A lot of people asked Eva Mendes, who is a mother of two kids, on how she handles taking care of them as well as taking care of herself. As the cover girl of the latest issue of SHAPE magazine, she revealed how she is as a mother and how she makes it a priority to keep her health in check.
The 43-year-old actress showed off her post-baby body in the magazine and she said being active with her kids made her lose the baby weight, People reported. Mendes and Gosling named their two daughters as Esmeralda Amada, 2, and Amada Lee, 11-months-old.
Mendes, however, admitted it was more difficult to shed off the baby weight after her second pregnancy but running around with the kids helped her get back in shape. But as per Mendes, it was not enough as she dedicates an hour every day to hit the gym. The "Fast and Furious" actress added, "Working out allows me to spend time on myself. Knowing that I have an hour to dedicate to my wellness is a priority for me now."
Mendes is also a busy bee as she has to be a wife to her partner, Ryan Gosling, and manage her own fashion line. She owns Eva Mendes Collection at New York & Company.
In the interview, Mendes said her clothing line caters to all body types because she had her family in mind. She said some of her relatives are skinny while others were voluptuous that is why she wanted a diverse collection.
She revealed in her cover interview she is most happy when she is at home with the actor and their kids that is why Today revealed why she did not walk the red carpet recently with her partner Gosling, who just had a successful awards season for his movie "La La Land" alongside Emma Stone. The publication said she would rather spend time with her children rather than attend red carpet events.
Mendes and Gosling have been together for six years now. But despite being public figures, they have always been private about their lives.
