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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Oct 24, 2025 • 14min
357. Faith Filled Friday: Finding God's Grace When You're Falling Short
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try — in your health, your habits, even in your walk with God — it’s never quite enough? Like there’s this quiet voice whispering, “Why can’t I just get it together?”
Friend, if that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And today, I want to remind you of this powerful truth: it’s not about how good you are — it’s about how good God is. Your worth isn’t measured by what you can or can’t accomplish. It’s already secure in Him.
Stick with me today and let’s soak in some encouragement for your journey. And if you want to keep growing in community, come join us in our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free — I’d love to see you there!
Oct 20, 2025 • 14min
356. Food Fixation: 3 Sneaky Habits Fueling Your Obsession
Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly spinning around food — what to eat, what not to eat, how to make up for yesterday’s choices? You’re not alone. So many women feel like food has a grip on them, and today we’re getting to the heart of why.
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 sneaky habits that may be fueling your constant thoughts about food — and I’ll share how to finally break free using a faith-filled approach that brings peace back to your plate and your mind.
So stick with me — let’s dive in together and overcome this once and for all!
And if you want to go deeper, come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, or reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. I’d love to connect with you personally.
Oct 17, 2025 • 10min
355. Fit Tip Friday: Look Better & Feel Stronger - The Missing Piece in Your Workouts
Do you ever finish a workout, totally poured out and sweaty, yet wonder why your body isn’t changing the way you hoped it would? That can feel so discouraging, especially when you’re giving it your all.
The truth is, so many women are missing one simple principle in their workouts—something small, but powerful, that can unlock real change. And when you put it into practice, it doesn’t just shift your results—it builds your confidence too.
In today’s episode, I want to share that principle with you, so you can finally feel like the effort you’re putting in is paying off.
If you're needing help getting started because you've never followed a structured plan, email me at taraj@dietditching.com to chat about a workout plan that will work for you and get you the results you're looking for!
We'd love to have you in the Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free - join us there for great content, encouragement and healthy tips to get your moving in the right direction!
Oct 13, 2025 • 12min
354. From Restriction to Freedom: 3 Tools for Lasting Weight Loss
Are you tired of being stuck in that same old cycle—restrict, binge, repeat—when all you really want is to lose the weight and finally feel confident in your body? Do the endless food rules and restrictions feel like they’re running your life instead of helping you actually reach your goals?
Well, friend, today is the day we flip that script! I’m giving you three powerful tools you can start using right now to break out of that cycle, ditch the restriction, and step into the kind of freedom that actually gets results.
And listen—you don’t have to do this alone. Come join us inside the Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook group. It’s where the real transformation happens, and we’d love to have you there.
Oct 10, 2025 • 13min
353. Faith Filled Friday: Overwhelmed & Weary? How God Gives True Rest
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Dive into the concept of true rest for your body and soul. Discover how acknowledging weariness can shift your perspective. Explore how the struggle for control leads to burnout and learn the difference between physical sleep and spiritual peace. Tara shares practical steps to connect with God daily and invites you to envision tranquil scenes from Psalm 23 for restoration. Plus, a heartfelt prayer to help you surrender control and embrace divine grace!
Oct 6, 2025 • 13min
352. The Tired Woman's Guide to Healthy Eating & Working Out
Are you just too exhausted to even think about cooking a healthy meal at home—let alone finding the energy to hit the gym? Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and like progress on your health and fitness goals is always just out of reach?
If so, you’re not alone—and I’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, I’m going to show you exactly what to focus on so you can stop spinning your wheels, let go of the overwhelm, and start moving forward in a way that actually feels doable. No overcomplicating, no burnout—just simple steps that matter.
So grab a notebook and pen, because we’re diving in! And if you’d love more personalized coaching, email me at taraj@dietditching.com. You can also connect with me and other women who are on the same journey inside our Facebook group: Lose Weight, Live Free.
Oct 3, 2025 • 10min
351. Fit Tip Friday: How to Get Better Fitness Results - Stop Doing Random Workouts
Have you ever bounced from class to class or workout to workout and thought, “Why isn’t my body changing when I’m working this hard?” Do you feel stuck and frustrated with your results—only to realize you’ve never actually followed a structured plan?
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place! Because here’s the truth: random workouts produce random results. But if you’ve got goals you’re serious about, following a structured plan is the game-changer.
Stick with me in today’s episode, because I’m going to break down exactly why structure matters, and what a true plan looks like so you can finally start seeing the results you’ve been working for.
And if you’d like some personal help building your plan, send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com, or come connect with us in my Facebook group: Lose Weight, Live Free.
Sep 29, 2025 • 10min
350. Overwhelmed by Diet Choices? 3 Tips to Find What Actually Works
Have you ever caught yourself jumping from one diet to the next, hoping this time will finally be the answer—only to end up frustrated, lighter in the wallet, and no closer to your goals? You’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful tips to help you finally cut through the noise and discover what truly works—for YOUR body, YOUR goals, and YOUR lifestyle. No more one-size-fits-all solutions… it’s time to find your unique path to lasting results and real freedom.
And hey, don’t go on this journey alone—come join our community on Facebook, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’d love to connect with you there!
Sep 26, 2025 • 11min
349. Faith Filled Friday: Breaking Free from the Scale - 3 Ways to Fix Your Eyes on Jesus Instead
Have you ever stepped on the scale and instantly let that number decide how your entire day is going to go? Maybe you find yourself chasing after a certain number, sometimes even obsessing over it, and in the process forgetting that God actually wants to walk with you in this journey.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful ways to shift your focus—fixing your eyes on Jesus instead of the scale (or whatever area you feel stuck on). Because the truth is, it’s so easy to get lost in distractions and only turn to God when we’re desperate. But what if you could start building simple spiritual habits right now that anchor you in Him every single day?
That’s what we’re diving into today. And if you’re ready for encouragement, accountability, and a community of women on the same path, come join us in my Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free.
Sep 22, 2025 • 13min
348. Healthy Eating Without Rules: 3 Keys for Smarter Weight Loss
Do you ever feel like every time you try to eat healthy, one “off-track” choice spirals into guilt and frustration—sometimes even making you want to give up completely? You’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful keys that will shift the way you think about healthy eating so you can finally create lasting weight loss. Stick with me, because these keys will help you let go of the all-or-nothing mindset, feel confident in your choices, and actually reach your goals.
And I’d love to connect with you beyond the podcast! Come join my Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, where you’ll find encouragement, accountability, and real support. Or, if you’d like to reach out directly, send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com—I’d love to hear from you!
