I'm back!

Okay, so I took some time off from the blog this year. There are several reasons, namely;

• I stopped dieting
• I stopped working out
• I had a problem with kidney stones 

And as a result, I gained like THIRTEEN POUNDS.

So..not the most awesome late spring / early summer work. 

But doggone it...I'm going to beat myself up about it. Let's look at the good points;

•  I'm still 50 pounds lighter than I was was last year
• I've taken four inches off my waistline
• I've dropped at least one shirt size (and sometimes two, if it's cut generously!)
• I've had to buy two (2) new belts in the past year
• My blood pressure is better - I didn't have to start taking medication
• My blood sugar is better

So...lots of good things going on. I'm not at my goal, but after wandering in the wilderness for a few months, I think I'm getting back on track. 

So easy steps - get back on a healthier diet.  I threw together a bunch of vegetables, including a generous helping of KALE, tossed in some cooked chorizo sausage and - instant soup! 

Last of the kale soup!