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!

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Feb 23, 2026 • 12min

389. Faith Filled Friday: Why God Never Intended You to White-Knuckle Your Health

Have you ever felt like eating healthy turns into a constant battle of self-control? Like if you could just try harder… pray harder… be more disciplined… then maybe you’d finally get it right? And when you don’t? The shame creeps in. The guilt spirals. And before you know it, you’re starting over again—again. But what if the struggle isn’t because you’re weak? What if it’s because you were never meant to white-knuckle your health in the first place? In today’s episode, we’re talking about why God never asks you to rely on willpower to care for your body—and what He offers instead. A way that brings peace instead of pressure. Freedom instead of food obsession. Consistency without guilt, burnout, or shame. If you’re tired of starting over… If you’re tired of feeling like your health journey is a spiritual failure… And if you’re ready for an approach that actually lasts— Then friend, this episode is for you. I hope you’ll stick with me. Let’s dive in. And before we do, I want to remind you—you don’t have to do this alone. There’s a Facebook community waiting for you called Lose Weight, Live Free, where you can connect with women who are walking this same faith-filled journey. You’ll get encouragement, insight, and updates on upcoming podcast episodes and workshops. You can also email me anytime at taraj@dietditching.com if you have questions or want to explore one-on-one coaching. I’d love to connect with you there. Alright—let’s get started.

Feb 9, 2026 • 12min

388. How to Build Skills to Eat Healthy Consistently

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… I just can’t seem to do it consistently,” I want you to know—you are not alone. Most women don’t actually struggle with knowing what to eat or how to exercise. The real struggle is following through, especially when life gets busy, stressful, or exhausting. That’s why today we’re talking about something different. We’re talking about how to build real, practical skills that help you eat healthy consistently—day in and day out—without relying on motivation, white-knuckling it with willpower, or feeling like you’re starting over every single Monday. If you’re craving a calmer, more sustainable approach to eating healthy—one that actually fits your real life—this episode is for you. And I would absolutely love for you to join me tomorrow in my free workshop, Beyond Willpower. We’re going to go much deeper into creating the skills that support lasting change, not just more discipline or trying harder. You can drop your email at TaraJ@dietditching.com, or come join us in our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, and get your email to me there. I would love to have you with us. This workshop is all about learning how to move forward without relying on willpower—because you were never meant to do this alone.

Feb 6, 2026 • 12min

387. Fit Tip Friday: The ONE Skill that Replaces Willpower When Eating Healthy

Have you ever noticed how eating healthy feels almost effortless when motivation is high… but the moment you’re tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or busy, it suddenly feels impossible? That’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because willpower was never meant to carry your health goals. In today’s Fit Tip Friday episode, we’re talking about the one skill that can actually replace willpower—especially on the hard days. This is the skill that makes consistency feel simpler, calmer, and so much more sustainable for real life… not just when motivation is high. And if this is hitting home for you, I’d love to invite you to go deeper with me in my upcoming free workshop, Beyond Willpower, happening February 10th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. We’re going to unpack the skills you actually need—not more discipline, not more white-knuckling—to help you eat healthy without the constant struggle and finally move toward your goals this year. To join us, just get your email on my list. You can head over to the Facebook group Lose Weight Live Free and plug it in there, or you can email me directly at taraJ@dietditching.com. I would absolutely love to see you there. Because lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from learning the right skills. Hope you’ll join me 💛

Feb 2, 2026 • 12min

386. Why Motivation Isn't Enough to Eat Healthy (and What Actually Works!)

Have you ever felt so motivated to eat healthy? Your meals are planned, the groceries are bought, your mindset feels strong… and then a few days later, it all quietly falls apart. If motivation were the key to healthy eating, you wouldn’t find yourself restarting every Monday. So today, we’re talking about why motivation isn’t enough to carry you through real life—and more importantly, what actually works when motivation fades, stress shows up, and your routine gets disrupted. Because healthy eating that lasts isn’t built on hype or perfect weeks. It’s built on skills you can use even on the hard days. If you’re tired of relying on bursts of motivation and you’re ready for something more sustainable, this episode is absolutely for you. I’d also love to invite you to my upcoming workshop, Beyond Willpower, where we’re going to dive deeper into the skills you truly need to lose weight and reach your goals—because willpower isn’t a skill, and it was never meant to be your strategy. You can join us by heading into our Facebook group, Lose Weight Live Free, and dropping your email there. Or you can contact me directly at taraJ@dietditching.com so I can get you on the list and send you all the workshop details. Let’s stop starting over—and start building something that actually lasts.

