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?One year ago, I was headed to a life of mediocre existence, and now?I plan on living my life to the fullest and taking every risk possible.
I want to take the road less traveled now. ?I?m ready. And it doesn?t scare me, it only excites me.?
? Chantell Johnson
Enough said, Chantell. You truly are an example of striving to live up to your full potential. Chris and I knew from day one that you were nothing close to ordinary. You reached for the stars and believed in your own power within. You never expected a handout or a ?magic pill?. You knew very well this journey would take work?you knew life would take work. And you worked for every bit of recognition and accomplishment that you achieved.
You, Chantell, are what we call ?extraordinary?.
Beyond this, you are a beautiful woman, a soul wise beyond your years, and a hilariously amazing friend. I still laugh at some of the talks we had in those hills of Arizona ?. Some of them, Chris will forever thank you for ;).
I love you so much, and am forever grateful for your existence in my life. I have no doubt this is only the beginning for you. I can?t wait to see which star you reach next!
Love,
Heidi and Chris
40 Responses
Such an inspiring message!!
I loved her so much and I was yelling at the tv b/c her family was so unresponsive and ignorant about her choice to live better. I just wanted to huggle and snuggle her!
She is one of my favorite contestants that has been on this show. So very happy for her!
Chantell,
I loved watching you transform 🙂 you gave me courage to keep working out. you go girl 🙂
YOur amazing, so beautiful, congrates!
So inspiring & I LOVE that these “contestants” or “TV show participants” actually become lifelong friends!!!!! That shows that this is beyond a tv job for the Powells – but an actual passion of LOVE!!!! Amazing blessings!!!
Chris and Heidi,
last night show was so powerful. I can relate to Chantell very much. I am a female going to be 50 years old this years. I have been over weight my entire life. Ran 3 marathons and played rugby. the last 2 years have been hard on me I had breast cancer and just had my left knee operated on. I am 6feet1″ in height, my weight is 320 pounds. I can’t stand to look at myself any more. Can you please help me with a training program that I can start. I have very limited access to a gym Rowing machine, bikes, some weights and a pool. can you please help me
Thank you Chris
this just brought tears to my eyes! chantell, I am so happy for you and so grateful to your new friends, Heidi and Chris! I love you soror! shine like the sun.
Chantell reminded me very much of myself, and I wish I hit record last night. It was truly inspiring. I hope to make my own mediocrity into something extraordinary!
Chantell was probably my absolute fave person on EWL ever! I completely fell in love with her attitude and her never quit never give up take on everything she does. Life sent many obstacles to her but you never heard her complain, she just did what she had to do. A true inspiration!