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

    466. How Comparison Sabotages Your Weight Loss Journey (And How to Stop It)

    Is Comparison Stealing Your Progress? Have you ever been feeling pretty good about your health journey until you scroll through social media, see someone else's transformation, or hear about a friend losing weight—and suddenly, what you're doing doesn't feel like enough? Maybe you start questioning your workouts, comparing your body to someone else's, or wondering why your progress isn't happening as quickly as theirs. You were feeling encouraged, but now you're frustrated, discouraged, and tempted to throw in the towel. Here's the thing: comparison can steal your joy, distract you from your progress, and convince you that you're failing when you're actually growing. Your health journey was never meant to look exactly like someone else's. You have a different body, different circumstances, different responsibilities, and a different starting point. Today, we're talking about three ways comparison can sabotage your health journey and, more importantly, how to stop measuring your progress against someone else's results so you can build healthier habits with confidence, consistency, and freedom. Because the goal isn't to become someone else. It's to become a healthier version of the woman God created you to be. If you’re finding it hard to stay on track and need some accountability, drop me an email at taraj@dietditching.com to help get you moving in the right direction!  Join our Facebook community, LOSE WEIGHT, LIVE FREE.

  2. 5d ago

    465. Workouts Made Simple: Holiday & Travel Edition

    You don't need a gym, fancy equipment, or an hour of free time to stay active during the holidays or while traveling. Three simple 20-minute workouts can help you build strength, maintain your routine, and feel good in your body without making exercise another source of stress. The goal is flexibility, not perfection. These workouts are designed for busy women who want to stay consistent even when their normal routines are disrupted.   Workout 1: Full-Body Strength No equipment needed Focus: Build and maintain strength with simple movements that work multiple muscle groups. 2 minutes: Warm-up with marching in place, arm circles, and bodyweight squats. 15 minutes: Complete 3 rounds of the following exercises, working for 40 seconds and resting for 20 seconds per exercise. 3 minutes: Cool down with gentle stretching and deep breathing. Exercise Main benefit Bodyweight squats Legs and glutes Incline push-ups against a counter or bench Chest, shoulders, and arms Reverse lunges Legs, glutes, and balance Glute bridges Glutes and hips Bird dogs Core stability Holiday/vacation tip: This workout can be done in a hotel room, at home before the day gets busy, or while everyone else is getting ready. Workout 2: Low-Impact Cardio & Core No jumping required Focus: Increase your heart rate, improve endurance, and strengthen your core without needing a treadmill or a lot of space. 2 minutes: Warm up with easy marching and shoulder rolls. 15 minutes: Complete 3 rounds of the following circuit, working for 40 seconds and resting for 20 seconds per exercise. 3 minutes: Cool down with slow walking and gentle stretches. Exercise Main benefit March in place with arm swings Cardiovascular endurance Step jacks Low-impact cardio Standing knee drives Cardio and core engagement Alternating reverse toe taps Coordination and lower-body movement Bird dogs Core stability Holiday/vacation tip: No floor space? Keep the entire workout standing. You can also replace this session with a brisk 20-minute walk outdoors while visiting family or exploring a new place. Workout 3: Total-Body Movement & Mobility Gentle & flexible Focus: Move your body, improve mobility, and maintain the habit of taking care of yourself on days when energy or time is limited. 3 minutes: Warm up with easy walking, shoulder rolls, and gentle reaches. 14 minutes: Complete 2 rounds of the following seven movements, spending 1 minute on each. 3 minutes: Finish with slow breathing and gentle stretching. Exercise Main benefit Sit-to-stand squats Functional leg strength Wall push-ups Upper-body strength Hip hinges Glutes and hamstrings Standing knee raises Balance and core engagement Alternating side steps Lateral movement and coordination Standing torso rotations Gentle trunk mobility Overhead reaches with calf raises Mobility and balance Holiday/vacation tip: Use this as your go-to workout on a busy day, after a long drive or flight, or when you simply don't have the energy for a more intense session. How to Make These Workouts Fit Your Holiday Schedule Choose your three days.  Schedule three 20-minute sessions across the week. They don't have to be on consecutive days.  Keep the time commitment realistic.  Twenty minutes is the goal, but if your schedule changes, do a shorter version rather than skipping movement entirely. Focus on consistency, not compensation. Exercise because you want to feel stronger and support your health—not to burn off holiday meals or earn the food you enjoy. Safety note: Choose a pace and range of motion that feel comfortable, modify movements as needed, and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, or unusual shortness of breath. Join us in the Facebook community, LOSE WEIGHT, LIVE FREE.

  3. Nov 2

    464. How to Stay Consistent With Nutrition & Exercise During the Holidays (Especially When You're Already Busy!)

    Have you ever noticed how quickly your healthy habits can fall apart when life gets busy? One minute, you're in a good routine with your workouts and nutrition, and the next, the holidays arrive. Your calendar is packed, your to-do list is growing, you're running from one thing to the next, and suddenly, your health goals have taken a backseat. Maybe you tell yourself, "I'll get back on track after Thanksgiving," or "I'll just start fresh in January." But what if you didn't have to keep putting your health on hold every time life gets busy? Here's the truth: You don't need a perfect routine to make progress. You need a flexible plan that works in real life. Today, we're talking about three practical ways to stay consistent with your nutrition and fitness during the busy holiday season, without adding more stress, missing out on the fun, or falling into the all-or-nothing mindset. Because your health doesn't need to be another thing on your holiday to-do list. It can become part of how you care for yourself, even in the busiest seasons. If you're needing more support and would like some accountability, I am here to help! Email me at taraj@dietditching.com so we can get started!! Don't forget about our Facebook group - Lose Weight, Live Free!  Okay.  Let's dive in!

