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Catching up with Pam: Overcoming Adversity
February 16, 2018 21:14Last week, I took a moment to catch up with a dear friend and fellow Venus, Pam. She had a hell of a 2017, but has overcome a horrendous accident in spectacular fashion and her story is worth sharing… Interview with Pam (Liss) Pam, you placed in VT12 in December of 2014. Looking back, what […]
A New Era of Venus
January 11, 2018 00:02We aren’t currently running any contests but we will still want to hear your success stories and see your transformations. However, we would love to profile you on our social media and here on our website. Feel free to email me at [email protected] Remember consistency of meaningful effort will get you where you […]
Meet VT19 Winner “Miss Consistency” Stacy
May 08, 2017 04:03 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBI’ve coined the name “Miss Consistency” for Miss Stacy here for a reason. She is relentless. Ever since I met her at the end of last year she has pushed through adversity, injuries, and set backs. She has posted on Instagram daily to help keep her Venus sisters motivated. Her name there is Seriously.Stacy and […]
And the VT19 Contest Winners are IN!
April 20, 2017 05:53 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBAnd the VT19 winners are… Drum roll please… And it is important to note this is merely a 12 week window in the journey of all these women. They all have a much bigger story to tell. First Place – Stacy Second place – Dawn Third Place – Karen Fourth Place – April Fifth Place […]
Fat loss with auto immune deficiency? Meet Barb
April 01, 2017 17:23 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBBarb has Auto Immune deficiency and a lot of health issues will make the process go slow, but the process still works. When she eats food that are not good for her she feels sick and then gets discouraged and has learned that she can “Save the Day” instead of going pell-mell and continuing […]
Pick One Thing
March 06, 2017 18:20 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBJackie learned to start with just one thing. It doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”, in fact most of us women need to ditch the all or nothing mentality about getting into the shape we want. Here’s what Jackie wrote in her contest essay: My Experience with the Venus Factor […]
The 2017 Venus Transformation Contest schedule
January 12, 2017 15:42Believe that you can do it. It does not require special powers, it merely requires simple day to day steps. The Venus System can help you with those steps. You don’t have to think about the workout, you pull out the page and it’s something different and fun every day. Yes you will be sore […]
Venus Factor Week 1 Day 1
December 26, 2016 18:42The Venus Transformation Contest VT19 is quickly approaching. Many of us are getting a head start with the Venus Workouts in a 12 week workout challenge starting this week. We will just roll into the new year getting done what needs to get done. Feel free to join if you want some workout support. […]
Venus Factor Week 1 Day 1 – Let’s DO THIS!
December 26, 2016 18:42The Venus Transformation Contest VT19 is quickly approaching. Many of us are getting a head start with the Venus Workouts in a 12 week workout challenge starting this week. We will just roll into the new year getting done what needs to get done. Feel free to join if you want some workout support. […]
And the VT18 Venus Transformation Contest results are …
December 06, 2016 19:15There is nothing easy about this process. It’s a lifestyle. It takes TIME for people to learn a new lifestyle. Be patient with yourself. Give yourself permission to be human. Never give up. The only difference between those who succeed and those who have not yet is persistence and learning to dust yourself off and […]
The deadline for VT18 is midnight Eastern Time Monday November 21st
November 19, 2016 08:29This is just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the final entries for VT18 is Monday November 21st at Midnight Eastern Time. The entry form CLOSES at that time. The contest entry form will not work after midnight! PLEASE READ THE CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. The only confirmation email you will […]
But my problem is I love food!
November 11, 2016 17:43Just ditch the emotional eating excuse or the “my problem is I love food” excuse! There is nothing special about that problem. This Morning’s Question: Hey, can I ask you a ridiculous question? Do you ever just go ‘off the rails’ with your eating? I have such a good plan in place, but […]
Teresa used Venus to unwind 35 years of fad diets.
