Sapphire Goddard

Things I wish someone had told me sooner 👇🏼

Fitness advice for women is everywhere, but so much of it ignores the fact that our bodies work differently. Your cycle affects your weight, your energy and your training, and that’s not something to fight. 🧡

Once you understand that:
✨ The scale stops controlling your mood
✨ You stop feeling guilty on low-energy days
✨ You start lifting with confidence
✨ You fuel your body instead of restricting it

Strong isn’t a look. It’s a feeling, and every woman deserves it.

Which one did you need to hear today? Tell me in the comments 👇🏼

And if you want coaching that actually works with your body, my DMs are open 💌

For years I was torn.

I LOVED building muscle. Getting stronger, hitting PBs, watching my back grow from all the pull-ups and rows. But then I’d go to put on a dress for a night out and feel completely deflated.

Too broad. Too big. Straps digging in, zips not closing, shoulders that “didn’t look feminine”. I’d stand in the changing room wondering if I should train less just so clothes would fit me better.

Here’s what changed: I stopped trying to shrink myself to fit the clothes, and started choosing clothes that fit the body I’ve worked so hard for.

It took me a long time to realise the problem was never my body, it was trying to fit into something that wasn’t made for it.

If you’re stuck between loving your strength and hating how it looks in clothes, I see you. You’re allowed to take up space.♥️

5 things I wish I realised sooner…

1. I didn’t need to train harder, I needed to eat and sleep better. I kept adding sessions when really I was just tired and under-fuelled.

2. Ignoring niggles cost me more time than resting ever would have. A few days off would’ve saved me weeks out.

3.Some weeks are just rubbish. Busy, low energy, sessions that feel awful. That’s not failing, that’s life.

4.I was comparing myself to people with completely different lives, jobs and bodies. No wonder I always felt behind.

5.Looking after myself isn’t selfish. A walk, a massage, an early night. I’m better for everyone around me when I make time for it.

I used to think getting strong meant being strict 24/7. Chicken and rice, saying no to everything, feeling guilty about one slice of cake. It was exhausting, and it never lasted.

These days it’s 80% discipline, 20% pizza 🍕

I train consistently, I sleep well, I’ve stopped stressing over every meal, and I eat what I fancy, whether that’s the pizza, the cake, the w**e or a cheeky box of After Eights 🙃 And honestly? I’m happier, less stressed, and stronger than ever.

Balance isn’t a buzzword. It’s the only reason I can keep showing up.

If your plan makes you miserable, it won’t last. Find what fits your life, and the results will follow 💪🏼

Want help finding your balance? My DMs are open, or check the link in bio 💌

Since there’s a few new faces round here… hello 👋🏼

I’m Sapphire. I coach, I do sports massage, and I’m a little bit obsessed with helping people feel strong and confident, inside and out.
I’m a jack of all trades, master of none. But that’s kind of the point. Fitness doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be yours.

If you’ve been thinking about making a change, this is your sign. Start small, start messy, just start. ♥️

Tell me in the comments ⬇️what’s ONE thing you’d love to feel stronger or more confident doing?

Follow along for training tips, recovery and honest fitness. And if you want help, Shift.Sapphire is where we work together 🧡