  4. Oct 30

    463. Finding Rest In God: How to Slow Down in A World That Glorifies Busy

    Have you ever felt like you can't slow down because there's always something else that needs to get done? Another goal to reach, another task to check off, another person who needs something from you? We live in a world that celebrates being busy. We wear exhaustion like a badge of honor, and sometimes we even feel guilty when we rest. But what if rest isn't something you have to earn? What if God is inviting you to stop striving, release the pressure to do it all, and simply be with Him? Today, we're talking about finding true rest in God in a world that glorifies hustle—and how that can change not only the way you live, but also the way you approach your health and your relationship with food.

  5. Oct 26

    462. Could Lack of Sleep Be Causing Your Cravings? The Link Between Sleep & Weight Loss

    Have you ever had one of those days when you feel like you could eat everything in the pantry? You’re craving sugar, reaching for another cup of coffee, and wondering why it feels so hard to make healthy choices. And maybe your first thought is, I just need more discipline. I need to eat less, get back on track, or try harder. But what if your cravings aren't a sign that you're failing? What if your body is actually asking for something you haven't been giving it? Today, we're talking about something that can have a BIG impact on your hunger, cravings, energy, and weight-loss journey: sleep! When you're not getting enough quality sleep, your hunger and fullness signals can shift, your energy takes a hit, and suddenly, the foods you're trying to resist seem even harder to ignore. And if your response is to eat less and drink more caffeine to push through the day, you may be creating a cycle that leaves you feeling even more exhausted and craving more. So let's talk about why sleep matters, how to stop fighting your body's signals, and three practical ways to build a routine that supports your health goals without adding more stress to your life.  If you need some accountability in this area, I'd love to chat!  Email me at taraj@dietditching.com so we can get you moving in the right direction with your goals.  Also, don't forget our Facebook community - Lose Weight, Live Free! Let's dive in!

  6. Oct 23

    461. The BEST Workouts for Busy Women: Short, Effective & Flexible

    Do you ever tell yourself, “I just don't have time to work out”? Or maybe you think a workout only counts if you make it to the gym, attend a class, or finish drenched in sweat. But what if that all-or-nothing mindset is actually the very thing keeping you from being consistent? Let's be real. Life is busy! Between work, family, responsibilities, and the never-ending to-do list, finding time for yourself can feel almost impossible. And when you think you need a full hour to get an effective workout, it's easy to keep putting it off until you have more time—which, let's face it, may never come! But here's the good news: You don't need an hour, a gym membership, or the perfect workout plan to start building consistency. In today's episode, I'm sharing three practical tips to help you fit short, effective workouts into the life you're already living. We're talking about making movement work for YOU, so you can stop waiting for the perfect time and start taking action with the time you have. So if you've been putting off exercise because your schedule feels too full, stick around! This episode is for you. Let's dive in! And hey, if you're struggling to figure out what kind of workout routine will actually work for your life and your goals, I'd love to help you get started with a plan that fits your schedule. Email me at Taraj@DietDitching.com to learn more about one-on-one coaching. And don't forget to join us in the Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook community for more encouragement, practical tips, and support along your health journey.

  7. Oct 19

    460. Burnout & Weight Loss: Why Doing More Isn't Working

    Have you ever thought, “I just need to try harder”? So you add another workout. You tighten up your food. You try to drink more water, meal prep, track everything, get more steps, and finally—this time—you're going to do it all perfectly. But instead of feeling better, you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and ready to quit. What if the problem isn't that you're not doing enough? What if you're already doing too much? Today we're talking about burnout and weight loss—and three things that may be making your health journey harder than it needs to be: chronic stress, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. Because sometimes the answer isn't another rule, another workout, or another diet. Sometimes the answer is less—but more intentional. If you're tired of constantly starting over and feel like you've tried everything, you don't necessarily need another diet or another list of rules. You may need a different approach. Email me at taraj@dietditching.com to connect about one-on-one coaching or join our Lose Weight, Live Free community for support, encouragement, and accountability.

  8. Oct 16

    459. Who God Says You Are: 3 Biblical Truths to Transform Your Identity & Break Free from Doubt

    Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I'm just not disciplined enough. I'll always struggle with my weight. I can't seem to get my act together. Maybe this is just who I am.” Maybe you've labeled yourself as an emotional eater, someone who can't stay consistent, or a woman who always starts over but never seems to make lasting progress. And here's the thing: when we repeat those thoughts long enough, we start believing they're the truth about us. But, friend, what if the labels you've placed on yourself aren't what God says about you at all? What if the struggles you've experienced don't define your identity? What if your past mistakes, your relationship with food, your weight, or even the habits you've struggled to change don't get the final say in who you are? Today, we're going to look at three powerful scriptures that remind us who we are in Christ. We're talking about being made new, being chosen and loved by God, and being called His own. And I want you to think about what this means for your health journey, too. Because when your identity is rooted in Christ rather than your circumstances, your failures, or the number on the scale, you can begin approaching your health from a completely different place. Instead of trying to change yourself because you believe something is wrong with you, you can begin making healthy choices from a place of knowing who you already are in Him. So grab your Bible, settle in, and let's talk about who God says you are — and how believing that truth can change the way you live, the way you care for your body, and the way you move forward. If this episode hits home for you, I'd love to connect with you to help you overcome where you are stuck.  Email me at taraj@dietditching.com and let's do this together! Don't forget we have a facebook page, LOSE WEIGHT, LIVE FREE.  I'd love to see you in there!

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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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