Episode 3: My fitness and weight loss journey!

In this episode of Still Swinging, Tara shares the real story behind her fitness and weight loss journey — long before she became a runner.

From major weight fluctuations and Weight Watchers, to navigating cancer, COVID, job loss, and financial instability, Tara opens up about rebuilding her health from survival mode. She talks honestly about prediabetes scares, accountability, working with a registered dietitian, under-fueling during half marathon training, and learning how nutrition needs change as your goals evolve.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about small, sustainable steps, asking for help, finding movement you actually enjoy, and understanding that weight fluctuations — especially for women — are normal.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or discouraged, this episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to start where you are and change your approach as you grow.