Venus Transformations | The HCG Diet

A sceptic of fad dieting, it took some coaxing for me to try the HCG diet. I have never truly dieted because well, i never really had to...but, as you get older, the body just doesn't quite react the same to exercise, so had to shake things up.

A family member of mine had already lost 20 lbs. in less than four weeks on the diet so that was all I needed to see. There are many naysayers that believe the HCG supplement to be a placebo, and the strict 500 calorie a day diet is the only thing that causes the weight loss. I tend to believe that me just deciding to limit myself to 500 calories per day for 26 days straight would not work on its own. In either case, placebo or not, the diet is working for me and I feel healthier than ever before, so doubters be damned!

Phase 1 of the diet was fun, cause it was a two day food fest. This loading phase is to prepare you for Phase 2 - the next 24 days or more of a Very Low Carb Diet (VLCD). The proteins, veg and fruits you can have are very limited so I had to find some "cheats" to help me keep interest. I'll post my cheat foods in a future post. Dropping pound after pound each day didn't hurt in the motivation department either.

On 5/1/2012 I will enter Phase 3 (P3) and look forward to increasing my caloric intake to 800 calories for that three week period. I'm definitely looking forward to being able to include dairy in my diet. Still can't have starch and sugars during this time, but you better believe that I have some diet allowed recipes up my sleeve, and will be enjoying pancakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc. in P3. I've been scouring Youtube, and diet VLOGs for tips. I've also gotten difficult to find specialty ingredients from Amazon.com and local health food stores.

So, with all this preparation and research, I know what you are thinking..."how much have YOU lost?!" Currently, I am 15 lbs. down after 22 days on the diet. I have to say that a 5 lbs. a week average is pretty impressive!

Got questions? Tweet me @absolutevenus!

Love & Light
Absolute Venus

Venus Dialogues: Ladies Love Leo Littles

Writer/director Sean "Red.71" Murdock

From my daily interactions, I often wonder if the concept of chivalry is a lost art.  I encounter men that do not obey the rule of ladies first. I find myself holding doors open, changing the direction of my step, or being mindful of etiquette in a crowded elevator more so than my male counterparts these days. It is perturbing because often men wonder why they can't find a decent woman. This is most likely because we have been programmed to fend for ourselves instead of expecting  common courtesies from a man.


Thus, my interest was perked when I learned one of my tweeples was making a film about the subject. "Ladies Love Leo Littles" explores this topic and provides context from a male perspective. Writer/director Sean "Red.71" Murdock, gives insight into the project, scheduled for release this summer.





AbsoluteVenus: Are you the sole writer of the screenplay, or was it a collaborative effort?
Red.71: Sole writer although there were a couple of re-writes after I had a read with a few friends.

AbsoluteVenus: Is Leo Littles based on someone you know? A mixture of people you know?
Red.71: Leo Littles is loosely based on some of my life and a couple of good brothers I know.

AbsoluteVenus: Who is the talented cast/crew for the film?
Red.71: David Chen landed the lead as Leo. He is a seasoned actor who has had a few roles in independent films. He's also a stunt coordinator. Nzingtha Smith plays Nyomi, the leading lady, with experience in theater and film. Kontinental Krome, the supporting male in this film as Jason, is a newcomer to the big screen but is a natural. Lil Bob McCall is also no stranger to the big screen and he plays Marty, Jason's good friend.

AbsoluteVenus: Where will filming take place?
Red.71: Brooklyn and Manhattan NY but mostly Brooklyn.

AbsoluteVenus: When will filming begin?
Red.71: We start shooting April 22nd and wrap June 2nd.

AbsoluteVenus: When is the project slated to be completed?
Red.71: We are scheduled for a late July release date.

AbsoluteVenus: What other projects are you working on?
Red.71: Currently writing my 1st book entitled "The Right Fight" which is about a young boxer. It will be my 3rd screenplay. I want to try something different by writing the book first to gain a fan base then have them come out and support the film in theaters. I hope 2 have it distributed to at least 100 theaters nationwide.

AbsoluteVenus: Where can we see some of your work?
Red.71: My 1st short film about the risks of casual dating is available on Youtube.
"1st Dates"



AbsoluteVenus: If sponsors would like to support this film or others from Redhanded Imagery, how should they contact you?
Red.71: We just launched our project on Kickstarter.com so they can click on the link below and support.