November 08, 2016 18:18 - 56 minutes - 26 MBTeresa placed in our last transformation contest and here’s what she wrote in her own words: After 35 years of battling with food and exercise I have won! Venus has helped me conquer this lifelong struggle which I never thought was possible. Due to the Venus program I’m healthier, happier and have a […]
VT18 Venus Transformation Contest Ends November 21th
October 21, 2016 23:08VT18 is winding down and we at the Venus Factor want to see you succeed. I’ll be making a new contest schedule for next year soon. The next contest will be in Mid January 2017. Stay tuned for updates. The deadline for VT18 is midnight Eastern Time November 21st. Enter your final pictures HERE. […]
The last 10 pounds at 54, Meet Lisa
October 10, 2016 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBLisa had a common struggle. That last 10 pounds or so. It seems so impossible, but really it’s just the slowest. This is where the rubber hits the road regarding trusting the process. Many of you have a lot of weight to lose, that’s okay! The journey teaches you how to deal with the […]
300 pounds to Fitness coach; Meet Kimmy
October 03, 2016 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBDang, from 300 pounds to fitness coach with a full time job, a family, and 3 kids to care for. If she can do it so can you! Kimmy is absolute living proof that there should be no excuses. Yes, sacrifices must be made to achieve your goal and it may take longer than others. […]
All the Girls Who Dream; Meet Monica
September 26, 2016 13:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBTo some people this may not seem like a lot, but to Monica her young life prior to Venus was stealing her dream. In reality, everyone who has more weight to lose can finally reach the last 10-15 pounds and find the struggle is much like Monica’s. This last stretch has it’s own set […]
Yet another 55 year young Venus bucks the trend; Meet Anita
September 12, 2016 14:14Anita placed in our last Venus Transformation contest and is ecstatic with her results. I had the pleasure of working with this amazing lady and watching her achieve her results. Here is her essay from the contest: My journey When I came to America from Belgium after marrying my husband, as an immigrant, […]
From 250 pounds to Fitness Coach in one year
September 05, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBBeth placed in our last Venus Transformation Contest and has evolved into the most amazing online person and coach. It was so fun to have the pleasure of watching it all unfold before my very eyes. I first came upon Venus Factor back in August of 2015. Back then I weighed 220 pounds […]
Today is the start of VT18 of the Venus Transformation Contests
August 22, 2016 10:00Wow, time is sure flying by. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I entered VT3 back in the day. And the days just keep rolling by. So the time to do this is NOW. There is always life in the way, so the more we do this the more the healthy lifestyle becomes just […]
VT17 Contest Winners Announced (beautiful pictures included)
August 15, 2016 10:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBAnd the VT17 winners are… Drum roll please… And it is important to note this is merely a 12 week window in the journey of all these women. They all have a much bigger story to tell. That is why we did something special in this contest and we will continue to do this going […]
The Deadline for VT17 is in ONE WEEK. Are you ready?
July 25, 2016 12:00The deadline to get your before and after pictures in is August 1st at midnight Eastern Time. FAQ Video on the Venus Contest: Contest Rules and Regulations How to enter a Venus Contest Check Out the Previous Contests Venus Transformation Contest VT-1 Venus Transformation Contest VT-2 Venus Transformation Contest VT-3 Venus Transformation […]
The Deadline for VT17 is in TWO WEEKS. Are you ready?
July 18, 2016 06:44The deadline to get your before and after pictures in is August 1st at midnight Eastern Time. Contest Rules and Regulations How to enter a Venus Contest Check Out the Previous Contests Venus Transformation Contest VT-1 Venus Transformation Contest VT-2 Venus Transformation Contest VT-3 Venus Transformation Contest VT-4 Venus Transformation Contest VT-5 (12 Week) Venus […]
Previous VT contest winner is now one of our BEAUTIFUL cover winners
July 11, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBWith only 3 weeks left in VT17 it’s perfect timing for learning from someone who has figured out how to do things after a contest and stay successful. Malissa has done an amazing job of maintaining! Malissa is one beautiful woman who has learned how to keep going with the Venus lifestyle. She felt she […]
Venus Veteran Kimberly Shares Her Secrets to Maintenance Success
July 04, 2016 18:54 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBKimberly has been using Venus systems for over 5 years and placed in Venus’ very first open contest. Since 2010, she has continually improved her physique despite health challenges and global relocations. Kimberly knows what it takes to maintain and improve your physique! So when I thought about interviewing veterans about maintenance, this sweet friend came […]
Venus friend of a Venus friend sheds 60 pounds.
