Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith
Tara Josey, Nutrition Consultant, Certified Trainer
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!
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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Jan 19, 2026 • 15min
382. Willpower is Failing You: The Skillpower Approach to Lasting Weight Loss
Have you ever started the week feeling so motivated?
Your meals are planned. Your workouts are scheduled. You’re telling yourself, This is it—this is the week everything changes.
And then… just a few days later, you’re exhausted. Frustrated. Off track again.
Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, If I could just try harder… if I had more discipline… if I had more willpower, then this time would be different.
But what if the reason you keep struggling with food and weight loss has nothing to do with self-control at all?
What if willpower was never meant to carry the weight of your health journey—and that’s why you keep feeling stuck?
Today, we’re going to talk about why willpower keeps failing you, and how skillpower—learning the right skills instead of relying on discipline—can actually lead to lasting weight loss and true food freedom.
I really hope you’ll stick with me, because this shift changes everything.
And I also want to invite you into something special. I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower on February 10th, where we’ll go even deeper into this and start building the skills you actually need.
If you want to join us, come connect with me inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’ll grab your email there so you can get all the details for the free workshop.
I would absolutely love to see you there—and walk this journey with you.
Jan 16, 2026 • 14min
381. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Ways to Surrender Control for Lasting Change
Have you ever worked so hard to change—only to end up feeling stuck, exhausted, or right back where you started? What if the reason nothing seems to last isn’t because you’re not disciplined enough… but because you’ve been trying to do it all on your own?
What if real, lasting transformation doesn’t come from more control—but from surrender?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing three practical, real-life ways to release control, trust God more deeply, and finally experience change that doesn’t fade after a few weeks. This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about learning a different way forward—one that brings peace, freedom, and sustainability.
And if this conversation resonates with you, I want to personally invite you to join me for my free workshop, Beyond Willpower, happening February 10th, 2026. We’ll talk about how to eat healthy without food obsession, guilt, or constant mental battles—because freedom is possible, and you don’t have to white-knuckle your way there.
Here’s how to stay connected:
Join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, where support and encouragement are happening every day.
Or head to dietditching.com, click on the Beyond Willpower workshop, and add your name to the email list. That’s where I’ll be sharing all the details and access to the free training.
Don’t sit this one out. Take the next step with me.
Surrender the struggle—and step into something better.
Jan 12, 2026 • 13min
380. The Same 10lbs Every Year - Why Your Weight Loss Doesn't Last
Here we are at the start of another new year, and I want to ask you something—be honest with yourself for a moment.
Are you losing the same pounds every single year… only to gain them back again?
Does it feel like no matter how motivated you are in January, you somehow end up at the end of the year right back where you started—frustrated, exhausted, and wondering why nothing ever seems to stick?
If that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and this is not a personal failure. It’s not because you lack discipline or willpower.
Today, we’re going to talk about why weight loss hasn’t been lasting for you—and more importantly, I’m going to share three practical ways to finally break this cycle for good, so you can start seeing real, sustainable results.
I hope you’ll stick with me for this one.
But before we dive in, I want to invite you to something I’m really excited about. In February, I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower: Learning to Eat Healthy Without Food Obsession.
This is a space for women who are tired of struggling alone—women who want support, clarity, and real tools that actually work. Because here’s the truth: willpower is not a tool. It’s unreliable, it runs out, and it’s not the solution. In this workshop, I’ll walk you through what does help—and how to apply it in real life.
To join us, come over to my Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. Drop your email there, and I’ll make sure you get all the details for the workshop happening in February. It’s completely free, and it’s a powerful way for us to connect, answer your questions, and get a solid plan in place for the rest of this year.
Alright—let’s do this. Let’s dive in. 💛
Jan 9, 2026 • 15min
379. Fit Tip Friday: How to Enjoy Exercise - 3 Fitness Shifts That Build Strength Not Burnout
Happy New Year, friend. 💛
This time of year, fitness and health are everywhere—new plans, new promises, new pressure. So let me ask you something honestly…
How do you feel about your workouts right now?
Do they feel energizing?
Or do they feel more like punishment?
If exercise has left you exhausted, burned out, or stuck in that cycle of starting over again and again, you’re not alone—and this episode is especially for you.
Today, we’re talking about how to actually enjoy exercise again. I’m sharing three simple fitness shifts that help you build real strength—without burnout, guilt, or extremes. Strength that supports your life instead of draining it.
But before we dive in, I want to invite you to something special. On February 10th, I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower: Learning to Eat Healthy Without Food Obsession. This workshop is all about helping you navigate healthy eating in a way that feels peaceful, sustainable, and freeing—not overwhelming.
If that sounds like something you need, I’d love for you to join us. Come hang out with us in my Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, and make sure you get on the email list so you don’t miss any of the details.
And if you’re looking for a more structured strength program and want personalized support, you can always reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. I’d love to help you.
