Losing Weight: as told by a Real Desperate Housewife

Posted on | January 5, 2009 |

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 sat down for the interview I could not help but be amazed at how beautiful Mrs. Lajoie was. She did not wear the usual mommy attire, but rather a pair of designer jeans and a tailored white shirt. Her body showed no signs of having had three children. As a matter of fact, I am in awe of how toned and fit she looks for a mom of a toddler. My first question to her was how do you do it?

“I am always on the move, constantly on the go,” she answered. She explained that she walks everyday, and tries to find inclines whenever possible. “One of my favorite things to do is walk the sidewalks in my neighborhood with the stroller. Not only do I get the benefit of added weight to my workout, but I also get to spend some time with the kids. All that exercise really jump starts my fat burning abilities.” With all the walking, Mrs. Lajoie says that her legs are always in top notch conditioned, which is helpful when chasing behind her three kids.

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 energized with the chaos of running a household?” I ask. “Yoga has truly changed my life. It is a wonderful way to tone your muscles, but it is more than that. It really keeps me calm, and centered throughout my busy week.” While she admits that making time is a bit of a challenge for any mother, it has to be a top priority. If you can take some time for yourself, you will be helping your family in the long run. “I need time to refuel, to get re-energized,” she says. “When I have that, I have higher tolerance levels and more enthusiasm, which is the kind of mom and wife I want to be. Although sometimes it may feel like I’m being selfish, I have to remind myself that by taking time for me, I am really helping my family.”

Mrs. Lajoie quickly looks at the clock and catches me noticing. “Pardon me,” she smiles. “I’m always checking the clock to ensure that I’m not missing anything. You must maintain a schedule when you are a busy person, and it must include workouts.” Though Mrs. Lajoie has been through her fair share of hard times, she has control of her life, and lives the way many women only dream of living. “The thing that we women need to remember is that we are important and we have lots to give. We deserve to take care of ourselves, not only for the sake of our own sanity, but for our families as well.

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