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Last 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 […]
We 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 liss@resultsink.com Remember consistency of meaningful effort will get you where you […]
I’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 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 […]
Barb 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 […]
Jackie 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 […]
Believe 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 […]
The 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. […]
There 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 […]
This 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 […]
Just 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 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 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. […]
Lisa 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 […]
Dang, 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. […]
To 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 […]
Anita 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, […]
Beth 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 […]
Wow, 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 […]
And 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 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 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 […]
With 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 […]
Kimberly 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 […]
Today 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 […]
We 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 […]
Scotti 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. […]
Tracey 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 […]
Rhonda 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 […]
Naomi 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! 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, […]
Keturah 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 […]
Wow, 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 […]
And 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 […]
Lisa 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 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 […]
It’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 […]
Cindy 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 […]
What 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 […]
Holly 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 […]
Overcoming 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 […]
Brenda 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 […]
Carly 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 […]
Robin 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 […]
It 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 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 […]
One 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 […]
Char 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 […]
Sandra 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 […]
Heather placed in our recent VT15 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Her transformation stretches out further than this 12 week period though, she has lost over 30 lbs using Venus! Heather before starting Venus in 2015 and after this 12 week contest, […]
Kittery has an amazing story of overcoming an unusual health adversity. She did not let it stop her! Here’s what she said in her own words: 24 months ago, I made a choice. It was an easy choice to make, but one that hasn’t always been easy to stick to. The choice I made […]
The Venus Contest VT16 starts TODAY! What better way to start a contest than with a story of our beautiful Venus Andrea who DID NOT THINK SHE WOULD PLACE in the contest and did! She did place in the contest! See that’s what happens. Your mind doesn’t always “get” your progress. That’s when a coach […]
I have answered a few questions lately regarding Venus coaching and how it differs from our Venus Immersion. Immersion Venus Immersion is comparable to a “do it yourself” home project. You know it will take you a bit longer than a contractor but it will save money and you will learn the basics […]
The 2016 Venus Transformation Contest Schedule: VT16: Start January 11 – End April 11 VT17: Start May 2 – End August 1 VT18: Start August 22 – End November 21 It’s easy to join. Any Venus customer can join at any time. You can enter both your before and after pictures […]
Danell placed 1st in our last Venus Index Transformation Contest. She decided she didn’t like where she was at, so she changed it! Here is what else she had to say in her own words: My experience with the Venus Factor System: Venus is definitely unlike ANY other weight loss system I have tried. I […]
My dear & lovely friend, HELLO! I was thrilled to run into you at the store the other day. I’m sorry I didn’t have more time to visit with you…life can be so rushed with the holidays! So in this new year, I decided to sit down and write you a letter in a calm moment. […]
Christine placed in our recent VT15 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in.She lost THREE INCHES off her waist in twelve short weeks! Christine before and after this 12 week contest, unbelievable! One of the things that makes the Venus program very unique is that […]
We are inundated this time of year with so much. In the US, the holiday frenzy has been upon us since Halloween, at the end of October. Since then, we’ve struggled to rein in the onslaught of comfort & joy that is ushered in with good eats and drink. Nearly 12 months are gone, and in […]
Donette placed in our recent VT15 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Her transformation stretches out further than this 12 week period though, she has lost over 100 lbs! Donette before starting Venus in 2014 and after this 12 week contest, unbelievable! Here is what […]
What are some mindset tips for sculpting your Venus body? I could write a book on it, but today I’ll stick to this one aspect. These were my thoughts recently my all female FaceBook support group: For many of you, you need to keep this VISION that there is an amazing YOU inside, waiting to […]
