Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith

Tara Josey, Nutrition Consultant, Certified Trainer
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Feeling stuck chasing weight loss? Tired of obsessing, planning, and still running out of time? Struggling to stay consistent with exercise? Craving simple, healthy meals—but too overwhelmed to start? Wondering if you’ll ever figure this out on your own? I am so grateful you are here! This podcast will help you finally reach your weight loss goals, find time in your day to exercise, spend time with Jesus and learn the tools you need to establish healthy meals on repeat! Hey, I’m Tara. A wife, a mother, a fitness professional and a recovered obsessor of diet and exercise. For over 15 years, I struggled to reach my goal weight by using exercise and food restriction to get there. I tried all the diets, exercised until my body would give out and spent more money than I want to admit on the next best diet. I finally saw the light when I started focusing on the right things. Food as nutrition, exercise as medicine and a deeper relationship with Jesus that changed my opinion of who I am & what I look like. I have been able to find a healthy lifestyle that works for me. A simple routine & handful of simple habits that I can be consistent with and have time for. A way of eating that I can enjoy life, without hopping into the next diet craze, exercising for my body to feel good and experiencing Jesus in a whole new way! And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are finally ready to achieve your weight loss goal and get healthier physically and spiritually…… Learn nutrition strategies to save you time, get back your energy & finally lose weight. Follow simple proven methods, instead of complicated diets or exhausting routines. If you’re ready for undeniable change—more energy, lasting weight loss, consistency with exercise, and even spiritual growth—this podcast is for you! Blend your favorite smoothie, grab some workout gear & your Bible and let’s get started!

  1. 2d ago

    424. Why You Keep Struggling with Healthy Eating (And It's Not Your Willpower)

    If you've ever thought, "Why can't I just stay consistent with healthy eating?" or "I just need more willpower," this episode is for you. So many women blame themselves for struggling with food, cravings, overeating, or constantly starting over. But the issue isn't a lack of discipline. It's often years of under-fueling, over-restricting, constantly trying to lose weight, and never feeling fully at peace around food. Today, we're talking about the real reasons healthy eating feels so hard and why your body may actually be responding exactly the way it was designed to. We'll cover under-fueling, chronic restriction, constant dieting, and the lack of preparation that can make healthy choices feel nearly impossible. My hope is that this conversation helps you stop fighting your body and start building healthy habits from a place of nourishment, consistency, and freedom instead of guilt, frustration, or perfectionism. And if you're looking for support, I'd love for you to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. It's a place where women come together for encouragement, accountability, and practical strategies to create lasting change. If you know what to do but struggle to consistently follow through, that's where coaching can help. I offer one-on-one coaching designed to provide the accountability, guidance, and support you need to finally break free from the cycle of starting over. To learn more, email me at taraj@dietditching.com. I'd love to help you take the next step.

    13 min

  2. 5d ago

    423. Fit Tip Friday: Eating More Can Actually Help You Lose Fat - 3 Reasons You're Stuck

    If you've been trying to lose weight for months—or maybe even years—your first instinct is probably this: "I need to eat less." Less calories. Less carbs. Less treats. Less food overall. After all, that's what we've been told, right? If weight loss is the goal, then eating less must be the answer. And while it's true that a calorie deficit is necessary for fat loss, many women have taken that message to an unhealthy extreme. They're constantly dieting. Skipping meals. Trying to survive on the lowest calories possible. Starting over every Monday with a brand-new plan and a fresh wave of motivation. Yet somehow, despite all that effort, the scale barely moves. Or maybe it drops for a little while, only to come right back. And then the frustration sets in. Because you're doing everything you think you're supposed to do, but by the end of the week you're exhausted, hungry, craving everything in sight, and the weekends completely unravel all the progress you tried so hard to make. So today, we're talking about a truth that many women desperately need to hear: Sometimes the reason you're struggling to lose fat isn't because you're eating too much. It's because you've been eating too little for too long. Now, that doesn't mean calories don't matter. And it certainly isn't permission to eat whatever you want whenever you want. But it is permission to stop believing that less is always better. Because sustainable fat loss requires more than simply eating as little as possible. Your body needs nourishment. It needs consistency. It needs enough fuel to support your metabolism, your energy, your workouts, and your overall health. When you're constantly underfed, it's often harder—not easier—to create the consistency that leads to lasting results. So if you've been stuck in the cycle of restriction, overeating, guilt, and starting over, this episode is for you. And if you're ready for personalized guidance on how to fuel your body well while still working toward your weight-loss goals, I'd love to help. You can email me at TaraJ@dietditching.com, and we can talk about what that looks like for you. And don't forget to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, where you'll find support, encouragement, and women who are learning how to pursue health without living on another diet. I'm so glad you're here. Thanks for listening.

