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LOOK: 90s ‘Dear Diary’ Girl Chantal Umali-Mercado’s Fitness TRANSFORMATION

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www.RandomRepublika.com October 27, 2015

The “Dear Diary” hotdog TV commercial is definitely one of the most unforgettable advertisements back in the 90s. The girl who starred in it, Chantal Umali (now Mercado), eventually joined showbiz via the teen-oriented show, TGIS. She has been known and embraced by the public as the chubby girl with a pretty face. But now, decades later, Chantal is a happy wife and mom who’s transformed her physique (and lifestyle) through yoga. The once chubby TV star is now super fit and fabulous! You can keep track of her fitness progress and current instaserye project with a milk brand through her Instagram account.

THEN

It’s not thursday but here’s a throwback that puts things in perspective when i am frustrated with my practice. 2011. I think I’ve come a long way from there. The change that comes from practice doesnt happen in one big sweep. It happens very slowly, in tiny increments that we hardly notice on a daily basis. We think that our daily efforts on the mat dont really amount to much until we look back and see that put together, our small steps turn to big leaps. There is a reason to keep going. Oh and while i enjoy having a first grader now, i miss having a toddler as small and dependent as that little one on the photo too! #throwback #yoga #transformation #change #practice #tapas #weightloss #motherhood #homepractice #igyogis

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Aug 17, 2015 at 6:15pm PDT

Throwback that puts things into perspective when I don’t feel that fab. Some days, I feel like my weight yoyos and my daily efforts don’t amount to much, but I know that when put together, small steps turn into big leaps. Hoping to stay healthy so I can flaunt it for good!! #NoToYoyo #throwback

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Oct 16, 2015 at 1:36am PDT

Purefoods TV Commercial

TGIS BATCH 2 Opening Billboard

NOW

CHANTAL UMALI-MERCADO TAKES ON THE NESTLE NON-FAT MILK CHALLENGE

35 Days. 2 Dresses. 1 Challenge. 90s Child Star Chantal Mercado’s journey to look good and feel good in NO-TO-YOYO: The First Ever Instagram-Based Reality Show starts now! Follow @nestlenonfatmilkph and @chantalmercado to see the challenge unfold. Will Chantal get to keep 2 dresses by Vania Romoff?

A photo posted by Nestlé Non-Fat Milk PH (@nestlenonfatmilkph) on Oct 16, 2015 at 9:07pm PDT

 

Take a peek at the dress that @shopvaniaromoff is making for @ChantalMercado! Help her complete the #NoToYoyo challenge, ladies! Comment your own #Fitspiration tips here!

 

A photo posted by Nestlé Non-Fat Milk PH (@nestlenonfatmilkph) on Oct 20, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

I may never reach my foot to my head here. I’m cool with that. I’ll keep on trying anyway. #yoga #health #heart #fitness #exercise #ashtangi #pinchamayurasana #feeltheyogahigh #pose #practice #asana #play #fun #forearmstand #balance #om #namaste #homepractice #love #workout #strength #core #igyogis #backbend #armbalance #pincha

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Oct 4, 2015 at 6:41pm PDT

 

Weakness and strength are necessary for balance. No one or nothing is only weak or only strong. But some of us overlook our weaknesses, and even deny that we have them. That can be dangerous, because denying there is a weakness is in itself a weakness. Likewise, accepting that we have weaknesses becomes a strength. And by the same token, overestimating strength is a weakness. You should not be blinded by your strengths. The feeling of strength is not the same as having strength. Neither should you ignore your weaknesses. Know them well, too. Joseph M. Marshall III . #sirsasana #garudasana #headstand #yoga #health #heart #fitness #practice #ashtanga #inversion #homepractice #balance #strength #mat

 

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Aug 11, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

Thank you to @workingmommag for taking interest in the physical practice of Ashtanga Yoga! Anytime i can advocate for the practice is such an honor. I hope more people will be encouraged to try! Grateful. #ashtangaforlife

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Jul 1, 2015 at 2:42am PDT

 

Mr. And Mrs. out for the night.

 

A photo posted by ૐ Chantal Umali-Mercado ૐ (@chantalmercado) on Sep 5, 2015 at 7:01am PDT