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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
May 10, 20222 min read
Dedication or Addiction
In my daily profession, I see tons of people on a daily basis that are under high levels of stress. Most is due to work stress, followed...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Oct 28, 20201 min read
HEALTHY HOLIDAY MINDFULNESS
It’s that time of year. The holidays will be here before we know it!! First comes Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Sep 3, 20201 min read
FOCUS ON BUILDING MUSCLE, NOT LOSING IT
What happens when you eat less carbs-leptin decreases making it harder for you to be satisfied and ghrelin increases, as well as cortisol...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Jun 24, 20202 min read
The DEETS on exercise!
When I was 26 years old, I became a Group Fitness Instructor because I wanted to teach others the fundamentals of fitness. My main reason...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Jun 22, 20201 min read
HOW TO KEEP YOUR WEIGHT OFF, THE MENTAL WAY
Your weight serves as a physical, mental and emotional shield that protects you from what you can’t deal with or don’t know how to deal...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Let's talk, SIMPLICITY
Simplicity, the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded. ~Merriam Webster As I finish my run in the park on this beautiful...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Mar 19, 20201 min read
How Can Strength Training Benefit Me?
Strength training such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, and even using your own body weight, can help you to gain strength and...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Mar 17, 20203 min read
STRESS LESS
STRESS is one of the major negative factors that affects our society today. It affects us and the people around us. It can also be...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Feb 6, 20202 min read
FOOD, our earliest emotional connection
As infants, we feel hungry and think, "I'm going to starve," then mom or dad comes to the rescue, feeds us and we are saved. Thus, we...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Aug 28, 20192 min read
HOW TO GET RID OF BELLY FAT?
Subcutaneous fat (ie… the kind you can see and pinch) is your belly fat that lies under the skin and is not necessarily harmful. You know...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Jul 25, 20192 min read
NUTRITION 101
Nutrition never taste so good!
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Jun 28, 20192 min read
The Macronutrient Everyone Loves To Hate
In the 1960’s, Carbs (vegetables, fruits and starches) was known as the energy bullet for athletes. Approximately 12 years later, there...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Jun 20, 20191 min read
Let's talk nightly routines!
Do you have an evening routine that helps you have a successful morning/day? Here are tips I recommend: 1. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Mar 18, 20191 min read
WHAT IF I HIT A PLATEAU?
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HIT A PLATEAU? 1. Start your day with a nutritious breakfast. Like a protein shake, oatmeal, eggs. 2. Make sure you are...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
May 10, 20222 min read
Dedication or Addiction
In my daily profession, I see tons of people on a daily basis that are under high levels of stress. Most is due to work stress, followed...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Oct 28, 20201 min read
HEALTHY HOLIDAY MINDFULNESS
It’s that time of year. The holidays will be here before we know it!! First comes Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
May 10, 20222 min read
Dedication or Addiction
In my daily profession, I see tons of people on a daily basis that are under high levels of stress. Most is due to work stress, followed...
23 views0 comments
Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Oct 28, 20201 min read
HEALTHY HOLIDAY MINDFULNESS
It’s that time of year. The holidays will be here before we know it!! First comes Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what...
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Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
May 10, 20222 min read
Dedication or Addiction
In my daily profession, I see tons of people on a daily basis that are under high levels of stress. Most is due to work stress, followed...
23 views0 comments
Nichole Barras, BS, CPT
Oct 28, 20201 min read
HEALTHY HOLIDAY MINDFULNESS
It’s that time of year. The holidays will be here before we know it!! First comes Halloween, then Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what...
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