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

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

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!

Episodes

August 8, 2025 12 mins

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 rea...

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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 ever...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 yo...

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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 ...

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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 wi...

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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, an...

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**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.

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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 int...

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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 ...

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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 le...

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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...

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Have you ever followed the “perfect meal plan” — the one with all the right foods, all the right portions — only to end up frustrated, discouraged, and somehow right back where you started? What if the real issue wasn’t the food at all?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into why healthy eating is about so much more than just what’s on your plate. I’m sharing 3 powerful truths that could completely shift the way you approach food — a...

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Have you ever wondered if your faith might be the missing piece in your weight loss journey? What if it's not just about willpower... but about His will? Trusting God with your body, your mind, and your habits could be the very shift you’ve been needing.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful faith-based factors that could deeply influence your success—far beyond the scale. If you’ve felt stuck, discouraged, or like something d...

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Do you ever feel like eating healthy means spending hours in the kitchen or following complicated recipes you don’t have time for? What if it didn’t have to be that hard? Today, I’m sharing 3 quick and simple meal ideas that you can use even on your busiest days—no stress, no overwhelm. These are the kinds of meals that help you stay consistent, feel good about your progress, and actually enjoy your healthy routine. Keep it simple....

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Have you ever felt like strength training is just too complicated to figure out? Like you need a fancy gym membership, tons of time, or expert-level knowledge just to get started?

What if I told you that fat loss doesn’t require hours of cardio — just a few simple strength moves each week can actually get you the results you’re after?

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a simple 3-part strength training plan designed to help you ...

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Hey friend—let me ask you something.

Do you feel more stressed than ever because the scale just isn’t moving the way you hoped it would?

Are you putting intense pressure on yourself to hit a certain number, in a certain timeframe… and feeling like you're falling short?

If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. And today’s episode is just for you.

We’re talking about three powerful tools that can help you take the pressure off thi...

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Have you ever felt stuck in the endless loop of dieting—caught between guilt, shame, and striving, yet seeing little lasting change? You're not alone. But what if the breakthrough you're craving isn’t another diet or wellness plan... what if it’s something deeper?

In today’s episode, we’re exploring three powerful truths that can completely shift the way you see yourself, your weight loss journey, and—most importantly—God’s role in...

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Have you ever reached your goal weight… and still felt unhappy with how you looked or felt? You hit the number—but something was missing. What if the goal wasn’t just to weigh less, but to feel stronger, leaner, and more confident in your body?

Today, I’m sharing 4 powerful truths to help you rethink your goals and decide what’s truly best for YOU.

If you're chasing long-term health, strength, and real success—not just a number on ...

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