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

Are you doing "all the right things" for your nutrition? Are you exercising, burning calories, but not seeing any movement on the scale? Do you constantly feel tired, get insufficient sleep, experience increased stress, and have uncontrollable cravings? Perhaps it's time to consider an often overlooked factor: sleep. How much do you really get? In today's episode, I'll share three facts that signi...

Struggling to fit in breakfast before dashing out the door each morning, leading you to skip it and just hold out until lunch with your favorite drink? You're not alone. Need a breakfast that's quick, easy, and deliciously satisfying? You've come to the right place! I'm excited to share my current go-to favorites with you. These include my top protein powder pick (after trying numerous brands), th...

Are you doing "all the right things," like eating 1200 calories a day and exercising, but not seeing the scale budge? Do you feel more stressed when consuming so few calories compared to when you're not counting at all? In today's episode, I'll discuss how living in a constant calorie deficit, or chronic dieting, may actually prevent weight loss. Your body requires rest and nourishment. Discover h...

Do you feel apprehensive about abandoning macro counting, meal prepping, and strict adherence to a food plan? Are you worried that without these controls, you might lose restraint and indulge excessively, leading to weight gain? Have you attempted to let go before, but the slightest increase on the scale sent you into a panic, preventing you from proceeding? In this episode, I'll provide you with...

Are you always looking for ways to lose the weight?  Always trying different diets because you can't seem to find one that works for you? Are you constantly searching for ways to shed weight? Always experimenting with different diets because none seem to work for you? Have you considered or attempted diets that completely cut out certain food groups? In today's episode, I share three insights that...

Do you "fall off the wagon" when the holidays arrive? Do you give yourself permission to eat whatever you desire during life's special events? Do you "start over on Monday" after indulging in two slices of wedding cake over the weekend? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be adhering to a social norm that contradicts the concept of food freedom. This pattern of behavior can pr...

Are you limiting your calorie intake because you think it's the sole method for weight loss? Do you remain overstressed and sleep-deprived, believing that these factors don't affect your weight loss journey? In this episode, I'll share three ways in which beliefs about nutrition and health can influence your success in achieving your health and nutrition objectives. Discover how altering your perc...

Are you burdened by your weight?  Do you measure your value and your worth by the number on the scale? If you are consumed by and obsessed with this number, it's time to check your heart and your thoughts.  It's time to see, understand and walk out the value that God has placed on you. In today's episode, I am sharing 3 lies that I lived by, that you may connect with.  But, I am giving you 3 bibli...

Are you tracking your macros yet struggling to notice results? Do you monitor and maintain your caloric intake but see no physical changes? Perhaps it's related to the quality of the calories you're consuming. Our food can be either beneficial or detrimental to our health. The composition of your calories is significantly more important than you may think. Are you currently feeling fatigued, letha...

Working hard in the gym but not seeing the desired results in your physique? Are you drawn to cardio simply because it feels more manageable? Now is the time to ensure your gym efforts are fruitful - it's time to embrace weightlifting to achieve your objectives. Today, I'll share three reasons why strength training is essential for you. If your goal is to define your muscles, feel powerful in your...

Four Keys to Optimal Nutrition Do you wish to see a transformation in your physique to reflect your fitness efforts and time spent in the gym? Are you investing a lot of effort into your workout or exercise routine, yet not seeing the desired changes in your appearance? In this episode, I’ll share four essential elements to incorporate into your routine to ensure your nutrition aligns with the har...

Have you cried out to God over and over again, asking Him to take away your struggle with dieting, food and body image?  Do you feel like He is silent and you're never feeling like you have what you need to overcome the struggle? Today, I am here to encourage you that He is listening! He hears your cries. He sees you.  He knows your struggle. I am going to share 3 truths, with scripture to hold on...