June 27, 2016 12:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBToday the VT17 contest deadline is 5 weeks out so we figured you would like to hear from one of our last contest winners. Andrea is friends with Danell who placed in a Venus contest. Andrea was pretty impressed with Danell’s results and decided to give the Venus program a shot. The VT17 contest deadline […]
The Stay At Home MOM Venus makes it happen! (Meet Tara)
June 20, 2016 12:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWe all have a story. We all have struggles. And the journey continues for all of us as we reach our goals and learn to live our lives. It is not easy so there is no reason to be jealous or feel bad when you see others succeed. I know it tends to make […]
Mom of four sheds the Frumpy with Venus!
June 13, 2016 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBScotti is a mom of four. She gained 100 pounds after her first born set of twins! She lost and gained it back before finally embarking on the Venus journey. She’s lost 35 pounds since starting Venus. As she says in her podcast, this all makes sense now. It’s simple. Not easy but simple. […]
Contest winner Tracey Brings Out Her Inner Warrior!
June 06, 2016 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBTracey lost 11 pounds and 3 inches in 12 weeks. That’s about the average for most women in 12 weeks and it is always very hard earned. Here’s what Tracey said in her own words: This competition was a very interesting experience for me. As you can see from my numbers I didn’t […]
What’s it like to be a 56 year young Venus Figure Competitor?
May 30, 2016 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBRhonda is 56 years young and won our VT contest back in the day when she was 5o. She’s still living the dream and the golden Venus lifestyle and going strong. She has found the fountain of youth. It was a fun day, she did her first competition at the same venue I did […]
Venus Veteran Naomi Maintaining Awesome into her 50’s
May 23, 2016 12:31 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBNaomi is a veteran Venus who has been with Venus since the beginning in 2010. She successfully transformed her body and has maintained, and even improved her physique over the past 5 years as she progressed into her 50’s! Here is what Naomi had to say in her own words: “Hi! I’m Naomi Sandoval. I […]
Ali lost 64 pounds and 42 inches with the Venus program and is not about to quit!
May 16, 2016 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBAli lost 64 pounds and 42 inches with the Venus program and is not about to quit! Ali has tried many programs and has yo-yo’d with her weight like so many of us. But she says this is the best so far, she has lost 64 pounds and refuses to quit. She looks amazing already, […]
How Keturah Overcame Fibromyalgia and Hypothyroidism to Lose over 100 Pounds
May 09, 2016 12:16 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBKeturah has been using Venus systems for over 5 years! Her transformation stretches out further than a 12 week period though, she has lost over ONE HUNDRED pounds! Keturah through the weight loss over the years (Left) Keturah at her heaviest before finding Venus in 2011 (Middle) Keturah in the middle of her transformation […]
Today is the start of VT17 of the Venus Transformation Contests
May 02, 2016 11:00Wow, time is sure flying by. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I entered VT3 back in the day. And the days just keep rolling by. So the time to do this is NOW. There is always life in the way, so the more we do this the more the healthy lifestyle becomes just […]
VT16 Contest Winners Announced (beautiful pictures included)
April 25, 2016 11:00And the VT16 winners are… Drum roll please… And it is important to note this is merely a 12 week window in the journey of all these women. They all have a much bigger story to tell. First Place – Kim Second place – Gail Third Place – Scotti Fourth Place […]
How Lisa from Mississippi learned to NEVER GIVE UP on fat loss
April 18, 2016 11:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBLisa wanted to give up. She didn’t think it could ever be achieved. She was doing the Venus process and seemed so slow that she didn’t see it happening until she took a picture one day. Here’s what she said one day inside the forum: The busyness of life crept in, didn’t feel I […]
Today is the DAY! Get your VT16 entries in by midnight EST
April 11, 2016 11:00Today is the day to get your final pictures submitted. You have until midnight tonight EST (Eastern Standard Time) Your essay should be at least 200 words and can be as long as you want. You can write about your background and all the things you have tried in the past. You can write about […]
The final deadline for VT16 is next Monday April 11th
April 07, 2016 11:00It’s so easy to let your mind go down a path of never achieving what those other people have achieved. But that’s not true! All you have to do is never give up and keep being your best. They did not achieve it overnight. In fact they didn’t do anything extraordinary other than never give […]
Can that last pesky 10 pounds go at age 53? Heck yeah, meet Cindy
April 04, 2016 11:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBCindy looked good before but she knew in her heart she could do better. Does it matter what everyone else thinks when you KNOW you will feel better without that last pesky 5-10 pounds? No, it’s your choice. It’s your body. You get to own it and you can do it! Here’s what Cindy […]
How mom’s can plan for family sport weekends.
