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!
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2025 • 10min
327. Why Dieting Makes Everything Worse - Even If It Works
**What if the very thing you thought was helping you—**dieting—is actually what's keeping you stuck?
Have you ever taken a step back and asked: What is dieting really teaching me about myself, about food, and about my worth?
In today’s episode of Lose Weight, Live Free, I want to share 3 powerful reasons why dieting might be the thing standing in the way of your freedom with food—and even the goals you’re working so hard to reach.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, defeated, or like you're spinning your wheels no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.
Stick with me today—let’s learn, grow, and take a step closer to freedom... together.
➡️ Need support or want more info? Email me anytime at taraj@dietditching.com
➡️ Want to connect with other women on the same journey? Join our Facebook group: Faith Fueled Freedom: Lose Weight, Overcome Food Obsession & Build Strength
Jul 7, 2025 • 8min
326. You're Not Broken: Why Obsessing Over Food Isn't About Willpower
Are you tired of starting another diet, only to end up feeling more obsessed with food, more defeated in your efforts, and more disconnected from God?
What if your struggle with food isn’t about willpower at all—but something deeper that only God can heal?
Today, I’m relaunching the podcast under a brand new name: Lose Weight, Live Free — but with the same heart, same mission, and the same message. In this episode, we’re diving into the truth behind your battle with food—and why it’s not about trying harder or being more disciplined.
If you've spent years caught in the cycle of dieting, carrying guilt after eating, feeling shame when you look in the mirror, and praying for something to finally change... this is for you.
It’s time to break free.
God has more for you than food rules and body shame. You can live free—and I want to walk alongside you as you discover what that looks like.
Through each episode, I’ll be here to share practical tips, encouragement, faith-based tools, and real support to guide you in this journey. It’s not always easy—but when you surrender your struggle and start doing the work with God, He shows up in powerful ways.
➡️ Need support or want more info? Email me anytime at taraj@dietditching.com
➡️ Want to connect with other women on the same journey? Join our Facebook group: Lose Weight, Live Free
Let’s do this—together.
Lose Weight, Live Free starts now.
Jul 4, 2025 • 13min
325. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Reasons to Seek Jesus Instead of Another Diet
Have you ever felt like no matter what diet you try, you’re still left feeling empty or unfulfilled? Like you’re chasing results, but still missing peace?
What if the freedom you’re searching for isn’t in a better meal plan, workout routine, or weight loss program—but in a person?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful reasons to pursue Jesus over anything else. Because no amount of weight loss, clean eating, or body obsession will ever fill the void that only He can.
Stick with me today—we’re going deeper than diets, and into the kind of peace that truly lasts.
And if you’re ready for more than just tips and want real support on your journey, I’d love to walk with you. Reach out to me at taraj@dietditching.com to learn more about 1:1 coaching.
Jun 30, 2025 • 13min
324. Tired Of Starting Over? 3 Ways to Make Healthy Eating Stick!
Ever made a plan to eat healthy—only to ditch it by mid-week? You start strong on Monday, but by Thursday, it all falls apart. What if the issue isn’t your willpower… but your approach?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 practical ways to make healthy eating feel more automatic—so you can stop starting over every Monday and finally create a routine that works every day of the week.
If you’re ready to take your journey to the next level and want real guidance, support, and freedom in your relationship with food, I’ve got you. Reach out to me at taraj@dietditching.com—I’m here to help you reach your goals for good!
Jun 27, 2025 • 11min
323. Fit Tip Friday: Crushing Your Workouts but Not Your Goals? 4 Factors to Consider
Have you ever looked in the mirror after weeks of consistent workouts and thought—why am I not seeing results? You’re showing up, putting in the effort, but nothing seems to be changing. What if the missing piece isn’t in the gym, but everything happening outside of it?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 powerful factors that could be holding back your progress—even when your workouts are on point. These might just be the difference between spinning your wheels and finally seeing results you’re proud of.
