Supervic2007's BodyBlog

I’m in the Oct. Iron Man magazine? Wow! Thanks BodySpace and SecondFocus

Supervic2007 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:46:25 +0000

This is just a show of thanks to the community at large for their tremendous and constant mutual support, to BB.com for this forum and their commitment to giving us tools for success, and to individuals like Ian Sitren and my wife and family for their faith in me. I have been fortunate enough to be placed in the October issue of Iron Man magazine. Since the issue focuses on the over 40 crowd and has some great names from the sport’s history - I am truly humbled to be included. I also hope it serves the stated purpose - to show that a committed "everyday" man or woman can set and achieve their personal fitness goals even with a busy life!

It is a journey - no doubt - but what a great journey it has been so far. Let me know if you spot the issue (always good to support those who are committed to the sport) and visit the Second Focus blog as well and let Ian know what you think!

Body(Building) Surfing

Supervic2007 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:18:22 +0000

OK - not as catchy a term writing it down but it seems to sum up where I am at and what works for me. So I am going to keep referring to my approach as Body Surfing. It takes great mental agility and focus. It takes lots of practice and skill. Balancing your body in harmony with all the energy around it. Sometimes we fall back and need to be patient for another wave. Sometimes we stretch to far and fall - probably with an injury to show for it. It takes experience juggling all the variables for that perfect ride and making it seems effortless. When life throws a really big wave - roll with it. When heavy weather hits - sometimes the surf takes a backseat to survival - but it is always there.

SO - I just say I love BodySurfing and smile. Have a great night all!

Working through injury!

Supervic2007 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:27:13 +0000

For 10 weeks I went full bore and saw awesome results. Kim and I each made transformation of the week and I had an awesome time shooting with Ian. Then… 10 weeks of better numbers, leaner mass, more cardio, double workouts, working through tendenitis in my right arm and BAM!!!! Sore shoulders and tender elbow - left arm. I am sure my hard core dumbell shoulder workouts had nothing to do with it. My off alignment cable and dumbell flys as well. OK - time for a change up any way! Time to learn what went wrong and keep building! So - drop 20% weight, go to 5 count reps with focus on squeeze. Burn out on cables or machines with proper alignment. Arms only once a week. More sleep. Think!!! Now on week 2 - (skipped arms entirely on week 1) are starting to feel a little less tender. Shoulder soreness completely gone. Now that I am through chest and back days - we will see how arms do. THis is a chance to focus - not a set back. Thanks for listening! Have an AWESOME week!

Quite a week!

Supervic2007 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:01:38 +0000

Well, it has been quite a week! Kim and I both were selected for back to back "Transformation of the Week" spots:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/over_40_transformation_victor_newsom.htm

and to top it off, Ian (aka Second Focus) did me the honor of offering to shoot me!

http://blog.bodybuilding.com/SecondFocus/2009/06/11/supervic2007-how-does-he-get-it-done/

While Kim and I both have come a long way on our fitness journey and have a long way to go, it is humbling, uplifting, and motivating to get this kind of recognition. So we are going to enjoy the moment, appreciate the progress - and get our butts to the gym in the morning for cardio

Thanks to all for their many congratulatory comments and the longstanding support from both the community and BB.com!

Cardio - Extended Play

Supervic2007 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:43:50 +0000

Well, once again I have been reading the articles on the super site and found some folks have been where I want to go. Based on their experience - I decided to up my cardio to 45 minutes this week. Well, it was a new experience but now I am kicking myself for taking so long to do it. I am trying to get in peak shape for the 4th of July and this really feels good! Now - I just need to bring extra towels for the water loss. Looks like I dropped about 5 lbs of water this morning in the 45 minutes on the treadmill so I feel like I am accomplishing something Anyway - have a great week all and Keep It Up!

Milestones

Supervic2007 — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:25:20 +0000

I just wanted to stop and thank everyone here for supporting this community. I have been targeting milestones over the last two years to get to where I am today - and it is still just a milestone on the road to where I am headed. I have learned a great deal and believe I am a better person for the journey. I still have a long way to go - both physically and in knowledge, but it is one of those times where I like to sit back and say "Wow! This is good progress!" So - thanks to all for being here and providing a place for motivation, reflecting, and progress! Have a great weekend!

Photo crazy

Supervic2007 — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:50:09 +0000

OK - I struggled for a LONG time but finally got some shots I am really proud of. They actually captured what me eyes told me was coming. It suprised me how much prep there was to getting even this degree of "photo ready". Long term nutrition, water removal, posing trunks (my first time - lol), tanning - all for a couple pics? Am I crazy? Well - seeing the results and having something to remind me what I can acheive when I want to is priceless in my book! Thanks for all those who posted articles, blogs, and their own photos - VERY inspirational stuff! Keep it up!

Going stir crazy

Supervic2007 — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:54:40 +0000

Kept to nutrition plan (mostly) while out sick but I am seriously jonesing for some gym time! I really felt like I was making progress and BAM! some stupid virus takes me right out! Just a little humbling I guess. Thanks to all on here posting such amazing progress against adversity - makes my little hiatus seem like a trivial setback, Keep it up!

THere’s a timer on the camera?

Supervic2007 — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:15:50 +0000

Feeling a bit puffy from laying in bed sick for 2 days BUT I did get to figure out the timer on the camera so I took a couple shots and added one to my album. Now - to get back in the gym!!!

Sick but not done!

Supervic2007 — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:22:50 +0000

OK - so I caught the crud but just because I cannot get to the gym - I will not quite on my diet! That is the mistake I used to make - seperating the gym from the rest of my lifestyle. Now - I just get more sleep, eat good calories till I can get back in the gym and not lose the lean mass I busted my butt for in the first place. Keep strong all!