#TheLadiesLoveLeoLittles a #RomanticComedy pls #SupportIndieFilm PLEDGE HERE


I look forward to seeing the film and will bring any previews to you here on Planet Venus!


love & light
AbsoluteVenus
© 2012

Venus Dialogues | War Paint

you may remember a post on Planet Venus of Chip Fu's song, "Endless Search". the reggae love ballad, from a previous project, illustrates Chip's vocal ability and range as an artist. another weapon in the arsenal of an artist best known for his machine gun lyrical delivery.

i had the pleasure of interviewing Chip Fu about his latest project, "War Paint", scheduled for release on the indie label, Blaq Ink. Chip shared with me his motivation for making the album as well as some exciting collaborations from the project. the depth of talent on the album is sure to result in a release that real heads have been thirsting for.

AbsoluteVenus: when will War Paint be released? 

ChipFu: in october but, i will be releasing three singles before then.

AbsoluteVenus: what was your inspiration for the album?

ChipFu: my inspiration comes from understanding that it's time for a change on all levels. it's more so about connecting with one's self. if you ask someone what they represent, they can't answer you. i feel it's time for war...cause in some cases with war comes peace.

AbsoluteVenus: what song(s) will be the first release(s)? 

ChipFu: the first songs are the Vitamin D produced "Tear Gas" and "Flowenometry" produced by Ill Mind.

AbsoluteVenus: any other collabs u wanna mention?

ChipFu: collabs i got > Vinne Paz - "Do It All", Prince Po - "Apathy", Khalil (Bush Babies), T3 (Slum Village) and Del the Funky Homosapien on a song called "Spaceship".

to hear more about War Paint, follow Chip Fu on Twitter at @ChipFu or, on his blog Blaq.Ink - The Movement.

love & light

AbsoluteVenus
© 2012

Window Panes

As the seasons change, I sit and look through my window panes.
Peering through blinds, designed to keep eyes from looking in?
Or, do they keep them from looking out?
Pulling them back to see the light shine through.
But, even sunlight casts a shadow as it brightens the room.
For whom am I waiting?
For what am I anticipating?
Night comes sooner most often, than that which I await.
Shut the blinds back as it approaches.
Darkness is not welcomed as it arrives at my doorstep.
As it ascends the stairs, taking the breath from my chest.
I sit speechless.
Wanting to look through my panes, to let wandering eyes see my pain.
But they only see the exterior of my house.
Not what lays within.

AbsoluteVenus
A.K.A.
Hale's Angel
© 2012

Speaking in Tongues | Native Dialect

Dres and Jarobi, masters like Obi-wan Kenobi. if you didn't know, watch, cause this is straight dope, b! kinetic. organic. naturally dynamic. feeding the real heads in the midst of the famine. original zulu. aligning the planets. unified song of the "pih poh"...Evitan.

Scorpio Rising

I think of him in the a.m. even though his name is of another time.

Expressing his thoughts in my dreams through pantomime.

He’s a self-proclaiming frigid bastard yet, I still pine for his affections.

His soul hides in the recesses of his misconceptions.

Subject to the deception of whores he’s known before.

Time doesn’t heal all wounds.

Just leaves scars behind.

The pain never subsides, his heart is still sore.

Redemption he seeks, but his aims are off-target.

Trying to make me jump through hoops because his senses are lethargic.

Cathartic remedies for his blatant skepticism.

When our spirits meet, cataclysm.

If I told him of the incessant violations from my adolescence, he would shudder.

But, I dare not utter.

Such overtones into the song of the uni-verse will disturb the brilliance.

Resilience is my greatest virtue.

My recollection of his spirit tells me he’s a young soul with old ways.

His affliction is physical but hinders his emotions nowadays.

Expressive, but only in written form.

When the vocals are on paper for him to perform.

Spontaneous communication, not so much.

So much that should be said, maybe he’s out of touch.

The effect that he has, he’s fully aware.

But, he chooses not to diffuse it, leaving me bare.

He’s in darkness seeking light.

I reach back to pull him up.

But, he sees it as death.

Another sleepless night.

Trusting what will come the morning after.

I operate in reality, illusions are for brains on scatter.

He acts like it don’t matter but, I know better.

He was with me in lives past, and is present in my now and forever.

AbsoluteVenus
A.K.A.
Hale's Angel
© 2012

I Dig This >> Tragedy: the Story of Queensbridge by Booker Sim

If you haven't seen this documentary and you love hip hop...c'mon son! Find it and watch it.