MAY 7th, 2009

OK, here we are in May already. So much has happened this year, since my last blog MR Nixon , my hubbies dad has gone through so many health issues and needless to say we were the ones who stepped up to the plate and took care of things, because we love him, and felt that nobody else would. We were right...after many days by his side in the hospital and everyday in his rehab I was there to listen to his thoughts and concerns, he became so dear to me in the past few months. Brian and I took him to change his will after he got well enough and we took over his everyday bills and made sure he got to all his Dr appts ect...and as of now, hes home and doing as well as he can. He had 2 weeks in the hospital for bacteria infection and then 2 weeks in rehab to get his strength back and then after being home for one month he decided to get the much needed carodid artery surgery which Brian and I took him to and sat by his side each day afterwards. All the while I have been trying to get better from our car accident back in Dec. 2008. My rehab didnt go so well and after 4 months of terrible pain I decided to take it to another DR. for pain management, epidurals and more MRI's. Well, I am happy to say that 3 days ago I finally started to feel Some pain releif! I had been seeing a chiropractor for 4months and getting nowhere..and for some strange reason after stopping my adjustments, I feel better. I still have pain, but I can now turn my head and take a deep breath! Thank God! And my shoulder MRI was approved for this Monday, so I will keep you posted there.But for now, no need for an epidural! yippee!!!

Brian and I have also been studing for our NFPT personal trainer certification which we finally took our test last Friday and passed!!! So we are both good to go for our Fitness training when we move to Florida in 18 months from now, with his massage theraphy and PT certs he and I are going to make a Great Team! We leave May 18th for 15 days vacation in sunny Florida, while we are there we are going to look into some jobs and scope out the area more:) We are flying because we are both afraid to make that long drive ever again after our car accident. 15 hrs in a car is NO FUN!!! So, next time I blog I will fill you in on our trip to Florida:)

As far as my training goes, I still get to the gym 4 days a week and do my light lifting for rehab and cardio to keep me somewhat lean:) Cant let 25 yrs of hard work Go to Hell completely!! Take care and God bless,
Vicki Nixon IFBB Pro BB
Good Luck to all the ladies who are competing in the NY IFBB Pro show, I decided Not to attend this year, to much to do to prepare for our trip.

Brian and I have also been studing

April 1, 2009

well here we are in April already! Update on my injuries are: 3 NEW blown disks in my neck and back...causing pain in arms and legs and feet. Good news is I am finally able to do LIGHT weights after 10 weeks of NOTHING!!!! I do cardio 4 days a week and my rehab exercises 3 days...so I am not just sitting around by any means! lol! Besides I am not one to sit still very long anyway...I am always moving!! My rehab is now down to 1 day a week for adjustments and 4 days weights. My headaches FINALLY have slowed down to one a week and not the everyday events I was having. The DR put me on a med about a month ago that helps with migraines...so far its helping. I am excited about our May trip to Florida! We are flying with our dogs with us in the cabin!!! NO MORE DRIVING for us ever again!!!!! The trauma the accident caused me is SO bad..I could NOT drive that far if I wanted to. The cost of us flying with the dogs is 700.00 compared to the 300.00 we used to spend driving...but its going to be well worth it!!! We will be there in 2 hrs instead of 15 hrs!! I will be going to the NY IFBB Pro show on May 16th which is 2 days before we head to Florida. There will be about 20 IFBB Pro ladies competing this yr in NY and I look forward to supporting them all!!!
Until next time, e-mail me! I love hearing from you all!
Stay healthy!

Jan. 16th 2009

OK here goes the bad news...yes..more bad news:( Saw the DR yesterday, he says no gym until I am able to recover....I cant stand the thought of more time away from the gym, but I know that I have to do whatever it takes to get better!! My back and neck pain are out of control at this point. So, I will just have to suck it up and focus on getting better and other projects, which I have plenty of right now:) More time for photography and studying for my New personal trainer cert! I cant even help my clients with their workouts...so now all i do is point and count for them:) I will feel like Juliane on the Biggest looser! I may even scream at them! LOL! No, thats not my s style of training.Please Say some prayers for me, I hope to be back to my old self again before to long!I will keep you posted on my progress, I start pt next week...Take care and have a great weekend!
xoxo

