I have made it to HOTland! - ThinnerTimes

Karen Wright · 08-31-2004, 11:04 PM

Hello friends,

Welp, I have internet up and running and we are almost settled into our new place here in Phoenix!! It is looking great and things are going good. I lost 5 more pounds just between the move from San Diego to here, in like 4 days!!!

I was totally shocked when I stood on the scale and it read 211!!! I have lost a total of 102 pounds! I just can't believe it! It amazes me and I am doing very well. Trying to get used to my new envorinment and schedule...I have to keep reminding myself to take my pills and vitamins but I know it will be habit in no time. Big changes and it is ALL good! I have found a WLS support group here that meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, very near to my house. I hope to go next month. I will let you know how it goes.

How is everyone?? I am trying to catch up on the posts but there are a lot of them so if I miss some, I apologize!!!

Miss you all and hope you are well!!

lealphachienne · 08-31-2004, 11:13 PM

Glad to hear all is going well. Don't forget to always wear sunscreen, even if you're only going outside for a moment. AZ gets 360 days of sun a year!

Christina · 09-01-2004, 08:59 AM

Karen,

Glad you are back online. I guess telephone calls and internet connections are good enough for now. I can't wait to see you in October.. and hopefully December.. and DEFINITELY in July!!!! I miss ya girlfriend. I'm glad you found a support group as well. You're doing amazing.

I love ya girl.. take care and stay safe..

bridgetgirl · 09-01-2004, 10:58 AM

I miss your face!!! I love ya girl! Now that your gone I walk alone .....

pambragg · 09-01-2004, 11:02 AM

Karen,
I'm glad to hear that you are getting settled in. Wow, 5lbs in 4 days! Must be that dry heat and all the lugging of stuff! It is nice to see your face on posts again. I'm glad you found a support group close by. We know how important it is to have that support. Looking forward to seeing you in October.

watergirl · 09-01-2004, 11:08 AM

Century +2! You rock! Karen how special is that? I hope you celebrate BIG! I wish you were here so we could hug your skinny bones.

I'm glad to hear that you are settled in and adjusting to your new environment. Good luck with the new support group, glad you could find one so close to home. God bless you and your family.

stakeda · 09-01-2004, 10:25 PM

Hey Karen,

Isn't it Monsoon season in Phoenix? Have you seen one yet? They are sooooo cool to watch!

Hey Bridget,

You'll never walk alone, as long as we're here for you.

Karen Wright · 09-02-2004, 10:52 PM

I guess it rained a lot the week before we came over but so far, I haven't seen a monsoon yet!!! I can't wait though, I love that kind of storm!! Guess it is going to remail dry for awhile, or so the weatherman says!

Bridge....you gotta recruit new people to walk with you honey! I will always be there in spirit!! Love you!

lealphachienne · 09-03-2004, 09:00 AM

Yep, you missed the bulk of monsoon season. It generally runs about 6-8 weeks starting mid-July. Then it's bone dry the rest of the year. Unless it's an El Nino year. Back in '83, there was statewide flooding in October that was enough to close down schools. It even snowed on Christmas Day I believe in '85. Then it was 82 degrees later than same day! You'll have to visit Sedona and Flagstaff. It's so gorgeous there. Then there's all those ghost towns to explore. Mt. Graham is a beautiful place to go camping. There's one spot that you can see out across half of New Mexico on a clear day. Just watch out for the cacti!