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Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Reduce Stress, Feel Confident, Mindset, More Energy, Feel Better, Emotional Eating
Michele Riechman | Online Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Yoga Teacher
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#249 | Why You Keep Starting Over With Your Health After 40 | How to Build Consistency With Exercise & Healthy Habits
12/10/2026 | 11 mins.Are you tired of starting over with your health? You eat well for a while, start exercising, feel motivated—and then life happens. A busy week, stress, travel, or one setback can leave you feeling like you've fallen completely off track.
In this episode, Michele talks about why women over 40 struggle with consistency, why an all-or-nothing mindset can keep you stuck, and what can help you build healthy habits, exercise consistently, strength train, and create a healthier lifestyle after 40.
You don't need another perfect plan. You need a way to keep moving forward when life doesn't go perfectly.
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call
👉 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 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 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.#248 | How to Stay Consistent With Exercise When Life Gets Busy | Workouts for Women Over 40
05/10/2026 | 14 mins.Maybe you're not inconsistent.
Maybe your plan is just too rigid.
If your workout routine only works when:
→ You have plenty of time
→ You're well-rested
→ Nothing unexpected happens
→ You're motivated
→ Your week goes exactly as planned
…it probably isn't a very realistic routine.
Your health habits need to work in real life.
That's why I want you to stop asking, “How can I do this perfectly?”
And start asking:
“How can I keep going when things don't go as planned?”
That's the topic of this week's Healthy Beyond 40 podcast. 💗
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call
👉 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 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 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.#247 | One Healthy Habit at a Time, Healthy October Challenge (Lose Weight & Can Create Lasting Change)
28/09/2026 | 6 mins.What if you stopped trying to change everything at once?
As we head into a new month, Michele challenges you to choose one health goal and one healthy habit to focus on. Whether you want to eat healthier, exercise more, drink more water, improve your sleep, or lose weight, you don't have to do everything at once.
In this episode, you'll learn how to set realistic health goals after 40, use habit tracking to stay consistent, and break your bigger health goals into small steps you can actually stick with.
Your health journey doesn't require one giant leap. Sometimes, you just need to figure out your next step.
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call
👉 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 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 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.#246 | You Don't Need More Motivation—You Need a System That Helps You Follow Through | Healthy Habits for Women Over 40
21/09/2026 | 20 mins.Do you know what you need to do for your health, but struggle to stay consistent? You’re not alone. For many women over 40, the problem isn’t a lack of information or even motivation—it’s finding a way to make healthy habits fit into real life.
In this episode of Healthy Beyond 40, Michele talks about how to stay consistent with exercise and healthy habits after 40, why motivation isn't enough, and how simple systems and accountability can help you follow through. We’ll talk about healthy habits, exercise, strength training, habit tracking, accountability, and creating a routine that actually fits your life.
If you’re tired of starting over and want to build healthy habits that last, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call
👉 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 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 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.#245 | The Best Workout Routine for Women Over 40 Isn't What You Think (Exercise & Strength Training After 40)
14/09/2026 | 16 mins.What is the best workout routine for women over 40? And how much exercise do you really need to get stronger, build muscle, lose weight, and feel better?
If you feel overwhelmed by all the different workout advice—or you've tried intense gym classes only to end up exhausted and sore—you may be surprised by what a simple, consistent exercise routine can look like.
In this episode of Healthy Beyond 40, Michele talks about strength training after 40, exercise for women over 40, building muscle, walking, workout intensity, recovery, and how to create a fitness routine you can actually stick with.
You'll also hear why your workout should meet you where you are, why harder isn't always better, and how online personal training can make getting stronger simpler and more realistic.
If you're looking for a simple workout routine for women over 40 that fits your life, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call
👉 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 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 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.
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About Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Reduce Stress, Feel Confident, Mindset, More Energy, Feel Better, Emotional Eating
Are you trying to lose weight but can't seem to stay consistent? Do you start healthy habits with the best intentions, only to end up back where you started?
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or turning to food for comfort? Maybe you're struggling with emotional eating, low energy, or wondering why taking care of yourself feels so hard.
If you're ready to stop the all-or-nothing cycle and finally create a healthy lifestyle that lasts, you're in the right place.
On this podcast, you'll find answers to questions like:
How can I lose weight without another diet?
How do I build healthier habits that actually stick?
How can I reduce stress without adding more to my to-do list?
How do I stop emotional eating?
How do I improve my mindset so I can stay consistent?
How can I feel more confident in my body?
How women over 40 can have more energy?
How can I feel better as I get older?
What are simple workouts that fit into a busy life?
How do I stop stress eating?
How do I stop the all-or-nothing mindset?
How can I get healthier when I’m so overwhelmed?
How to use EFT, tapping, to lose weight?
My mission is to help women over 40 lose weight, build healthier habits and mindset, reduce stress, and create a lifestyle they actually enjoy. No fad diets. No guilt. No starting over every Monday.
Hi, I'm Michele Riechman—a mom of four, military spouse, online personal trainer, certified EFT coach, and a life and health coach with my doctorate in Physical Therapy
My own health has been a journey. After my first child, I was overwhelmed, anxious, and not sure what to do.
Then after my third child, I slowly started regaining the weight I had worked so hard to lose. I still remember getting out of breath walking up a flight of stairs. That moment became a turning point. Instead of chasing another diet, I focused on simple nutrition, quick strength workouts, and building healthy habits I could actually stick with. I not only lost the weight and kept it off, but I felt better, had more energy, and became stronger than I'd been in years.
Over the years, I realized that getting healthy wasn't just about knowing what to eat or finding the perfect workout. The biggest changes happened when I started working on my mindset, learning to manage stress in healthier ways, processing my emotions instead of avoiding them, and letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality.
Those changes didn't just improve my health—they changed how I showed up in every area of my life. I became more confident, more consistent, and finally found a way of living that felt peaceful instead of exhausting.
I help other women do the same.
I combine evidence-based health strategies with mindset tools like the MODEL, EFT or Tapping, somatic work and simple habit changes to help busy women over 40 create lasting results without striving for perfection.
If you're ready to lose weight, build healthier habits, reduce stress, overcome emotional eating, improve your mindset, and feel confident and energized again, welcome. I'm so glad you're here.
.👉 Need a little extra encouragement and accountability?
Come join my free Facebook community where you'll find encouragement, simple health tips, motivation, and a group of women over 40 who are working toward healthier habits together. I'd love to have you there!
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitness
👉 Are you struggling with what you should do for your health? Hop on a free health check up call with me to figure out your next step: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call👉 Want to know more about me or connect on social media? Head here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/You got this,Coach MicheleDisclaimer: 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.
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