Archives for May 2015

Looking Good At 50 and Beyond – Lorie’s Story

May 18, 2015 by Lita Mar Leave a Comment

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 saw her own daughter make using the Venus program, Lorie decided to start working out with her so that she could learn for herself how to change her lifestyle and fitness for the better. What happened as a result? Lorie lost an amazing 24 pounds in just 12 weeks and she ended up placing in our recent VT11 contest. Here are her before and after pictures:

In her own words, this 50 year old mom and grandmother told us, “I babysit for my 2 year old grand baby while my daughter goes to work. In that 2 years I have enjoyed eating way too many snacks, cokes and just about whatever I wanted. I did not go too many places, so I just wore my sweats all day and the weight has just crept up on me. I really was feeling depressed, and it was harder to run and play with my grand baby. I decided to do something about It. I joined the Venus contest, and now 12 weeks and 24 pounds later I am seeing muscles I thought were gone forever.”

During her transformation process, Lorie learned how to change her eating habits and the way she thinks about food and snacks. She also learned that she actually enjoys working out at the gym and seeing the changes in her body and feeling the improvements in her strength and overall fitness. Now Lorie has committed herself to the process of ongoing and lifelong change. Pleased with her results, but not willing to backslide or ever give up, Lorie told us that she plans to keep applying all that she has learned so far and to keep working on her habits, lifestyle choices and fitness level.

Lorie has figured out what so many people never realize – that having a fit, strong and beautiful body is a lifelong “project” worth pursuing for the many riches it brings. I so enjoyed spending time talking with this wise and engaging woman who has so much to offer and share and we are so proud she chose to share her journey with us!

– Coach Lita

Listen to our conversation with Lorie here:

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Filed Under: Bodyfat, calories, change, Contest, Diet, fat loss, Interview, Podcast, Sage Advice, transformation, Uncategorized, weight loss

Today is THE DAY; Venus Transformation Contest starts NOW

May 11, 2015 by Roberta Saum Leave a Comment

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 can enter anytime during the next 12 weeks (May 11 through August 3), but you’ll want to take your pictures and measurements as soon as you can.

Here’s what you do to enter after taking those pictures and measurements:

Go to your downloads area.

If you need help with your transformation participate in our Online Community or if you Need a Coach you are welcome to choose the one you want when you sign up for coaching.

The online community is free to all Venus members and it’s the same login as your downloads login. Remember that the more active you are with others, the more help you will get, just like in REAL LIFE RELATIONSHIPS, it’s a give and take. At the same time there are many who will help you when you “come and go” every now and then. There are lots of nice Venus ladies in there willing to help when they can.

If you are a previous contest winner and want to enter the Calendar Girl category simply enter your current measurements and previous contest pictures so we know to expect final pictures later.

More than anything, HAVE FUN, and enjoy the journey because this is a LIFESTYLE we teach and not a 12 week lose fat at all costs contest.

See you on the inside!

-Coach Roberta

Filed Under: Contest, Uncategorized Tagged With: brad pilon, Eat Stop Eat, goal setting, john barban, The Venus Factor, transformation contest, venus index contest, Venus index Transformation, working out for shape

And the Venus Contest Winners Are … VT 13 Winner Announcement

May 8, 2015 by Roberta Saum Leave a Comment

The 12 week contest only shows the small window of time at the end of their transformation.

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 of our program is to learn a sustainable healthy lifestyle. That is why it is important for so many to stay active in our private online community for women only.

Our program is designed to build your best female shape while losing weight at the best rate for yourself. For many women that might only be 10-20 pounds in 12 weeks. Our program is designed to help women keep their hormones stable while sustainably losing fat and building muscle tone.

In the weeks ahead you will have the chance to see and hear the bigger story for all of these new Venus winners.

Alright then, on with the announcement so many have been waiting for:

First Place – Kirsty

Second Place – Karen

Third Place – Michele T.

Fourth Place – Michelle N.

Fifth Place – Tracie

Sixth Place – Amparo

Seventh Place – Annette

Eighth Place – Laura

Ninth Place – Melisia

Tenth Place – Michele A.

Filed Under: Contest, transformation, Uncategorized Tagged With: becoming a venus, diet for weight loss, Eat Stop Eat, goal setting, john barban, muscle growth, The Venus Factor, transformation contest, Venus Index, venus index contest, Venus index Transformation, Venus Index Workout, weight training, working out for shape

Venus contest news; things are changing up for the better

May 4, 2015 by Roberta Saum Leave a Comment

Leanne before and after

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 community have noticed, we have a new online platform. The team behind the scenes is making things better for all of us.

There will be a new contest entry form:

Once you get there and click on the contest it will be obvious where to put your measurements and pictures.

The following will be needed from you:

Age
Weight
Height
Shoulders
Waist
Hips

Pictures (bikini or two piece) used for primarily for judging:

1) Front – Facing camera with arms at your side

2) Side – 90 degrees to the camera with your arms at your side

3) Back – Facing away from the camera, with your arms at your side

The pictures need to be full body head to toe. It is very important that for your front, side, and back poses your arms are down at your sides but not covering your waist and that they are full body head to toe pictures. Do not crop out your face or your feet.

4) Newspaper picture – This should be a current issue of the national or local newspaper in order to validate the day you took the picture. You need to take a picture in this same group of pictures with the current day’s newspaper in your hand and the front page visible.

Pictures (NOT bikini) used for winner publications and future publications:

This can be in workout clothes, yoga pants, dresses, skirts, or whatever you are comfortable with that also shows your change in shape when comparing before and after. We would like to publish more pictures that are non-bikini like Leann’s picture.

5) Front – Facing camera with arms at your side

6) Side – 90 degrees to the camera with your arms at your side

7) Back – Facing away from the camera, with your arms at your side

8) Newspaper picture – This should be a current issue of the national or local newspaper in order to validate the day you took the picture. You need to take a picture in this same group of pictures with the current day’s newspaper in your hand and the front page visible.

So as you can see, there will be eight pictures to enter.

As you make progress during the 12 week contest look for pictures of when you were at your biggest weight. We would like one submitted with the final pictures.

We will only use first names for all publications.

The only deadline is the last day of the contest, August 3rd.

All start and finish entries can be entered any time during the 12 week contest window: May 11th – August 3rd

We look forward to hearing more progress stories and can’t wait to announce the winners of VT13