Best Tara Josey Fitness Professional Nutrition Consultant Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Mom Podcasts (2024)

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222. Food Issues & Diet Mindset - How Do I Change It - with Guest Melissa Swartz 24:17

2d ago24:17

24:17

Are you exhausted from the constant struggle with food, body image, and weight loss? Are you prepared to confront your diet mentality, transform it, and recover from what truly impedes you? I'm thrilled to welcome my best friend, licensed counselor and clinical director, Melissa Swartz, to today's podcast. With over 25 years in the mental health se…

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221. Faith Filled Friday - How Do I Walk In His Freedom? 5 Ways to Walk it Out 16:15

5d ago16:15

16:15

Do you feel lost when it comes to actively living out your day under His guidance and leadership? Are you too entangled in your struggles to live the life He wishes for you? Do you believe you're constantly failing in this aspect of your spiritual journey? In today's episode, I'll provide you with five practical tools to help you live the life He s…

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220. How to Lose the All or Nothing Diet Mentality - 3 Truths to Adopt 12:00

9d ago12:00

12:00

Do you find yourself trapped in an all-or-nothing mindset regarding your nutrition and diet goals? Is there no middle ground for you, only being fully committed or completely off track? In today's episode, I'll present three truths for you to consider and embrace, helping you to realize that it's possible to find a balance and escape these extremes…

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219. Walk Much? 5 Ways to Increase Your Daily Steps 13:58

12d ago13:58

13:58

Have you found yourself falling short of your daily step goals? With the arrival of summer, has your routine shifted, making it challenging to maintain discipline in your daily activity? In this episode, I'll share five ways to increase your step count! These are practical, straightforward strategies to incorporate more activity into your day. Cons…

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218. Weight Loss Success - How Do You Define It - 5 Steps for Real Change 14:18

16d ago14:18

14:18

Are your expectations of success in weight loss unrealistic? Do you dwell on the wrong aspects and persist because that's all you're familiar with? In this episode, I'll share five steps to help you make genuine changes. A shift in mindset about food is essential for weight loss to occur—lasting weight loss, to be precise. Discover how to break fre…

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217. Faith Filled Friday - How to Seek God in Your Relationship with Food 12:51

20d ago12:51

12:51

Are you at a loss when it comes to bringing God into the struggle you have with food obsession or dieting all the time? Do you need some guidance on how to seek Him and find the freedom you so desperately wish you had? Today, I am here to give you God's truth through scripture and encourage you on how to seek Him in this struggle. You are not alone…

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216. What Do You Do With Constant Cravings? 4 Facts You Must Know 15:43

24d ago15:43

15:43

Do you find yourself constantly craving sweets, or do you lean towards salty snacks? Ever wonder how to conquer these cravings but feel stuck? In this episode, I'm granting you the grace to be kind to yourself. Lack of willpower doesn't equate to failure! I'll share four insights about cravings that will help you view them in a new light—not as a m…

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215. Fit Tip Friday - Will Eating Carbs Make Me Fat? 4 Tips for Eating Carbs Wisely 10:26

27d ago10:26

10:26

Are you hesitant to consume carbohydrates for fear of gaining weight? Do you shun carbs because a Keto diet once worked wonders for you, but now it doesn't seem to have the same effect? The amount of nutritional information available can be overwhelming. Yet, consuming carbohydrates is vital for life. Our brains, hormones, and muscles all require t…

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214. Dieting vs. Eating In Maintenance - 3 Tips on Where You Should Be 11:46

1M ago11:46

11:46

Are you so preoccupied with dieting and weight loss that the idea of consuming enough calories to maintain your current weight intimidates you? Do you understand the distinction between maintenance eating and dieting? In today's episode, I'll share three tips on the significance of your position in the equation and the duration for which you should…

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213. Faith Filled Friday - Where Does God Fit into Your Diet? 14:44

