America...keep the dream

It's almost the 4th of July...Independence Day for our great nation.

We are a great and powerful nation because we are a nation of dreamers with a work ethic...
At it's best, America is a nation of heroes - a group of individuals with a love and respect for his or her fellow man, in pursuit of a better life, a happier life, living without hate or ill will for others around us.
The American Dream was outlined for us all in the brilliant document written by our founding fathers...set permanently in the written word at the birth of the greatest nation - greatness not based in military might nor riches, but rather great and rich because our spirit was steeped in God-loving, God-fearing humanistic ideals that would preserve the freedom for each individual, equal under the law,to pursue one's own independent version of this Dream, provided the pursuance of such did not tread or impose on the liberties of another...

As we near the celebration of another year, let us not forget where we came from as a nation...
let us not forget that the acquisition and sustenance of our personal liberties came at a price, and remains costly. We must continue to work, and work hard, to nourish and feed and strengthen our bodies, our minds, and our communities - We the People, make up our nation...not some ambiguous "government"...We the People. We must take ownership once again, take responsibility, care for each other, inspire and enrich each other using the talents and the skills God has given each of us...We will persevere and we can sustain...together, with great effort...be strong, work hard, work smart. Build your body, and your life, with pride...and be thankful for the ability to improve.

I wanted to share this video - you gotta watch it to the end...it's only about 7 minutes long.

http://www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4

Pete

TEAM 619 MUSCLE ROCKS J-NATS AND JR CALS!

2 time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, looked unreal, guest posing at the Jr. Cals this weekend! healthy, and fit at over 290lbs (eating In and Out burgers for lunch!) We'll see Jay on August 22nd, at our 3rd Annual Jay Cutler Day Parking Lot bash (more details in last week's blog) but we want to say KEEP ON ROCKIN', JAY! - my money's on this East Coast brother!
And making his stage debut, Little Jay - aka Trevor - he'll be making his 2nd guest posing appearance at the 619 Muscle Bash too! So be sure to check him out!






GO TEAM!
That's all I got to say.

A big congrats to Big MALACHI WALKER who just pulled off an amazing string of wins this past contest season -
1st place 2008 Excalibur Middleweight class!
1st place 2009 California Middleweight class!
1st place 2009 Jr. Nationals, Middleweight class just this past weekend - hear more about it in his MD interview! Oooh yeah! Go MALACHI!

http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/content/view/2122/240/

And making his 2nd appearance on the competition stage, Jason Golumbfskie - Jason worked hard all year, preparing to make a mark on the local scene - and he did just that - transforming his body to take honors in both the novice and open classes at the Jr. California this past weekend! Great job, Jason!

Mike Bautista, on his way to Vegas in 5 weeks, made an appearance to polish up his posing routine. Always a highlight of any show, Mike B's twirls and lunging poses added a high degree of entertainment value and difficulty to the show stage! go Mike and good luck in Vegas in just a few more weeks!

And in her debut to the competitive stage, our new shining star, Kristine Wilkes - accomplished her longtime goal of donning the heels and the sparkly suit and getting up on that stage. She took home brass in the Masters 45+, Masters 35+ and in the open Figure class D. Go Ms. Kris! congratulations. Ms. Kris was the senior competitor on the stage, standing with girls in some cases 1/2 her age. Ms. Kris is our hero - proving that hard work, drive, determination and focus will lead to successful outcomes, no matter what the obstacles. Keep on rockin', Ms. Kris!

CONGRATULATIONS Malachi, Mike, Jason and Kris!
It's almost Bash time in the 619! Stay tuned for more!

WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN! "JAY CUTLER DAY!" AT 619 MUSCLE!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION!
VENDOR APPRECIATION!

OUR 3RD ANNUAL EVENT! CAN'T MISS THIS ONE!
MORE PRIZES!
MORE GIVE-AWAYS!
MORE MUSCLE!
MORE BIKINI'S!

BIGGER, BETTER! DON'T MISS IT!

The 619 MUSCLE FAMILY...
More than just the faces you see here! but we all have that essence of hardcore in common! The staff of 619 MUSCLE is truly hardcore! Come on in and meet Tomas, State champ in the deadlift, superheavyweight - With this big guy, he's got more power than just his knowledge, but that's the reason he's working with us!
Super Mike - former World's strongest and fittest teen (he's now 21 yrs old), Mike set the bench press world record for teenagers at a body weight of 148lbs - he benched 341lbs! But, now, little Mike is Lightheavy and bodybuilder Mike, working hard to get back on stage later this year.
Jewels is our endurance athlete - she's a triathlete and marathon runner and sometimes figure athlete - watch out for this blonde bombshell!
And our newest staff member, miss Jenny, is a fitness super-stud herself. Jenny is the coach of the Bikini Body Booty Camp, a female fitness group based here in San Diego. She is also a figure competitor and very knowledgeable herself regarding nutrition and weight loss.

So, come on in and check us out!

