Sara Davies Unveils Daily Eating Habits and Fitness Routine Following Significant Weight Loss
Dragon's Den star Sara Davies has publicly shared the specific details of her daily diet and exercise regimen after successfully losing three dress sizes. The 41-year-old businesswoman achieved a substantial weight reduction in 2024 by adhering to a structured nutritionist's plan, moving away from what she described as 'restrictive diets' that she previously struggled to maintain.
A Shift to Sustainable Health Practices
Sara decided to enrol in a programme named Strong and Nourished, which prompted a comprehensive overhaul of her daily habits. She emphasised her aversion to extreme dieting, stating to Closer magazine: 'I can't get on board with restrictive diets and I fall off the bandwagon.' The programme provided her with tailored nutrition plans and weekly strength training coaching sessions, leading her to feel significantly better and transform her approach to food and bodily balance.
Her fitness commitment includes regular strength training each week and early morning runs at 6am alongside other school mothers. She prioritises preparing wholesome, 'no c**p' snacks to avoid temptation, such as raiding her husband Simon's chocolate cupboard.
Detailed Breakdown of Daily Nutrition
In her interview, Sara explained that she previously consumed a smoothie for breakfast every morning but discovered it contained approximately 500 calories due to high peanut butter content. She has since switched to porridge enriched with chia seeds for added fibre and nuts for healthy fats. Additionally, she incorporates collagen and sea moss into her porridge, noting that this protein-rich start to her day helps control sugar cravings and promotes prolonged satiety.
For an afternoon snack, she opts for Greek yogurt drizzled with honey or healthy cookies made from bananas, nuts, and pumpkin seeds. Sara also implements occasional alcohol-free months and carefully monitors her sugar intake, a precaution stemming from her experience with gestational diabetes during her pregnancies with sons Oliver, 11, and Charlie, eight. Medical professionals warned her that without dietary changes, she risked developing type-two diabetes within a decade.
Comprehensive Fitness and Training Approach
Her strength training regimen features workouts involving kettlebell swings, squats, and bear crawls. When feeling particularly motivated, she supplements this with running sessions and uses her Peloton exercise bike. This holistic approach to fitness supports her weight loss and overall well-being.
Context of Her Dragon's Den Departure
It was revealed in March that Sara made the decision to step down from Dragon's Den after six years on the show. The 2026 series will include a mix of returning regular investors and new guest participants. Reflecting on her choice to leave, she previously commented: 'I'm not going to lie, it was not the easiest decision to make, but I'm just trying to juggle everything.'
She elaborated on the demanding nature of the role, describing Dragon's Den as an 'iceberg' where the visible filming time is just a small part of the commitment, as she deeply invests in the businesses she supports. Sara expressed that she ultimately felt there were 'not quite enough pieces of me to keep going round,' necessitating a step back. However, reports from The Sun suggest an alternative perspective, indicating rumours that her 'empire is struggling' and she can 'no longer afford to splash the cash on the show,' prompting a focus on consolidating her existing ventures instead.
