Well it's crazy to think summer is over, where does time go?! I remember being a teenager and always waiting for time to hurry up, waiting for the next thing and now it seems ever since I had Penn, time goes to fast! Life is always so busy!

My summer flew by, and it's pretty much fall now. In the summer I finally decided what 'I want to be when I grow up'. I have been eyebrow obsessed for years and I finally decided to drive to Calgary and take the eyebrow Microblading course and set up my business BB Beauty Room as soon as I got home. The response was overwhelming in the best way, and I have been so over joyed with how busy I have been.

On top of that, Penn is your typical 4 year old and so busy.

None of this meant that my workouts came to an end. Don't get me wrong, they were not consistent and sure weren't my best, but I still was trying to be active in my life ontop of all the busyness.

At the end of July when I got the call to see if I would be interested in doing a third show I was so surprised to be honest. Not for any reason other then it still shocks me that people want to hear my story. I truly couldn't be more average in my own opinion, to me I'm just a mom and I have a job and I try my best to make sure my jeans still fit ha. I always think that my story really isn't that "special" but maybe that is what's "special"... Maybe that's what's connects with people. That I'm just like everyone else. I'm not a fitness model, I never will be, I am a busy mom who will always love poutines and wine and all things that really aren't the best for you. But I make the time to ensure that I still workout, for me.

Sharing my story with others and the success that the treadclimber gave me, is something I truly enjoy doing. This machine changed my life. It gave me results, it showed me I could do this and it's been almost 3 years and I've kept it off. I can't tell you how humbling and just great I feel doing it, knowing that people are hearing my story and thinking - I could do that too. It warms my heart in a way I can't explain.

And you can! Trust me, if I can, anyone can. You have to start, you have to use it and be consistent and trust the process. And if you are...the results are so worth it!

So Friday I fly to Toronto and I have 4 shows Saturday!

If you are wondering how I have been prepping- I have been working out my 6 days a week and really watching what I eat. No one wants to feel bloated on live tv.

So wish me luck, here's hoping I can keep my awkwardness to a minimum and it all goes well!!

Being four now, literally everything he sees he does or mimics or wants to try. Which trust me can be frustrating at times since he literally had no fear. But it makes me excited when it comes to him seeing me workout.

Penn has been in lacrosse which just wrapped up on the weekend- and watching him out there made me so proud. Penn knows what it's like to run or workout, so out there he was always running, always participating, and just always giving it 100%. Truly can't tell you how special that is to see.

He also everytime I'm working out will come down and ask if he can workout with me or will tell me I'm sweaty and doing a good job.

And being honest, that's so important to me. I want him to grow up knowing that playing being active, and working hard is important. Whether in sports or school or anything. Being a good role model to him is so important to me.

My little man also got to play on his friends ball team and let me tell you, honking bases may be the cutest thing I've ever seen. If you are curious my Penn would do annnnny sport. If it involves running and friends- he's in! Ha

Kids don't care what you look like, but they care when you are involved, they care when you put your swimsuit on and go swimming or run around in the backyard or go for a bike ride. The simple things that sometimes our own worries make hard. So here's to us getting out of our heads and having fun!

And I instantly knew I had to share it with all you. Change is scary, and the idea of failing or making the wrong choice is even scarier. But what I can tell you is starting, and making the change as daunting as it seems, is always worth it.

As much as before actually starting the workout sucks or finding the motivation to just do it is hard... After I promise you no one ever thinks 'wow I really wish I didn't do that workout' No after you always feel way better, even if it's a sore better.

I don't know why I wasn't smiling in this picture, but regardless I am on week 2 of my new workout plan and eating right and it's going so great!

It's amazing how quickly you can get back into a great grind once your head is in it and your routine is there. This is why I have always said you need to 'want it' - if you aren't it will just continue to be the motions and you won't be pushing yourself.