1M ago14:44

14:44

Are you constantly consumed with thoughts of food and what God must think about you? Do you measure your relationship with God based on your success with dieting and losing weight? As a Christian, I want to give you encouragement today on how to navigate the diet mentality while seeking after God. It sometimes feels so lonely and hard. I want you t…

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212. The Most Important Macro for Weight Loss & 4 Reasons Why! 15:32

1M ago15:32

15:32

Do you think that cutting your carbohydrates is the best way to lose the weight because it worked for you 15 years ago? Are you looking at eliminating fat from your diet because you think it will make you fat? In today's episode, we are talking about the most important macro that impacts your weight loss - protein. I am giving you 4 reasons why it …

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211. Fit Tip Friday - Protein Powders - Why Should I Bother? 15:23

1M ago15:23

15:23

Tired of hearing that protein is the top macro for weight loss? Unsure how to incorporate the necessary amount into your daily diet? Feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of protein powder options and questioning their value? In this episode, I'll explain why it's worthwhile to include them in your regular diet. Many women don't consume enough protein.…

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210. Losing Weight Without Exercise - 3 Truths About What is Lost 14:36

1M ago14:36

14:36

Have you experienced greater success in losing weight when you don't exercise? Do you find it easier to achieve your weight loss goals when you're solely focused on nutrition and exclude exercise from your routine? In today's episode, I'll share three truths about the consequences of omitting exercise or movement from your weight loss strategy. It'…

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209. Faith Filled Friday - Eating in Secret? God's Heart on Your Hiding 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Do you find yourself eating in secret due to fear of judgment? Do you sneak away to consume foods you believe you're not "supposed to" eat? Concealing our actions often indicates a deeper emotional issue. God sees all and is always with us. Yet, sometimes, the shame pushes us further from Him rather than drawing us nearer. I want to offer encourage…

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208. Cutting Calories to Get Beach Ready? 3 Warnings It Might Backfire 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

As summer nears, do you immediately think of cutting calories drastically to prepare for the beach or a vacation? Do you consider skipping meals when the scale shows an increase? In this episode, I'll share three cautions against calorie deprivation to meet a summer weight goal. This approach can backfire for some, leading them down an unintended p…

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207. Fit Tip Friday - Healthy Eating 101 - 4 Cost Saving Ideas 15:22

2M ago15:22

15:22

Struggling to stay within your budget while shopping for healthy foods? Wondering if you could save a bundle by skipping the fresh produce and sticking to cheaper staples? Today, I'm sharing four strategies that help my family and me maintain our budget without sacrificing healthy eating throughout most of the week! I'm eager to hear your strategie…

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206. Guilty After Last Night's Binge Eating Episode? 3 Tools for Changing Your Behavior 13:01

2M ago13:01

13:01

Feeling guilty after cleaning out the pantry and unable to stop yourself from eating everything in sight? Do you experience shame and guilt when you consume foods that aren't right for your body or when you overeat? In today's episode, I'll share three tools that can help you understand what's really happening, release those emotions, and gradually…

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205. Faith Filled Friday - How Can She Eat That and Not Gain Weight? 3 Ways to Avoid Comparison 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

Do you find yourself observing others as they eat, wondering how they remain slender despite indulging in foods you avoid to prevent weight gain? Do you measure your dietary habits and weight gain against those of friends, family, or even strangers who seem oblivious to their eating choices? Today, I'm granting you the grace to stop these compariso…

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204. What's the Why Behind Your Goal to Lose Weight? 3 Questions That Confront Your Why 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

Have you stopped to think about the real reason you desire to lose weight so badly? Is it for health reasons, or is it for "looking good in a bathing suit"? Whatever your reason, I am throwing out 3 questions to ask yourself today. These will help guide you to your why. I have asked myself these questions so many times and the answers aren't always…

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203. Stil Searching for the Magic Diet Pill? 3 Truths to Let Go of the Lie 13:18

2M ago13:18

13:18

Have you found the secret to finally losing weight or are you still looking for that magic diet pill? The one diet that you can follow that works long term. It's a hard truth to swallow that there is no easy way to lose weight but there are definitely things we can do to stop pursuing the lie and start achieving our goals when it comes to weight lo…

