How do they do it? How does a suburban housewife with two kids manage to look better than even you did in your early twenties? Her hair is flawless, her clothes tailored to perfections, and her figure a sight for even the Greek gods and goddesses. This lady experiences similar stresses that you and I do, but has managed somehow to keep her body in top-notch condition. There is great news though; you are about to unravel the secrets to how real housewives keep themselves in Hollywood condition. Mrs. Lajoie, a real life desperate housewife, shared with us her beauty secrets.
As we sit down I cannot help but be struck by how stunning Mrs. Lajoie is. She is wearing a stylish sweat suit that you would expect to see a mother of three sporting, but her body does not show the signs of having had three kids. In fact, I'm struck by how toned and fit she looks for a mom of a toddler. My first question for her is how does she do it?
"I am constantly on the move," she replies. She continues to explain that she gets herself walking every day, and especially walking on an incline. "One of the best things that I do is hit the sidewalks in my neighborhood with the stroller. Not only do I get the added benefit of pushing some extra weight due to my kiddos, but my neighborhood is really hilly. Walking up and down those hills really kick starts my bodies fat burning capabilities." From all of that walking Mrs. Lajoie has noticed that her legs have become more toned and strong which is important when you are chasing around a two year old.
At this time, Mrs. Lajoie get a phone call from her husband. She smiles once it's over as she hangs up the phone. I can only notice how she glows after years of marriage. "You're acting like a newlywed," I say " does your husband support your need for 'me' time?" She smiles and giggles a bit before responding. "He definitely does. I mean let's be frank. Men are very visual creatures naturally, so he loves that I look great. But it is so much more than just that. He really loves the confidence that I give off when I have been taking care of myself. The self-confidence makes me feel more attractive, which in turn makes me more attractive to him. Don't get it twisted, there are times that we are both busy and it gets really hard to handle the kids, but they are ours and we love them. We both desire to be strong role models for our kids, both in behavior and health. We therefore try to do alot of outdoor physical activity like roller blading, bike riding, playing at the park, and walking." I ask her, "Has it always been like this?" Mrs. Lajoie takes a moment's pause before continuing. This time she speaks more hesitantly. "Well honestly no. For a long time there, I got into a rut that many women face. I put on weight and stopped taking care of myself because I was unhappy with myself, which made my husband unhappy. It got so bad that I thought he was going to leave me. That was when I knew I had to do something to take back my life."
"How do you stay focused with the chaos of running a household?" I ask. "Really, yoga has saved my life. It is a great way to tone your muscles, but it is so much more than that. I find that it really calms me down, and keeps me centered throughout my week." She admits that finding time is a challenge for any mother, but it has to be a priority. If you take some time out for yourself, it will really benefit your family in the long run. "I need some me time to recharge my batteries." she says. "If I get that then I find that my tolerance and enthusiasm is better, which is more the mom and wife that I want to be. Though sometimes it may feel like I'm being selfish I have to remember that by taking this time for myself I'm really doing something that will help me to be a better me."
Mrs. Lajoie quickly glances at the clock, and she catches me noticing. "Sorry," she smiles. "I always have one eye on the clock to make sure that I'm not missing anything. You have to schedule things when you are busy and that includes your workouts." Though Mrs. Lajoie has been through her fair share of turmoil, she has taken hold of her life, and now lives the life that many women dream of. "The thing that us housewives need to remember is that we are important and we have a lot to offer. We deserve to take care of ourselves for the sake of our sanity, but most importantly for our families. - 15266
As we sit down I cannot help but be struck by how stunning Mrs. Lajoie is. She is wearing a stylish sweat suit that you would expect to see a mother of three sporting, but her body does not show the signs of having had three kids. In fact, I'm struck by how toned and fit she looks for a mom of a toddler. My first question for her is how does she do it?
"I am constantly on the move," she replies. She continues to explain that she gets herself walking every day, and especially walking on an incline. "One of the best things that I do is hit the sidewalks in my neighborhood with the stroller. Not only do I get the added benefit of pushing some extra weight due to my kiddos, but my neighborhood is really hilly. Walking up and down those hills really kick starts my bodies fat burning capabilities." From all of that walking Mrs. Lajoie has noticed that her legs have become more toned and strong which is important when you are chasing around a two year old.
At this time, Mrs. Lajoie get a phone call from her husband. She smiles once it's over as she hangs up the phone. I can only notice how she glows after years of marriage. "You're acting like a newlywed," I say " does your husband support your need for 'me' time?" She smiles and giggles a bit before responding. "He definitely does. I mean let's be frank. Men are very visual creatures naturally, so he loves that I look great. But it is so much more than just that. He really loves the confidence that I give off when I have been taking care of myself. The self-confidence makes me feel more attractive, which in turn makes me more attractive to him. Don't get it twisted, there are times that we are both busy and it gets really hard to handle the kids, but they are ours and we love them. We both desire to be strong role models for our kids, both in behavior and health. We therefore try to do alot of outdoor physical activity like roller blading, bike riding, playing at the park, and walking." I ask her, "Has it always been like this?" Mrs. Lajoie takes a moment's pause before continuing. This time she speaks more hesitantly. "Well honestly no. For a long time there, I got into a rut that many women face. I put on weight and stopped taking care of myself because I was unhappy with myself, which made my husband unhappy. It got so bad that I thought he was going to leave me. That was when I knew I had to do something to take back my life."
"How do you stay focused with the chaos of running a household?" I ask. "Really, yoga has saved my life. It is a great way to tone your muscles, but it is so much more than that. I find that it really calms me down, and keeps me centered throughout my week." She admits that finding time is a challenge for any mother, but it has to be a priority. If you take some time out for yourself, it will really benefit your family in the long run. "I need some me time to recharge my batteries." she says. "If I get that then I find that my tolerance and enthusiasm is better, which is more the mom and wife that I want to be. Though sometimes it may feel like I'm being selfish I have to remember that by taking this time for myself I'm really doing something that will help me to be a better me."
Mrs. Lajoie quickly glances at the clock, and she catches me noticing. "Sorry," she smiles. "I always have one eye on the clock to make sure that I'm not missing anything. You have to schedule things when you are busy and that includes your workouts." Though Mrs. Lajoie has been through her fair share of turmoil, she has taken hold of her life, and now lives the life that many women dream of. "The thing that us housewives need to remember is that we are important and we have a lot to offer. We deserve to take care of ourselves for the sake of our sanity, but most importantly for our families. - 15266
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Dorthy Weatherbush has interviewed countless women, doctors, and fitness experts and know the importance of dieting with planned meals and exercising to maintain good fitness. Read more of Dorthy Weatherbush to learn more about diets that work.
