If 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.

Weight 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.

Struggling 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.

Why 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.

Most 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.

Ever 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.

If 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.

In 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.