• Chris Gurunlian
  I always wanted to compete. After stepping on stage for the very first time, I fell in love with the sport and I have been competing ever since.
• Alex Liska
  Do it for fun.You train super hard all year round so you deserve to showcase your hard work on stage and feel proud! Don't do a show expecting to place high cause you never know what the judges are looking for, so just try your best and have a great ti

Some may recognize carrie from past issues of Oxygen and Human Muscle Performance Magazines, or  even sighted her as the VPX sports spokesmodel in past years.

Carrie is a personal trainer as well as a pilates instructor in a facility in Tampa Bay.  Notable competitions Carrie competed in were Coast to Coast Figure Championships were she placed third, Hurricane Bay Figure Championships placing fifth, and Ms. Galaxy placing in the top ten.

What's the one piece of advice you would give to an inspiring figure competitor or fitness model?

Remember that marketing yourself is the most important thing.Get your face in front of the right people.

What does your typical workout routine look like?

 I usually workout for 1 hour 4-5 days per week. I have no specific order, I just alternate Back and Bi’s with Chest, shoulders, and tri’s, once per week and legs twice per week.

What's your approach to diet?

I do well with a low carb, low fat diet, but I will not deprive myself of my Kozy Shack Pudding

What's your advice for those looking to shed a few pounds?

Ninety percent of your success will be diet…so write down everything you eat for 3 consecutive days. You will be shocked by what you read.

 What's your advice on achieving a toned midsection?

 Pilates!! It is great for your core.

What are your thoughts on those who say they would like to start living a healthy active lifestyle but have no time?

If you want it bad enough, you will make the time for yourself….no excuses!!

How often should one train to reap any health benefits from exercise?

 In my opinion, 2-3 times per week would be quite beneficial for the average person.

 Whats your favorite food?

Kozy Shack Sugar Free Rice Pudding!!!!!!!

Whats your favorite bodypart?

My legs

Whats your favorite movie?

Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the one with Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

 If opportunity presented itself and you had the opportunity to work with any fitness model/s of your choice, who would you like to work with?

Carol Grow and Monica Brant

 What would be your dream job?

Working for a sports supplement company

 If you won the lottery you would...

 Travel the world

What’s the one of the most goofiest thing you have ever done?

I wanted to grow an avocado tree. My boyfriend did not think it was such a great idea so he made up this elaborate story to convince me that avocado trees were illegal in Florida because of a rare fly that uses the tree as a breeding tool…I must have been dieting for a show, because I fell for it for about a week.

To Contact Carrie via email cpullaro@tampabay.rr.com or check her website out at carriepullaro.com