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Kirsty Set a Goal and Won VT13

July 20, 2015 16:55 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Kirsty WON our recent VT13 Venus Transformation Contest! She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Kirsty brilliantly navigated through a full time career, social events, and going to graduate school during her stunning transformation.       Here is what Kirsty had to say in her own words This […]

A Tale of Two Venus’s

July 17, 2015 10:22

With a few weeks to go in the current VT14 contest we thought you could use some motivation for the final push. Here’s Pam and I talking about how Venus changed our lives: The VT14 end of contest deadline will be midnight Eastern Time on August 3rd. Email me if you have any questions: [email protected] […]

Michele Carved Five Inches off her Waist with Venus

July 15, 2015 15:13 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MB

You would never know it by looking at her, but Michele is a mother of three and grandmother of two.  At the age of 58, she came to Venus wanting to tone up her legs, but was blown away by the changes she was able to make to her entire shape.  It is unusual that […]

Mountain climber, Amparo Used Venus to Sculpt Her Shape

June 23, 2015 05:45 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MB

Oh the patience and perseverance of this lovely Venus.  Amparo placed in our most recent VT13 contest and I had the pleasure of speaking with her recently about her transformation.  If you have ever gone weeks without seeing the scale move, I encourage you to listen in.  With quiet calm she remained determined and stayed […]

Looking Good At 50 and Beyond – Lorie’s Story

May 18, 2015 12:00 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MB

During the phase of life when many women struggle with their weight and body image or just decide to let “nature take its course”, Lorie took a look in the mirror and decided that there was no reason she should settle for anything less than the best for herself. Inspired by all the changes she […]

Today is THE DAY; Venus Transformation Contest starts NOW

May 11, 2015 19:25

The 14th Venus Contest starts today and is a great way to get motivated to change your life. It is about YOUR LIFE. Don’t you want to change it for the better? All you have to do is own a copy of the basic Venus program to enter.  There is no fee to enter.  You […]

And the Venus Contest Winners Are … VT 13 Winner Announcement

May 08, 2015 12:00

  Before I announce the winners of the 13th Venus Transformation contest it’s important to note that what you see for the contest is merely the last 12 weeks of a long transformation for all of these women. What makes our contests unique is that they are not fat loss at all contests. The focus […]

Venus contest news; things are changing up for the better

May 04, 2015 12:00

  The next Venus Transformation contest (VT14) starts on May 11th.  Do not attempt to enter your pictures before May 11th.  The contest entry form will open on the 11th. The current contest winners for VT13 will be announced right here on the Venus Blog next Friday May 8th. As many you inside the Venus […]

Venus Meets up in Miami

April 24, 2015 13:19

This past weekend, Venus members from around the world met up in fabulous South Beach in Miami, Florida, on the beach. We enjoy each other so much in the community that we knew we would have a blast in real life! We put a heads up in the forum about 2 months ago, and I […]

Tiffany Found New Life When She Found Venus

April 13, 2015 09:00 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MB

Recently, I had the honor to spend some time talking with Tiffany who placed 3rd in our recent VT11 Venus Transformation Contest. Here are her amazing before and after photos: Although Tiffany made incredible progress in just 12 weeks, like many of our beautiful Venus success stories, her overall process spanned many months and continues […]

The deadline for the Venus Contest VT-13 is one week away; April 13

April 06, 2015 11:00

  What about “prep” for the Venus contest? It’s totally up to you if you want to do any version of “prep week” before your final photo’s or not. It’s not a requirement and it’s completely personal preference. The Venus Factor “Slim in Seven” is a good program and not as drastic as the old […]

What about carbohydrates and resistant starches? Uncensored Podcast

April 01, 2015 11:00

  Find out about carbohydrates and how they interact with your body. There is an aggregate of 4 calories or energy per gram, but it’s not always that amount that gets absorbed into your body. The chemical makeup of the food changes as it’s cooked, or cooled, and some of it is irreversible. Different versions […]

What does it feel like to be a 53 year old Figure Competitor?

March 23, 2015 11:00

  Today we are exactly 3 weeks out from the Venus Transformation VT13 deadline. The last day of this contest will be April 13th. Many Venus ladies have been asking about my recent experience with a fitness competition so I figured this would be a good time to write about that. It’s a good time […]

What would Venus say?

March 20, 2015 11:00

  What would Venus say? As I sat down to breakfast last Sunday I declared to my friends that I would enjoy carbs and pastries! I had already enjoyed a beautiful trout dinner with elegant wine and deserts the previous night so it was quite the splurge. It was vacation with family and friends after […]

Finding Your Own Diet Pattern; Uncensored Podcast

March 18, 2015 11:00

  Do you ever wonder why some diets work for some people? How do you find out what eating style works for you? Our hormones can be effected depending on our level of body fat and age. Some of us are more susceptible to negative health effects of overeating certain types of food.   Listen […]

Elizabeth Found Her Perfect Fit With Venus

March 09, 2015 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

This picture says it all. Elizabeth had struggled with her weight for so long that she wondered if it was even possible to be happy in her own skin.  Determined to be a positive role model for her daughter she had tried other diets and fitness programs, but didn’t find her perfect fit until she […]

There is Energy in the Venus Synergy!

