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Need a Dip Bar?

Ruthie — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:02:51 +0000

Have anyone of you guys ever heard of a dip bar?? I came across this website today that sells them and they are a pretty cool idea if you are into working out multiple muscle groups. Both the dip bars and doorway pull up bars engage critical core muscles and are rewarding and fun. Would definitely be something to think about if you are looking for a gift for your hubs or boyfriend for Christmas.

Weight Loss Pill Review Source

Ruthie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:25:06 +0000

I seem to keep coming back to this, whether to take or NOT to take a weight loss pill. I haven’t had a very good experience with them in the past, but since it’s been so long since I’ve tried one, and they are coming out with so many different ones today, I decided to check into it. I found a website that is a review source for some of the best weight loss pills on the market. It combines their research with reviews from people like me that have actually tried them. Very informative site, you should check it out today!

Does Wrinkle Cream Really Work?

Ruthie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:20:15 +0000

I’ve often wondered this, although I’ve never tried a wrinkle cream before. I guess I never felt the need, but now that I’m am approaching 40 (ugh…just typing that made me cringe), it might be something I should look into. I found this website EyeCream.org. It provides reviews for some of the best eye creams and wrinkle creams on the market. Definitely something to check out!

I’m Back!!

Ruthie — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:08:17 +0000

Wow, I’m pretty shocked that I haven’t posted on this blog since….umm…..January!! That’s a really long time, and a lot has happened in the mean time. I wish I could say that I’ve lost tons of weight, and have some amazing before and after pictures for you, but that just isn’t the case. I will say, that I have maintained my current weight, so that’s a plus.

We finally got our family moved to a really great location with a wonderful school district. My MIL lives only about 2 miles away, so that has been nice. She has been a major help! We are currently doing the apartment thing, until we get our house sold, then plan on house hunting some time next year. But it has it’s benefits. We have a swimming pool and a gym, which I plan to make full use of once the kids are in school…only 2 more weeks!

In the meantime, I’ve been thinking of going back to work as well. The cost of living is just a tad bit higher here, but still completely worth it. I have experience in accounts payable, collections, and I briefly worked in the retail industry, but spending all day long with barcode scanners isn’t my idea of fun, so probably won’t go that route. I’ve got my resume updated and have been sending it out for various positions, so we’ll see.

Anyway, great to be back, and I promise to keep this blog updated!

Quick Update on My Life

Ruthie — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:09:27 +0000

Just wanted to touch base with everyone. I’m still maintaining my weight, so no gains or losses to report. We are just busy preparing for the holidays. To be honest, I’ll be glad when it’s over. Money is tight this year, so Steven and I won’t be getting each other anything for Christmas this year. Atleast, nothing big like one of those cool tv lifts for our flat panel (maybe income tax time). We are just more or less concetrating on stuff for the kids. Which is fine with me.

Steven has been working for a brand new casino in a town about an hour north of here. He was previously working in Baton Rouge, but we just couldn’t see ourselves moving there. This other casino was offering some great incentives (higher base pay, immediate insurance, etc), so he just couldn’t pass it up. Turns out the schools are great there too, and there is one in particular that has special education classes set up for autistic children. Not sure if I had mentioned this before on this blog, but my 7 year old son, Christopher was diagnosed with autism at the age of five. This school would be a perfect solution for us. So we are preparing to move after the first of the year.

But right now, we are just trying to get through and enjoy the holidays, and trying not to let the stresses of money dampen our Christmas spirit. Today we are putting up our outside decorations, so I’m excited about that, maybe I’ll post a picture later. Until then…I’m out!

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5 Things That Inspire Me to Lose Weight

Ruthie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:58:26 +0000

I have posted these previously, but I feel like I need a reminder as to why I need to lose weight and what inspires me to do it. Here are 5 things that inspire me to lose weight.

First and foremost, my kids. I’m no “spring chicken” (having my first born when I was 30), and being the weight I am, I find it very difficult and exhausting to keep up with them. I have dreams of being able to run around and play with them, without getting breathless and tired. I want to take them to Disney World in the very near future, and when I go, I want to be able to enjoy myself with them, and not constantly be worried about where I can find a bench to sit down.
I’m tired of not “loving” myself. I’m very self conscious about my weight and how I look to myself and my husband (even though he tells me he loves me the way that I am…I know…I’m blessed). I’m ready to feel good about myself, and not become nauseated every time I look at myself in the mirror.
And I’ve mentioned this before, but heart disease, stroke and diabetes runs rampant in my family, and I absolutely REFUSE succumb to it.
I have really enjoyed Weight Watchers and plan to get back on it. When I’m on it, I’m able to eat a lot of the things that I used to, but just in moderation. Now don’t get me wrong, with WW I definitely eat a lot healthier that I did before, but I love how I’m able to indulge (not overindulge) in some of the things I like without going off my diet.
And last, this blog! I am having such a blast sharing my progress with my new found readers! I refuse to start something and not finish it, and having this blog has definitely helped with that.

Technorati Tags: Inspiration, lose weight, motivation, weight loss, Weight Watchers

Just A Quick Update

Ruthie — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:08:59 +0000

Just wanted to post a quick update about what has been going on. Monday night, we lost power to our home around 9PM, and didn’t get it back on until Wednesday around 8PM. In the meantime, I was suffering from a mental breakdown, and told Steven that I wanted to get out of this godforsaken town. So we loaded all four kids up and headed up to northeast Mississippi to visit our old college town. You can read more about all of that here.

We got back home around 8PM last night after my dad called us to let us know that our power had been restored. Read more about that here. Sorry, for all of the links to my posts on my other blog, just trying to simplify things. I have tons of things to do, and unfortunately haven’t had any time to even think about my diet, so there is no telling what I weigh now. For all I know, I could have lost weight, because I had to go buy some new clothes while we were out of town, and the pants I got, which was my normal size, were wayyyy too big. So that was very encouraging. I can officially say that I have dropped a size, and will updating that in my stats ASAP. Hip, hip hooray!!!

Will be posting more next week, as things continue to inch closer to normalcy. Until then….I’m out!!!

My Crazy Life

Ruthie — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:59:31 +0000

Uh…all I can say, is my life has been nuts over the past couple of weeks. Major drama goin on. We have been preparing for the Hurricane Gustav and it is possible we might be moving. Hopefully, after things settle down a bit, I’ll be able to get things going again on Making Mommy Hot. Until then, we could really use your thoughts and prayers over the next few days. I’m mainly speaking for the people in the city of New Orleans and our Mississippi Gulf Coastal cities. Gustav has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and expected to “hold its own”. It just doesn’t look good at all. We should be fine here, but could still end up with a major power outage. So that will be no picnic for sure. But I’m more importantly worried for everyone else south of us. I just can’t believe that we are dealing with this again. Very scary times.

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Quick Update

Ruthie — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:51:21 +0000

Yeah…I’ve been MIA for the past few days. Hubby has been on vacation, and the kiddos started school on Thurs. Which went great, btw! You can read about on my other blog if you are interested. I promise to get back to business on Monday with my updates.

Until then…I’m out!

New Blog Design

Ruthie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:03:21 +0000

Well…I decided I needed a fresh look, so I created myself a brand new blog design. Same layout, just new header, colors and background. So…you like?

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