    9 min

  3. Jun 8

    422. How to Lose Belly Fat: Stop Chasing Quick Fixes & Start Doing What Works

    Belly fat is one of the most searched health topics online. And honestly, that's not surprising. So many women are frustrated because they've tried everything they can think of and still aren't seeing the results they want. The problem is that the fitness industry has become incredibly good at selling quick fixes. Detox teas. Fat-burning supplements. Waist trainers. Thirty-day challenges. Cutting out entire food groups. The latest "secret" method that promises to melt belly fat fast. But here's the question: If those things actually worked long-term, would you still be searching for answers? Probably not. The truth is, most of those approaches create temporary results at best. They leave you feeling frustrated, discouraged, and wondering what's wrong with you when the weight comes back or never leaves in the first place. So today, I want to talk about the truth. No gimmicks. No magic tricks. No sugarcoating. Just the truth about what it really takes to lose belly fat and improve your health. Because if you're serious about seeing lasting results, there are some things you're going to have to stop doing. There are also some things you're finally going to have to start doing consistently. Now, that doesn't mean starving yourself, spending hours in the gym, or living on salads for the rest of your life. It means focusing on the habits that actually move the needle and letting go of the things that keep you stuck in the cycle of starting over. So if you're tired of wasting time on shortcuts and you're ready to focus on what truly works, stick with me because we're going to cover it all today. And if you're listening and thinking, "I know what I need to do, but I need accountability and support," I'd love to help. I offer one-on-one coaching where we work together to create a sustainable approach that fits your life. You can reach me at TaraJ@dietditching.com. And I'd also love for you to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, where you'll find encouragement, support, and other women who are working toward lasting freedom with food, weight, and health.

    14 min

  4. Jun 5

    421. Faith Filled Friday: How to Stop Thinking About Food ALL Day & Renew Your Mind

    Do you ever feel like food is constantly taking up space in your mind? Maybe you're thinking about what you ate earlier, what you should eat next, what you shouldn't eat, or whether you've been "good" enough today. Maybe you're already promising yourself that tomorrow will be different—that you'll finally get back on track. If that sounds familiar, I want you to know you're not alone. So many women spend their days mentally consumed by food, calories, body image, and the pressure to get everything right. It can feel exhausting. And the more you try to control it, the more food seems to control you. But what if freedom isn't found in thinking about food more? What if it isn't found in stricter rules, greater willpower, or trying harder to be disciplined? The truth is that real transformation begins in the mind. Scripture teaches us that lasting change happens from the inside out. When our minds are renewed with God's truth, everything else begins to change. We stop being driven by fear. We stop making decisions from guilt and shame. We stop obsessing over food and start living with greater peace, purpose, and freedom. Today, we're talking about how to stop letting food consume your thoughts and how to renew your mind with God's truth so you can develop a healthier relationship with food, your body, and ultimately with Him. Because freedom isn't just about what you're eating. It's about what you're believing. And if you're looking for additional support on your journey, I'd love to connect with you. You can email me at taraj@dietditching.com. Also, be sure to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, where you'll find encouragement, support, and other women pursuing health without being consumed by food and body struggles.

    14 min

  5. Jun 1

    420. Stop Obsessing About Food ALL Day: 3 Strategies that Actually Work

    If food is constantly on your mind, I want you to hear this first: it is not because you lack discipline. So many women walk around feeling frustrated with themselves because they can’t stop thinking about food. Maybe you finish a meal and you’re already planning the next one. Maybe you spend the whole day trying to eat “perfectly,” only to end up overeating at night and wondering why you can’t just get it together. Or maybe you’re simply exhausted from the constant mental battle—the rules, the guilt, the pressure, the overthinking. But here’s the truth: most women who are obsessed with food don’t actually have a food problem. What they really have is a body and mind that no longer feel safe, nourished, rested, or spiritually grounded. When you under-eat, overexercise, run on stress, sleep too little, and try to rely on willpower all day long, your body starts fighting back. Your brain becomes hyper-focused on food because it thinks survival is the priority. That obsession with food is often a symptom, not the root issue. And today, we’re going to talk about how to start breaking free from that cycle. I’m sharing three practical strategies that can help you stop obsessing over food—physically, mentally, and spiritually—so you can finally experience more peace around eating and in your body. And if you’re looking for deeper support and accountability, I’d love to help you personally through one-on-one coaching. You can reach me at taraj@dietditching.com And don’t forget to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, where women are learning how to pursue health without living in bondage to food.

