Lovoni and Sarah

Thanks for joining us during season four of our podcast. We're taking a month or so long break but will catch up with you soon for season five. While we're away, we hope you enjoy listening to older episodes. Take care, 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

On today’s episode we’re discussing journaling: what it is & what can you gain through regularly writing in a journal. Research backs up the benefits of journaling when it comes to reducing anxiety, easing depression, working through trauma and setting goals. If there are stressful situations occurring in your life, journaling trains you to stop and make sense of it all. Journaling to some might sound trite but expressing your thoughts and feelings through writing can help you gain insight into certain behaviors. Taking the time to reflect on what has happened and why can help you to start identifying patterns and how you contribute to them. Instead of having all those thoughts tumbling around in your head, to put pen to paper can sort them out. Maybe you thought it was too time-consuming or it felt tedious, or you didn’t think it would help. It can be used to record memories, track habits, and explore feelings and ideas. And, journaling increases the likelihood that you will achieve your goals. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 know? Some might surprise you. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 wonders of a specific food supplement or diet when what we really need is to just eat a balanced diet. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 quality food. We’ll be wanting to move to Italy by the end of the episode. Thea's website. Thea's company is called 'Doing Italy'. Make sure to check it out. Thea's company on Instagram 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 what truly matters to them and to live a life filled with purpose and joy. Ikigai's four primary elements are: what you love - this your passion; what the world needs – your mission; what you’re good at – your vocation and what you can get paid for, your profession. When these are all in alignment – you’ve found your Ikigai. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 social media: YouTube channel Facebook Instagram TikTok OUR 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 accomplished. Many days we muddle around and waste time. Let’s talk about how to make time work for you while maintaining focus. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 on whole foods, being mindful of his caloric intake but not obsessing about dieting. Listen to learn how Benji dropped 100lbs in a year. https://www.instagram.com/benjixavierr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@benjixavier BENJI’S AMAZON STORE FRONT OUR 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 get started on those goals and/or tasks you’ve been putting off. The perfect time is right now. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 condition or taking medications should consult their doctor before going prolonged periods without eating. Listen to this podcast: Eat Better Live More hosted by Dr Rangan Chatterjee on all the positive effects intermittent fasting can have on your body including sleep, gut health, weight loss and clearer thinking. Dr Michael Mosely has lots of excellent information on IF here is his website. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 overwhelm and how a clear space can help you improve your life. Get the free downloadable daily purge & declutter list here. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 the US on Amazon 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 informative episode. Clean & Delicious Cookbook for the US Clean & Delicious Cookbook UK Clean & Delicious Cookbook Australia Dani's website: Clean & Delicious Dani's YouTube channel Dani's Instagram account Dani on Facebook 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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, exceptional guests – some you may already know, challenges for you partake in, reviews of anything & everything that we think might be helpful to you and so much more. We're sharing what we're doing to achieve our goals in 2024 & hope what we're doing might inspire you to finally reach your goal. So let's get into it & get started & make 2024 the year you achieve your goals. Here's to you! Much love 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 then, wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. Much love Lovoni & Sarah. 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.

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 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 our website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Our opinions are those of personal experience and research, what has worked for us and what hasn’t. Before changing your exercise habits or diet, seek professional guidance first.