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202. How Do I Eat Moderation & Lose Weight? 4 Reasons Why Moderation Works 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Are you skeptical about learning to eat Moderation? Afraid that it is just not clear enough and you're afraid you'll gain weight instead of losing weight? Me too. I was a huge skeptic. There is nothing concrete about taking an inventory of how you feel around food - dieting to lose weight seems so much easier, but is it? Are you having success with…

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201.Faith Filled Friday - What Does Prayer Have to Do with Diet - 3 Tips to Use Prayer in Dieting 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

Do you often pray about your dieting goals? Do you ask God to help you in your struggle with food and overeating? What about praying to ask God to help you lose weight? No matter what your prayers are, God hears you. He is there for you. He wants to hear everything on your heart, your struggle, your praises, but He also wants to change how you view…

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200. Living in Food Freedom - 4 Keys to Eat Moderation 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

Are you looking for a way to trust yourself around food? Be free to enjoy it and not be controlled by it any longer? What would your life look like if you could eat what you like and not overthink any part of it? In today's episode, I am sharing 4 keys to eat moderation. As a Moderation365 coach, I am giving you the tools to understand and equip yo…

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199. Fit Tip Friday - Discipline to Exercise - 3 Ways to Get More in Your Life 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

Do you ever ask yourself why do some people seem to have so much more discipline that I do? Why does exercise come so easy for other people, but for me it's such a struggle to stay on track? Do you ever tell yourself that you wish you had the discipline that so and so has? Well, today, you can be that person. Stop living as though you don't have it…

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198. Is Food Obsession Ruling Your Life? 3 Practices to Take it Back 16:33

3M ago16:33

16:33

What would your life look like if you didn't think about food ALL the time? Is your obsession with dieting, prepping and counting everything you eat getting in the way of other things in your life? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 practical ways that helped me along the way in overcoming the obsession I had with food & dieting. I am here to help …

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197. Faith Filled Friday - Negative Self-Talk - 4 Ways to Shift the Negative Mindset 16:19

3M ago16:19

16:19

What do the conversations that you have with yourself look like? You know, the person we talk to the most is ourselves. Do you feel like your joy is being impacted by how you speak to yourself, how you look at yourself within your own mind's eye? In today's episode, I am sharing 4 ways or tools that can help you shift the negative mindset and allow…

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196. Weight Loss Goals - Women Over 30 - 3 Foundations for Reaching Your Goals 15:37

3M ago15:37

15:37

Do you feel like it's harder and harder to lose the weight as you get older? Do you struggle to see the scale move in the right direction now that you're over 30? Reaching any weight loss goal can be challenging, but as we age our bodies do not respond like they did in our 20's or even 30's! There are some foundational pieces to the puzzle when it …

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195. Fit Tip Friday - Eating Healthy in Real Life - 3 Tips for Travel 12:39

3M ago12:39

12:39

Do you find it hard to eat healthy when you are traveling? Do you have the mindset that when you're on vacation you should be able to just eat what you want because it's vacation? To stay on track with your goals and feel good once vacation is over, I am sharing these 3 tips that can help you enjoy what you eat, but also not completely go off the r…

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194. Diet Rules - Which Ones are Serving You? 4 Tips for Breaking the Rules 14:43

3M ago14:43

14:43

Do you follow a particular set of rules when it comes to eating? Are you defined by those rules and have a hard time being flexible with your eating because you're afraid you'll gain weight? In today's episode, I am sharing 4 tips for breaking the rules that no longer serve you well! Breaking these rules so that you can spend that mental energy and…

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193. Faith Filled Friday - Food Obsession & Life with Jesus - 4 Insights to Navigate this Life 14:24

3M ago14:24

14:24

Do you feel like as a woman of faith you should have what it takes to overcome the food obsession, bingeing, purging, dieting and all the things that you struggle with around food? In today's episode, I am sharing with you 4 insights that will challenge you to look at your faith, your trust and your ability to surrender it all. Email me at taraj@di…