So something this past weekend that happened was I went out. I'm usually a home body who I like people to come to me, haha and hang out at my house. But I lined a sitter up and all that jazz and went out. It never fails and especially in bigger settings like that - people will call me the 'Boflex girl' and want to ask a bunch of questions. Which, trust me, I love talking about that experience and how amazing the machine really is and how much I loved all the people.

What isn't my favourite is I'm human..so I worry. I'll start to think, 'I wonder if they think I look the same as I did in the commercial' but this weekend I started to 'care-less' .

The truth is I think self worth is so important to your happiness and to your success. And if your mind is always filled with worries of how other people may judge your body or the way you look, then are you really happy can you really enjoy it?

I think in a world filled of social media and filters and best angles, we all know how easily the idea of what someone should look like is conceived. And in the end all that matters is how you feel and your happiness - The truth is I always try to be super real, sure I'm human so I have those worries and I like pictures where I don't think I look awful. I'll work out harder if I have an appearance or event coming up and after I'll celebrate and enjoy things more after and I think that's life, but I will never pretend to have a six pack and be a fitness model. Would I love to.. Sure and I want to work harder now to see where I can get, but I won't sacrifice 'living' and happiness to get there. Let's be serious, I'm the girl working out with a fries cell phone case haha.

So since that I have maintained fluctuated some depending on the season but always around the same. I wanted to be better though. When I hit that, I remember thinking I could never hit 135 .. But I wanted to try, and I never did.

Well guess what. I figured out what I wanted and I want to hit 135.. But what's more I want to be toner than before.
Right now I'm fluffier then I like to be and I do blame that fully on my winter eating.
Just a perfect time to really get aggressive and push myself.
So what did I decide to do? I hired a trainer to help me with my workouts and diet. After doing this for so long, I want some fresh ideas and new approaches to food. As a full believer in balance I was so excited to hear about Melissa and her Flexible Eating approach. Meaning you still eat everything ... Including carbs.
My workouts are still at home in my basement using all my Bowflex equipment- just now I have something to follow instead of the same ones I have been doing for years.
The food has been so exciting with how much I am eating! It's more then I ever have.

-Chandell

I am a true believer of fitness should be a part of your life, not your whole life. Balance is important and sometimes even though you have the best intentions life runs away on you and you don't get your workout in.

Guess what- thats ok, there is no point beating yourself up and getting down on yourself when you can just make a plan and start fresh.

My last 30 days have been crazy. Meaning my workouts have been very sporadic and my posts not there.

It started with Penn getting a brutal cold for a week and then I got it for at the next week. It was the one where you are running a fever, couldn't talk because it felt like razor blades in your throat - just awful. Penns hockey finished up and our billet playoff run finished too. So hockey was pretty much a full time thing.

Then we had Penns 4th birthday. He of course wanted a skating party with his friends then we took him to a hotel in Regina for swimming.

It's hard to believe he is 4 now... I don't know where time went! But he really is the most amazing boy - I mean come on, what 4 year old wants his full birthday party dedicated to his billet with a cake that says 'Your the best - love you Levi.' I will always love this boy more then words can say!

So needless to say my workouts have not been on point. I don't like this but it happened and now I need to just reset myself and get back to my consistent game. It's now a new month, life has settled back down and I'm ready to crush April.

So when you have a couple weeks or like me a full month where you weren't as consistent as you like to be, what do you do.....

You make a plan, and you START! Don't doubt yourself and just do it.

My plan is 5 days 30 minute treadclimbers with a leg day and arm day in there. Next week I I'll move up to more 'weight days' with my cardio. But I always like to start small and move up.

I also found a killer jam that just pumps me up everytime -

Download it- I highly recommend it!

Life happens, get back on the schedule you want and enjoy it!

Have a great week guys!