Alright—let’s get into today’s episode and start changing the way you think about exercise. 💪✨
Jan 5, 2026 • 15min
378. 3 Shifts to Break the "Start Over" Cycle with Healthy Eating & Building Strength
How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll just start over on Monday”—after one off meal, a missed workout, or a really busy week?
If that cycle sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many women get stuck in the start-over mindset, thinking progress only counts if it’s perfect.
Today, we’re talking about how to finally break free from that pattern and build healthy eating habits and real strength—without the guilt, without extremes, and without chasing perfection. I’m sharing three simple shifts that can help you stay strong, steady, and consistent as you step into this new year.
And if you want support along the way, I’d love for you to join me in my Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. Let’s do this together. 💛
Jan 2, 2026 • 13min
377. Faith Filled Friday: When Your Desire to Lose Weight Draws You Closer to God
Have you ever noticed that the very area you struggle with the most—maybe it’s weight loss—also seems to be the place God keeps gently drawing your attention back to?
Welcome to Faith Filled Friday 🤍
Today, we’re talking about a powerful truth: sometimes the place where you feel the weakest is actually the place God wants to meet you the most. It’s where He wants to strengthen you, refine you, and draw you closer to His heart.
Your desire to lose weight isn’t just about your body or your health. It can be an invitation—an open door to deeper dependence on Jesus, deeper trust, and deeper freedom.
If this resonates, I’d love to walk this journey with you. Come join us in our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, or reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. You don’t have to do this alone.
Dec 29, 2025 • 15min
376. Start Strong: Your New Year Plan for Sustainable Weight Loss
Let me ask you something. How many times have you stepped into a brand-new year saying, “This is it. This is finally the year I lose the weight,” only to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or burned out before February even shows up?
If that sounds familiar, welcome back to the podcast—and friend, you are exactly where you’re meant to be today.
Because we’re not talking about another extreme plan. Not about perfection. Not about white-knuckling your way through a list of food rules you’ll feel guilty about breaking in a few weeks. Instead, today we’re talking about how to start strong in a way that actually lasts—with a simple, sustainable, faith-filled approach to your health.
This episode is all about creating a New Year plan you can stick to. One built on small, doable nutrition shifts, gentle but effective movement, intentional time with Jesus, and a completely renewed mindset around food and your body.
If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle… if you’re ready to stop starting over… and if you want to begin this year feeling stronger, calmer, and more aligned with the woman God is shaping you to be—then let’s dive in.
And if you’d like to connect with me or learn more, you can email me at tara@dietditching.com or come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’d love to walk this journey with you. 💛
Dec 26, 2025 • 12min
375. Fit Tip Friday: Can You Lose Weight in One Area? The Real Truth
Welcome back, friend. I’m really glad you’re here today—because we’re tackling one of the most common (and frustrating) fitness questions women ask: Can I lose weight in just one specific area of my body?
You’ve probably heard it called spot reducing.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “If I could just flatten my stomach… tone my arms… or slim down my thighs, I’d finally feel good in my body”? If that’s you, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Almost every woman has that one area that feels extra stubborn.
And the fitness world knows it. That’s why we’re constantly being sold promises like 10-minute ab workouts, arm-toning challenges, or thin-thigh fixes. If it sounds too good to be true… well, today we’re going to talk about that.
In this episode, we’re getting honest about what’s real, what’s not, and what actually works when it comes to changing your body. And here’s the good news—you have way more control than you’ve been led to believe.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand exactly why targeted fat loss doesn’t work—but more importantly, you’ll walk away with practical, doable strategies you can start using today to feel stronger, more confident, and clear on what to focus on.
And if you want extra support and connection, come join us inside our free Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. We’d love to have you there.
Dec 22, 2025 • 13min
374. Food Freedom: How to Trust Yourself with Healthy Eating
If you’ve ever felt afraid you’ll overdo it… if you’ve second-guessed every food choice… or if you’ve thought, “I can’t trust myself to eat healthy unless I’m following a strict program,” you’re absolutely not alone.
Today we’re talking about how to trust yourself with healthy eating. I’m going to share three powerful keys that will help you move out of fear and into genuine food freedom. And the best part? Each step is simple, doable, and something you can start practicing today.
I’d love to connect with you—come join us inside our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free.
Dec 19, 2025 • 13min
373. Faith Filled Friday: Freeing Your Thought Life from Food Obsession
If you’ve ever felt like food takes up far too much space in your mind—constantly thinking about what you should eat, what you shouldn’t eat, or replaying your choices over and over—this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Today we’re talking about something so many women quietly struggle with: a thought life that feels consumed by food. But here’s the hope—God never intended food, fear, or rigid rules to control our minds. He invites us into freedom, peace, and a renewed way of thinking.
So if you’re tired of the mental tug-of-war, take a deep breath. You’re in the right place. Today you’ll learn practical steps, rooted in God’s truth, to begin freeing your thought life from food obsession.
I’d love to connect with you—come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free.
