Lovoni and Sarah

Today we’re talking diet rollercoaster. How do you stop it? Can you stop it? Is it possible to make the ride less daunting? Does it have to be such an up and down crazy ride? We’re going to be sharing our stories and how we think you can even out those formidable peaks and valleys. LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram Check out our website Lovoni’s website Sarah’s website Listen o...

On today’s episode we’re talking about portion sizes –what are acceptable portion sizes & how do your portions compare? How many times have you felt so uncomfortably full after eating? We’ve all been there. Portion sizes vary from person to person: age, activity level, whether someone is trying to gain or lose weight, pregnancy & such. But what are general portion sizes? Do you think you k...

On today’s episode we’re talking ‘protein’ & how much do you really need. There’s a lot of noise online about protein and how much one needs to consume. In laymen’s terms we’re talking about what protein is; the function of body proteins & why protein is so important; how much we need to be consuming & the best sources for protein whether you’re an omnivore or vegetarian. LINKS Join us...

On today’s episode:  Nutrition Wars, we’re asking the question: Why is Society so Diet obsessed? We’re looking at fad diets through the decades & discussing how overwhelming all the conflicting information found on websites & social media platforms has become. Books, talk shows, magazines, ads and companies often distort nutrition information for their own gain often touting the wonde...

On today’s episode we have special guest Thea Duncan who, originally from the US, now lives in Italy & has a company helping people fulfill their dream of living in Italy. We’re talking with Thea about the differences in food cultures between Italy, the US and the UK. Grocery stores, meals, dieting, the value of good food and sacred food moments where time is spent preparing and eating good qualit...

On today’s episode we’re talking about Ikigai – a Japanese philosophical term  referring to something that gives your life meaning, value and purpose. It's the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. It’s feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment that follows when people pursue their passions. In short, Ikigai encourages people to discover w...

On today’s episode, THE FRIEND EDIT, we’re discussing at what point do you end a friendship that’s subtracting from your life more than adding to it. Whether you find you’ve less in common these days, the relationship has become one-sided, perhaps jealousy has crept in or your friend betrayed you in some way. What are the signs it’s time to dump a friend & move on?   Links to Sarah Jane's...

On today's episode we're talking focus & time management. How well do you manage your time? Do you get done what you hope to accomplish most days? How’s your focus? Does it need some sharpening? So many of us get to the end of the day not having accomplished most of what we set out to do. Some days can be fraught with interruptions that disturb your focus & prevent you getting tasks accomp...

We have a very special guest & social media sensation, Benji Xavierr. For those of you who don’t know of Benji, he has lost 100 lbs/45kg/ 7 stone, eating foods that he loves by creating delicious and easy recipes which he shares with his 4 million or so followers.  What we love about Benji, apart from him being a really lovely guy, is he’s lost weight without fad diets and instead focuses...

This week we’re talking about perfectionism & why it’s important to stop waiting until you have everything perfect before we start something. Most of us have been there, waiting, holding back until everything is just so. Trying to obtain perfectionism is a form of procrastination & we’ve learnt, it’s more important to just start than it is to have to have all your ducks in a row. So, let’s...

So sorry, due to illness, there will be no episode released this week. Our sincere apologies. Lovoni & Sarah xo LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram Check out our website Lovoni’s website Sarah’s website Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Links for every other podcast platform you can find here on our RSS website   DISCLAIMER: The content on this podcast and on ou...

This week we’re talking intermittent fasting. You’ve heard about it, you might have tried it or you’ve adapted this way of eating but what exactly is intermittent fasting & what are positives and the pitfalls of fasting? Before beginning we want to say that in this episode because we discuss fasting it may not be suitable for anyone with an eating disorder and those with an existing health con...

All of February is declutter, sorting & purging your home & belongings month & we’re very excited. A good declutter can help you in several aspects of your life: everything from an improved mood & better focus to letting go of the past & improving relationships. On today’s episode we’re sharing what a declutter entails, what we’ve put together to help with the decluttering over...

