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Are you exhausted mentally and physically from obsessing about food?
Sick of playing the game of depriving yourself, then cleaning out the house by Monday, just to do it all over again?
Ready to finally break free from “what you’re supposed to do” and find out what’s best FOR YOU?
Is it time for you to break the rules you set for yourself and find out what is best for you, your body & your mental health?
In this podcast, you will find the tools you need to finally break free from the “rules” around diet and exercise. Whether they are rules that you have been following because someone said so, or rules you’ve created for yourself, you’ll find out here how to change your mindset and find freedom. Gain insights on what will work for you, your physiology, your psychology and your life!
My mission is to equip you with the necessary tools to find freedom for yourself and free up the mental energy and time to live out the life you are called to live.
If you’re ready to dive in, get honest and learn to trust yourself, you’ve found the right place.
Hey there! I’m Tara. A wife, mother, fitness professional and a recovered obsessor of diet and exercise.
For most of my adult life I have tried to gain control and change how I look by using diet and exercise. I have fought many years of a lonely, mental battle. I spent years caught in the cycle of depriving and bingeing.
I was so exhausted mentally of all the constant thinking of food. When can I eat? What will I eat? Will there be enough to eat? All this coupled with the fact I was trying to exercise my way into losing a certain amount of weight or changing how I looked, I was FINALLY fed up with how I was living.
I began working through solutions to trust myself, gain confidence and finally be free from the mental drain I lived with for over 15 years.
My faith in Jesus has sustained me through this journey, and I have come out on the other side stronger, more confident and I have so much more mental energy and time to devote to what is really important in my life.
If you’ve gotten to the place of “throwing your hands up” and you’re ready to find freedom from the rules of diet & exercise you’ve established in your life….
If you’re ready to learn to trust yourself, find a healthy relationship with food and the workouts that are best for you….
Put your big girl pants on and lay the cookie down. It’s time to be accountable for your time, your life and your calling!
Sick of playing the game of depriving yourself, then cleaning out the house by Monday, just to do it all over again?
Ready to finally break free from “what you’re supposed to do” and find out what’s best FOR YOU?
Is it time for you to break the rules you set for yourself and find out what is best for you, your body & your mental health?
In this podcast, you will find the tools you need to finally break free from the “rules” around diet and exercise. Whether they are rules that you have been following because someone said so, or rules you’ve created for yourself, you’ll find out here how to change your mindset and find freedom. Gain insights on what will work for you, your physiology, your psychology and your life!
My mission is to equip you with the necessary tools to find freedom for yourself and free up the mental energy and time to live out the life you are called to live.
If you’re ready to dive in, get honest and learn to trust yourself, you’ve found the right place.
Hey there! I’m Tara. A wife, mother, fitness professional and a recovered obsessor of diet and exercise.
For most of my adult life I have tried to gain control and change how I look by using diet and exercise. I have fought many years of a lonely, mental battle. I spent years caught in the cycle of depriving and bingeing.
I was so exhausted mentally of all the constant thinking of food. When can I eat? What will I eat? Will there be enough to eat? All this coupled with the fact I was trying to exercise my way into losing a certain amount of weight or changing how I looked, I was FINALLY fed up with how I was living.
I began working through solutions to trust myself, gain confidence and finally be free from the mental drain I lived with for over 15 years.
My faith in Jesus has sustained me through this journey, and I have come out on the other side stronger, more confident and I have so much more mental energy and time to devote to what is really important in my life.
If you’ve gotten to the place of “throwing your hands up” and you’re ready to find freedom from the rules of diet & exercise you’ve established in your life….
If you’re ready to learn to trust yourself, find a healthy relationship with food and the workouts that are best for you….
Put your big girl pants on and lay the cookie down. It’s time to be accountable for your time, your life and your calling!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Here we are at the start of another new year, and I want to ask you something—be honest with yourself for a moment.
Are you losing the same pounds every single year… only to gain them back again?
Does it feel like no matter how motivated you are in January, you somehow end up at the end of the year right back where you started—frustrated, exhausted, and wondering why nothing ever seems to stick?
If that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and this is not a personal failure. It’s not because you lack discipline or willpower.
Today, we’re going to talk about why weight loss hasn’t been lasting for you—and more importantly, I’m going to share three practical ways to finally break this cycle for good, so you can start seeing real, sustainable results.
I hope you’ll stick with me for this one.
But before we dive in, I want to invite you to something I’m really excited about. In February, I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower: Learning to Eat Healthy Without Food Obsession.
This is a space for women who are tired of struggling alone—women who want support, clarity, and real tools that actually work. Because here’s the truth: willpower is not a tool. It’s unreliable, it runs out, and it’s not the solution. In this workshop, I’ll walk you through what does help—and how to apply it in real life.
To join us, come over to my Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. Drop your email there, and I’ll make sure you get all the details for the workshop happening in February. It’s completely free, and it’s a powerful way for us to connect, answer your questions, and get a solid plan in place for the rest of this year.