April 01, 2016 11:00What we did for Easter Even though my kids are 15 and 18, they still love hunting for candy filled eggs in the backyard. This year we had to have our hunt in the afternoon because we had just returned from a 4 day trip to Arizona to look at colleges. I had bought […]
How Holly used Venus to make Empowered Food Choices for Life
March 28, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBHolly wasn’t looking for a fat loss program. She was looking for a strength training program. But she ended up getting addicted to the amazing Immersion podcasts with John and Brad, and learning how to make better food choices and got so much more! Holly got an EMPOWERED LIFE! Here’s what she wrote: After a […]
How our British Venus maintained for two years after her goal (meet Kath)
March 21, 2016 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBOvercoming cancer Kath struggled with breast cancer and like many used food as comfort during her illness and recovery. It’s a typical story and we’ve had many Venus ladies overcome this. Kath overcame it! She proved that no matter where you are in the world and no matter what your circumstance, you can CHOOSE to […]
What was Brenda’s “Moment of Clarity”?
March 14, 2016 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBBrenda made a transformation in her life. Through the Venus program she learned how easy it is to use various health issues as an excuse. No matter what the adversity, it still always comes down to the amount of food we consume. It’s kind of like we don’t want to face the elephant in the […]
Maintenance with Venus Veteran Carly
March 07, 2016 11:41 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBCarly has been using Venus systems for over 3 years. She did a phenomenal job with her initial transformation and her continued results display the hard work she puts in. Her transformation stretches out further than a 12 week period though, she has lost FORTY pounds using Venus! Carly before starting Venus in 2013 and after […]
The 51 Year Young Venus Contest Winner Robin
February 29, 2016 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBRobin placed in our last contest. She struggled for years with medications that were hindering her fat loss. With the Venus Systems she finally found the way to succeed. Here is what Robin wrote in her own words: Venus has revolutionized any and all workout/diets systems I have ever tried in my […]
Venus veteran inspires Anne
February 22, 2016 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBIt all started when I attended a stock market class in the summer of 2012. I saw Deanne before VT-6 started and met her a few months later after she had finished (and won) the contest. She looked amazing! I overheard her talking about her great results and I asked her what she did. […]
Laura Found Venus to be a Healthy Lifestyle NOT a Get-Fit-Quick Scheme
February 15, 2016 11:26 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBLaura placed in our recent VT15 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Here is what Laura had to say in her own words: “My experience with the Venus Factor system” I have to say that I was a teeny bit skeptical about the Venus […]
A Wine Country Venus Meet-Up (Meet Anea and Jerie)
February 12, 2016 07:34One of the coolest things about my job as a coach for all the various companies I work for is making new friends. Fitness is only a small part of the picture. Most of the time I come along side as a friend and life coach, because achieving a fitness goal is more about […]
She fought the Type 1 diabetes battle and WON! (Meet Char)
February 08, 2016 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBChar placed in our last contest. She is a type 1 diabetic who struggled for many years to lose excess weight. She has an incredible story to share because she never gave up. She refused to settle for what her doctors said was “As good as it gets”. Here is what she wrote: It’s […]
A fitness trainer at age 50? This Venus CAN! (Meet Sandra)
February 01, 2016 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBSandra placed in our last Venus Transformation Contest. She thought she was doomed to middle aged hormones as age 50 approached, but with Venus she learned this was simply a myth. Here’s what she said about her transformation pictures: The 1st photo is from February 2015 and the 2nd is November 2015. 9 months, 35 […]