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.

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. 💛

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.