-Chandell

Like if you think leggings arn't pants, I am not sure we can be friends, because I would say I own 80% 'gym' clothes' and then 20 percent regular people clothes. I won't even say a number because well ..its slightly embaressing. haha I joke, I joke. But kind of serious. haha. Truth being told sometimes I do still like wearing jeans but chances are if you run into me around town, dropping Penn off at preschool or at the rink I am in leggings, a hat and probably a sweater that's a couple sizes to big. It's like boho chic..but actually just comfy, kind of just ran out of the door.

But I really wanted to share some of my favourites with you guys, because I know how over whelming it can be to look online, or go into a store and be like there are ALL these different styles, which one is best?! Not to mention when I find something I love I feel the urge and need to ensure everyone knows about it!

SO if you are looking for a high waisted, keep all your stuff in, and feel buttery smooth where you honestly ask others to touch your leg so they can feel the smoothness. Then you need to order Lululemons Align pants right now!

Now if your saying:

'Chandell those are 100 dollars, no way are they worth that'

I promise you they are and you will want to wear them everyday! If your curious on sizing, I say true to size, and I wear a 6.

My other total must have is a great sports bra. And if you are looking for something that is going to be comfortable, comes in cute colours and keeps the girls locked and loaded at all times, then Lululemons All sports Bra is just for you.

At $54 dollars it is a pricey sports bra, but again it is always my go to and you can see it here under my tank that I wore for The Shopping Channel.

But my very best recomendation I can give to you all right now- Nike Internationalists!!!

Anthracite/ White&resultback=727 I got a pair before I went to Toronto and I can't stop wearing them and telling everyone about them!

The shoes are soo comfortable and not only do they feel great, they look great too. They are a runner I can workout with and wear casually and not feel like I am full on looking like I'm about to workout.

Now are any of these 'needs' to have a great workout. Absolutely not. But I always say that if you can feel comfortable and feel like you good look when your working out you might just sweat harder.

So have a great week guys feel comfortable and get sweaty!

-Chandell

Setup:

The TC100 arrived in 2 large boxes. My gym is down in the basement so we just opened the boxes in the garage and carried the pieces down. Lorne needed my help with pushing the treads onto the base and then the rest he set up by himself. Lorne said the directions were very straight forward and it took an hour and a half.

First Impression:

This machine is quite larger then my previous TC10. It is wider, the treads are longer, and higher off the ground. But wow is it also prettier! The screen display, the larger buttons, the larger cup holders, how it is mostly black. The machine aesthetically is just A . When I first stood on the machine I noticed the structure felt solid, and not that the TC10 wasn't but just I could feel the differences or the improvements.

Changes:

This machine has all the bells and whistles and then some.

- Chandell

I never in a 100 years would have thought people would respond to my story like this, that someone would say things like 'your an inspiration' or that you could 'have results like me'. I really don't have words, it's so honouring and humbling.

I always say it, to me I'm a super average person. I am awkward and silly and even a touch outrageous sometimes. I don't look like a fitness model or pretend to be one, but I do just love telling people about this machine because for what it did for me and if people can relate to me that is something that I will never find words for because it's so amazing and surreal to me.

When I got to Toronto and found out they were hoping to sell almost 5 times the treadclimbers then my previous time, I honesty wanted to puke. Not that anyone ever made me feel pressured I just instantly felt so scared!

All the feelings and thoughts I had racing through my mind basically consisted of 'oh my goodness what if I can't do it and let all these people feel dissapointed'

But then off to makeup I had to go .. So no real time to sit and worry.

My first show was 10pm Saturday night with host Richard Nester.

As soon as the show started he instantly had me feeling comfortable. He was asking all the normal questions and it was more just of a conversation. After that first show my worries basically flew out the window. The sales in the first show were huge.. And everyone around the studio was beyond excited!!

In the studio it's crazy how quickly things move and happen, not to mention watching the cameras, having someone talking into your ear and seeing the screen in front of you with what he audience sees.

If your wondering during the shows it feels like a total blur, I can feel my hands doing weird things and my feet 'dancing' around and being basically just awkward. But I can't stop myself I just do and say whatever comes to my head.

