"I finally understand how to eat well, exercise & enjoy life."†

- Tally Sanders
member + fitness model

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Growing up, I was constantly active, participating in gymnastics, competitive cheerleading, and fast-pitch softball. Because of my high level of activity, I did not have to focus on nutrition—I just ate whatever I wanted. However, due to pressure to be thin in high school, I struggled for several years with an eating disorder, which eventually damaged my metabolism. A lack of physical activity as well as my flawed understanding of nutrition caused me to gain almost twenty pounds in college. I rarely exercised, and my idea of a healthy diet consisted of food that was “low-fat.”

Things naturally began to change once I graduated from the University of Georgia. I started teaching high school Spanish, coaching cheerleading, and I got engaged. A more consistent routine, as well as the motivation of my wedding day caused to me get below 120 pounds again. However, what really made a difference in my level of fitness was signing up to run a half marathon with my husband and a few friends in 2005. For the first time since high school, I had a fitness goal and began working out on a consistent basis. I also became a certified group exercise aerobics instructor through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). I learned two valuable lessons during this time in my life: the importance of setting goals and the importance of relationships. Setting goals is important because it is impossible to get somewhere if you do not know where you want to go. Knowing where I wanted to go helped me to do things that seemed impossible, but became possible by breaking them down into small, manageable goals. I also believe that it is essential to have people in your life who believe in you and encourage you to move towards your dreams.

Yet another change took place in December of 2007, when a close friend and I decided to pursue Ms. Fitness together. My dream to compete began years ago when I saw Ms. Fitness USA on television. I was inspired by the women who competed—I admired their physiques, and their fitness routines were amazing! To my surprise, I got first place in my division in my very first fitness competition in Dallas, Texas. However, just a few months later, I was ready to quit. I was working out hard, but I hated what I was eating, I constantly had sugar cravings, and I wasn’t seeing the results that I wanted to see. Fortunately, that is when I met Mark MacDonald, the founder of Venice Nutrition.

Through Mark and Venice Nutrition I have learned so much: the importance of eating every three to four hours, the importance of food ratios, the truth that fat is not something to be avoided, and the most efficient ways to work out. My sugar cravings ceased, and I actually enjoyed eating food again! Meeting with Mark was invaluable—I discovered that there is so much power in accountability. Yet another life lesson that I learned during my months of meeting with Mark had to do with my perspective on perfectionism and failure. Ms. Fitness was a risk for me. However, my personal Ms. Fitness experience taught me that failure is not my enemy and that perfection is a myth. Someone very wise said that “the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people fail more.” I am learning to view failures as stepping stones to success, instead of opportunities to throw in the towel. Preparing for Ms. Fitness taught me about the importance of self-discipline and perseverance, in more ways than just fitness and nutrition.

I am amazed at the journey that I have been on over the past few years. Because of what I have learned, I helped my husband lose over twenty pounds.

Because of Venice Nutrition, for the first time in my life I truly understand how to eat well and exercise in a way that produces results. Venice Nutrition helped me tremendously in my fitness competitions, but even more than that, it has changed my lifestyle. I cannot express how thankful I am for all that I have learned.

Results: Weight: 5 lbs % Body Fat: 8% Body Fat: 10 lbs LBM (Muscle): 5 lbs

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"It's an easy to follow nutrition and exercise program."†

- Dave Stockton
member

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I would recommend Venice Nutrition to anyone! The program defines a very specific nutritional and exercise approach that is very easy to follow. It has been incredibly motivating to see the results in such a short period of time. My cardio stamina, strength, and muscle tone have changed dramatically. Using a completely natural regime, I have dropped 21 lbs. of bodyfat and added 12 lbs. of lean muscle mass – in less than 4 months. It is hard to believe, but I am now in the best shape of my life at age 45.

Results: Weight: 13 lbs % Body Fat: 10% Body Fat: 21 lbs LBM (Muscle): 8 lbs

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"I now have the education and tools to teach my children how to eat correctly."†

- Claudette Foster
member

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The program has become part of our lives now and I now have the education and tools to teach my children how to eat correctly.

Results: Weight: 23 lbs % Body Fat: 12% Body Fat: 23 lbs LBM (Muscle): 0 lbs

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"I use to need Chocolate every day, now I rarely even want it!"†

- Helene Jonsson
member

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Results: Weight: 12 lbs % Body Fat: 6.5% Body Fat: 12 lbs LBM (Muscle): 0 lbs

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"My body now runs at a high performance level 24 hrs a day."†

- Joe Foster
member + pro race driver

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My body is now like a machine, it runs at a high performance level 24 hrs a day.

