Horning in on the action

Horning in on the action, originally uploaded by karma1410.

My first photo to make the Flickr Explore list!

Cosy Koala, originally uploaded by karma1410.

Sunflower in Red

Sunflower in Red, originally uploaded by karma1410.

Reflections of an indoor cat

Reflections of an indoor cat, originally uploaded by karma1410.

Look into my eyes...

Look into my eyes, originally uploaded by karma1410.

Contemplation

Contemplation, originally uploaded by karma1410.

Karma Kitty is deep in thought...

Sleep

This is an older photo of Will at about 7 months.

I found this when I was uploading some of my photos to Flickr and just couldn't resist adding it here. He looks so peaceful fast asleep in his stroller.

The Cat's Whiskers

The Cat's Whiskers, originally uploaded by karma1410.

The first photo from my new Panasonic DMC-FZ18 camera. I can't wait for a chance to really test it out!

Yet another diet...

So this time it's Slimming World, even though I don't live in the UK. Slimming World works on the basis of red days (higher in protein), green days (higher in carbohydrates), healthy extras (to balance each day and ensure good nutrition) and syns (for all the little extras like chocolate, sauces, condiments...basically anything that isn't a "free" food or healthy extra). I won't explain it all here as there are so many websites that do that so much better than I could.

All I can say is that after 2 1/2 weeks I have lost 2.4 kilograms without ever feeling hungry or deprived. It simpy is the easiest program, although not the easiest if you live outside the UK I must say. As I don't have access to the syns values, healthy extras lists and free foods for Australian brands, there is no question that a little extra guesswork is required. Not to worry though as it seems to be working very well so far.

I also had a Polar F55 Heart Rate Monitor delivered today in an effort to really get myself organised with my walking and overall fitness. It's been an expensive week all round as I also needed new runners. Given the issues that I have as a result of my flat feet and tendency to roll my feet in when I walk, it was really important to get the right type of shoe. The salesgirl at Athlete's Foot helped me out with their special analysis machine and recommended a few pairs to try. I settled on the Brooks Ariel and after some extensive research on the net when I got home, I was happy to learn that I had bought the best shoe on the market for my feet issues. Happy, happy girl!

So I am all set to get fit, healthy and slim. I'm aiming for 3 hours walking per week across 4 walks. This is based on the program put together for me by the Polar HRM, which I took out for a trial today. Love it, love it, love it! It really opened my eyes to just how much I was "in the dark" with my walking program and it has given me a whole new focus. We'll walk to the school to vote tomorrow and then complete a 40 minute walk after that. At this stage, I'm also thinking a day of walking around the Melbourne Zoo on Sunday might be a great way to slip in some extra exercise for the week. Let's hope that the weather stays nice.

For all those Lite N Easy fans, I recommended Lite N Easy to my sister on the Gold Coast. She is determined to lose weight before her wedding in September so she decided to give it a try. She's been on the program for a few weeks now and is consistently losing weight without any problems, so it's definitely worth a try. I'm sure I'll give it another go soon but for the moment, this Slimming World program is working for me.

On a separate not, a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my baby nephew Kai. I hope you had the very bestest of birthdays today!!

Will and Tigger dancing.

Look at me! Look at me!

Beach fun!

More Jeans for Genes photos...because I just can't resist!

Jeans for Genes Day photos...stay tuned for more!

These pics were taken for the Jeans for Genes Day competition. How cute!!

Where does he learn these things?

Oooohhhh....I see!

On the road again...

So I'm almost one full week back into Lite N Easy. I had about three weeks off all together whilst I was in Qld and I ended up back at 72.2kg. I was really happy with that as I ate anything and everything that I wanted whilst I was away, so I can't complain.

So I started again last Friday and I have lost 1.3kg already, with two more days still to go this week. That brings me back to 70.9kg, only .9kg off the lowest weight that I had reached on the day before I left for the trip. Hopefully it won't be long until I'm under 70kg and burning through the 60's!!

For anyone who's thinking about trying Lite N Easy, it really does work!

My very own ice cream! I'm a big boy now!!

Growing up too fast? Who, me??

Dummy anyone?

I just can't sleep without my dummy, a bottle and a sipper cup!

You won't be able to miss me now!

The new signage on the car looks fantastic. A big thanks to Luke at Signs & Designs in Frankston South.