theFitExpo Anaheim Relaxation Day VLog - GetFitOver40

Tomorrow is the first day of theFitExpo in Anaheim and we (Myself and friend Shigeru) showed up a bit early mainly because of flights and accommodation, I also wanted to be somewhat rested before walking around all day at theFitExpo show.

So what does one do in Anaheim with a day to kill? Well all kinds of stuff, first off we did a workout in the hotel, they have a functional trainer and I managed to get a pretty good upper body workout in. After that it was time fo ran early lunch so we headed to the McCromick & Schmick's Grille which is just down the street from where we are staying. I had a burger wrapped in lettuce with fries and a beer :) Yummy!

Now that the sun was out form behind the clouds we sauntered down to the pool for a few hours of relaxation and tanning, and of course some beverages to keep us hydrated... After lying around it was time for some more exercise so we put on our walking shoes and made the trip to Downtown Disney where we did some shopping and then ended up at the Rainforest Cafe for a seafood dinner which we again walked off getting back home to our hotel. According to my Garmin VivoActive I walked around 11 miles today with approximately 24,000 steps. Will be interesting to see how many steps we do tomorrow at theFitExpo show?

GetFitOver40.com Logoed Items Have Arrived

I placed an order with my own CafePress Online Logoed Items Store so I could personally checkout the quality of the products with my GetFitOver40 Logo on them.

I have to say I am really happy, the prints look really good and the quality of the clothing and other merchandise is excellent. I did have a small problem with the logo on my zipper hoodie, my logo was not centered very well so some of it seemed to disappear into my armpit making the logo a bit hard to see while warn. I contacted CafePress support and they replied quickly giving me the option of either refunding my purchase price for the item or sending me out a new corrected hoodie.

No pressure to buy of course, you now just have the option of getting your very own GetFitOver40.com Branded Merchandise and let people know that us over forty folks still know how to keep it tight!

Watch my YouTube video to see some of my Logo Merchandise up close:

Men's Physique Awards Show - 2015 Victoria Cup - GetFitOver40

Everything has been leading up to this event, the 2015 Victoria Cup. So many workouts, so many sets, so many reps and so much counting of calories! All to get in the best shape of my life and compete in a fitness contest with other athletes, not only my own age but also much younger.

You may ask yourself why am I doing all of this, what is the payoff? Not so much for any monetary rewards but for the reward of knowing that I stuck to my goals, even when there where temptations all around me - to take that break from a workout or have a drink with some friends, or eat that forbidden food. All for the right to say I did everything I could to be the best version of myself for presentation on that stage no matter what the end results may be.

OK, now that we got all those deep intellectual thoughts out of the way, how did I do? I got first place in Men's Physique Masters, first place in Men's Physique Open Tall and I also snagged the PharmaFreak "Ripped Freak" award for being the most shredded in the show. All in all a really great event and no regrets on my end.

Men's Physique Pre-Judging - 2015 Victoria Cup - GetFitOver40

So here is my video of the Pre-Judging portion of the 2015 Victoria Cup Men's Physique Fitness Contest. There is video coverage of the Master, Open Short and Open Tall Divisions. I competed in the Masters (40+) and Open (All ages) Tall Divisions.

Enjoy the show, I will upload the Awards portion of the 2015 Victoria Cup Men's Physique Fitness Contest shortly...

Competition Day - Victoria Cup VLog - GetFitOver40

The day I have been waiting and working so hard for has come and no matter what I have done all I can do at least for this Victoria Cup Men's Physique Competition. What ever happens now is what is meant to be and out of my hands and in the hands of the judges...

OK, enough of that sentimental stuff, let's get on with how everything played out. Don't forget to watch the video for some back stage video, a bit of in-between and some post contest videos but if you are wanting to see the show video it will be coming shortly when I get a chance to edit the video together. I will be including some photos so you can check those out for now here in the GetFitOver40.com Blog.

So how did I do? Awesome if I say so myself! I got first place in Men's Masters Physique (40+) and 1st place in Men's Open (Open to all ages young and ancient). I also received the PharmaFreak Ripped Freak Award for most ripped in show which for me was a big deal since I pride myself in getting as conditioned as possible.

I actually had a judge mention to me later that I need to be careful not to come in too dry which in other words means too shredded. You can actually be too shredded for Men's Physique! Who would of thought ;)

On a side note, I did pay for professional photos taken at the show and should have some of these posted in a few days and there was also professional video being taken of the show and even back stage so when that becomes available I will let you guys know and if possible post it on my YouTube Channel and GetFitOver40 Website.