Before announcing the winners, this post contains several sections you won’t want to miss; VT15 Contest Winners Additional VT15 Transformations Cover Model Winners Next years contest schedule 1st Place – Danell 2nd Place – Sandra 3rd Place – Anne 4th Place – Andrea 5th Place – Kittery 6th Place […]
How does a Venus feed her soul? Saturday was a hibernation day. I wanted to go nowhere, eat comfort food, and be with my boys. I did just that, cancelled my dinner date and the boys and I hiked some of the property hills. The fresh air, sunshine, and cardio exercise was exactly what […]
It does not take a special breed. Anyone can do it. The only thing great or special is persistence, consistency, and never giving up. Anyone can do that if they decide to. It’s pure day-to-day grit. It’s believing in your self when no one else does. Minimizing the negative people who act and speak […]
Are You a Venus Endurance Athlete? This past week has been one of remembering to be thankful. You must think about what it is for which you are grateful, and give thanks for it. That’s the interesting thing about giving thanks – it is very much an intentional act. It’s a lot like being a Venus. When […]
Happy Thanksgiving to my USA Venus girlfriends! I’m busy working on the Venus contest, but I had to take a quick break to write some words of encouragement for those I’m helping. These are all my own pictures in the collage. ‘Cuz I’m the real deal. In the purple shirt last night during a break […]
Laura placed in our recent VT14 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. In 12 short weeks, she transformed losing 10 pounds of fat and 1.5″ from her waist! Here is what Laura had to say in her own words I’m a wife and a […]
Today is the DAY! This is just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the final entries for VT15 is TODAY 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 […]
This is just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the final entries for VT15 is Monday November 23rd 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 […]
Don’t let go of the rope now! Contest photo and data submissions for VT15 will be due no later than Monday November 23rd at midnight Eastern Time. For some motivation here are some beautiful pictures of previous Venus contest winners: Vegetarian Venus Learn how a Venus Vegetarian did it with Jonda. You […]
There are 10 more days left in the current Venus Transformation contest. Now that we are in the final stretch of the contest, many of you are having success with your goals! It’s great to see. Some of you are done with your photo shoot already and it’s time to relax. Many people seek success, […]
With only 17 days left in the Venus Transformation contest VT15 it’s time to set your mind for the final stretch. Make the Venus Transformation YOURS, not ours. It is your life that will transform. And it will effect everyone around you. Right about now you are probably feel tired, ready to throw in the […]
Karen was our 2nd Place Winner in the VT13 Contest earlier this year. Her hard work and discipline speak for themselves, but Karen is like that – a determined career woman, wife and mom who doesn’t make excuses while she gets RESULTS. Karen isn’t afraid to assess her actions and progress with objective appraising eyes […]
Julie placed WAY back in VT8 and is still active in the Venus community as a veteran Venus member. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting her in person at a Venus meetup held in Las Vegas last year. Julie was full of questions and had a genuine interest in each of our stories. We […]
Motivation happens when you STEP into it and then feed it. You can’t feed your own momentum with negative thoughts. And you can’t feed it with positive thoughts without ACTION first. The other persons success that you might admire does not give it enough fuel. You must create your own momentum. By taking steps. By […]
Denise had such great success with Venus that it was no surprise to see her place in the last contest. She lost an amazing 33 pounds and 7.5 inches from her waist!!! What Worked for Her She attributes that success to three simple things: 1. Delaying her first meal of the day 2. Saving her favorite foods for […]
I started my weight loss journey as a lone ranger. I’m not the type of person to ask for help, and I’m working on that. After a year of steady weight loss, I plateaued and became frustrated. Fortunately, I found Venus Index and was able to understand true fat and weight loss principles geared for […]
The colors of fall! I love all the seasons. Some seasons of life are harder than others. Just be yourself. Whatever that is. Sometimes it can be a disaster trying to copy someone else. We all learn by trial and error. We all have out own unique qualities. None are necessarily better than the other. […]
Since it is the halfway point through the Venus Transformation Contest VT15 we thought you could use a little motivation to keep you going. Jonda did the diet Yo-Yo all her life. Big time! She placed first in our last transformation contest. Here is what she had to say in her own words: I […]
Therese finally found she could lose the weight. She had lost hope. She really and truly believed it could not be done. She found Venus and decided it would be her last ditch effort. Sound familiar? So many of us in mid life and even younger have felt hopeless. But don’t believe that! Yes, it […]
One of our latest contest winners, Helen, travelled from Africa to visit us in California. Helen lives in Africa but is here visiting family. Pam lives in California near me, so we all got together at Pam’s house for a workout, good food, and some Venus chatting around the table. We made a little video […]
Helen is 49 years old and has struggled with her weight since her teens. Sound familiar? It seems like all the diets want to make you believe you can eat an unlimited amount of certain foods. It feels like a mystery sometimes as to why the weight comes off. And then you revert back […]
