My name is Karen Vittoria.  I am 43 years old & have 3 children.  I have also been a Figure Competitor for a little over a year.  I was recommended to Barbie after my second competition to see if a new approach to dieting & training would give me the results I needed to succeed in competition.  At first I was a little hesitant to see a Nutritionist because I knew she would tell me that I wasn't eating enough during the day.  Even though I have a very strong medical & science background, I knew this was the truth.  Barbie worked with me on my likes & dislikes of food.  The menu was made up of foods that I liked (since I picked them out myself) & it was so easy to follow.  She & I had 5 weeks to get me in tip top form for my next competition (not a lot of time in Figure Competition), but she did it!  I ended up taking second place.  I felt great & looked even better.  Barbie didn't put me on a diet, but a "doable & easy" lifestyle.  Her training was tough but fun, which made my hard workout sessions fly by.  She targeted my problem areas & got me great results, which was what I was looking for.  She supported me through hard training sessions, tough posing practices, & difficult dieting weeks.  She was even backstage to help at each of my competitions!  Now, during the off season, Barbie works with me on Nutrition & guides me with an easy, convenient lifestyle of healthy eating.  I could not have done it without the support & guidance of Barbie.  Thanks, Barbie, for everything!!!

~~~Karen Vittoria, Miss Figure Competitor

My name is Mario Licciardello.  I am 48 years old & have been a Competitive Bodybuilder for over 2 years.  I approached Barbie to provide me with a Competition Diet that I could stick with & would be easy & convenient.  I work full time & have very little time to prepare my daily foods.  Barbie was able to give me advice & guidance to make my daily eating simple & delicious.  I was able to eat all the food I like...well...almost...she said no to the peanut M&M's, but I can't win them all!  I prepared everything for a week in just a few hours.  I am able to make my next day's food the night before & then I don't have to think about what I am going to eat.  I am never hungry, in fact, I feel like I am eating all the time!  I was able to trim down while still feeling like I am eating & not on a diet.  I placed third in my Competition & looked great!  Even when I am not competing, I still see Barbie on a regular basis to update my menu & adjust it to add bulk to my frame.  Barbie makes my life very simple.  She is always there to support & guide me whether it is preparing for a competition or during the off season.  Her nutritional guidance is invaluable.  Thanks Barbie!

~~~Mario Licciardello, Competitive Bodybuilder