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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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!
Jul 21, 2025 • 12min
330. 4 Keys to Stay Consistent When Weight Loss Feels Too Slow
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating better, moving more—but the scale just won’t budge? Does the slow progress ever leave you wondering if it’s even worth it? If that’s you, you're not alone—and today’s episode is just what your heart needs.
I’m sharing 4 powerful keys to help you stay the course, stay grounded in your goals, and find peace in your progress—even if the scale isn’t moving like you hoped. My prayer is that this episode will help you refocus, feel encouraged, and walk away with renewed confidence in where you are right now.
And if you're looking for support in your journey—nutrition, fitness, and the spiritual side of it all—I’d love to walk alongside you. Reach out to me about my 1:1 coaching at taraj@dietditching.com. Let’s do this together. 💛
Jul 18, 2025 • 11min
329. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Truths to Fight Food Temptation While Losing Weight
Have you ever noticed that the moment you decide to eat healthier, the cravings come out full force—and suddenly, the food you’re trying to avoid seems to be everywhere? If you’ve ever felt like temptation is waiting around every corner, you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, we’re talking all about that tug-of-war—why it feels so hard to say “no,” and how you actually can. I’m sharing 3 powerful truths that will help you respond with a confident, “No thank you,” and stay focused on the changes you do want to make.
This is where we stop relying on willpower alone and start leaning into God’s strength to say no to what’s not serving us—and yes to the life we’re being called to live. It’s time to put on your big girl pants, kick temptation to the curb, and keep moving forward.
You’ve got this—and I’ve got your back. And hey, if you’re looking for deeper accountability or practical tools to reshape your relationship with food, I’m here for that too. Just shoot me an email at taraj@dietditching.com.
Let’s do this together.
Jul 14, 2025 • 11min
328. Missed Your Summer Weight Loss Goal? 3 Tips to Get You Back on Track
Okay, so you had a goal. Maybe back in May your motivation was sky high—you were ready to crush it. But now it’s July… and you’re not where you hoped to be. I get it. Life happened, motivation fizzled, and now you're wondering if it’s even worth trying anymore.
Here’s the truth: it’s not too late. So stop living like it is. You don’t need another extreme diet. You don’t need to “start over.” What you need is a fresh perspective, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today.
I’ve got 3 practical tips to help you reframe your mindset, readjust your approach, and get back on track toward the goals you set for yourself.
Don’t throw in the towel—this isn’t over. Stick with me.
And if you’re ready for a higher level of support, real tools, and a path to lasting freedom around food, email me at taraj@dietditching.com. Let's do this together. 💪
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!
