Spotlight Series: Chandler from The H is For

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Name: Chandler H

Blog Name: The H is For…

Website: www.thehisfor.com

About Me:

I was born in Austin, went to school at Baylor University and I now live in Dallas with my husband, baby boy and our two dogs! I’m currently a High School Spanish teacher in Garland, TX and the founder of The H is For…, a lifestyle and wellness blog. I love traveling, I’m a news junky and I am a complete foodie! I was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance in 2009 and that is when my lifestyle began to change. I know strive to live a lifestyle that is completely natural, but I still love yummy food. I try to stick to a paleo diet. I joined CrossFit three and a half years ago and I absolutely love it! I never thought a fitness and wellness lifestyle would be one I’d claim for myself but it is now my reality and I LOVE IT!

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Why did you start your blog and how long have you been blogging?

I launched The H is For… on April 1, 2015! I strive to do everything in this life with the best of intentions and I wanted to help others do the same and learn from others too. The blog’s motto is “Living well in all aspects of life.” Living all-naturally can be glamourous, living fit can be sexy, parenting and homemaking can be hip and cool and relationships with loved ones, yourself, your friends and God can be beautiful. I say “Why not do it all?” That’s the heart behind the blog!

What is the most valuable piece of advice you’d like to offer to other bloggers who are looking to grow their blog?

Be yourself. Be sincere. Be open. Be courageous. Also, get on Instagram.

What are your favorite types of workouts?

I love LOVE cross-training, especially when it incorporates gymnastics skills, although I really do like Olympic lifting once I start doing it. I also really like H.I.I.T. because I’m much better at short bursts of cardio. I recently discovered running and I’ve learned to enjoy the long-distance endurance part too (but a 3-4 mile run is about all I’m really interested in right now). Oh! And ZUMBA. I love me some Zumba.

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Where’s the best place to get a sweat in Dallas?

I can’t recommend CrossFit White Rock enough!! I have loved every experience with the coaches and the community it has provided me. If you go and try it out, tell them Chandler sent you and you can get a discount! I also really like Plum Yoga on lowest Greenville. They do yoga RIGHT!!

When you indulge, what do you crave?

FRENCH FRIES. Oh my goodness gracious I want them right now…

Current favorite song you like to work out to?

Anything I can dance to… I always giggle during my runs when Macklemore’s “Downtown” comes on. It’s hilarious and has a good beat to it!

What’s in your gym bag?

I have my jump rope, a few hair ties and a head band, my wrist wraps, Fabletics or Lulu or Nike clothes, my Brooks running shoes OR my Nano’s, depending on which I’m currently wearing!

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Some silly questions for fun:

If you had to choose, would you rather workout without a sports bra or wear see through leggings when you bend over?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! This question is PURE GOLD! I would totally choose working out with no sports bra because I’m the only one it negatively affects. I’ve been working on this booty and I’m pretty proud of it, but AIN’T NOBODY WANTS TO SEE THAT!! P.S. I’m the girl at the gym that has warned a stranger that her leggings are see through… I’d want to know!

Would you rather workout without deodorant for a week or sweat puddles that leaked over and touched your neighbor?

Oh Dear God! I don’t know. Both are horrible and terrifying… I think I’d choose no deodorant and pray to God that no one notices…

Would you rather eat the same meal for an entire year or not workout for an entire year?

AN ENTIRE YEAR? I’d eat the same meal, but as long as I’m working out, I’d make sure it was French Fries along with something yummy.

Have something in your eye OR need to sneeze but never be able to, for a year?

Oh… something in my eye FOR SURE!!! The misery that is an unrealized sneeze is just HORRIBLE.

Would you rather never have coffee again or live without your favorite dessert forever?

Oh I can live without my favorite dessert. I CANNOT live without coffee… I’m a high school teacher… yeah, no. I shudder thinking about it.

Comments

  1. haha! What a cute interview! I love Chandler and her blog. I am so happy I had the opportunity to meet her. I LOVE french fries too. We started our blog around the same time how sweet! I think you are doing great so far. What a great interview Mai. I love the silly questions. I am excited for this new series! I can’t wait to see you interview next!

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      Thank you! There are so many great people in Dallas and since my blog is hyperlocal, it makes sense to feature some of my favorite people!

  2. Haha this was super cute!! Love love this! Looking forward to the future ones! Nice to learn about Chandler and now to stalk her blog! Haha

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      <3 thanks Chandler. You're interview was awesome. I want french fries now.

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      Thanks for reading! This was a really fun one and I cant wait to put out more series!

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