Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith

Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith

By Tara Josey, Nutrition Consultant, Certified TrainerHealth & FitnessNutritionReligion & SpiritualityChristianityFitness
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Lose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith episodes

  • 390. Protein After 30: Why It Matters & How to Get It

    If you’re a woman over 30 and you feel like you’re doing all the right things—eating well, trying to be consistent—but you’re still struggling with low energy, constant cravings, or stubborn weight that won’t budge… there’s a good chance protein is the missing piece.

    In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the diet noise and confusion to talk about the real truth about protein needs for women over 30. How much you actually need, why it matters for your energy, metabolism, and hormones, and how to get enough without tracking, obsessing, or completely overhauling your diet.

    If you want to feel stronger, more satisfied after meals, and more energized—without extremes—this episode will help you start making simple, sustainable shifts that truly support your body.

    Let’s do it.

    And if you’d like more support, I’d love to connect with you. You can email me at [email protected], and you’re also invited to join our free Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. We’d love to see you there.

    15 min
  • 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 [email protected] 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.

    15 min
  • 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 [email protected], 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.

    13 min
  • 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 [email protected].

    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 💛

    12 min
  • 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 [email protected] 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.

    12 min
  • 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 [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you.

    Let’s stop striving—and start walking in the freedom God already has for you. 💛

    13 min
  • 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.

    14 min
  • 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.

    12 min
  • 382. Willpower is Failing You: The Skillpower Approach to Lasting Weight Loss

    Have you ever started the week feeling so motivated?

    Your meals are planned. Your workouts are scheduled. You’re telling yourself, This is it—this is the week everything changes.

    And then… just a few days later, you’re exhausted. Frustrated. Off track again.

    Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, If I could just try harder… if I had more discipline… if I had more willpower, then this time would be different.

    But what if the reason you keep struggling with food and weight loss has nothing to do with self-control at all?

    What if willpower was never meant to carry the weight of your health journey—and that’s why you keep feeling stuck?

    Today, we’re going to talk about why willpower keeps failing you, and how skillpower—learning the right skills instead of relying on discipline—can actually lead to lasting weight loss and true food freedom.

    I really hope you’ll stick with me, because this shift changes everything.

    And I also want to invite you into something special. I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower on February 10th, where we’ll go even deeper into this and start building the skills you actually need.

    If you want to join us, come connect with me inside our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’ll grab your email there so you can get all the details for the free workshop.

    I would absolutely love to see you there—and walk this journey with you.

    16 min
  • 381. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Ways to Surrender Control for Lasting Change

    Have you ever worked so hard to change—only to end up feeling stuck, exhausted, or right back where you started? What if the reason nothing seems to last isn’t because you’re not disciplined enough… but because you’ve been trying to do it all on your own?

    What if real, lasting transformation doesn’t come from more control—but from surrender?

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing three practical, real-life ways to release control, trust God more deeply, and finally experience change that doesn’t fade after a few weeks. This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about learning a different way forward—one that brings peace, freedom, and sustainability.

    And if this conversation resonates with you, I want to personally invite you to join me for my free workshop, Beyond Willpower, happening February 10th, 2026. We’ll talk about how to eat healthy without food obsession, guilt, or constant mental battles—because freedom is possible, and you don’t have to white-knuckle your way there.

    Here’s how to stay connected:

    • Join our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, where support and encouragement are happening every day.

    • Or head to dietditching.com, click on the Beyond Willpower workshop, and add your name to the email list. That’s where I’ll be sharing all the details and access to the free training.

      Don’t sit this one out. Take the next step with me.

      Surrender the struggle—and step into something better.

      15 min

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    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?