Jan 30, 2026 • 13min

385. Faith Filled Friday: From Willpower to Wisdom - God Led Self-Control that Lasts

Have you ever prayed for more self-control… and still felt stuck in the same cycle? Like no matter how hard you try, how disciplined you become, or how faithful you want to be, nothing really changes? Maybe you’ve told yourself, If I could just try harder… if I could be more disciplined… if I could be a better Christian… then this would finally click. But what if the problem isn’t that you’re lacking willpower at all? What if this struggle is actually an invitation from God into something deeper? Today on this Faith-Filled Friday episode, we’re talking about the shift from willpower to wisdom. Because true, lasting self-control isn’t something you white-knuckle your way into. It’s not something you force. It’s something that’s produced within you as you learn to walk with God, listen to Him, and rely on His strength instead of your own. If you’re exhausted from striving… If you’re tired of feeling like you should be “doing better by now”… If you’re craving real, Spirit-led freedom instead of constant effort—this episode is for you. I’m also excited to invite you to my upcoming workshop, Beyond Willpower, where we’re going to go deeper into this conversation. We’ll talk about why willpower was never meant to be your main tool—and what actually helps you overcome the struggle, find freedom, and move toward the results you’ve been praying for. If you want to join us, head over to our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free, drop your email, and I’ll make sure you’re on the list to receive the workshop link coming up in February. And if you have questions or want to connect directly, you can always email me at taraJ@dietditching.com. I’d love to hear from you. Let’s stop striving—and start walking in the freedom God already has for you. 💛

Jan 26, 2026 • 14min

384. Why Eating Healthy Feels So Hard (and It's Not a Self-Control Problem)

Have you ever said to yourself, “I was doing so good… and then I just fell off track”? Have you ever looked at your eating habits and wondered, Why can’t I just stick with it? Maybe you’ve promised yourself—again—that this time you’ll have more self-control, more discipline, more willpower. But what if the reason you keep falling off track with healthy eating has nothing to do with self-control at all? What if the problem isn’t that you’re weak—but that you’ve never been given the right tools? Today, we’re going to break down why healthy eating feels so hard, why willpower keeps failing you, and what actually leads to consistency, peace, and true freedom with food. I really hope you’ll stick with me and begin to experience the food freedom you’ve been longing for. And I also want to invite you to something special. On February 10th, I’m hosting a free workshop called Beyond Willpower, and I would love for you to join us. The best way to get connected is inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. Drop your email there so you can receive all the workshop details—everything will be sent out by email. If you’re not on my email list yet, this is your invitation. Come on over to Facebook, get connected, and let’s start building the tools you need to live out the freedom you deserve.

Jan 23, 2026 • 12min

383. Fit Tip Friday: #1 Habit That Keeps You Consistent - Even When Motivation is Gone

Have you ever woken up one day feeling completely motivated—excited, focused, ready to finally make a change—only to wake up the very next day feeling tired, overwhelmed, and totally unmotivated? Have you ever told yourself, I’ll eat better… I’ll work out… I’ll start when I feel ready—and then that feeling just never comes? What if consistency has nothing to do with motivation at all? What if the reason you keep falling off track isn’t because you’re lazy or undisciplined, but because you’ve been relying on the wrong thing? Today, I want to share with you the number one habit that creates consistency, even on the days when motivation is completely gone. And before we dive in, I want to remind you about something special coming up. I’m hosting a free workshop called Beyond Willpower on February 10th, and I would absolutely love for you to join me. The best way to stay connected is inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. It’s where you’ll get encouragement, helpful tips, podcast updates—and it’s also how I can get your email to send you all the details for the free workshop. I’d love to connect with you there. Come on over to Facebook, and I’ll see you inside.

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