On today’s episode we’re digging into the world of ultra-processed foods – or UPF for short. We’re shedding light on what UPF’s are, how they’ve joined tobacco as the world’s number one killer and, what you can do to avoid them, as you’re probably consuming more than you realize. One of the leading experts in Ultra Processed Food: Dr Christ Van Tulleken on Instagram And his book: UK His book in th...

On today’s episode we are joined by special guest Dani Spies who is a Holistic Weight Loss coach, food blogger and YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers. Dani is talking with us about why diets don’t work, sharing her weight -loss story, advice on how to start and maintain a weight loss transition as well as chatting about her book ‘Clean & Delicious’. So please join us what’s to be an info...

On today’s episode we’re celebrating our first birthday. In January 2023 Lovoni and I started a podcast called ‘The Weighting Room’. Several episodes into it we discovered we weren’t the only podcast with that name so we changed our name to the Lovoni & Sarah podcast & here we are today recording our 50th episode with lots learnt & excited to share with you all brand new content, excep...

Thank you for listening to the Lovoni & Sarah podcast. If you’ve been with us throughout the year, thank you for your support. If you’re new here – welcome. We have a lot of helpful & thought-provoking content for you in 2024 so we hope you’ll stick around. Right now, we’re taking a short break over the festive season but look forward to catching up with you on Monday January 8th. Until th...

On today’s episode we’re taking a look back over the year of our podcast: what particular episodes resonated with us the most & which episodes you seemed to gravitate towards – your favorites. We’re talking about how we feel our progress has been this year, what were our challenges and our greatest milestones. And what you say helped you, the listeners the most. LINKS Join us on YouTube Connec...

If you’ve ever injured yourself, you’ll know how inflammation feels. While inflammation is part of the body’s healing process, chronic inflammation can lead arthritis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and Alzheimer’s disease. On today’s episode we discuss what inflammation is, how it affects the body, what foods may help, what foods hinder & other aspects of inflammation. LINKS Join us...

On today’s episode - How to Stop the Dieting Obsession, we discuss how to make the weight-loss path more of an enjoyable stroll rather than a harrowing climb up rocky, jagged terrain. We’re discussing how healthy (and doable) lifestyle changes, versus obsessing and stressing about what you should be doing, can have long-reaching, positive effects, setting you up for triumph. LINKS Join us on YouTu...

On today’s episode – Embracing the Holidays, we’re chatting about traversing the festive season, what we’re looking forward to eating and cooking and how we’re going to approach the most food-focused time of the year, styling it to our goals and lifestyle changes. We’ll also chat about how perspective and attitude can save you during this season. LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagr...

If you search online for how to alleviate bloating and a distended gut, you’ll likely be inundated with links to videos of doctors and companies wanting to sell you probiotics. Before you waste your money, listen to this episode on bloating; we might be able to help. On this episode we are delving into this very uncomfortable and often embarrassing issue that we’ve all experienced at one time. We...

Today we’re changing things up a little and interviewing each other. Neither of us have seen the questions we’re about to be asked so our answers are on-the-spot and nothing is off limits...well, almost nothing. We’ve shared lots about ourselves with you all over the last 11 months and today, we’re going to share more. So go and grab a coffee – or a cocktail, depends where you are, and enjoy this...

Hi Lovoni here. On today's episode of the Lovoni and Sarah podcast, we’re kicking back and I'm checking in on how Sarah is progressing after her hip replacement surgery just a couple of short weeks ago. Sarah of course needs some time to recoup after major surgery like this so instead of a particular topic or taking time off, Sarah is being a trooper & is bright eyed on her first podcast post...

Welcome to the Lovoni & Sarah podcast where we talk all things weight loss & wellbeing. We have a special guest on today’s episode, Greg is joining us sharing with us how, when faced with a health issue, he had to make some radical changes to his diet. Now Greg is a real foodie so this was a challenge for him. He shares with us how he turned something, that at the time, seemed so negative,...