Our new fall 2010 styles are now arriving in stores. Visit your local authorized koi retailer and see this great new collection today!

As many of you koi faithful know, koi founder and designer Kathy Peterson is an active participant in koi’s year-long “Healthier, Happier You” weight-loss campaign.

Here’s Kathy’s monthly “Healthier, Happier You” update for July 2010:

“Wow, we’re at the halfway mark already. I’ve been working out pretty regularly at the gym. I am showing much more muscle tone and my energy levels have increased, but I am disappointed to say that I’ve hardly lost any weight. I think a lot of it has to do with my diet.  I am a vegetarian and it is a little tricker getting the right balance between protein and carbohydrates. I decided I am going to change things up a bit since my current routine hasn’t shown any significant results. Based on my friend Janet’s recommendation, I am going to try P90X. It contains a nutritional guide as well as DVDs I can take on the road with me when I am traveling. I know sometimes your life may get a little crazy, but it is important you don’t give up. Keep working toward your fitness goals. It is never too late to make positive changes in your life.”

—Kathy Peterson

To the contestants who are participating in the “Healthier, Happier You” Contest, if you haven’t submitted your June weight and measurements, please turn in your updates by July 10th to shiningstar@koihappiness.com. Thanks!

This past Thursday, we were excited to have Jason Paulsgrove, one of our retailers, drop by our new digs in Santa Monica. Jason is the owner of Midwest Uniform Supply, with two stores in Peoria and Galesburg, Illinois. Jason picked a great day to visit. We were having a photoshoot for an upcoming catalog. In addition to helping out with our photoshoot, Jason got an early preview of our Spring line, sampled some of L.A.’s famous Sprinkles cupcakes, and joined us for lunch at Santa Monica Pier. We had a great time with Jason. To our friends in Illinois, if you’re in the Peoria or Galesburg area, we recommend you stop by one of Jason’s stores. He’s got a great selection of koi.

Above: Jason (third from left) of Midwest Uniform Supply and our lovely koi models this past Thursday at a photoshoot for an upcoming catalog.