Chante van der Walt
Vital Stats
First Name: Chante
Surname: van der Walt
Age: 25
Where you live: Pretoria
Occupation: Musical Theatre performer, Dancer, Dance fitness instructor and Model.
Social Profiles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantevdw07/
Facebook: Chante van der Walt
Twitter: chante_vdw
Tell us more about yourself
What are your personal fitness goals?
My personal fitness goals have most certainly changed over the past few years. My main focus used to be my dancing, however, after being injured for months on end,I started to realize how important it is to focus on not only stretching but also strengthening your muscles. This was when I started to incorporate going to the gym into my fitness lifestyle. Every day my goal is to continue working on my strength and flexibility while also ensuring that I nourish my body correctly. After having struggled to gain weight pretty much my whole life, I have also made it a goal of mine to gain weight and build more muscle. I have most certainly come a long way and I will not stop here. Most importantly, I have learnt how fitness can not only improve your physical well-being but also your mental well-being, and therefore fitness has become so much more to me than just training to improve the way that I look.
How will you use your #BiogenFaceOfFitness ambassadorship to inspire women to lead a healthy / fit lifestyle if you win?
It would be an absolute honor to become the next #BiogenFaceofFitness for 2020. If I were to win Biogen Face of Fitness, my main focus would be to inspire women to become the best version of themselves by learning to love themselves for who they are, instead of trying to live up to the “standards” that have been set by society. I will use my own personal journey and what I have learnt with regards to living a healthy and fit lifestyle but focusing on your mental well-being at the same time. I have learnt how important it is to work towards your goals without always comparing yourself to those around you and I would like to inspire others to do the same. I am certain that if given the opportunity to represent and work with such incredible brands, together we will be able to uplift and inspire all the beautiful women around us and encourage them to believe in themselves and help them realize that they are capable of achieving anything that they set their minds to.
What health and fitness quote or mantra do you live by?
“You, me, or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done” – Rocky Balboa.
Tell us about your fitness lifestyle
Prior to lock down, I was training at the gym about 3-4 times a week. I focused on weight training while I was at the gym and did very little cardio due to the fact that I was dancing often. At the moment with no gyms being open, I have been a lot more committed to my at-home training. I aim to train about 4-5 days a week and ensure that stretching is included into my training. Although I only have a few weights and not much equipment, I have been focusing a lot on body weight training and then using the weights that I have for various exercises. Due to me not dancing for work anymore, I try to have at least 1 dance session at home just to add something different into my workout routine. I do have rest days when necessary, as I believe that pushing your body to a breaking point is not beneficial. It is of course important to push yourself and always remain consistent, but at the same time you need to acknowledge when it is time to give your body a break. Overall, I follow a healthy diet, making sure that I have my main healthy meals daily. I have also learnt that depriving yourself of anything and everything that may not be included in your healthy eating plan is not the way to go. I believe that everything should be done in moderation and therefore if I feel like a treat, then I will usually have it.
Why do you think you’re the Biogen Face of Fitness?
I am certain that many incredible women will be entering this competition, but I do believe that I have what it takes to become your 2020 Face of Fitness and know that I can represent what the Biogen and Fitness Mag brands stand for. I have a passion for promoting brands that I believe in, and both Biogen and Fitness Mag are top of my list. I strive daily to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle, be the best version of myself and inspire others to do the same. Winning this prestigious title will open up so many more platforms for me to do so much more to help all women realize that they are worthy, regardless of what their body type may be or how old they are. I love the way Face of Fitness as a whole is continuously uplifting all women and it would mean the world to me to be able to work with them to carry on doing so!
YES girl! You are absolutely going to rock this 😻 So damn proud of you for taking this step!💪🏼 YOU ARE GOING TO OWN THIS BESTIE 💕
This means so so much to me! Thank you so much Tam for your constant love and support 💖💖
Beautiful inside and out💕. So very proud of you for finally taking the leap. You’ll be a phenomenal ambassador with your passion and determination. YOU GOT THIS🤗
Wishing you the very best of luck. I know that you will make the best Face of Fitness ambassador ever!!
What an inspiration you are! Loved this read and everything you stand for, Chanté.
Well done for getting this far. I know you are going to be in the top 12 and claim that title. Good Luck Chante.
