Many viewers who tune in weekly to The Real Housewives of New Jersey television show can’t help but root for cast member, Rosie Pierri. Whether it’s because she’s outspoken and brassy, or just passionate about her family, there’s a refreshing realness about her that connects with a lot of people.
Rosie is not your typical bedazzled Hollywood Housewife—in fact, she’s not one at all. She’s stands up for what she believes, tells it like it is, and occasionally gets her hands dirty. And she’s not afraid to talk about her long-term struggles with being overweight.
Visalus interviews Rosie
Vi: What inspired you to start The Challenge?
ROSIE: I had already begun my weight-loss journey, and went on the ViSalus website and saw all the incredible results of people losing weight and getting fit. I mean, people were really losing a lot of weight! It looked like something that could be right for me. And, the whole charity component and the fact that those results help children (through PROJECT 10 Kids)… that was cool. So, I tried it.
Vi: You’ve definitely lost weight in the past few months. Is it difficult to juggle all that you’re doing with eating right and exercising?
ROSIE: When the show [The Real Housewives of New Jersey] airs, my