    11 min

  6. May 29

    419. Fit Tip Friday: 3 Simple Summer Habits to Eat Healthy & Stay Active

    Summer can either become the season where you feel your healthiest, most energized, and most consistent… or the season where all your routines completely disappear. The longer days, vacations, cookouts, late nights, and changing schedules can throw you off track fast, especially if you rely on strict routines to stay healthy. But here’s the good news: summer can actually be one of the easiest seasons to support your health goals when you focus on the right habits. So in today’s Fit Tip Friday, we are keeping it simple. No complicated meal plans. No extreme workout routines. No “starting over on Monday” mentality. Instead, we’re talking about the big dial movers, the simple habits that have the biggest impact on your energy, your eating habits, your movement, and your consistency all summer long. Because staying healthy during summer should not feel exhausting. In fact, the simpler you make it, the easier it becomes to stay consistent. Today, I’m sharing three simple summer habits that will help you eat healthier without overthinking it, move your body more naturally, and avoid getting to the fall feeling like you have to start all over again. And I’d love to hear from you too. What’s one habit or routine that helps you feel your best during the summer months? Send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com, and come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, where we’re encouraging each other to create healthy habits that actually last.

    11 min

  7. May 25

    418. Summer Weight Loss Without Starting Over: 5 Simple Habits to Maintain Your Progress

    Have you noticed how summer has a way of making healthy habits feel harder? The schedules change, vacations happen, the kids are home, weekend cookouts somehow turn into weekday leftovers, and before you know it, the structure you had during the year completely disappears. Then suddenly it’s August, and you feel like you’re starting over all over again. But what if summer didn’t have to become the season of weight gain, guilt, and losing momentum? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to approach summer weight loss differently, not through restriction, perfection, or trying to “make up” for every vacation meal, but by shifting your focus toward maintenance, consistency, and simple habits that actually fit this season of life. Because the truth is, summer can actually support your health goals beautifully. Fresh foods are everywhere, movement often feels easier, the days are longer, stress can feel lower, and when you stop trying to diet harder, it becomes so much easier to stay consistent without obsessing over every choice. So today, I’m going to walk you through practical ways to stay on track through vacations, busy schedules, cookouts, late nights, and all the unpredictability that summer brings, without feeling like you’ve ruined everything every time life gets off routine. And I’d love to hear from you. What are your summer habits looking like this year? What are you doing differently to stay consistent? You can email me at TaraJ@dietditching.com, and I’d also love for you to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, where we’re encouraging each other to build healthy habits without the pressure of perfection.

    13 min

  8. May 22

    417. Faith Filled Friday: Daily Time with God - The Key to Lasting Change in Your Health & Life

    If you’ve been trying to stay consistent with your eating, your workouts, and your healthy routines, but it constantly feels like you’re falling off track and starting over… what if the problem isn’t your discipline at all? What if the real issue is the foundation you’re trying to build your life on? So many of us spend all of our energy trying to fix the external things, what we eat, how we exercise, what the scale says, while completely neglecting the place where real, lasting transformation actually begins: our hearts and our relationship with God. Because here’s the truth: you can’t expect lasting consistency in your habits when you feel spiritually disconnected, emotionally drained, and constantly trying to do everything in your own strength. In today’s Faithful Friday episode, we’re talking about why consistency in your time with God changes everything. How being spiritually rooted and steady impacts not just your faith, but your mindset, your habits, your health, and the way you show up every single day. Because when your life is grounded in Him first, everything else begins to flow from that place. And if you’re ready to go deeper in this journey, I would absolutely love to connect with you. You can email me at taraJ@dietditching.com, and come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. Don’t let another day go by only focusing on changing your behaviors while ignoring what’s happening in your heart. Your relationship with God matters more than you realize, and it impacts everything you do.

    14 min
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Feeling stuck chasing weight loss? Tired of obsessing, planning, and still running out of time? Struggling to stay consistent with exercise? Craving simple, healthy meals—but too overwhelmed to start? Wondering if you’ll ever figure this out on your own? I am so grateful you are here! This podcast will help you finally reach your weight loss goals, find time in your day to exercise, spend time with Jesus and learn the tools you need to establish healthy meals on repeat! Hey, I’m Tara. A wife, a mother, a fitness professional and a recovered obsessor of diet and exercise. For over 15 years, I struggled to reach my goal weight by using exercise and food restriction to get there. I tried all the diets, exercised until my body would give out and spent more money than I want to admit on the next best diet. I finally saw the light when I started focusing on the right things. Food as nutrition, exercise as medicine and a deeper relationship with Jesus that changed my opinion of who I am & what I look like. I have been able to find a healthy lifestyle that works for me. A simple routine & handful of simple habits that I can be consistent with and have time for. A way of eating that I can enjoy life, without hopping into the next diet craze, exercising for my body to feel good and experiencing Jesus in a whole new way! And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are finally ready to achieve your weight loss goal and get healthier physically and spiritually…… Learn nutrition strategies to save you time, get back your energy & finally lose weight. Follow simple proven methods, instead of complicated diets or exhausting routines. If you’re ready for undeniable change—more energy, lasting weight loss, consistency with exercise, and even spiritual growth—this podcast is for you! Blend your favorite smoothie, grab some workout gear & your Bible and let’s get started!

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