As for what I'm saying every word I mean- I wouldn't do these shows if I didn't actually care about this machine.

I am truly passionate about the results of this machine, and I believe that if someone is consistent with it they will have them too. This machine honestly changed my life and I know I wouldn't be were I am today without it. That's why I always love talking about it, it why I do truly recommend it to everyone I know, or never mind when random people message me on Facebook to ask a question or want my advice and why I love doing these blogs.

I really do love the treadclimber.

I'm also a regular person so that doesn't mean I don't notice all the weird things I say and want to pick my own self apart after like;
-Truthfully, honestly
-Absoultely
-oh Exactly
-Pounding sensation

Hahaha why do I say these things, and each and every show I did and it would drive me nuts in my head like I just wanted to find different words but I couldn't, so sorry about that.

I also like I knew I would wanted to pick apart my flaws in the shows. Seeing yourself on live tv is weird. The camera are straight on and they things they catch or show sometimes are just not flattering for anyone. But that's also what makes it real. But I do want to do more core more then ever now haha

They also had me in the most hugest prettiest dressing room that I would have wanted in my own home. It was all white and just beautiful. And this picture is only half of it, I felt like a spoiled princess and I kinda loved it :)

So the second days shows went by rather quickly and we SOLD OUT again, and before my day was suppose to even be done!

Everyone around the studio was sooo sweet and just excited and of course we're beyond kind to me. They kept promising i wasn't awkward on air and didn't even believe me that I was an awkward person. That made me laugh. I also giggled at how everyone said my name, I would never correct someone ever with it but they all say it 'shawndel' so I would get a good giggle in my head the whole time.

If your wondering what my favourite part of it all - it was probably all the support and love from my family and friends. How many of my friends watched my shows, sent me messages, pictures, snaps, even made fun of me. It truly meant so much and made it all even more exciting

After each show my phone would be blown up, and it made my heart so happy each time.

I truly am beyond blessed with the people in my life!

What was the hardest part of the shows?
*Repeating yourself, and trying to remember what you haven't already said in this show and how to make it different then previous shows.
*Figuring out what to wear - the first time I went I just wanted to ensure everyone was happy and liked my outfits. This time I wanted to be comfortable and ensure I liked it. So I went with all my favourites. I also treated myself to new Nikes which I am beyond in love with!

So that was it, all the makeup and hair was fun and I loved being all dolled up

But this is me and I was glad to have a clean fresh face and go back to my boys in Saskatchewan!! :)

So to everyone that tuned it- thank you. These experiences are something I will cherish forever.

Have an amazing week guys, if you wondering my BRAND new TC200 treadclimber is being set up right now by my lovey husband so I will have a full review next week!!! Can't wait to try it and share with you!
Xo
-Chandell

Now this time I feel much more relaxed with knowing what to expect and where I'm going and all that from when I went in September. Yet this time there is twice the shows and product so I am just feeling more nervous that way.

So how have I been preparing?

Truthfully I haven't changed a whole lot, I just ensured my workouts were consistent and my eating was on point.

I will never be something Im not and I'm no fitness model or competitor, I'm just your average mom who tries my best to live a healthier lifestyle and loves to talk about this machine.

So I am certain when I re watch myself back after my shows I'll pick apart myself a bit and being honest I think it's a human reaction to.

BUT that doesn't mean I'm not proud of the weight I lost and I will not forget the transformation I made.

That why I am excited to go, so I can tell people they should use this machine too!

The treadclimber allowed me to use a machine with ease and gave me the RESULTS when nothing else did.
I am passionate about this machine for that reason

And I just know that when the person flipping through the channels or watching the whole show makes that first change in believing they can and invests in themselves that they can see results too and all my nervousness is worth it!

So wish me luck and tune in!

I'll be updating my Instagram as I go (username: its.chandell) so feel free to check up on me there! Then a full recap next week!

Here's to a great week!

-Chandell