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.

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. 💪✨