Ever get that “Rebellious” mindset with food? Those days where you feel it’s just not fair! It seems like for the moment you just don’t care. You are going to have whatever it is. And you are going to have as much as you want! Darn it. You DESERVE it! Dieting is just getting old! […]
Julie placed in our recent VT14 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Her transformation stretches out further than this 12 week period though, she has lost over 70 lbs using Venus in the past 15 months! […]
After last weekend did you feel you were the only one who could not stop at the bowl of chips? Or maybe it was some other snack food? You had to have more! You are not alone. I’ve had several desperate messages from people who said they “blew it” completely on their diet last weekend. […]
Like so many of us Pam used to be a long distance runner. There is nothing wrong with distance running, but it may not be the best strategy for fat loss like most of us thought. The excess endurance workouts make us fatigued, drive some of our needed hormones down, thus makes us extra […]
We’ve all heard the saying “Attitude is Everything”. It’s true. 95% of the fitness and fat loss game is staying in the positive. We all make mistakes and we are always learning. Some of you started the contest, some not. But the process is still the same. For LIFE. We all have to continuously muster […]
Vanessa placed in our recent VT14 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. Here is what Vanessa had to say in her own words Like many women, I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I was the chubby girl growing up and at […]
VT15 Starts TODAY! It runs for 12 weeks from Aug 31st – Nov 23rd. There is NO DEADLINE within those dates to enter. You can enter your before and after pictures ANY TIME during those windows. Obviously the earlier you enter your before pictures and the later you enter your after […]
The thing I love the most about Coach Lita is she never stands behind a list of excuses. Like all of us, she wears a lot of different hats, and her life is full of other things called LIFE. She just owns it and moves on. I’ll tell you a secret. Even once you […]
There’s a lot to think about before entering a contest Read the RULES AND REGULATIONS. Will it be motivating for you? Or will it be too much pressure? If you WIN, what do you think of all of your pictures, both before and after? How will you feel having others see your pictures? Do […]
Venus is in my HEART This grape, Sangiovese, is the heart of Chianti wines which are Randy’s favorite. I spent a day last weekend on my feet, pouring wine and serving people at a very classy winery (Naggiar). I bought the bottle after my shift to share with Randy while we sit and watch a […]
Your body is NOT the garbage can! This is one of the things I had to learn on this journey. I grew up with the influence of people who lived through the depression. No waste. Clean your plate. But I had to learn that MY BODY IS NOT THE GARBAGE CAN! On many levels. […]
In this podcast which was recorded live in front of an audience for a seminar in Dumas, Texas, at the Moore County YMCA- Coach Liss answers: What is the fitness hierarchy? Why is rest and stress important to consider? What are the 3 ways of eating? Why, when, and how should we eat in a […]
The VT14 results are in, congratulations to all finishers! One thing I love about the focus for women in the Venus program is “The focus is proportions and shape (rather than weight loss at all costs or building muscle like a guy)” – John Barban. Congratulations to everyone who entered and finished! This took hard […]
“You would only fail to accomplish something if you were focused on the outcome.” – Ben Newman Focus on the activity that fires your passion and you will do well. Focus on the process, not the results. The results will come later. THIS is why I succeeded with fat loss and building muscle. It […]
This is just a friendly reminder that the deadline for VT14 is Monday August 3rd at Midnight Eastern Standard Time. The entry form CLOSES at that time. How to ENTER a Venus Transformation Contest: PLEASE READ THE CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. The only confirmation email you will get is the automated response from […]
Don’t let go of the rope now! Contest photo and data submissions for VT14 will be due no later than Monday August 3rd at midnight Eastern Standard Time. For some motivation here are some beautiful pictures of previous Venus contest winners: Learn about Deanne’s winning strategy; She kept it Simple. Learn what […]
Tracie placed in our recent VT13 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job and her results display the hard work she put in. She was late entering into the contest, so she did not even get a full 12 week run at it, and still she showed stunning results. Here is what Tracie had to […]
With the deadline quickly approaching we thought you could use a little more motivation for the final stretch. So here’s another tale of a successful and powerful Venus who started the program this year. You have to be READY to make a change. Jonda is a successful business woman with a busy career. She […]
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 […]
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: roberta.saum@gmail.com […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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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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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 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? […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Malissa placed in our VT11 Venus Transformation Contest She works as a nurse on the night shift and is a busy mom, despite these obstacles she still was able to transform her body and mind in spectacular fashion during the contest! This is what Malissa had to say about her transformation in her own words- […]
Tabitha placed in our recent VT11 Venus Transformation Contest. She did a phenomenal job, and persisted through some hardships. Her results are wonderful! Here is what Tabitha had to say in her own words I started my weight loss journey in Jan 2012 with my husband. I did not know about Venus at the time and […]