Podcast
Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings
Hosted by Michele Riechman | Online Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Yoga Teacher · EN
Are you feeling like as you get older it’s harder to lose weight? Have you tried diets only to regain the weight and then you feel like a failure?
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Do you have some aches and pains popping up and wondering if you can do anything about them? Are you feeling stressed and low on energy and wondering how to even get started & stay consistent?
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On this podcast, you will find answers to questions like:
-How to eat better?
-How to feel better?
-How to have more energy?
-How to lose weight?
-Healthy weight loss for menopause?
-What workouts help with weight loss?
-How women can build muscle?
-How to eat healthier?
-Healthy habits for weight loss?
-How to get in shape?
-Best nutrition for weight loss?
-How to curb sugar cravings?
-Is fasting good for weight loss?
-Strength training for women over 40
-Sugar Craving help
-How to lose belly fat
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In this podcast, you will discover how to break free from the diet culture, lose weight, and keep it off in a healthy way.
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My mission is to empower women to take control of their health through simple lifestyle changes so they can feel good and live their best life. If you’re ready to get healthy and lose weight as you age, then you’re in the right place! No fad diets or ”all or nothing” approaches here.
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Hi, I’m Michele Riechman, a mom of 4 & military spouse. I have my doctorate in physical therapy and I’m an online personal trainer, health coach, and yoga teacher for women over 40.
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My health has been a journey for me. After my first child, I remember feeling stressed and overwhelmed. I was having anxiety and heart palpitations, and I found out my cholesterol was high.
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Then after my third child, I started to slowly regain the weight that I had lost. I remember going up a flight of stairs and being out of breath. This was a wake-up call and made me reprioritize my health. Through quick workouts and basic nutrition, I kept things simple and stayed consistent. Not only did I lose the weight and keep it off, but I started to feel better and have more energy.
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On top of this, just a couple of years ago I started having some autoimmune issues. I knew that lifestyle changes could have a big impact so I worked on improving my gut, increasing my nutrition, and lowering my stress and it worked! My autoimmune started to improve.
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So, I’m here to encourage you to find simple ways to take control of your health.
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I have combined my expertise with my real-life knowledge and built my RESET framework to help busy women over 40 just like you, improve their health, so they can feel better.
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If you’re ready to create a healthy lifestyle with quick workouts to build strength, healthy eating, and to figure out how to stay consistent then you are in the right place.
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👉 Make sure to grab my 5 favorite smoothie recipes so you can get started with having one healthy, super nutritious meal a day! These are designed to balance your blood sugar and optimize your metabolism.
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#231 | How to Know When to Stop Eating (Even When It Tastes Good) for Weight Loss and a Healthier Life
6d ago00:13:22Tap to summarizeDo you ever keep eating just because the food tastes good? In this episode, we’re talking about how to know when to stop eating, why we often eat past full without realizing it, and how slowing down can completely change your relationship with food. We’ll dive into fullness cues, eating too fast, emotional eating, and the power of learning to pause and make intentional choices instead of eating on autopilot. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with overeating or disconnected from your hunger cues, this episode will help you start building more awareness—and more trust with yourself around food. 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.
Transcribe →#230 | How to Stop Emotional Eating by Understanding What You Really Need for Women over 40
2w ago00:13:36Tap to summarizeDo you ever eat when you’re not actually hungry? In this episode, we’re talking about the HALT method—and how these hidden emotional and physical needs often drive overeating, nighttime snacking, and emotional eating. We’ll dive into stress eating, boredom eating, evening cravings, and how to start pausing long enough to figure out what you really need instead of automatically reaching for food. Because the goal isn’t perfection—it’s learning how to become more aware, intentional, and in choice with your habits. 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.
Transcribe →#229 | The Key to Building Muscle and Losing Fat After 40 (And Why Eating Less Isn’t Enough)
3w ago00:13:50Tap to summarizeIf you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating less, trying to move more—but the scale isn’t budging… there’s a reason. In this follow-up episode, I break down one of the biggest takeaways from my conversation with Dr. Luke: why building and preserving muscle is key to your metabolism, energy, and long-term health. We’ll talk about why eating less isn’t always the answer, how muscle impacts fat loss, and what’s really happening in your body as you age. I’ll also walk you through simple mindset shifts and practical ways to start focusing on strength instead of just the scale. If you’ve felt stuck or frustrated with your weight after 40, this episode will help you see things differently—and give you a better way forward. Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Dr. Luke Bucci: https://juvenon.com/ 👉 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.
Transcribe →#228 | The Real Key to Fat Loss Over 40: Build Muscle, Not Just Burn Calories with Dr. Luke Bucci
4w ago00:26:22Tap to summarizeWeight loss isn’t the whole story—especially after 40. Muscle plays a huge role in your metabolism, strength, energy, and how you age. In this episode on the Healthy Beyond 40 Podcast, we break down why building and preserving muscle should be a top priority—and how to start doing it in a simple, realistic way. You’ll learn: Why muscle is “use it or lose it” How strength training helps burn more calories (even after your workout) What to eat to support muscle growth Easy ways to start if you’ve never lifted weights before Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Dr. Luke Bucci: https://juvenon.com/ 👉 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.