Jan 12th, 2009

OK here we go!! Christmas was really hard again this year...between the trip itself..a 12 hr drive and the fact we almost didnt make it to my parents home in Hilton Head SC...well let me explain, we were in Dunn NC about half way there when a lady ran a red light and hit us on my side(passenger) going about 50! When she hit us, I saw her coming, I braced!! NOT good! We rolled and then when we came to a stop..finally...the truck caught on fire! We had our two small dogs and all our Christmas gifts and clothes for 16 days in the back of the truck! LONG story short..we got out, both dogs ended up being injured and the firefighters saved our Gifts in the back of the truck!! Everything was very smokey and somethings were wet...but all and all the things were ok. I have to start physical theraphy again along with X-rays and MRI's again!! Hubby is fine! Thank God! Needless to say our vacation turned into a Nightmare..that car accident has changed my life forever!! I have nightmares and cant drive with anyone! I keep seeing and feeling the impact over and over...thank goodness we both had on seat belts!!! They do save you, so Please wear them! On another note..we will Never drive that drive again! We have both agreed to FLY from now on! In two more yrs we will be moving to Florida, so we will have to drive the moving truck once..but thats it! LOL!! NO mORE crazy lond drives for us! I dont understand why people dont pay attention when they are behind the wheel!! The lady who hit us said" I didnt see the light"!!! what!!! She blew by others who were dead stopped!! Stay off the phone, dont eat...dont paly with the radio..and for GOD sakes..DONT TEXT!!! Watch the road!!!

I will keep u posted on things as we move into the New year...I promise you more Blogs and new photos!! This year can only get better..Hope u all had a great Holuday and best of everything to you all in 2009!!!
GOD BLESS
Vicki

Jan. 2009

Soory its been so long since I have written any blogs..at this time i am working on my website which was hacked into and has caused some major damage...no worries I am on it!! After its all clear I Promise to start new updates and photos!!! Lots to tell you!!
God bless
Vicki

MAY 12th 2008!!!

WOW!! Its May already!! HOPE all of you are having a great year so far!! MY new life is great!! Since I no longer compete we are able to do all types of cool things!!! Lots of new adventures planned for us this year, so far we have done something different every weekend!! between the weddings, the shows, the outdoor events, parties ect...we are having a BLAST!!!!!! I am still training with weights 4 days a week and doing cardio 5 to 6 days a week:) I DONT think that will ever change!!! GREAT NEWS!! I am now taking pre-orders for my DVD!! yes..its Finally almost done!! We watched an hr and 10 minutes at the "DVD PREVIEW" two weeks ago..and let me say this" I was SHOCKED at the AMAZING work Mike has done on this DVD!! 2 yrs in the making and its one month away from release!! I am getting pre-orders now to see how many we need to cut for the first batch:))PLEASE go to my website STORE and watch the Teaser video clip and get an idea of whats to come!!! There is NO bodybuilding DVD out there like this one!! I have revealed some VERY personal and intimate issues in my life that are all here for your viewing!! Its about me..the person behind the body..the issues and adversites that I have overcome and still do everyday to maintain my physique. I will continue to sell it just on MY SITE for now.
I will keep you posted as time goes on...
Take care, stay healthy!!
Vicki

Jan. 17, 2008

Happy New Year everyone!!
As You know from my last Blog I was going to visit family for several weeks in HH SC and then off to our Florida condo. Well...let me just say this: WOW! WOW! WOW!! It was a emotional, stressful Holiday. I Love my family very much...but there were several events that I must say:BROKE MY HEART"...then on top of that...we get to Florida for some down time and a dear comes out of no where and runs right into our NEW truck!! Yikesss!! I got out to see if the deer was ok and he had the nerve to run away!! Needless to say...he put several nice dents in our truck. But...as the week went on things got better and we did enjoy Florida and didn't want to leave!! It was all and all a very interesting trip to say the least. Glad to be home now...but my Uncle just passed away from stage 4 lung cancer and I fly Back out tomorrow at 6am for Tn. I will be seeing family members that I have not seen in Many yrs! Not the way to see them:(
But..on a more positive note: I see now more than ever how blessed my life is!! My husband and I are so happy with our lives and each other and when we see others struggle..its HARD to understand how they don't try and fix their unhappiness and get things right. I cant explain exactly what I mean due to others feelings and not wanting to say names....Lets just say: Life is to short to be unhappy and unhealthy and NOT really try and do what needs to be done. Making one mistake after another with no thoughts of the future. Some people will NEVER learn. All I can do is continue to pray for them...but they have to want it for themselves... FIRST.
I am still training hard in the gym, working out in Florida and SC was a Blast!! That kept us sain when the stress was high. I was thinking about "DOWNSIZING my physique for a different look...and NOT lift heavy anymore..BUT, Its SO HARD to NOT lift heavy after all these yrs!! I was thinking ok its time to let your body heal and not hit the weights so hard...and that was 2 weeks ago and I still end up busting my ass with weights:)) LOL! Its just the nature of the best:)) Bodybuilding for over half my life seems to be so deep in my blood...My mind wont let go of HEAVY!!
So my dear friends...Heavy it is! One day I will wake up and say: ENOUGH!! But that day has not come yet!! LOL!! Ok, now back to work! Peace and Love to all of you and I want to hear from you all! I always e-mail back!!
God bless
UR Pro
Vicki Nix
www.vickinixon.com