Alright—let’s do this. Let’s dive in. 💛
Happy New Year, friend. 💛
This time of year, fitness and health are everywhere—new plans, new promises, new pressure. So let me ask you something honestly…
How do you feel about your workouts right now?
Do they feel energizing?
Or do they feel more like punishment?
If exercise has left you exhausted, burned out, or stuck in that cycle of starting over again and again, you’re not alone—and this episode is especially for you.
Today, we’re talking about how to actually enjoy exercise again. I’m sharing three simple fitness shifts that help you build real strength—without burnout, guilt, or extremes. Strength that supports your life instead of draining it.
But before we dive in, I want to invite you to something special. On February 10th, I’m hosting a free live workshop called Beyond Willpower: Learning to Eat Healthy Without Food Obsession. This workshop is all about helping you navigate healthy eating in a way that feels peaceful, sustainable, and freeing—not overwhelming.
If that sounds like something you need, I’d love for you to join us. Come hang out with us in my Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free, and make sure you get on the email list so you don’t miss any of the details.
And if you’re looking for a more structured strength program and want personalized support, you can always reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. I’d love to help you.
Alright—let’s get into today’s episode and start changing the way you think about exercise. 💪✨
How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll just start over on Monday”—after one off meal, a missed workout, or a really busy week?
If that cycle sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many women get stuck in the start-over mindset, thinking progress only counts if it’s perfect.
Today, we’re talking about how to finally break free from that pattern and build healthy eating habits and real strength—without the guilt, without extremes, and without chasing perfection. I’m sharing three simple shifts that can help you stay strong, steady, and consistent as you step into this new year.
And if you want support along the way, I’d love for you to join me in my Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. Let’s do this together. 💛
Have you ever noticed that the very area you struggle with the most—maybe it’s weight loss—also seems to be the place God keeps gently drawing your attention back to?
Welcome to Faith Filled Friday 🤍
Today, we’re talking about a powerful truth: sometimes the place where you feel the weakest is actually the place God wants to meet you the most. It’s where He wants to strengthen you, refine you, and draw you closer to His heart.
Your desire to lose weight isn’t just about your body or your health. It can be an invitation—an open door to deeper dependence on Jesus, deeper trust, and deeper freedom.
If this resonates, I’d love to walk this journey with you. Come join us in our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, or reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. You don’t have to do this alone.
Let me ask you something. How many times have you stepped into a brand-new year saying, “This is it. This is finally the year I lose the weight,” only to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or burned out before February even shows up?
If that sounds familiar, welcome back to the podcast—and friend, you are exactly where you’re meant to be today.
Because we’re not talking about another extreme plan. Not about perfection. Not about white-knuckling your way through a list of food rules you’ll feel guilty about breaking in a few weeks. Instead, today we’re talking about how to start strong in a way that actually lasts—with a simple, sustainable, faith-filled approach to your health.
This episode is all about creating a New Year plan you can stick to. One built on small, doable nutrition shifts, gentle but effective movement, intentional time with Jesus, and a completely renewed mindset around food and your body.
If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle… if you’re ready to stop starting over… and if you want to begin this year feeling stronger, calmer, and more aligned with the woman God is shaping you to be—then let’s dive in.
And if you’d like to connect with me or learn more, you can email me at tara@dietditching.com or come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’d love to walk this journey with you. 💛
Welcome back, friend. I’m really glad you’re here today—because we’re tackling one of the most common (and frustrating) fitness questions women ask: Can I lose weight in just one specific area of my body?
You’ve probably heard it called spot reducing.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “If I could just flatten my stomach… tone my arms… or slim down my thighs, I’d finally feel good in my body”? If that’s you, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Almost every woman has that one area that feels extra stubborn.
And the fitness world knows it. That’s why we’re constantly being sold promises like 10-minute ab workouts, arm-toning challenges, or thin-thigh fixes. If it sounds too good to be true… well, today we’re going to talk about that.
In this episode, we’re getting honest about what’s real, what’s not, and what actually works when it comes to changing your body. And here’s the good news—you have way more control than you’ve been led to believe.
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand exactly why targeted fat loss doesn’t work—but more importantly, you’ll walk away with practical, doable strategies you can start using today to feel stronger, more confident, and clear on what to focus on.
And if you want extra support and connection, come join us inside our free Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free. We’d love to have you there.
If you’ve ever felt afraid you’ll overdo it… if you’ve second-guessed every food choice… or if you’ve thought, “I can’t trust myself to eat healthy unless I’m following a strict program,” you’re absolutely not alone.
Today we’re talking about how to trust yourself with healthy eating. I’m going to share three powerful keys that will help you move out of fear and into genuine food freedom. And the best part? Each step is simple, doable, and something you can start practicing today.
I’d love to connect with you—come join us inside our Facebook group, Lose Weight, Live Free.
If you’ve ever felt like food takes up far too much space in your mind—constantly thinking about what you should eat, what you shouldn’t eat, or replaying your choices over and over—this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Today we’re talking about something so many women quietly struggle with: a thought life that feels consumed by food. But here’s the hope—God never intended food, fear, or rigid rules to control our minds. He invites us into freedom, peace, and a renewed way of thinking.