We are still working on our online store, but in the meantime, please call or email - we can meet or beat most prices - and we've got more inventory in our brick and mortar location than most stores like us! And if it's a powerful product from a reliable brand - even the smaller ones - chances are we've got it ONSHELF! Give us a call or pop in for a visit!

619 MUSCLE - So-Cal's Sports Nutrition Authority!

WHO ARE WE?

We are 619 MUSCLE - So-Cal's Sports Nutrition Authority

At 619 Muscle, we bring you the best in the game of sports nutrition and supplementation, designed to help you maximize your life.

We are all about High Performance Living!

At 619 MUSCLE, we believe that there is a hardcore athlete inside each and every one of us! No matter what your age, no matter what your physical state or your state of mind, we firmly believe that your "hardcore" is just screaming for a way out! No matter whether you're a doctor, a lawyer, a construction worker, a soccer mom or a student, we've got what you need - the information, the products, and the expertise - to help you reach your fitness goals...and then explore new ones!

Health is more than just a sound body. And a healthy being incorporates the whole being, mind, body, soul...that's why at 619 MUSCLE, we are a family. But don't take my word for it - come into our home, and become a part of what we're building!

My name is Pete Ciccone, and I am the owner of 619 MUSCLE. In July of 2006, Meriza and I began building our store, our home, with the vision of creating a place of positive energy and love for the art and science of what we call High Performance Living - getting the most out of each and every minute. Together with my training partner, IFBB Pro Derik Farnsworth, we celebrate the power of the Fitness Triad - the 3 components of healthy living - Nutrition, Exercise, Healthy Supplementation - we use these 3 tools to help our customers, our family members achieve their goals and then set new ones.

Our clients and customers are diverse - both in age, in occupation, in lifestyle and in fitness level - we care for moms and businessmen, collegiate athletes and baby boomer athletes, professional bodybuilders and figure athletes and general fitness enthusiasts, individuals seeking serious weight loss and those seeking to build more muscle - but one thing all of our family members share is THE BRUTAL TRUTH - they share a passion, an honesty, and integrity.
Each and everyone of our family members knows that the only way to success is through hard work, smart work, consistency, and the ability to look at oneself in the mirror and be honest enough to assess both strengths and weaknesses...physical, mental and emotional. In other words, each of our 619 family is truly hardcore!

That's why at 619 MUSCLE, we truly are the Essence of Hardcore. Come visit us - there is no other store like us!

2009 Cal Pro and NPC California!

It was a HUGE show this year, the 2009 California Pro and NPC California Championships!
With over 300 competitors, including 29 IFBB Pro Figure competitors, the closed California Championships including the Teen division!

Team 619 Muscle rocked this year!
Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to kick butt at this huge event:
Molly Goodwin
Nel Bautista
Georgi Gehrke
Meg Kruse
Roz Vail
Brenda Vidrio
Malachi Walker, Eric Raposa and Tom Dinardo rounded out the guys - the Men of 619!
And our own Meriza DeGuzman took 4th in a very competitive field of 29 pro Figure athletes.
Go miss Meriza!

Thanks to Jon Lindsay, the NPC and the IFBB for another awesome event! And CONGRATULATIONS TO all of the 619 Muscle athletes and friends who represented the San Diego crew! It was a heckuva great show - memorable weekend for this Memorial Day weekend.

Pete

2009 OC Muscle Classic - Go Team!

The 32nd annual Orange County Muscle Classic was a monster show! Promoter, Jon Lindsay, reported a very successful event, with over 140 contestants, it looks like the 2009 NPC SoCal competition season is off to a great start!

Team 619 Muscle, in the house, had a great presence once again!
Big Lou Uridel rocked the house, with his "619...619...619" posing routine...awesome brother!
Rory Love presented his best condition yet, earning a hard won 5th in the master's division. Way to go!
Stephanie Love, in only her 2nd contest yet, earned herself a 4th place slot in the 45+ and a 5th place slot in the 35+ categories! Wow, great job, Steph!
And our superstar, 50 years young, Meg Kruse, earned 3 little ladies, kickin' butt to garner the top prize in both the 35+ and the 45+ categories, while strutting her way to 3rd place in a very competitive open Figure C class! Great job, superstars!

Also in the house, friend 0f 619, and Boston boy and oh - 2-time Mr. Olympia, Big Jay Cutler, tore the roof of the house as guest poser! Jay is proof-positive that hard work and focus, consistent effort toward your goal can and do lead to success! After rockin' the stage, jumping down into the packed audience and posing his heart out for the fans, Jay grabbed the mike from MC Mike Stohle, and addressed the crowd. Jay gave his sincere thanks for the support of his fans (dedicated as we all are!) and also left the crowd with the message that dreams really can and do come true, if you stick to your guns and don't ever lose sight of your goals. Jay vowed to achieve his goal this year - a 3rd Sandow trophy! He looked fantastic, healthy and just over 300lbs, Jay's putting in the time, obviously!
Watch out for this superstar to make an appearance on August 22, at 619 Muscle...It has become known as "Jay Cutler day"! in the 619, more details very soon!

rock and roll, Team 619!

Pete