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192. Tried All the Diets & Still No Results? 3 Keys to Finding Out Why 13:44

4M ago13:44

13:44

Are you stuck in the diet cycle with no luck or answers as to why you are not seeing results that you want? Are you ready to finally find out why things may no be working for you and learn to do the work that will bring you results? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 keys to why your diets may not be working for you!…

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191. Fit Tip Friday - Eating Healthy in Real Life - 3 Tips for a Busy Schedule 10:02

4M ago10:02

10:02

Do you use your busy schedule as an excuse to not eat healthy? Do you need some motivation to eat healthy even when life is busy? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 tips for how to eat busy in spite of a busy, hectic schedule and equip you with the tools to make it happen!By Tara Josey, Fitness Professional, Nutrition Consultant, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Mom

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190. Best Way to Eat for Weight Loss - 3 Reasons It's Not a One Diet Fits All Approach 11:24

4M ago11:24

11:24

Are you always looking to follow the diet that gets you results? Of course you are! How is it working for you? The best way for you to find out how to eat for your unique needs is to do the work and take ownership! Today I am giving you 3 reasons today that following the "one diet fits all approach" is not the way for lasting results!…

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189. Faith Filled Friday - Obsessing Over Food? 3 Tools to Obsess Less 13:57

4M ago13:57

13:57

Is your mind filled with thoughts of what to eat, when to eat, ate too much, need to eat less? Endless thoughts surrounding food, your body image, your weight loss? Are you feeling consumed by this thinking and need the tools to find your way out? In today's episode, I am sharing with you 3 tools that will help you obsess less and get your mind foc…

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188. Is There a Secret Code to Stop Cravings? 4 Tips to Know & Understand Your Cravings 15:13

4M ago15:13

15:13

Do you feel like you are controlled by your cravings and you can't seem to overcome them? Do you want to learn how to manage your cravings and find success? Today I am sharing 4 tips to know your cravings and to understand why you are having them. This is the key to minimize and overcome them!By Tara Josey, Fitness Professional, Nutrition Consultant, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Mom

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187. Fit Tip Friday -Eating Healthy in Real Life - 3 Tips for Eating out 11:41

4M ago11:41

11:41

Do you feel like it's too hard for you to stick to your healthy eating plan when you go out to restaurants? Or when you're out to dinner with friends and they are ordering all the things that aren't on your plan and you just want to throw in the towel and join them? Today I am sharing 3 tips for you to implement and practice as you navigate the rea…

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186. Healthy Meals on a Busy Schedule - 5 Tips to Get You Started 14:33

4M ago14:33

14:33

Feel like you cannot find a rhythm to make healthy meals consistently because your schedule is so hectic during the week? Are you so busy with life that prioritizing healthy meals always falls to the back burner and you can never be consistent with it? I am going to share what I do in these 5 tips! To get you started, these simple tips can set a fo…

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185. Faith Filled Friday - Do You Feel Like a Diet Failure? 11:43

4M ago11:43

11:43

Do you feel like you'll never get to where you want to be - never lose the weight, never look the way you want, never achieve that fitness goal? Do you feel stuck because you just can't stick with it? Today I want to share with you God's perspective on what you might think is a failure. His way is far better than His way and He cares about what you…

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184. How to Eat Without Restriction - 4 Tools for Moderation 14:00

5M ago14:00

14:00

Are you tired of constantly feeling like restricting yourself is the ONLY way to ever lose weight? Do you think it's possible to lose weight without restricting? Today I am sharing 4 tools that can help you build the framework needed to stop the restrictive way of eating. Learn to eat moderately and find yourself free from the power that food has o…

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183. Fit Tip Friday - 5 Ways to Boost Metabolism for Weight Loss 12:28

