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Holy Crap! Look at Meeee!

March 23, 2010 by yumyucky 85 Comments

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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.

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  1. Darrea'l says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Very proud of you Josie! Whats next?!!!!!

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  2. Lance says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Josie!!!!

    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!!!!

    Reply
  3. Lydia aka Ms. MoneyChat says

    March 24, 2010 at 1:12 am

    shiggity! that’s pretty daggum awesome. you look great chica! congrats on the op.

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  4. Marisa says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:08 am

    Wow! You look like a model! Naomi Campbell watch out!

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    • Josie says

      March 24, 2010 at 8:48 am

      LOL! Naomi Campbell is nuts. She beat up her house maid.

      Reply
  5. Dinneen @ Eat Without Guilt says

    March 24, 2010 at 6:07 am

    Wow, 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!

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  6. Jen says

    March 24, 2010 at 8:36 am

    That is so cool! You look fantastic. Don’t forget us when they offer you your own reality show.

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  7. Steve says

    March 24, 2010 at 8:46 am

    And I didn’t get your autograph at Fitbloggin!!! DAMMIT! Next year though, next year! That really is beyond awesome! Congrats 🙂

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  8. GiGi says

    March 24, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Damn 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!!

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    • Josie says

      March 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      woman! you better sign up for Twittering! sheesh!

      Reply
  9. love2eatinpa says

    March 24, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    omg!!! SO cool! you are a star!!! you look so beautiful. better watch out for the paparazzi outside your door! 🙂

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  10. AGirlWorthLosing says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    You look gorgeous! Congrats!

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  11. marisa n says

    March 24, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    AWESOME! So cool! On a side note, I wish Claritin was enough for me to get over my severe cat allergy! You’re lucky!

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  12. Anonymous Fat Girl says

    March 24, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Wow! Awesome picture and it looks like you had a great time too! 🙂

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  13. Anna from Boston says

    March 24, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    I 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!

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  14. River says

    March 24, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    You look absolutely flawless ♥ They obviously picked the right girl for the right job! 🙂

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  15. amanda says

    March 24, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Wow you look amazing!!

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  16. merri says

    March 24, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    wow thats really cool! you look great! 🙂 is that your cat or an actor?

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    • Josie says

      March 24, 2010 at 7:56 pm

      It’s an actor cat. It had a cat wrangler. My cat was totally pissed it could not be there.

      Reply
  17. MsDarkstar says

    March 24, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    Very cool! Congrats! The ad turned out very well. I hope you will have the opportunity to do more!

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  18. paula says

    March 24, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    You look great and RED is your color. Kudos to you for submitting your photo to Clartin.

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  19. Sagan says

    March 24, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    That is so ridiculously cool. You’re famous! (Even more so than you already were, I mean :D).

    Reply
  20. freak4fitness says

    March 24, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    OMG how super cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look adorable! Even the behind the scene pic is TOO CUTE!!!!!! What a smile! 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  21. Mel's Box of Chocolates says

    March 24, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    You are beautiful girl! How exciting was that. Congratulations.

    Reply
  22. FatFighterTV says

    March 24, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    That is AWESOME – congrats! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Ibu says

    March 25, 2010 at 3:24 am

    Congrats! You’re famous.:) That is so cool!

    Reply
  24. Chandra @ShiftC says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:38 am

    GASP!!!! YOU’RE STUNNING!

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  25. Kelly Whalen says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:48 am

    You look amazing!
    I hope they ask you to do more-you’re a natural!

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  26. LC says

    March 25, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    You look great! Congrats!!

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  27. JC says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    HOLY FREAKIN’ CRAP! You look fantastic! You’re new web design looks fantastic as well.

    Reply
  28. 444 says

    March 26, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Very awesome ! I will look for the magazine, if I remember, while in line at the store.

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  29. Alexia says

    March 28, 2010 at 9:47 am

    This is AMAZING! And you look fabulous!

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  30. Tara Savage says

    May 9, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    SO COOL! I have to buy family circle this month!!!!!

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  31. Laurie Beebe says

    May 9, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    That is sooo awesome! Who knew you were so gorgeous from the funny photos you post of yourself stuffing your face 😉

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cabbage head Hi! I'm Josie. This is where I share my passions for healthy living, natural health, fitness, and happiness. My goal is for you to be empowered and informed by what you read and learn here. I'm 44 years old and I love Jesus. I've been married to my husband for 13 years. I have 4 children (ages 24, 21, 12 and 8), and I'm also a grandmother to a sweet 2-year old little girl. I've lost over 40 pounds during my weight loss journey. I encourage you to stay empowered. Always keep your head up and stay strong! Meet Josie
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