.  The people are happy and want everyone to know. 

I love taking pictures now.  I cannot wait until I am one of those radiantly happy people!

I am going to get on the weight loss band wagon. So far, I have just been riding the coat tails of weight loss surgery. I have really put no effort in to the process.  I have eaten what I wanted, when I wanted. Pizza, candy, and soda have all been part of diet. I have only exercised when I wanted, and that has not been very often.  Water aerobics once a week has been my limit.  Today, I have decided that I need to start working it. I am going to start using the tools that the dr and the good Lord gave me. I am going to start journaling my food intake. I am also going to start exercising.  Wish me luck!!!

I made a slide show of my weight loss journey.  this is my first attempt at a slide show.
Here is the link: www.youtube.com/watch Let me know what you think.