Sarah Nichols Fitness

05/10/2026

Nutrient-dense doesn’t necessarily mean nutritionally complete. 🥣

This soup is packed with squash, kale, cannellini beans, shallots, spices, Parmesan and nutritional yeast, so it provides plenty of fibre, vegetables and micronutrients.

But it is fairly low in protein and overall calories, so for many it won’t keep you full for long (likewise if you were to only have a sandwich and no soup).
There’s protein in the beans, cheese and yeast, but not much.

So I added an egg sandwich: boiled eggs mashed with mustard on 2 slices of malted bread. 🥚🥪

Healthy eating isn’t just about adding vegetables. It’s also about getting enough protein, energy and fibre to make a meal satisfying and nutritionally adequate for you.

Sometimes you don’t need to change the healthy food you already have — you simply need to add to it.

05/10/2026

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

Sometimes “I’ll do it later” isn’t laziness.

It can be anxiety about getting it wrong. Perfectionism. Tiredness. A task that feels so big the brain simply freezes.

This shows up with homework, revision, emails, washing up, forms, laundry, creative work, even replying to a message. The longer it sits there, the heavier it can feel.

When someone is stuck, “just get on with it” rarely helps. Try making the first step almost laughably small instead.

Not “finish the assignment.”
Just open the document.

Not “clean your room.”
Put one item away.

Not “sort the paperwork.”
Find the envelope.

A messy start still counts. Five minutes still counts. One small action can be enough to loosen that stuck feeling.

And if getting started is regularly affecting school, work or daily life, especially alongside low mood, it’s okay to ask for support. Nobody should have to carry that alone.

FREE WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CANNOT GET STARTED POSTER

LIKE the photo and comment "START" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

20/09/2026

What a welcome from Shop Local Cheshire | Discover Local
A very unexpected lovely gift box! Such a thoughtful gesture and a nice way to make my small local business feel part of the community! 🥰

I really believe that small businesses supporting each other is so important. A recommendation, a share, a collaboration or simply cheering each other on can make such a difference.

If you’ve been thinking about contacting me but haven’t quite got around to it yet… consider this your gentle nudge! 😊
If you’ve got questions or you’re wondering whether what I offer could be right for you, just drop me a message. There’s absolutely no pressure — I’m always happy to have a chat.

Here’s to supporting local, building connections and helping each other grow! 💚

Thanks again

20/09/2026

Porto Half Marathon 2026

“Let’s pick a European city we’ve not visited to do our next run…” - great theory from me, but September in Porto this year, severe weather warning for high temperatures, was not really what I expected 😂

I’d been looking forward to a week in the sun before this too! But in all my years of living in Spain and Malta, and running hundreds of races in the heat, not one has ever been this intense!!!

Glad I had no expectations for this before hand. Me 5 years ago would have probably tried to beat my time still. Me after so many years of running is definitely less bothered by chasing the time, instead enjoying the route and atmosphere… though I can’t say this was the most enjoyable. And I definitely wanted to walk by 16.5km… but that would have just taken longer to get out of the sun 😂

This is also the first run I’ve been too where I was still in line for the loo when they started!
Porto is gorgeous, the route was very crowded though with it being an out and back. So with starting late and probably the heat amplifying everything, there was a lot of weaving in and out of other runners and trying to not trip anyone.
Another ticked off the list though, and very greatful that my husband and i are lucky enough to travel around to do something we love (most of the time) and then replenish tasting all the local foods 😋

09/09/2026

I recently joined Shop Local Cheshire in hope that more lovely locals can find me!

As a small business, services like this are really appreciated, along with local residents supporting and sharing local businesses.

It’s lovely to be part of a community that encourages us to shop local and support small businesses. 🫶

You can find out a little more about me and what I do here: https://www.shoplocalcheshire.com/sarah-nichols-fitness

A warm welcome to our newest Shop Local Cheshire member, Sarah Nichols Fitness 💚

Sarah Nichols Fitness is a private personal training studio offering individualised, holistic fitness for women aged 35+.

With a focus on creating a personal approach to fitness, Sarah helps women build strength, confidence and a routine that works for them in a supportive, private environment.

We’re so pleased to have Sarah joining the Shop Local Cheshire community and can’t wait to share more about her business!

Welcome to Shop Local Cheshire, Sarah! ✨