Thank you so much for this special message 💖💖
My Tayy 😩😩😩 I can’t even begin to describe how proud I am of you! Reading this inspired me so much. You are a force to be reckoned with, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes you ❤️
This means the absolute world to me Suz! Thank you so much special girl ❤️💫
Yes Tay ! So proud of you! You’ve grown so much and I know you’ll do great and grow even more😍
Thank you so much Sach! Really appreciate it xxx
This is so incredible Tayy, I am so glad and proud that you are doing this. You are so inspiring and motivating, I think this will be a great match xxx
Thank you so much special girl! Xxx
So proud of you My Tay ! ❤️❤️ This is amazing and you will be perfect for this ❤️
Thank you so much my girl ❤️❤️
Fantastic and inspirational Chante. You will make an incredible ambassador. We are both so pleased to see and hear of all your incredible achievements so far…. Watch this space… Keep up the amazing work. P+C.
That you so so much! This means a lot to me 🙏🏼 Lots of love
It takes incredible focus and discipline to stick to any kind of fitness regime and I know you will be a great role model and inspire other young ladies to be their best ‘selves’. So proud of all you have achieved 💪🏻🏅💕
Thank you so much for all the love 💖💖
Well done Tay! You’ve overcome so many challenges to get where you are today. It has taken mental and physical strength, dedication and perseverance. When most would throw in the towel, you amaze us and always seem step it up to the next level, every single time. I know that with or without this title, that you will continue to work hard every day to lead by example. To inspire other women to be strong in the face of diversity, and to keep fighting daily so that they will also live life as the best versions that they can be. Keep it up! We’re super proud of you!
This message means the absolute world to me!! Thank you so much for your constant love and support Dyl! And for always believing in me!
My dear Tay. I am so proud of the beautiful woman you have become. Life has dealt you some really tough blows, but you’ve always fought hard to overcome them and come out on the other side stronger, more dedicated and more determined to achieve your goals and follow your dreams. Your love, compassion and genuineness are a true inspiration to all who know you. Your message to all women is so incredibly powerful and I know it comes from the heart. I’m so proud of you for following another dream and no matter the outcome you are a star and a perfect role model🌟
♥️♥️♥️
What an inspiration!!
You have overcome so many obstacles and challenges – this, along with your natural talent, hardwork, dedication and lovely personality would make you an incredible ambassador!!
Chante, you definitely have my vote!!!
Go Chante! So proud of you, you got this!
Thank you so much for this! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼
Go Tay, you have my backing for this! Champion mentality with a heart of gold x
Thank you so much Jay! Xx
Stunning human inside and out💖
Thank you! 🌸
This is absolutely amazing 🥰 you are incredible
Thank you so much 💖
Super duper proud of you! ❤️ You are 100% the next Face of Fitness!
Thank you Chels ❤️
Go Chanti!
Hi Chante, well what can an Uncle say, other than that he is massively proud of you. If anybody deserves this it is most definitely you. The dedication and commitment to your goals, regardless of any adversity, has proved what an amazing young woman you are. Stay strong, stay fit and healthy and bring the title home.
Thank you so much for the support uncle Gav!!
Good luck 🙏🏼💪🏼
Good Luck Chante, I know you will do well and I hope you win the Face of Fitness girl as you are looking absolutely healthy and beautiful. A HUGE thumbs up for you.
This means so much to me! Thank you very much xx
Good luck, Chante, from your New Jersey Host Dad. Glad to see you pursuing your profession!
Thank you so much Adam! Really appreciate it!
Good luck and well done
Good Luck Chante. I haven’t seen you since you were a little tweenie! Go girl!
I’m rooting for you babe, take this.
Thank you so much x
Yes my Tay! You go girl! Backing you all the way!
Thank you Lil! ❤️
Holding thumbs ! Good luck…big hug x
Thank you so much! Xx
Beautiful soul beautiful face !!!! You’ve got this
Congratulations Change you are lo Ely. Keep on keeping on letting the beauty within shine out
Good luck Chante!!! You got this
Thank you soo much!!
All the best. I’m rooting for you!!
Thank you very much! ☺️
Good luck…very pretty
Thank you xx
Best of luck!!* ♡♡
Thanks beautiful xx