How in the world do they do it? A suburban housewife can manage to look better than even you did in your early twenties all while caring for her three kids. Her hair is perfectly groomed, her clothes impeccably tailored, and probably most upsetting is her beautiful youthful figure. The sad thing for us is that she experiences all the same stresses that we do on a daily basis, and yet still manages to look her best. There is good news for you though; you are about to uncover the secret to how housewives like this stay in such great shape. Mrs. Lajoie, a real desperate housewife has shared with us her real life 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 always on the go, on the move," she responded. She went on to explain that she walks on her treadmill every day and utilizes the incline feature most often. "One of the best things I like to do is to take advantage of the neighborhood sidewalks with my toddler's stroller. Not only am I getting a good workout with the added weight of pushing my child, but I am also spending quality time with my child and I am getting out of the house. This really jump starts my fat burning capabilities." With all that walking Mrs. Lajoie notices that her legs are toned and strong, which is important when chasing behind a toddler.
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 keep yourself focused with the stress of running a household?" I ask. "Really, yoga has saved my life. It's a great muscle toning activity, but can be so much more than that. It keeps me calm and centered during the week." She admitted that finding time is a real difficulty for a mother, but it must always be kept as a priority. Taking time for yourself not only benefits you, but is also helps your family in the long-run. "I have to have personal time to recharge my internal battery," she says. "When I get that, I find that my patience and my excitement are better, which is the kind of mother and wife that I want to be for my family? Sometimes it feels like I am being selfish, but I have to remember that by taking time for myself, I'm doing something that makes me a better person."
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. - 16752
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 always on the go, on the move," she responded. She went on to explain that she walks on her treadmill every day and utilizes the incline feature most often. "One of the best things I like to do is to take advantage of the neighborhood sidewalks with my toddler's stroller. Not only am I getting a good workout with the added weight of pushing my child, but I am also spending quality time with my child and I am getting out of the house. This really jump starts my fat burning capabilities." With all that walking Mrs. Lajoie notices that her legs are toned and strong, which is important when chasing behind a toddler.
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 keep yourself focused with the stress of running a household?" I ask. "Really, yoga has saved my life. It's a great muscle toning activity, but can be so much more than that. It keeps me calm and centered during the week." She admitted that finding time is a real difficulty for a mother, but it must always be kept as a priority. Taking time for yourself not only benefits you, but is also helps your family in the long-run. "I have to have personal time to recharge my internal battery," she says. "When I get that, I find that my patience and my excitement are better, which is the kind of mother and wife that I want to be for my family? Sometimes it feels like I am being selfish, but I have to remember that by taking time for myself, I'm doing something that makes me a better person."
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. - 16752
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Dorthy Weatherbush has interview 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.
