Mario Godiva Green

Mario Godiva (born May 30, 1982) is a fitness expert, food coach, and media spokesperson who has appeared on The Tyra Banks Show, The Steve Harvey Show, The New York Times, The Today Show, ABC News, Weekend Today, Nightline, BET: Business Today, Time Out, New York, W Magazine, New York Daily News, and many other local and state publications.

Early life Mario Godiva grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and struggled with childhood obesity. After the loss of his mother at a young age, Godiva realized the epidemic of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes afflicting the African American community. Godiva began to exercise so that he could lose weight and live a long and healthy life.

Godiva was first introduced to Kangoo Jumps at a fitness expo in 2008. Godiva worked with Diapers.com and Soap.com to create a The Biggest Loser-style competition and wellness initiative to encourage staff members to lose weight. With Godiva's help, the company collectively lost more than the goal of 1,000 lbs.