Do you find yourself not able to stop eating once you've started? Are you filling yourself with food and bingeing on a regular basis and cannot seem to figure out how to stop? Today, I am sharing 3 ways to regain control of your bingeing/overeating pattern.  Find some hope in today's episode! If you need to know what your body needs, lets connect!  Email me at taraj@dietditching.com For great heal...

Do you work hard all week long to eat on point, no treats for yourself, hitting all your calorie goals and yet on the weekend you have one small dessert and it sends you on a spiral to just throw in the towel and give yourself permission to just eat whatever you want until Monday? Do you throw in the towel way too easily if you've made an unhealthy choice? Do you lack the desire to get yourself ba...

Do you feel defeated not just because you can't lose the weight, but because you can't seem to figure out how to do it and it last for a lifetime? Are you mentally exhausted with the fact that you cannot hit the scale number you so desperately want? In today's episode, I am sharing 3 mindset strategies to give you tactical tools so you can begin working these in daily to help you lift the mental l...

Struggling with self-compassion in your journey to weight loss? Do you fixate on the scale to the point where it consumes your thoughts, leading to a day lost in rumination? Today, I offer you God's perspective. Regardless of the number on the scale, your struggle has a purpose. Be uplifted by the truth that life's value extends beyond that figure. For prayer support, reach out to taraj@dietditchi...

Do you find it challenging to stick to your nutritional goals or maintain consistency in your workouts? Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated, fearing you may never achieve your objectives? On your own, do these efforts seem insurmountable? This is where accountability comes into play. Accountability is a potent tool. Many of us fail to reach our potential because we either give up or settle for le...

Are you seeking a workout that's brief, effective, and aligns with your weight loss objectives? Do you feel the need to spice up and elevate your workout regimen? Curious about the impact of HIIT training on your weight loss journey? In this episode, I'll address these queries and offer insights to ponder when incorporating this workout into your routine. Discover how to optimize this workout styl...

Do you find it challenging to stick to your nutritional goals or maintain consistency in your workouts? Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated, fearing you may never achieve your objectives? On your own, do these efforts seem insurmountable? This is where accountability comes into play. Accountability is a potent tool. Many of us fail to reach our potential because we either give up or settle for le...

Are you trapped in a mindset that tells you you'll never lose weight, achieve your goals, or become the person you truly aspire to be? Is it time to align your heart with your actions to make progress towards your personal aspirations? Many of us are held back by an inner narrative that keeps us stationary, filled with wishes, desires, and hopes to reach our goals, yet we often fall short. Today's...

Do feelings of anxiety arise when you're near certain foods or in food-related situations, fearing you might start eating and not be able to stop? Do you avoid keeping specific foods at home because you distrust your self-control? In today's episode, I'll share three tools that have aided me in keeping certain foods at home without the fear of consuming them all in one day. For additional informat...

Are you overwhelmed by the plethora of information about the types of workouts you should be doing, to the point where you end up not exercising at all? Do you have a preference for one workout over another, leading you to stick with what you enjoy and neglect the rest? In today's episode, I'll reveal the truth about which type of workout is most crucial. There's a wealth of research backing my vi...

Are you cutting calories to lose weight but not seeing the expected results? Feeling frustrated because the scale isn't budging, despite weeks of calorie restriction? In today's episode, I'll share five reasons why this might be happening and help you devise a plan to achieve your weight loss goals successfully! Need a plan? Email me at taraj@dietditching.com or join our Facebook group, She Breaks...

Do you feel constantly anxious about your diet? Does the fear of not achieving your goals disrupt your inner peace and consume your thoughts? In this episode, I'll share four practices that have helped me find true peace, not only with my diet, food, and appearance but in all aspects of life. When our thoughts and actions imprison us, peace becomes elusive. Tune in today for encouragement—you're n...

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless advice on what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat for weight loss? Are you unsure about your diet amidst the sea of information? In this episode, I'll share the key foods to include in your diet and the right amounts to help you achieve your goals. It's truly straightforward, but the overload of information out there can make it seem challenging. I trust this wi...