5M ago12:28

12:28

Are you stuck in your diet rut? Do you feel like you have hit a wall and are seeing no change no matter what you do? Today I am sharing 5 tools that can help you boost your metabolism and get it healthy so it will in turn help losing weight be easier!By Tara Josey, Fitness Professional, Nutrition Consultant, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Mom

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182. Are you Stuck in a Diet Mindset? 3 Ways it is Halting Your Progress 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

Do you constantly go through your day evaluating your food choices & decisions based on calories, fearful of eating something not on "the plan" because you'll gain weight? Are you living in the diet mindset because you've come to love it and you don't know any other way?? Today I am sharing perspective here on how this mindset can actually halt any…

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181. Faith Filled Friday - Comparing vs. Confidence - 4 Tools to Stop Comparing & Start Being Confident 12:10

5M ago12:10

12:10

Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself and your life to others you see around you or on social media? How about - so consumed with these thoughts and feelings that it has brought you to a place of insecurity and being stuck where you are? In today's episode, I am sharing 4 tools to start working through today that can get you out of the…

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180. What it Takes to Like How You Look - 4 Beliefs for Body Confidence 16:15

5M ago16:15

16:15

Do you struggle with looking at certain parts of your body in the mirror? Are you constantly concerned about how you look or how others may think you look? In today's episode, I am sharing 4 beliefs that I have adopted, live by and found freedom in and I am sharing them with you today! These truths can give you the ability to let go of how you see …

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179. Fit Tip Friday -3 Ways to Gain Confidence in the Gym 11:07

5M ago11:07

11:07

Are you nervous about going to the gym, so you avoid going all together? Once you're in the gym, do you go straight to the cardio area, the place where you're "comfortable" and get in and out without every stepping foot near all those weights? If this describes you, stick around today! I am sharing 3 ways to give you confidence to get in there, get…

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178. All or Nothing Mentality - 3 Tools to Help You Avoid the Extremes 14:14

5M ago14:14

14:14

Is your way of eating like a roller coaster? Eating healthy for a while, then life throws you a curve ball, you eat one meal isn't healthy and that sets you on a course to say "who cares" and just go for whatever you can get your hands on? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 tools that will give you the skills to stop the extreme way of eating. It's…

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177. Faith Filled Friday - Feeling Out of Control Around Food - 3 Steps to Seek the ONE in Control 12:18

5M ago12:18

12:18

Do you feel like life is spiraling out of control and so are your food choices? Are you overwhelmed and using food to fill all your needs? Today, I will share 3 steps to get you a place of peace and hope from feeling those "out of control" feelings and step into the arms of the ONE who controls it all!…

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176. Permission to Eat - 3 Things Wrong with Your Food Rules List 14:24

5M ago14:24

14:24

Do you have a list of "rules" around food that you have been following for years? Have you become so restrictive in your eating that you end up bingeing when life throws you a stressful situation? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 things that might be wrong with your "rules" list around food. True freedom isn't found in a list of rules and trying …

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175. Fit Tip Friday - 5 Movements that Get You Results 14:46

6M ago14:46

14:46

Are you overwhelmed by all the fitness apps, videos, info, exercises and trends that you cannot determine which way you want to go or what you should be doing? Let's keep it simple. Simple and basic work. Every time. Today I am giving you 5 movements that can make an impact in your body, your health, your lifestyle. You can even do them at home.…

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174. Stop Sugar Cravings - 3 Keys to Kick the Habit 13:45

6M ago13:45

13:45

Are you exhausted from giving it all your will power to stop eating everything sweet? Can't seem to kick your sugar cravings no matter what you do? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 keys to reduce those cravings to almost nothing! These keys will help you kick the habit and shock you that the cravings go away so easily!…

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173. Faith Filled Friday - Fear of Failing Another Diet 13:10

6M ago13:10

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Are you finally ready to let get of the diet cycle and do something different, but afraid you'll fail and gain more weight again? What is the root of your fear? Today I am diving into some tough questions to ask yourself so you can see what is behind your fear but also to encourage you in how to overcome the fear and walk to victory in your relatio…

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