March 06, 2015 11:00

  There is about to be some serious Venus Synergy going down in Miami soon. How would you like to meet our amazing premiere Venus coaches along with other Venus ladies in person?   Coach Liss   Meet Coach Liss in our online community and there are many ways to connect with her: Liss’s short […]

What happens internally and externally when you diet? Uncensored Podcast

March 04, 2015 11:00

  Do you want to know what happens in your life once you start dieting? There is a lot more going on than just eating less and losing fat. Not only does it change your awareness of what you eat, but it changes your awareness of what others eat. It improves your health and it […]

Jenia finally has the confidence to be in pictures on vacation after finding Venus

March 02, 2015 14:29 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Jenia placed in our recent VT12 contest She had an amazing transformation in only 12 short weeks.   Here is what Jenia had to say about her experience with the Venus Factor program: How did you find the Venus Factor?  I randomly clicked on a facebook ad.  I had no idea I would change my life that day. […]

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We are halfway through the VT-13 Contest – it ends on Monday April 13th

February 23, 2015 11:00

  We are now at the half way point through the Venus Transformation Contest VT-13 and we at Venus thought you could use some motivation and tips. Any Venus client is welcome to enter. There is no fee. The schedule and how to enter is HERE.  When you finish on April 13th please feel free […]

What’s the best strategy for fat loss and maintaining? Uncensored Podcastnullnullnull

February 18, 2015 15:00

  How do you apply diet and exercise principles to your fat loss or maintenance strategy? It is different depending on your level of body fat and physical conditioning. It will be different for you when you get close to your goal compared to when you are just starting out. John and Brad want to […]

What’s the best strategy for fat loss and maintaining? Uncensored Podcast

February 18, 2015 15:00

  How do you apply diet and exercise principles to your fat loss or maintenance strategy? It is different depending on your level of body fat and physical conditioning. It will be different for you when you get close to your goal compared to when you are just starting out. John and Brad want to […]

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February 16, 2015 21:46

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It’s okay to make mistakes with diet – just keep moving forward – says Contest Winner Sheralyn

February 16, 2015 15:00

  Sheralyn placed in the VT12 contest. Here is what she has to say in her own words:   How did you find the Venus Factor? The Venus link was attached to email that I got from a self-esteem help promotion. I was not feel well emotionally or physically and I was looking for self help before going to […]

Sharon, A Venus for Life

February 09, 2015 14:04 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Sharon placed in our recent VT12 contest She did a fantastic job, and these before and afters only capture a portion of her total transformation. Sharon completed one round of 12 weeks with the Venus Factor system before the contest started. This is what Sharon had to say about her experience: I stumbled across this […]

How do you meet your protein goal on a calorie deficit?

February 06, 2015 08:00

Last Friday I said I’d have more to share about the magazine photo shoot.  I do, but I’d decided to talk about protein today.  My inbox has been flooded with questions about my strategy for fat loss and how to get enough protein. My strategy for fat loss is simply finding a sustainable calorie deficit […]

What does exercise actually do for us? Uncensored Podcast

February 04, 2015 15:00

  What is cardio training? What is resistance training? What training is oxygen dependent? What type of training causes muscle growth? What is cross training? What is low intensity training? What is high intensity? What is interval training? What happens at the muscular level? What makes the muscles stronger? What about the angle of the […]

Leah lost the baby weight and more with Venus

February 02, 2015 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Leah placed in our recent VT12 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Leah brilliantly navigated through postpartum recovery and breastfeeding during her stunning transformation.   Here is what Leah had to say in her own words I am forever grateful for the Venus Factor and […]

How can an obese 48 year old end up in a beauty magazine for her 54th birthday?

January 30, 2015 22:20

  These are just the sneak peak pictures. The magazine article and pictures will publish on my birthday coming up on Feb 3rd.  I have to say this is the best birthday for me ever!  But I seem to say that with Venus every year since my 5oth birthday which is exactly when Venus helped […]

How Wendy got better results with less effort at the gym

January 26, 2015 14:04 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Wendy placed in our recent VT12 contest She had an amazing transformation in only 12 short weeks.   Here is what Wendy had to say about her experience with the Venus Factor program in her own words: How did you find the Venus Factor? Through a Facebook Link . What things had you tried in the past? […]

How do you recover from the SPLURGE of stress hunger?

January 23, 2015 15:00

 Sometimes you have to have a warrior mindset to get back on track! My friend Ryan took this picture of me last summer and I felt he caught my warrior spirit! What happens when your body adapts to too much food? Do you ever notice that sometimes after a feast like Thanksgiving or maybe Super […]

Why are we so fascinated with EXTREMES? Uncensored Podcast

January 21, 2015 15:00

 Why are we fascinated by pushing ourselves to extremes? What causes fat loss plateaus? What causes us to not to achieve our goals? What is survivor bias? How does survivor bias apply to power lifting? How does this apply to diet? What do we see and not see on results of diets and workout programs? […]

The Venus Transformation Contest VT-13 Starts TODAY!