Results: Weight: 42 lbs % Body Fat: 14%

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"I have learned secrets to maximize my performance each race."†

- Nic Jonsson
member + pro race driver

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Results: Weight: 13 lbs % Body Fat: 8% Body Fat: 15 lbs LBM (Muscle): 2 lbs

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"Venice Nutrition taught me the tools to break through my plateaus."†

- Shelley Tucci
member

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Being Nurse and Mother of 3 Kids, I thought I knew Nutrition, The Venice Program provided me with the education to take my body to the next level and work it into my busy lifestyle.

Results: Weight: 11 lbs % Body Fat: 11% Body Fat: 16 lbs LBM (Muscle): 5 lbs

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"I am stronger, faster and better than Ever, My tennis game has gone to a the next level!"†

- Brendan Zackey
member + pro tennis player

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Results: Weight: 13 lbs % Body Fat: 8% Body Fat: 15 lbs LBM (Muscle): 2 lbs

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"As a Type 2 Diabetic, Venice Taught me how to Stabilize my Blood Sugar."†

- Jim Gottschalk
member

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I was shocked to find out I had Type 2 Diabetes, the Venice Program educated me on how to manage and control my Blood Sugar Levels, this is the Best I have ever felt.

Results: Weight: 24 lbs % Body Fat: 13% Body Fat: 31 lbs LBM (Muscle): 7 lbs

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"I lost 135lbs. and still counting."†

- Jacqueline Smith
member

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I have experimented with virtually every diet program in the last 15 years. I have done low calories, low carbohydrates and stimulants. I once even dropped over 100 pounds and then it all came back and then some. I was looking for a solution for my inconsistent weight and yo-yo dieting. Food had controlled me for years and Venice Nutrition taught me how to allow my body to work for me and achieve Permanent Results! I am now down 135 pounds and still counting! Thank You Venice Nutrition!

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"I now have the quality of life I always dreamed of."†

- Bonnie Kieffer
member

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Results: Weight: 48 lbs % Body Fat: 27% Body Fat: 54 lbs LBM (Muscle): 6 lbs

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"I'm over 60 Years old and I feel younger than ever."†

- Lee Bourney
member

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Results After 8 Weeks: Overall Weight Loss: 27.6 lbs, Body Fat Loss: 6.7%, Overall Inches Lost: 11 1/2"

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"I feel better and look better than ever!"†

- Scott Spiro
member

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I have always lived a busy lifestyle. My business has always seemed to be my top priority. That changed when I was confronted with high blood pressure, known as the 'silent killer'. I had a choice to make, make my health a priority or deal with the consequences, and frankly I like living. I sought the help of the Venice Nutrition System. My results were fantastic and my weight, body fat percentage and blood pressure are now under control. I want to personally thank the Venice Nutrition System for teaching me the power of blood sugar stabilization and to how balance my health with my business.

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"My Cholesterol and Triglycerides normalized. No more pills."†

- Matt Richman
member

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"Venice Nutrition provided me the Education to Build Lean Body Mass while losing Body Fat."†

- Mark Hall
Nutrition Coach + Body Builder

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Results: Weight: 22 lbs % Body Fat: 11% Body Fat: 28 lbs LBM (Muscle): 6 lbs

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"I thank Venice Nutrition for being my foundation of nutrition for life."†

- Ellen Como
member + fitness expert

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I believe I was born to teach and train people to be fit and healthy. When I was 19 years old I had my first job in a gym; that was over 25 years ago. I am now in my late 40's, a mother of teenagers, and have been in the fitness industry most of my life. Helping people become fit and healthy is my passion and I am proud and ecstatic to share it.

Over the years I have seen diets come and go. I have seen too many people lose weight only to gain it back, plus put on additional weight in the process. Diets and quick fixes fail people. Proper nutrition works. I was always searching for the right nutrition program that I could teach and endorse to my clients. While hosting a healthy lifestyle fitness radio show I heard about Venice Nutrition. I was hesitant to believe this was finally going to be a program to really help people live a healthy and fit lifestyle. I decided it was worth a shot and I met with the creator of the system, Mark Macdonald. It took me only 10 minutes to know I finally found the real thing, the real foundation of nutrition for myself, all my clients, and anyone else who was looking for a healthy nutrition program for real life lasting results.

Venice Nutrition has taken my good nutrition and made it GREAT!! Every client I have referred has embraced and adjusted to the program easily. They look great and feel great. Mark and the Venice Nutrition team have come up with the way to make proper nutrition available to everyone. Personally I thank them for being my foundation of nutrition for life.

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"Thank you for helping me to achieve my potential!"†

- Austin Crochere
power forward, Golden State Warriors

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"Venice has opened me up to a new world of physical health."†

- Arnold Harrison
linebacker, Pittsburg Steelers

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