
Winter Barringer
Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Fitness That Fits Your Life—And Everything That Comes With It
I’m a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and a former correctional officer turned fitness and nutrition coach. But before all of those titles, I’m a woman who knows what it feels like to put everyone else first—to carry the weight of responsibilities, expectations, and daily chaos, all while trying to remember who you are beneath it all.
For years, I worked in one of the most demanding environments possible: inside a correctional facility. That career shaped me. It taught me resilience, discipline, and how to stay calm under pressure—but it also showed me how quickly your own health and mental well-being can slip away when you’re always in survival mode. Working long hours, navigating high-stress situations, and carrying the emotional toll of the job left me drained. Add to that the roles of wife and mother, and it became a perfect storm of chronic stress, burnout, and feeling like I was always running on empty.
But I also discovered something powerful: you can’t pour from an empty cup. That realization changed everything.
I started exploring ways to reclaim my health—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, too. That’s when I found fitness, nutrition, and later, hypnosis and stress management tools that finally gave me space to breathe. I began to rebuild my body and mind, one habit at a time. It wasn’t about extreme routines or perfection—it was about creating a version of wellness that could actually fit into my real life. Kids, work, marriage, business, laundry and all.
That’s how my coaching philosophy was born: fitness that fits your life.
Because real wellness shouldn’t feel like another chore. It should be something that supports you, fuels you, and works with your lifestyle—not against it.
The Power of Making Yourself a Priority
If there’s one message I want every woman, every mom, and every overworked professional to hear, it’s this: you matter, and taking care of yourself is not selfish—it’s essential.
Women are natural caregivers. We’re wired to show up for others, to stretch ourselves thin, to make it all work somehow. But in the process, we often forget that we deserve care, too. Through my own struggles and healing, I’ve learned that making yourself a priority isn’t just about bubble baths and green smoothies. It’s about boundaries. It’s about sleep. It’s about movement, nourishment, and giving your nervous system a chance to reset.
That’s why I incorporate hypnosis and stress management techniques into my work with clients. Fitness and nutrition are foundational, but the mindset piece—how you talk to yourself, how you breathe through stress, how you manage the overwhelm—that’s where real transformation happens. Hypnosis is one of the most powerful tools I’ve used personally and professionally to help rewire limiting beliefs and create space for deep, lasting change.
Helping Women Juggle It All—Without Losing Themselves
Between school drop-offs, meal prepping, work deadlines, family obligations, and trying to run a business or even just keep the house from exploding—modern womanhood is a juggling act. And let’s be honest, sometimes we’re juggling with one hand while cleaning up spills with the other.
I don’t teach perfection. I teach grace. I teach systems that work for you when life gets messy. I coach women to find what’s sustainable for them—because your version of health doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Whether it’s 15 minutes of strength training while your toddler naps, prepping meals in batches on a Sunday, or learning how to downshift your nervous system after a stressful day—I meet you where you are.
I’ve lived it. I am living it. I’m raising kids while running a business. I’ve navigated PTSD and burnout. I’ve felt the pressure to be everything to everyone. But I’ve also learned to prioritize wellness without guilt—and I’m here to help other women do the same.
The Entrepreneurial Side
Starting my own business wasn’t easy, especially while managing a household and healing from trauma. But it gave me freedom—the freedom to show up fully for my family and for myself. It gave me the chance to build something meaningful, something that serves women who need more than one-size-fits-all advice.
As an entrepreneur, I know what it means to hustle. But I’ve also redefined what hustle looks like. It doesn’t mean burnout. It means aligned energy. It means working smarter, not harder. It means creating structure that leaves space for self-care, connection, and rest. And that’s what I pass on to my clients—tools to build a life that feels full without being overwhelming.
My Mission
My mission is simple but powerful: to help women feel strong, balanced, and in control of their own health so they can show up fully for the people they love. When you feel good in your body and clear in your mind, everything else flows more easily—your relationships, your parenting, your creativity, your confidence.
Whether it’s through customized fitness and nutrition coaching, hypnosis, stress management strategies, or just holding space for real conversations—my goal is to help you come home to yourself. No guilt. No shame. Just a practical path toward wellness that actually fits your life.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to do it all perfectly. You don’t need to hustle until you burn out. You don’t need to lose yourself while showing up for everyone else.
You just need a plan that honors where you are right now—and a coach who’s been there, who sees you, and who believes you deserve a life that feels good from the inside out.
This is fitness that fits your life. And it starts with you.
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CREA Global Awards presented to
Winter Barringer
Fitness & Nutrition Coach
The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

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Editor-In-Chief
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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to
Winter Barringer
Fitness & Nutrition Coach
Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
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Editor-In-Chief

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