January 19, 2015 15:00

What do you say when you look in the mirror? When most of us started the Venus program we thought “NO WAY”! I never wore a bikini ever in my adult life.  Even when I started Venus I was not convinced it would happen.  Having spent most of my adult life size 12-14 I would […]

What To Do When Your Stomach Feels Like An Endless Void with HUNGER?

January 16, 2015 11:00

  The night before this picture was taken I felt the effects of extreme fatigue.  Even though I’d already eaten well above my caloric needs for the day, my stomach felt like an endless void that couldn’t be filled.  I seriously wanted to eat the entire jar of nut butter and preserves.  It was the […]

How to enter the next Venus Contest (STARTS NEXT WEEK) on January 19th

January 04, 2015 20:14

  How would you like to join our community of successful women? Those who have the most success participate in the private online community of women only.  This is where they meet new friends and find support. They learn from others things they never would have thought of. This is how we learn SUCCESS and […]

Venus Transformation Contest Schedule for 2015

December 29, 2014 17:40

  Many of you have been waiting for next year’s schedule of contests.   Here’s the schedule:   Jan 19th – April 13th May 11th – Aug 3rd Aug 31st – Nov 23rd     There is NO DEADLINE within those dates to enter.  You can enter your before and after pictures ANY TIME during […]

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December 24, 2014 22:48

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What About Protein Dosing? Uncensored Podcast

December 24, 2014 15:00

  How much protein do you really need? What is different about protein compared to carbs and fat? Do you really need more protein? Is there a limit to how much protein you should get? Should athletes get more than the government recommended amount of protein? Where does your waist measurement fit into how much […]

Is there room for lifting when you are training for a half marathon?

December 12, 2014 15:00

  This past weekend, I met up in Memphis with Coach Jenny to run the St. Jude Half Marathon. The run was really an excuse to go see her, meet her family, and vacation. And by vacation, I mean eat at all the great places in Memphis! It turned out to be a little experiment […]

Learn to eat like an adult; Uncensored Podcast

December 10, 2014 15:00

  How do we learn to eat like an adult?   What is the whole mind and body approach to diet and fitness? Why is taking responsibility for your own body so important? What makes the body and mind a two way street? What happens when your body and mind grow at different rates? How […]

And the Venus Transformation Contest VT12 Winners are…

December 08, 2014 15:00

  Before I announce the winners of the 12th Venus Transformation contest it’s important to note that what you see for the contest is merely the last 12 weeks of a long transformation for all of these women. What makes our contests unique is that they are not fat loss at all contests. The focus […]

How much do adults weigh? Uncensored Podcast

November 26, 2014 10:00

  How much do you weigh? How much should you weigh as an adult? What about the set point theory? Do you gain weight as an adult? How about emotions an life events? What’s different when you are younger compared to an adult? What do you do in major life events? Are we addicted to […]

What does a gun blowing up and holiday eating have in common?

November 21, 2014 21:50

Never give up! That is what it has in common.  Never give up! PS If you want to know more about the contest deadline keep reading.  Information down below. This a very rare occurrence and it happened to me last night during our training and qualification at the Sheriff’s department.  I still have the chills […]

VT12 Contest deadline is quickly approaching – Get ready for Amazing

November 18, 2014 06:09

Get ready for AMAZING! Will you be next? Get your final entries in by midnight Eastern time November 24th. Use the contest entry form (the same that you used to enter the contest). We’ll need from you: front pose back pose side pose newspaper pose up to 15 cover pictures of your choice your 250 […]

A new Venus Kool Kat; Meet Katharina

November 14, 2014 10:00

  Different things work for different people She goes by Kat and she is one of our newest successful Venus stories.  Kat and I met behind the scenes within the Venus online community and in our Venus Live Internet Chat tool.  We quickly hit it off and became friends on FaceBook.  Like many of our […]

What does it feel like to over eat? Uncensored Podcast

November 12, 2014 03:44

  What does over eating and having just enough food feel like? What does a normal day of eating feel like? When do you realize it? What about when the damage is already done? How can we learn before the damage is done? What does it feel like slightly? What does it feel like to […]

How Arionna Gave Up on Dieting for Good

November 10, 2014 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

  Arionna learned how to eat for life! VT12 will be wrapping up soon, but we still have a few interviews from VT11 to share. Today’s interview is with Arionna who is living overseas with her children while her husband is working his third deployment. She had great results: 13 pounds lost and 3 inches […]

How does the 80/20 rule VS Icing and Cake fit into Diet and Fitness? Uncensored Podcast

October 29, 2014 10:00

  What is the cake and what is the icing? What is the core of fat loss? When do the little things about diet matter? No matter what your goal what is the most important factor? What about when you are stuck or on a plateau? How much do you need to maintain? What about […]

What about Low Carb VS Low Fat diets? Uncensored Podcast

October 15, 2014 10:00

  What about Low Fat VS. Low Carb diets? Why did low fat diets become so important? What brought about low carb diet? What about the amount of food? What was found on the latest trial on low fat VS low carb? Why did the weight loss in the trial stop after 3 months? Should […]