Yep, that’s me right there in the Claritin Allergy ad ((giggles))! And you can find it in the April 17, 2010 and May 2010 issues of Family Circle Magazine! It was the coolest experience ever. And now I thirst to do more photo shoots, but not the two-piece bathing suit or big-breasted-bra-wearing kind. Because I don’t qualify for those types of pictures.
THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENED
I follow Fitness Magazine on Twitter and Facebook (don’t you?). They did an open call of sorts for people with allergies to submit their photos for an opportunity to be featured in a Claritin ad in one of Meredith Corporation’s family of magazines. So I submitted my pic along with my story about how I can NOT be around my cat for too long, ‘lest I ingest the Claritin. In the absence of Claritin, the feline species causes my eyes to burn, my nostrils to pour, my throat to hack, and my attitude to get real bitchy. You don’t want to witness that.
Out of approximately 150 prospects, I was selected to take part along with 4 other people, including Kristin from Iowa Girls Eats.
My prize was to be swept away to New York City this past January. On day one, the Meredith people fed me some greedy-good food, put me up in a nice hotel and sent me for a manicure. And then I ate and drank some more at dinner. Like salmon and cheesecake and wine. Uh uh.
On day two, there was an entourage of WONDERFUL people who did my hair, got me into wardrobe and make up, and made me feel uber-special.
The Meredith Corp. gang (Caroline, Barrie, Anita, and Kristen) were friendly and professional. They do their jobs well. There was also Michael the photographer and Stacey, who did set design. And I can’t forget the cat wrangler.
To Claritin, Meredith Corp., and everyone else involved in the project, I am grateful.
Darrea'l says
March 23, 2010 at 10:09 pmVery proud of you Josie! Whats next?!!!!!
Lance says
March 23, 2010 at 10:45 pmJosie!!!!
YOU are AWESOME!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
And…if you recall…from a *ahem* certain video involving baby food….I have a stunt double to YOU living here in my house…you know, should you ever need that in your next photo shoots!! She was almost an exact match, if I remember right….
Josie, in case you didn’t know it…I happen to think you are all sorts of cool!!!!
Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat says
March 24, 2010 at 1:12 amshiggity! that’s pretty daggum awesome. you look great chica! congrats on the op.
Marisa says
March 24, 2010 at 3:08 amWow! You look like a model! Naomi Campbell watch out!
Josie says
March 24, 2010 at 8:48 amLOL! Naomi Campbell is nuts. She beat up her house maid.
Dinneen @ Eat Without Guilt says
March 24, 2010 at 6:07 amWow, that looks so great!! Maybe there’s a future for you in the media? What a wonderful experience that must have been — I’m jealous!
Jen says
March 24, 2010 at 8:36 amThat is so cool! You look fantastic. Don’t forget us when they offer you your own reality show.
Steve says
March 24, 2010 at 8:46 amAnd I didn’t get your autograph at Fitbloggin!!! DAMMIT! Next year though, next year! That really is beyond awesome! Congrats 🙂
GiGi says
March 24, 2010 at 12:52 pmDamn you look sexy!!! Probably because you are on Claritin in the photo so you don’t have baggies under your eyes and snot coming out of your nose, ha ha ha! No but seriously, congrats, that’s effin’ awesome! Maybe I should get me a TWITTER ACCOUNT so score a gig like this!!
Josie says
March 24, 2010 at 7:58 pmwoman! you better sign up for Twittering! sheesh!
love2eatinpa says
March 24, 2010 at 1:03 pmomg!!! SO cool! you are a star!!! you look so beautiful. better watch out for the paparazzi outside your door! 🙂
AGirlWorthLosing says
March 24, 2010 at 3:59 pmYou look gorgeous! Congrats!
marisa n says
March 24, 2010 at 4:17 pmAWESOME! So cool! On a side note, I wish Claritin was enough for me to get over my severe cat allergy! You’re lucky!
Anonymous Fat Girl says
March 24, 2010 at 4:33 pmWow! Awesome picture and it looks like you had a great time too! 🙂
Anna from Boston says
March 24, 2010 at 5:06 pmI don’t even know you, but I love your blog and all that you stand for. I am so excited for you that you had this great opportunity. ENJOY and sending you a hearty congrats! You look amazing!
River says
March 24, 2010 at 5:06 pmYou look absolutely flawless ♥ They obviously picked the right girl for the right job! 🙂
amanda says
March 24, 2010 at 5:16 pmWow you look amazing!!
merri says
March 24, 2010 at 7:18 pmwow thats really cool! you look great! 🙂 is that your cat or an actor?
Josie says
March 24, 2010 at 7:56 pmIt’s an actor cat. It had a cat wrangler. My cat was totally pissed it could not be there.
MsDarkstar says
March 24, 2010 at 7:26 pmVery cool! Congrats! The ad turned out very well. I hope you will have the opportunity to do more!
paula says
March 24, 2010 at 7:29 pmYou look great and RED is your color. Kudos to you for submitting your photo to Clartin.
Sagan says
March 24, 2010 at 7:30 pmThat is so ridiculously cool. You’re famous! (Even more so than you already were, I mean :D).
freak4fitness says
March 24, 2010 at 8:42 pmOMG how super cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look adorable! Even the behind the scene pic is TOO CUTE!!!!!! What a smile! 🙂 🙂
Mel's Box of Chocolates says
March 24, 2010 at 9:06 pmYou are beautiful girl! How exciting was that. Congratulations.
FatFighterTV says
March 24, 2010 at 11:33 pmThat is AWESOME – congrats! 🙂
Ibu says
March 25, 2010 at 3:24 amCongrats! You’re famous.:) That is so cool!
Chandra @ShiftC says
March 25, 2010 at 9:38 amGASP!!!! YOU’RE STUNNING!
Kelly Whalen says
March 25, 2010 at 9:48 amYou look amazing!
I hope they ask you to do more-you’re a natural!
LC says
March 25, 2010 at 4:03 pmYou look great! Congrats!!
JC says
March 25, 2010 at 10:12 pmHOLY FREAKIN’ CRAP! You look fantastic! You’re new web design looks fantastic as well.
444 says
March 26, 2010 at 10:53 pmVery awesome ! I will look for the magazine, if I remember, while in line at the store.
Alexia says
March 28, 2010 at 9:47 amThis is AMAZING! And you look fabulous!
Tara Savage says
May 9, 2010 at 2:50 pmSO COOL! I have to buy family circle this month!!!!!
Laurie Beebe says
May 9, 2010 at 9:27 pmThat is sooo awesome! Who knew you were so gorgeous from the funny photos you post of yourself stuffing your face 😉