So stick with me today—because this might be the shift you’ve been needing. And if you’re ready for accountability and a program that’s actually built for you, email me at taraj@dietditching.com. I’ve got you!
Jun 23, 2025 • 11min
322. Healthy Eating Isn't Just Recipes: 3 Truths That Can Change Everything
Have you ever followed the “perfect meal plan” — the one with all the right foods, all the right portions — only to end up frustrated, discouraged, and somehow right back where you started? What if the real issue wasn’t the food at all?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into why healthy eating is about so much more than just what’s on your plate. I’m sharing 3 powerful truths that could completely shift the way you approach food — and help you finally create habits that stick. If you’re ready for real, lasting change, stay with me. This might be the missing piece you've been looking for.
If you're looking for more accountability and gaining insights into why you're doing what you're doing, I am here for you. To coach you through to freedom. Email me at taraj@dietditching.com or go to my website to find out more about my coaching, www.dietditching.com
Jun 20, 2025 • 16min
321. Faith Filled Friday: Lose Weight with Faith - 3 Factors that Influence Your Journey
Have you ever wondered if your faith might be the missing piece in your weight loss journey? What if it's not just about willpower... but about His will? Trusting God with your body, your mind, and your habits could be the very shift you’ve been needing.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful faith-based factors that could deeply influence your success—far beyond the scale. If you’ve felt stuck, discouraged, or like something deeper is going on, I hope you’ll stay with me. Because when we invite God into this journey, He can do more than we could ever ask or imagine.
If you want accountability and a more individualized approach, I am here for you. I offer one on one coaching. Email me at taraj@dietditching.com and let's do this together!
Jun 16, 2025 • 10min
320. Make Eating Healthy Easier: 3 Quick Meal Ideas to Keep You Consistent
Do you ever feel like eating healthy means spending hours in the kitchen or following complicated recipes you don’t have time for? What if it didn’t have to be that hard? Today, I’m sharing 3 quick and simple meal ideas that you can use even on your busiest days—no stress, no overwhelm. These are the kinds of meals that help you stay consistent, feel good about your progress, and actually enjoy your healthy routine. Keep it simple. Let’s do this!
And if you’re looking for more accountability or support with your nutrition, I’d love to help. Just email me at taraj@dietditching.com.
Jun 13, 2025 • 9min
319. 3 Part Simple Strength Training Plan for Fat Loss
Have you ever felt like strength training is just too complicated to figure out? Like you need a fancy gym membership, tons of time, or expert-level knowledge just to get started?
What if I told you that fat loss doesn’t require hours of cardio — just a few simple strength moves each week can actually get you the results you’re after?
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a simple 3-part strength training plan designed to help you build confidence, consistency, and momentum — without the overwhelm.
Whether you’re brand new to lifting or just want something more doable, this one’s for you.
👉 Grab the free program linked below to get started right away.
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And if you're ready for something more personalized, email me for one-on-one coaching — I’d love to walk alongside you in your journey.
Let’s dive in.
Jun 9, 2025 • 12min
318. Stuck with Weight Loss? 3 Tools to Ease the Pressure
Hey friend—let me ask you something.
Do you feel more stressed than ever because the scale just isn’t moving the way you hoped it would?
Are you putting intense pressure on yourself to hit a certain number, in a certain timeframe… and feeling like you're falling short?
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. And today’s episode is just for you.
We’re talking about three powerful tools that can help you take the pressure off this idea that you're racing against the clock in your weight loss journey. Because here's the truth: nothing worth doing happens overnight. And the quick fixes? They don’t last.
But lasting change—the kind that brings peace, confidence, and freedom—starts here.
So stick around, grab these tools, and start using them today.
And if you’re craving more support and accountability as you walk this out, I’m here for you. Shoot me an email at taraj@dietditching.com—I’d love to coach you through your next steps.
Let’s get into it.
