If you’re trying to lose 10 pounds after 40 but keep burning out, this episode is for you.

We’re talking about why extreme dieting and overhauling everything at once doesn’t last — and how to lose weight without obsessing over food or losing your peace.

I’ll share simple, sustainable habits that actually work in midlife, plus how to build a plan that fits your real life instead of starting over again.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

If you’re a woman over 40 who feels too busy, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to exercise, this episode is for you.

We talk about how many women go from doing nothing at all to feeling strong again by starting with simple, short workouts, building consistency, and creating a plan that actually fits real life.

This episode breaks down why too much fitness advice can keep you stuck, how starting small builds confidence and strength, and what sustainable exercise really looks like for women over 40.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

If you’re a woman over 40 who wants to lose weight but feels overwhelmed by exercise, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my current workout routine — walking, strength training, yoga, and hiking — and how I built it over time without burnout.

You’ll hear why setting simple goals matters, how I increase intensity without wrecking my body, and why you don’t need to copy my routine to get results. This episode is about using real life movement as inspiration — and finding a plan that fits your season of life.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but nothing is really changing?

In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to focus on the latest trend — a new workout, a new diet, or a new “fix” — and miss the bigger picture of what actually needs to change.

None of these things are bad, but when we use them to avoid the real work, we stay stuck.

After you listen, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message on Facebook or email me and tell me what you thought you needed to do before this episode — and what you realized you actually need to focus on now. Reflection questions:

• What do I want my life and health to look like one year from now?
• Does what I’m doing right now actually support that?
• What got in my way last week? Be specific.
• Where do I tend to go off the rails — weekends, stress, social events, boredom?
• Am I looking for a shortcut instead of a habit?
• What feels uncomfortable that I keep avoiding?
• If I stopped chasing new plans, what’s one boring thing I know would help?

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re exercising? This episode dives into why your workouts might not be working — and what to do instead. We cover:

• Why too much cardio can stall fat loss and stress your body
• How hormone shifts, sleep, and cravings affect results after 40
• The “Goldilocks zone” of exercise
• Why random workouts don’t build long-term results
• How strength training transforms metabolism, tone, and daily movement

Learn what really works for women over 40 who want to lose weight, build strength, and feel confident in their bodies.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

• Omega 3 Blood Level Test with Oil
• Xtend+ my favorite immune support with beta glucans

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

If you’re a woman over 40 who feels stuck in the cycle of starting over with weight loss, workouts, or healthy habits, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk about what real consistency actually looks like (hint: it’s not perfection), why all-or-nothing thinking keeps you stuck, and how habits built with grace lead to lasting weight loss, more energy, and confidence.

We also dive into why quick fixes and extreme approaches don’t work long term — especially during perimenopause and menopause — and how accountability can change everything.

You’ll learn how to stop restarting, build habits that stick, and finally move forward without pressure or burnout.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

• Omega 3 Blood Level Test with Oil
• Xtend+ my favorite immune support with beta glucans

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

If you’re a woman over 40 who feels stuck with weight loss, low energy, or staying consistent, this episode breaks down why things feel harder now — and what actually helps.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How hormones, sleep, stress, and under-eating affect weight loss

• Why old dieting tricks backfire after 40

• What a realistic approach to strength training and movement looks like

• How better sleep and recovery support fat loss and energy

This episode focuses on simple, practical steps you can start using this week — without extremes or burnout.

Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

• Omega 3 Blood Level Test with Oil
• Xtend+ my favorite immune support with beta glucans

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.

If you’re a woman over 40 who wants to lose weight, feel stronger, and stay consistent with exercise — without burning yourself out — this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why random workouts slow progress and lead to frustration
• How decision fatigue makes consistency harder than it needs to be
• Why your body needs a different approach after 40
• The role of strength training in fat loss, metabolism, muscle tone, and daily movement
• Why doing workouts you enjoy matters more than doing what’s “popular”
• How starting at the right level prevents injury and burnout
• Why building gradually works better than pushing too hard
• How structure and planning remove the stress of “what should I do today?”

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting strong and falling off, this episode will help you build a routine that fits your body, your life, and this stage of life.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Personal Training App: Get custom workouts, habit tracking, real accountability, and voice-text coaching inside my personal training app. Use code APP2026 before January 18 to save 20% off for your first 3 months.: https://www.micheleriechman.com/personal-training

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call 👉 👉 FREE 5 Day Core Challenge: https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

• My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress (I like the green apple crisp flavor)
• Calming gold drink for the evening (favorite flavor is pumpkin pie spice)

***Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20.*** https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/

👉 Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme

👉 Healthy for Life Membership: All in one spot for nutrition, mindset, and fitness for women over 40: https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership

👉 Favorite fish oil:

https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil

• Omega 3 Blood Level Test with Oil
• Xtend+ my favorite immune support with beta glucans

You got this,

Coach Michele

Disclaimer: This podcast and website represent the opinions of Michele Riechman and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or advice.

*Affiliate links are mentioned that I do make a commission from. I am an independent partner with Zinzino.