Thanks guys - the new Randi and Pixel pics are now in Cat General!

RobiLee wanted to know about my new diet and exercise regime, and for those who are interested here goes ...

I have suffered some health problems in the last couple of years, and I really feel that my weight is to blame. I used to be one of those people that everyone hates: skinny, blonde, well endowed etc. I ate *reasonably* well 'cause Mum fed me good food, but I did get plenty of junk food in and almost never exercised. I left home at 18, and I just pigged out literally like there was no tomorrow. Still no exercise. I ballooned. I went from an Aussie Size 6 (tiny) to an Aussie Size 18 (er, not so tiny!) and gained over 30 kg (about 60 pounds)

A few times, I tried to do the right thing and exercise and eat well but always went about it the wrong way. For one thing. I was eating less which was bad. Now I am eating more (about 1500 calories a day or more) and the food that I am eating is all good stuff, trying my best to manage a balanced diet! Exercise was hard at some times because of my fatigue, and it is still tough, but I am plugging away at it and it is gradually getting easier. I do a tough regime 5 days a week, and a light regime (focussing on abs and arms) the other 2 days - though I had to skip yesterday as my muscles said "please give us a rest!"