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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Aug 25, 2025 • 14min
340. Losing Weight & Working Out: The Busy Woman's Blueprint
Does your schedule already feel jam-packed, but deep down you know you want to work out, get healthier, and finally see the weight come off? You don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” to start. Today, I’m giving you a real-life blueprint that shows you exactly how to fit fitness and nutrition into your busy day—without overwhelm or guilt.
Stick with me, because these are simple, powerful strategies you can start using right away to create the results you’ve been craving.
And don’t do this alone—come join us in the Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook group. It’s where women just like you are finding motivation, encouragement, and support to keep moving forward. You’ll be inspired, challenged, and reminded that you are not in this by yourself.
Aug 22, 2025 • 12min
339. Fit Tip Friday: Small Steps, Big Strength - 4 Tips for Progress You See and Feel
Do you feel like you have to go "all in" to see results with your health, fitness, or nutrition? Maybe you’ve been putting things off because you don’t have the time for the gym or a big overhaul. Friend, it’s time to let go of the excuses. You don’t have to change everything all at once—small, consistent steps done over time can create big results you’ll see and feel.
Whether your goal is building strength, boosting energy, losing weight, or simply creating a healthier relationship with exercise, this episode is for you!
I’d love to connect with you beyond the podcast—come join our Facebook group Lose Weight, Live Free and let’s do this journey together. You can also reach out to me anytime at taraj@dietditching.com.
Aug 18, 2025 • 11min
338. Smarter Weight Loss: 3 Steps to Stop Spinning Your Wheels & Start Seeing Results
Have you been stuck in the all-or-nothing diet mindset, only to end up frustrated and stuck? Feeling overwhelmed about where to start, how to keep going, or realizing you might be overcomplicating things?
If so, this episode is for you! Today, I’m sharing 3 smart, simple steps to finally see progress—without burnout. Stick with me, let’s do this!
And don’t forget to join our Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook group for community, connection, and the support you need on your journey.
Aug 15, 2025 • 13min
337. Faith Filled Friday: Embrace Consistency - Lose Weight with Grace
Do you find it hard to stick with healthy eating, regular exercise, or daily time with God? You start strong, but keeping it going day after day feels impossible? In today’s episode, we’re diving into what God says about consistency—why it matters, why it’s so hard, and how to finally build routines that last. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress that honors Him and supports your health.
Stick around, because we’re going to uncover what’s been holding you back and how to make real, lasting change. And hey, I’d love to connect with you—come join our Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook group, or send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com.
Aug 11, 2025 • 12min
336. Freedom That Lasts: Ditch the All or Nothing Diet Mindset for Good!
Have you ever felt like you're constantly swinging between perfection and failure when it comes to your eating? Like if you're not doing it just right, you're completely off track? That pressure to hold it all together—it’s exhausting. But friend, that all-or-nothing diet mindset?
It’s the very thing holding you back. In today’s episode, I’m going to help you break free from it—for good. If you're ready to finally ditch the pressure and start walking in real freedom with food, you’re in the right place.
Stay with me until the end—this could be the shift you’ve been waiting for.
And if you're looking for a community that gets it, come join us on Facebook in the Lose Weight, Live Free group. You can also reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com for more personal support. Let’s get started—together.
Aug 8, 2025 • 13min
335. Fit Tip Friday: Why Real Weight Loss Requires Time in Maintenance
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “To lose weight, you just need to eat less and move more,” right? But what if that’s not the whole story? What if spending more time in maintenance is actually the real game changer you've been missing?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a fresh perspective—one that can shift how you think about dieting and help you create results that actually last. So what is maintenance, and how can it help you reach your goals? Stick with me, and I’ll break it down in a way that’s simple, doable, and truly effective.
If you’re not sure what your maintenance calories are, shoot me an email at taraj@dietditching.com—I’d love to help you figure it out. And don’t forget to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, for encouragement, resources, and support. Let’s do this together!
Aug 4, 2025 • 13min
334. Want Better Weight Loss Results? 3 Tools to Ditch the Mental Overload
Have you ever realized how much time you spend thinking about losing weight—what to eat, what not to eat, how much, when, and why—and yet nothing seems to change? Friend, all that mental effort might feel productive, but it’s not what creates results. Action does. Not extreme, overwhelming action—but simple, consistent steps that actually work.
In today’s episode, I’m giving you 3 powerful tools to help you stop obsessing over every bite, every body image thought, and every diet rule swirling in your head. You don’t need more stress—you need peace, clarity, and direction.
I’m giving you permission to stop the mental gymnastics and start giving your body what it actually needs.
And if you're ready for personalized support, send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com. You’re also invited to join our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free, where you’ll find community, encouragement, and real help for your journey. Let’s get into it!
Aug 1, 2025 • 12min
333. Faith Filled Friday: Overwhelmed by Food Fixation & Life? 3 Ways to Find Rest
Have you ever had one of those days where your brain just won’t stop? You’re calculating calories, thinking about how much protein is in your next snack, trying to plan dinner—and all while juggling a to-do list that feels like it never ends? If that’s you, you are not alone.
Today, I want to invite you into something different. A pause. A breath. A moment to lay it all down. What if you didn’t have to carry the full weight of that mental load anymore? In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways to find true rest—not just for your body, but for your mind and soul—in the only One who offers lasting peace: Jesus.
So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and stay with me. And hey, if you’d like someone to walk with you, pray with you, or just talk this out, send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com. And don’t forget—you are always welcome in our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free. We’d love to have you there.
Jul 28, 2025 • 12min
332. 4 Ways to Stay On Track Eating Healthy & It's NOT What You Think!
Do you eat healthy all day, only to come home and dive headfirst into the sweets you’ve been hiding in the pantry? Or maybe you stay on track all week, but when the weekend hits, it’s like all the rules go out the window because you “earned it”?
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone—and today’s episode is for you. I’m giving you 4 practical tips to help you break out of that all-or-nothing cycle and finally bring some balance to your eating habits.
Stick with me, because these tools can give you a fresh perspective and help you move toward real freedom around food.
If you’re looking for more support, come join my Facebook group: Lose Weight, Live Free—you’ll find resources, encouragement, and accountability. And if you want to connect personally, you can always email me at taraj@dietditching.com. Let’s take this journey together!
Jul 25, 2025 • 12min
331. Fit Tip Friday: 3 Tips to Find More Energy for Strength Training
Do you feel like you’re just too tired or overwhelmed to even think about adding one more thing to your routine? I get it. But what if I told you that strength training just twice a week could actually give you back more energy, better sleep, and a stronger, more resilient body?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 practical tips to help you get over that mental hump and start building a consistent strength training routine—even if you feel like you have no time or energy. Stick with me, because you can do this, and I’m here to help you every step of the way.
Also, if you’re not already in my new Facebook group, come join us at Lose Weight, Live Free! You can grab your FREE 4-week beginner strength training program right inside the group. And if you want to connect personally, shoot me an email at taraj@dietditching.com. Let’s do this together!