Transcribe →REPLAY | Struggling with Sugar Cravings: Tips on How to Be More In Choice with Sugar for Healthy Weight Loss
Apr 2700:12:12Tap to summarizeStruggling with sugar cravings? Want freedom when it comes to food? Today we explore the impact of sugar on your body and health and I walk you through strategies for overcoming sugar cravings and making healthier choices. I dive deep into the importance of being in choice around sugar and food! Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Healthy For Life Membership: Access to nutrition & mindset courses + workout program all in one affordable place. https://www.micheleriechman.com/healthy-for-life-membership 👉 My Favorite Fish Oil & Omega Test: Finding the perfect balance of omegas is key for healthy cells and reducing inflammation. Learn how to find out your ratio and check out my favorite supplement! https://www.micheleriechman.com/fish-oil 👉 My Favorite Green Juice: Contains energy-boosting and stress adaptogens herbs. Save 20% on Organifi with the affiliate code HEALTHY20. My favorites are the green juice in AM & the GOLD in the evening. https://www.kbxdj3trk.com/healthy20/ 👉 Download the 5 Day Healthy Reset Workbook and start getting healthy one habit at a time! Resources: 👉 Join the Healthy Beyond 40 Facebook Group to be part of a like-minded community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness Related episode: #91 | 5 Mindful Eating Questions for Weight Loss {Healthy Eating for Women over 40} #99 | 5 Tips to Diminish Sugar Cravings & Lose Weight for Women Over 40 to Get Healthy #78 | Freedom From Sugar Cravings and the Joyful Side of Being Sugar Free With Neta Work with me 👉 Join me for a free coaching call and see what is missing for you so you can get unstuck! https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call 👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (20% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers) Discover more here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/workwithme 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.
Transcribe →#227 | Why You Can’t Stop Eating (And What to Do Instead): A Better Way for Women Over 40
Apr 2000:13:41Tap to summarizeWhy is it so hard to stop eating… even when you’re not hungry? In this episode, we’re talking about something most women experience but rarely name—gluttony. Not in a heavy or shame-filled way, but in the everyday habits that slowly take over without us realizing it. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of overeating, mindless snacking, or turning to food when you don’t actually need it… this episode will help you start to see what’s really going on beneath the surface. Because it’s not just about food—and once you understand that, everything starts to change. 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.
Transcribe →#226 | Why Stress Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Overeating & Skipping Workouts) for Women Over 40
Apr 1300:12:46Tap to summarizeMost women don’t struggle with knowing what to do… they struggle with doing it when life gets stressful. In this episode, we’re talking about how everyday stress leads to mindless eating, skipped workouts, and falling off track — and what to do instead. Y ou’ll learn how your thoughts about stressful situations impact your emotions and actions, and how small shifts can help you stay consistent even when life feels overwhelming. We’ll walk through real-life examples like schedule changes and caring for others, plus simple ways to keep up with movement and healthy eating during busy or stressful seasons. If you feel like life keeps getting in the way of your health goals, this episode will help you approach it differently. 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.
Transcribe →#225 The Pattern Behind Overeating at Restaurants and Parties: Breaking the Cycle for Sustainable Weight Loss
Apr 600:10:29Tap to summarizeEver sit down at a restaurant or go to a party and end up eating way more than you planned? In this episode, we break down why that happens and how women over 40 can start making simple, intentional choices around food—without dieting or relying on willpower. If you’re tired of feeling out of control around sugar or snacking, this will help you start changing that pattern in a way that actually lasts. 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.
Transcribe →#224 | How to Stay Consistent With Healthy Habits While Traveling for Women over 40
Mar 3000:16:00Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever gone on a trip and felt like you had to choose between enjoying it or staying “on track,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing what I did to find a middle ground — eating out without overdoing it, walking a lot, enjoying gelato, and keeping a few simple routines that helped me feel good the whole time. This is about staying consistent without being extreme. 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.
Transcribe →#223 | Why You’re Not Losing Weight Even Though You’re Barely Eating (Women Over 40)
Mar 2300:08:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re talking about the problem with barely eating. If you’ve ever felt the urge to keep cutting calories lower and lower just to see the scale move, this conversation is for you. We’ll talk about why undereating can actually stall your progress, how stress and muscle loss play a role in midlife, and the signs your body may be under-fueled. You’ll learn what a moderate calorie deficit really looks like, why protein and strength training matter so much after 40, and how panic and urgency often drive extreme dieting. 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 tired of guessing and ready for a smarter, steadier approach to weight loss, this episode will help you understand what might actually be going on.
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