Thank You Optimum Nutrition and ABB

by: Joe Lyons - August 15th, 2008
81I had read on the form that there were some "familiar faces" in the new Muscle and Fitness. I had also received an email saying that a few new advertisements were going to be in there featuring the lovely Kayla, Jason Phillips, and myself.

Last Sunday I was walking through the grocery store and noticed that the new Muscle and Fitness was out. It was surprising to see me in there. I immediately grabbed two copies and went into the checkout line. While checking out the lady asked me "you realize you have two of the same magazine?", and I responded "Yes I do...it's my National Magazine Debut!" and showed her. She was almost as excited as I was! LOL

I'm alone on a two page ad on pages 8-9 and with Kayla on page 38. This is a dream come true for me. Ever since I used to stop and read Muscle and Fitness and Flex as a teen I always wanted to be in one.

I wanted to thank everyone at Optimum Nutrition and ABB for the support and the opportunity to be in one of their ad campaigns. I also wanted to thank Bob Corbett from Optimum Nutrition for all the support and making all this possible

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Gregory
Gregory writes...
08/15/08
Congrats!!!
Isn't it a great feeling when your dreams come true.
Sean Royer
Sean Royer writes...
08/15/08
Joe,

You are a hard worker and a great motivator. You deserve these accolades, nice job my brotha!
Hillc11
Hillc11 writes...
08/15/08
Congrats Joe!!!! Nice work! You should've bought more than 2 copies haha
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons writes...
08/15/08
Greg - yes, it's very fulfulling

Sean - thanks :)

Hills - I had to buy more for the family. I'm from a very small town with no fitness mags in the stores. LOL
Fitkayla
Fitkayla writes...
08/15/08
cheers cheers to ABB/ON!!!! Joe I freaked out last week! I was in LA, and when I got the call i ran across the street to the news stand and found the page! I showed the owner of the stand and told him it was my debut and he gave it to me for free hahah!!

This is such a dream come true, and other then Blair I cant think of anyone else I would like to debut with heheh!!
Sean Royer
Sean Royer writes...
08/15/08
OK just got back from Walgreens and picked up a copy. Nice work, really looks great! Hey you signing M&F copies in Rockford, IL on the 22nd of November?
Scubaswede
Scubaswede writes...
08/15/08
I have that issue!!
Congratulations Joe!
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons writes...
08/15/08
I agree Kayla! It's funny because people I show the ads to ask me if you're my wife and comment on how beautiful you are. I tell them you are a good friend of mine with a great Husband. :)

Sean - of course I'll sign it :)

Thanks Scuba!
Lespclwrfr
Lespclwrfr writes...
08/15/08
Gonna get my copy and Have you sign it too..!
Nice work & Congrats....
See you in Rockford, IL in November...!



Tera Sheehan
Tera Sheehan writes...
08/16/08
AWSOME!!!!!! I remember when I first saw my pic in Flex, I was jupming up and down in the middle of the isle. I didnt by 2... I bought 5!! Im so excited for you and Kayla!!
Hillc11
Hillc11 writes...
08/16/08
I know exactly how that can be, luckily the store i work at (my other job) carries M&F and flex so I can always get them asap
Mixedesthaa
Mixedesthaa writes...
08/17/08
congrats! I'm going to have to run to the BX and buy a copy!
Kristenann
Kristenann writes...
08/17/08
Oh congrats Joe, Jason and Kayla! That is awesome and so cool to see yourself in a favorite mag! You and Jess have so much to celebrate this year!!! :-)
Sheila
Sheila writes...
08/17/08
Very cool!!!! I will be sure to pick up a copy. Thanks for letting us know.
CindyMartinez
CindyMartinez writes...
08/17/08
Awesome Joe!!! Congrats
Bloodgroove65
Bloodgroove65 writes...
08/18/08
Way to go Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tim Rice
Tim Rice writes...
08/18/08
Very cool and well deservced Joe!!! Great looking ad. I must say, ON/ABB have the sharpest looking ads of them all, very professional and they utlilize great models such as you guys. Great job!

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Tamaralee
Tamaralee writes...
08/18/08
awesome job! i'll be picking up my copy tonight!!
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons writes...
08/18/08
Wow thanks for all the support everyone! This has been a touching response from you all and I appreciate each and every one of you.
Morecowbell
Morecowbell writes...
08/18/08
Class act as always. Congrats on a good year Joe! Guest posing and ads are both awesome things to "hang" on the wall.
Gizmonel
Gizmonel writes...
08/18/08
Congrats Joe,

Hard work always pays off buddy. Maybe its time to come up with your own magazine or monthly newsletter? :)
Ben Hartman
Ben Hartman writes...
08/21/08
well now I wish I woulda grabbed one the other day in the store

definately on my to-do list for this weekend

that kicks ass my man
Beth Peshia
Beth Peshia writes...
08/21/08
That is great, you better frame it!!
Joe Lyons
Joe Lyons writes...
08/22/08
It's getting framed now! LOL