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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. Erin says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Freakin’ schweeeeeeeet! πŸ˜€

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  2. Erin says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Look at you girl. So beautiful. I still think you should have used your own kitty! πŸ˜€

    Reply
  3. Mary (A Merry Life) says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    That’s so cool. You are a famous model! Pretty girl. πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  4. theantijared says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    That is not you. If it was you, wouldn’t you try to eat the cat just like you eat everything in your pictures. Sheeeesh!

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    • Josie says

      March 24, 2010 at 9:14 am

      I thought about it, but eating the cat would require me to ingest too many Claritins. And that’s against the dosage directions on the box. So I ate a tray of cookies instead.

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Bravo, girl and congratulations! What fun!

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  6. Irene says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    That’s awesome! And you look great!

    Reply
  7. mizfit says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    That’s so amazing and after meeting you this weekend I know you’re beautiful on the inside as well. Tremendously.

    Carla

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    Wow! What fun! Congratulations!

    Reply
  9. Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    So cool! Seriously, how are you old enough to have a teenager? You look so young. Looks like fun!

    Reply
  10. JourneyBeyondSurvival says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Congratulations! You look beautiful, and like it was a lot of fun. You can totally do this thing. You’re totally photogenic.

    Reply
  11. Skinny Sushi says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    This is SO amazing, and you look beautiful! Β Man, I should have had you sign something for me now that you’re all famous…

    Reply
  12. ernise says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Quite awesome!

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  13. [email protected]/Low says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Congrats! You look great!

    Reply
  14. Quinn says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    You look awesome! What an amazing experience!

    Reply
  15. workout mommy says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    awesome! don’t forget us little peeps when you are at the top! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Quix says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    How cute are you! You’re famous! I love it! πŸ™‚ Sounds like an amazing experience!

    Reply
  17. Donna says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    You are gorgeous as always! Congratulations!

    Reply
  18. Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink! says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    See, I knew you were famous!!!
    You look gorgeous!!!! congrats!

    Reply
  19. Janel (Eat Well with Janel) says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    How exciting! It must be so fun to see yourself in a magazine. Congrats!

    Reply
  20. Kat says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    That rocks! You look amazing.

    Reply
  21. Tonyne @ The Unlikely Success Story says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    AWESOME!!!! You were in Family Circle and I was in SELF this month! Go us! Woot!

    Reply
  22. HealthyLoserGal says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    How cool are you? The photo is great and it sounds like such a fun experience!! πŸ™‚ You should consider using this photo as your Twitter pic now that you’re an even bigger celeb! : )

    Reply
  23. jen (@jeninRL) says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    you are freaking famous!! don’t forget us little people ok?!!?

    Reply
  24. jen (@jeninRL) says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    and did I mention how beautiful you are?!?! truly!

    Reply
  25. Jenn (gh) says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Wow!!! How fun!!!! You look beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!

    Reply
  26. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Love it! You are so stunning. Seriously!

    Reply
  27. Dana Pinapfel says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Wow! that’s crazy my cousin’s in a magazine! lol Congrats! You look great!

    Reply
  28. Angelia Sims says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    I know her! I know her! (like ELF movie)

    That is so amazing and awesome girl!! You look amazing. πŸ™‚

    I was gonna brag about me and the girls YouTube video I posted on my blog, but uh, never mind! Haha.

    Reply
  29. Julia says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    You look great!

    What an amazing experience.

    πŸ™‚

    Julia
    http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Shannon says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    WOW look at you!! You look just fabulous πŸ™‚
    Now I am gonna have to run out like a crazy woman to buy a magazine for the allergy relief ad! Now that is a first, lol.

    They could not have made a better choice!
    XOXOXO

    Reply
  31. Alexzandria says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Get it girl! Your a star now! <3

    Reply
  32. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 23, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    Look how beautiful you are!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Your a celebrity now πŸ™‚

    Reply
  33. Eunice says

    March 23, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Wow, what an awesome opportunity! You look great!

    Haha, the cat is like “dude, where are the snacks you promised?”

    Reply
  34. Melissa says

    March 23, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    Look at Yoooooouuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!! Love it! Congratulations! You so deserved that pampering in NYC!

    Reply
  35. Diane Fit to the Finish says

    March 23, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    You are absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations!

    Reply
  36. Joy (A Little Bit Fit) says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    What an awesome experience! You look fabulous!

    Reply
  37. Shelley B says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    This is awesome and you look absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  38. Anna says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Really cool experience and you look amazing!

    Reply
  39. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    How fun!!

    Reply
  40. Ashley says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    How exciting!! The ad is gorgeous…congrats girl!!!!

    Reply
  41. KCLAnderson (Karen) says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I love it!! You are truly beautiful inside and out!

    Reply
  42. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    You look amazing!!!! Congrats, Josie!

    Reply
  43. Karla says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS my dear! You glow. How awesome–can’t wait to find you in all of my magazines πŸ™‚ I’m so happy we got to meet at Fitbloggin and hope we can stay in touch!

    Reply
  44. Jody - Fit at 52 says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now you & Diane & Lori are famous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Autographs please!

    Reply
  45. Josie says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    oh gawsh. Stop it! I am nothing close famous. hahaha! thank you guys for all the love. xoxo!

    Reply
  46. BK says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Oh I’m buying just cause. I love it!!! U rock!! Very pretty!! *in my rupaul voice* u betta work

    Reply
  47. Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    Oh, so much fun, Josie! Β You look so pretty with or without a big piece of cake in your mouth! Β πŸ™‚

    Reply
  48. 'Drea says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    :o, I love feeling uber-special. Kudos. You look great.

    Reply
  49. Cassie says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    yaay you… congrats.. i’m am pretty sure it was an amazing experience..

    Reply
  50. Michelle @ SugarWand says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    can I send you a coffee ring/stained piece of paper for you to autograph?

    CONGRATS!

    Reply
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