The Weight of the Nation: Part 1 - Consequences (HBO Documentaries)

The kind of food that we eat is the most profitable. The weight of the nation is out of control,
BUT WE CAN FIX IT.

The Weight of The Nation

 

Adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered to be overweight, BMI over 30 is considered obese.
But remember obesity is not permanent. Its manageable. Read my review of The Venus Factor

The Venus Factor – Just another Weight Loss Program?

Hey, Bruce here, and you’re reading my uncensored review of what I really thought about The Venus Factor. Note that this a review though, if you’re looking for The Venus Factor website then click here.

Why am I writing this? Well, when a good friend at the gym mentioned it I wanted to know more about it, there weren't many real reviews around so I thought I’d write one quickly to help any of you who are in the same position I was. But be warned, I’ll be going into both the good and the bad points, so if that’s something you might not want to hear, then you may as well leave now. 

You must be thinking there are so many products out there then why choose The Venus Factor to review. Well one woman at the gym mentioned this. The first thing that caught my attention about it is targeted specifically for women.  Yes, it sounds like a marketing strategy, I mean their official website video starts with the warning that the following video is only for women. But considering the leptin levels in the female body it makes sense.

John Barban

The Venus Factor by John Barban is based on monitoring leptin levels (click here to read my post on the Leptin Hormone if you don't know much about it) in females. The female body has twice the amounts of leptin hormones compared to men. The great thing about The Venus Factor program is it is not a ‘diet pill program’. It is a complete strategy (diet and fitness) considering the physique and metabolism of women. It is based around monitoring the leptin hormone through diet and exercise. This also means that you will have to put in the hard work. 

Males and females bodies are unique. They are designed for different types of work. Women have the natural ability to bear and nurture babies therefore, they store extra fat. The midsection, hips, thighs and back sides are all designed to store more fat, which keeps the babies healthy in times of famine.

From a personal experience as a gym coach I can tell you that a lot of women have a hard time losing weight despite exercising. It all comes down to two basic problems; women face “resistance” or “insensitivity” to Leptin’s signal to burn fat which is basically like having your body’s fat burning switch set to OFF. And second, is the rapid drop in your Leptin levels when you diet, which slows down your metabolism substantially and leads to frustrating weight loss plateaus and massive rebound weight gain.

Ever Wondered Why Women Become Obese After Giving Birth?

The Leptin levels go through the roof in a pregnant woman. Even after giving birth getting rid of that baby weight can be very difficult. 

So how is this product any different?

The usual fitness and diet mumbo jumbo is based around only selling the program. You will agree that there is hardly any 'after sale service' for these products. The Venus Factor gives you an online community for support. Trust me you need this. I am a man but I know what women, especially moms, go through with the fitness programs. They buy it, try it for a few days and then they face some problem, get lazy and then forget about it. Besides, moms have a lot of responsibilities.   

I am not going to make women feel bad about their high leptin levels. Trust me, higher leptin levels in your body also mean that you can lose more weight than men. The Venus Factor gauges on the Metabolic Override, a strategy to unlock the fat burning potential. 

Food Celibacy - Are You Kidding?

You don't have to completely ditch the things you crave the most. I feel sorry for those people (guys included) who live a life of celibacy from food so they can look good. Duh, wake up. There are better ways to stay fit and look good than cutting out all those mouth watering pleasures of life.

Effect on Female Breasts

A genuine concern for women is if they start a weight loss program they will lose their bust. It is a genuine concern. I am sure that getting weaker is not be part of your goals. You need a good shape so you need the right proportions of nutrients. The Venus Factor gives you a software (VF Nutritionist). You put in your body dimensions and it tells you the right proportions of your body and a recommended protein-calorie intake. The idea is to make you look more attractive.

The Downside  

Venus Factor leaves a few things up to the user. Not everyone needs to follow every part of the program. For instance, if you simply want to lose weight you can ditch the exercise part. But if you want that model look you will have to try harder than that. I mention this as a downside because I interact with many women who are simply too scared to try anything on their own. They will ask me ordinary questions and I have to tell them everything in detail. I am not complaining, it is my job, I get paid for coaching. Therefore, I also know what happens when you don't guide them. They feel clueless. 

So for women that can build their diet plan based on the principles mentioned in the program, it is a good purchase. But women that want every tiny detail, I would suggest they look for other programs or be very very active in the online community to get guidance whenever needed. The point is, don't waste your money by buying the program and not using it to its full potential.

Yes, the Venus Factor gives you money back guarantee and it does not interfere with your dining preferences - it is good for vegans too.

I recommend using it ONLY if you don't have the time or money for gym or personal coaching. To check out their official page click here

Leptin - Why Women have a Harder Time Losing Weight?

If you’re like me, you must have seen ads about fitness products (Click here to read my review of such a product) like a gazillion times. Lose weight this way that way. Everyone is an expert when it comes to losing weight. I’m not blaming anyone. The market is huge. People need fitness, programs, schedules, coaches, techniques, and it’s definitely not easy to do it solo. And losing weight? Well that’s even a tougher subject because people that are overweight go through a lot. It’s not just about fitting into your skinny jeans or showing off abs at the beach. If you are overweight you will probably attract a lot of unwanted diseases, let alone the low self-esteem.

There is one thing that has caught the attention of fitness programs. Men and women need separate fitness, weight loss programs and supplements. Female body has different levels of hormones and metabolism than men, especially when it comes to leptin.

Leptin

Leptin is that hormone in your body that tells you when to eat and when you are full. Leptin levels in your body control the cravings for junk food. It’s the master hormone that controls hunger and feelings of satiety. It is released by the adipose via fat tissue. An overweight person usually has higher leptin levels. Now you get the idea that your goal would be to reduce leptin levels so you have less cravings for junk food.

Leptin is not your enemy, it's like a moderator hormone. The gatekeeper of fat metabolism. It monitors how much energy an organism takes in. You need balanced levels of leptin to have a healthy metabolism.

Girls here is the deal. Your body naturally has almost twice the amount of leptin hormones compared to men, which is why it is generally more difficult for women to lose weight. Men usually grow a potbelly if they're not exercising. This can be easily cured with workout and diet control. But with women it takes a lot more effort to burn fat from waist, belly, thighs and the fat stored around your shoulder that makes you look bulky.

Sometimes leptin levels can become so imbalanced that they interfere with your insulin. Here are a few tips to get your leptin in check;

• Eat little to no simple starches. Refined foods, sugars, fructose are bad for your health
•  Eating large amount of proteins and healthy fats (eggs, nuts etc.) especially in the morning right after waking up can be extremely helpful. An ideal breakfast would be 2-3 eggs, vegetables (spinach is my choice) and maybe some leftover meat from the night before, preferably cooked in olive or coconut oil 
• Do not stay up late at night, this is hazardous
• This might seem strange but walking barefoot on the ground also helps moderate leptin levels
• If you have a habit of constantly munching something you need to quit. Give a break of at least four hours between your snacks. Otherwise your liver will just keep producing hormones’

Leptin levels in female body might be difficult to control but it’s not impossible. Knowledge is power. Now you know the reason if the exercise isn’t working for you. With the right mindset, you can control your leptin levels, and eventually the look of your body.