What A Difference A Year Makes
My husband and I had such a great time on the Michigan Princess river boat for the Blues Cruise. We attended the same event last year. This event is held every year by a lobbyist group that works with Tim's place of employment. Usually there are many senators and state representatives on board, but this year they were locked in the capital trying to hammer out a budget (to no avail).
Last year, I went even though I was having gall bladder problems and felt a general malaise. I didn't want to miss a free meal. We watched couples take part in a dance contest but didn't want to draw attention to ourselves.
This year, we ate well and listened to awesome music. We even entered the dance contest, didn't win but had so much fun being part of the crowd. We walked all three decks of the boat and spent much time outside on the outer decks. We talked at great length with the captain who has known us for several years. He explained again how he acquired the boat. He bought it at auction back in the seventies. He came only to purchase the life vests but was the only one there to bid. I think he paid the city $1 for the entire boat including the vests. It had sat empty for 25 years on the Grand River. Captain John took many years to bring her back to her original luster.
The Michigan State Rowing Team rowed circles
around us for a good part of the evening.
This was the breathtaking sunset that we
watched from each level of the ship.
The following is a montage of us from last year versus this year.
(Click to Enlarge)
What a difference a year has made in our lives. Last year I never left my seat because I was so afraid people would see me. I didn't prowl around every nook and cranny of the boat enjoying the scenery. I tried to blend as best I could at nearly 400 pounds.
This year, we explored every aspect that we could, running up and down many flights of stairs that could have never been traversed at our previous weights. We danced like fools and had a great time doing it without fear of being noticed.
The Michigan State Rowing Team rowed circles
around us for a good part of the evening.
This was the breathtaking sunset that we
watched from each level of the ship.
The following is a montage of us from last year versus this year.
(Click to Enlarge)
What a difference a year has made in our lives. Last year I never left my seat because I was so afraid people would see me. I didn't prowl around every nook and cranny of the boat enjoying the scenery. I tried to blend as best I could at nearly 400 pounds.
This year, we explored every aspect that we could, running up and down many flights of stairs that could have never been traversed at our previous weights. We danced like fools and had a great time doing it without fear of being noticed.
you look wonderful !! am so happy for you ..am only 4 months out and I already feel so good ..I still have a long way to go somtimes I feel like I will never get there this week I gained 2 pounds and I flipped out !! am doing everything the same ..
could I ask what you eat now ? in a typical day ??
hugs Sherry
Sherry,
Thank you and I'm glad to hear you are feeling great!
A typical day for me is:
Breakfast- 4 oz. skim milk mixed with 1 scoop Pro Complex protein powder. (31 grams protein)
Lunch (I eat out every day)- 3 oz chicken breast or hamburger w/o bun & slice of tomato. (18 grams protein)
Dinner- 3 oz of meat (beef, chicken or pork), 1/2 cup of green vegetable or tomato. (18 grams protein)
Snack- 1/2 to 1 cup of fruit (apple or melon)
Sometimes I throw in another protein shake for a protein total of 98 grams. I shoot for 70 to 100 grams of protein a day and keep my calories at or below 1200.
I religiously document every single morsel that goes into my mouth. Even if it's just a cracker or an olive. I the only person I'm cheating is myself if I'm not honest about what I eat.
Hope this helps!
We should plan it. They do disco nights and margarita nights. We used to go every weekend. Very cool.
Wow! Did I say WOW????
Absolutely amazing transformations!!!! I can believe how proud you both are, and just the glow in your eyes, and the smiles on your faces, and the amazing change is awesome!! I congratulate you and Tim for your success!
And now, the beauty has come out to shine! And what a place to do it!! Gorgeous ship, sunset, and it looks like a really great time!
Thank you for sharing this- these are the "WOW" moments that mean so much to WLS winners like you and Tim!!
Stacey 
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