So if you’re tired of the mental tug-of-war, take a deep breath. You’re in the right place. Today you’ll learn practical steps, rooted in God’s truth, to begin freeing your thought life from food obsession.
I’d love to connect with you—come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free.
Do you ever feel completely thrown off when you travel for the holidays? Your routine disappears, your rhythm gets lost somewhere between airports, family gatherings, and all the busyness—and suddenly everything feels chaotic.
If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, practical tips that will help you avoid the usual weight gain, feel confident while traveling, and come out on the other side proud of how you stayed grounded through it all. I want you to enjoy your trip, the food, the people you love—and do it all without the stress, guilt, or “oh well, I’ll fix it in January” mindset.
And if you ever feel like you need extra support or accountability, our community Lose Weight Live Free on Facebook is the perfect place to stay connected. Come join us there—or send me an email anytime at taraj@dietditching.com. I’d love to hear from you!
Do you want to be consistent with strength training… but either feel totally intimidated by it or just can’t seem to make the time? Maybe you’re unsure where to start, or the whole thing feels overwhelming, so it keeps getting pushed to “someday.”
If that’s you, you are absolutely not alone.
Today, I’m breaking down three powerful reasons strength training deserves a spot in your routine—and why it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Just 30 minutes, three times a week can make a massive difference in how you look, feel, and move through your life.
And here’s the best part: while strength training sets you up for long-term health, the benefits start showing up right now.
So stick with me—let’s get you confident, consistent, and excited about building a routine that truly supports your body and your goals.
If you want help creating a simple, doable program, send me an email at taraj@dietditching.com, and come hang out with us in the Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free.
Have you ever tried the diet your best friend swears by—only to watch her lose weight while you can’t seem to drop a single pound? Do you feel like you’re just throwing darts, hoping this diet will finally be the one that works?
It’s time to stop guessing.
Instead of chasing what works for everyone else, let’s focus on simple, smart choices that fit you—your body, your lifestyle, your needs. When you discover what truly works for your unique design, healthy eating becomes natural, sustainable, and so much more peaceful.
Yes, it may take a little time to figure out, but you are absolutely worth that investment. And the freedom it brings around food? It’s life-changing.
Come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’d love to connect with you there and help you discover the approach that finally fits you.
Do you ever feel stuck in that exhausting cycle of “eat healthy, overeat, feel guilty, restrict… and repeat”? If so, you are so not alone. So many women walk through this same struggle, feeling frustrated and wondering why they can’t break free.
But today can be different.
Today, we’re talking about how to start taking real action, invite God into this process, and move toward true freedom with food—freedom you may not have believed was possible.
And if you’re ready for support on that journey, I’d love to walk with you. Come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, or reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. Let’s do this together.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I can’t eat after 7 p.m.,” “no carbs during the week,” or “I have to eat perfectly clean”? These kinds of food rules promise control, but they usually leave you feeling stressed, obsessed, and stuck in a scarcity mindset.
So today, we’re breaking down why these rules don’t actually work—and I’m sharing three simple tips to help you step out from under them, so you can eat with more freedom, more confidence, and still reach your goals.
And if you want more support, come join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. I’d love to connect with you!
Hey friend! It’s the holiday season, and if you feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions—and your workouts are the first thing to go—you are so not alone. This time of year gets busy fast, but staying active doesn’t have to be stressful or impossible.
Today I’m sharing simple strategies to help you fit movement into your holiday schedule so you can stay energized, feel good, and keep your health a priority. Let’s dive in!
And if you haven’t joined us yet, come hang out in the Lose Weight Live Free Facebook community—or connect with me directly at taraj@dietditching.com.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Well… I already messed up today, so I’ll just start again tomorrow”?
Do you feel like you’re constantly swinging between being “on track” and then suddenly feeling totally “off the rails”?
If you’re nodding your head to either of those, this episode was made for you.
Today, I’m walking you through four simple, practical tools that will help you break out of that all-or-nothing cycle. Tools that will help you eat in a way that truly supports your body, your energy, and your real, everyday life.
Let’s dive in and learn together!
And if you’d love more support, come join us in our Facebook community, Lose Weight Live Free — I’d love to connect with you there.
Do you ever feel that little knot of anxiety as the holidays get closer—because you know all the yummy foods are coming, and you worry you’ll end up starting January feeling heavier and frustrated? I get it. You want to enjoy the season, eat the things you love, and still feel good when it’s all said and done. And guess what? You absolutely can.
Today, I’m sharing three simple, realistic strategies to help you find balance and peace with food during the holidays—so you can enjoy the meals, enjoy the people, and soak up every part of this season without guilt or stress. I want you to walk into January feeling proud of how you navigated everything, not feeling like you have to “start over.”
I’d love to connect with you in our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, or you can always reach out to me directly at taraj@dietditching.com. Let’s make this your most confident, peaceful holiday season yet.
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