Bod•ē Helps Chantell Johnson Lose 159 lbs on EWL!

 

Extreme Weight Loss fans (and fellow fashion divas) laughed, cried and cheered for contestant Chantell Johnson last night, as Chris and Heidi Powell, TV Celebrity Transformation Specialists and Vemma Bod•ē Spokespeople, helped her tackle lifelong weight problems. Chantell started the program looking unbelievably stylish at 327 pounds (no wonder her family was in denial about her weight problem!) and ended her journey looking drop-dead gorgeous at 168 pounds.** Chantell says the Vemma Bod•ē products helped her on her journey. “I am always on the go with travel, school and life! The convenience of the Bod•ē products made my life much easier.”

As a child, Chantell grew up on fast food and moved frequently, including five moves during high school alone, all of which contributed to weight gain as a child and continuing into her teenage and college years. At age 25, Chantell found herself heavier than ever and ready to make the change of a lifetime with the help of Chris and Heidi Powell.

Losing 159 lbs at age 25**

Statistics show that four out of five African American women are overweight or obese.* Very much aware of this, Chantell started her weight loss journey with a goal to defy the odds. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Chantell was a 25-year-old college senior at Truman State University during most of her journey, so she had the added pressures of balancing full-time college studies with Chris’ carb-cycling eating program and a very demanding fitness regimen. She also went through additional struggles during the year, such as getting an eviction notice just before her 90-day weigh in.

Chantell re-dedicated herself to fitness and challenged herself to achieve more. She completed a marathon on the streets of Paris, learned to eat (and cook!) healthy, and surrounded herself with positive people. “Chris and Heidi are my favorite cheerleaders,” says Chantell. “There are no words for the amount of compassion they have for others. I only hope they have awesome vacations planned as their rewards, because their tireless efforts are never done!”

New body, new graduate, new life

By the end of the 12 months with Extreme Weight Loss, Chantell graduated from college and also graduated into a whole new body, having successfully lost the weight that held her back in life for so long.**  She lost 159 pounds over the course of the year and shrunk from a size 26/28 to a size 8/10.** Chantell’s incredible success has inspired friends and family members, including motivating her mother to start exercising regularly.

Chantell’s winning story and charismatic personality have earned her a host of followers and fans. She shares weight loss tips and updates on her social media pages, encouraging others to get healthy. “At my heaviest weight, my mantra was, ‘I’ve always been big.’ I’m now looking for the age that I started believing this.” She encourages others who want to lose weight to “find the root of your weight gain and ask questions.” Chantell is an advocate of focusing on what you have accomplished each day and stays motivated by surrounding herself with positive thoughts. One of her favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”

Doing cartwheels and soaring ahead

The change in Chantell is dramatic. Although she was always beautiful and confident, Chantell now pushes past limits and has a love of life that’s contagious. “I feel fearless! I am now a seeker of adventure,” Chantell says. “I will consider any challenge and tackle any feat! I now seek change and strive for excellence! I run, I do cartwheels, anything that makes the average person cringe. I love to live!”

*U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, OMH. http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=6456

**Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting www.vemmatoday.com. 

 

**Results not typical, you may not do as well. Two pilot studies conducted by Vemma showed that 55 participants who followed the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan for 12 weeks using Vemma Bod•ē Burn, Bod•ē Rest and Bod•ē Cleanse, lost an average of 14.8 pounds. Not all participants will complete the plan, or accurately follow the directions and guidelines of the plan. Vemma Nutrition Company recommends you follow a healthy approach to weight loss by consulting with your physician or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise, diet plan, nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. The Vemma Bod•ē products as part of the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and 10 minutes of daily exercise.