-How to Build Consistency in Your Health Goals After 40—Without All-or-Nothing Thinking

If you’ve ever said, “I do great for a few days, then I fall off,” this episode is for you.

The problem isn’t motivation—it’s trying to do too much, too fast. Real progress comes from building consistency, not chasing perfection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The mindset shift that keeps you from giving up.

Why “always something” beats all-or-nothing.

How daily and weekly check-ins create real results.

The simple steps to build consistency without burnout.

Mentioned in this episode:

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👉 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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

If your workouts are leaving you drained instead of energized, this episode is for you.  In your 40s (and beyond), your body needs something different—not harder workouts, just smarter ones.

🎧 In this episode, we talk about:

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Healthy for Life Membership: Workout programs, mindset, & nutrition course: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

Today, we dive into the real reasons behind food cravings and secret eating—especially for women over 40 who are trying to lose weight and feel less stressed.

You'll learn why cravings aren’t just about food, what emotional triggers may be driving your eating habits, and how to break the cycle with tools like self-awareness, mindset shifts, and emotional regulation.

If you’ve struggled with emotional eating, nighttime snacking, or hiding food, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and give you practical steps to start making lasting change.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Healthy for Life Membership: Workout programs, mindset, & nutrition course: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

Struggling with belly fat or a weak core after 40? In this episode, we’re ditching the crunches and talking about how to actually train your core the right way—especially for women over 40.

Learn how to engage your deep core muscles, why sit-ups might be doing more harm than good, and how to target the fat around your midsection through smart movement, strength, and nutrition.

Mentioned in this episode:

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

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Healthy for Life Membership: Workout programs, mindset, & nutrition course: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

Mentioned Episodes:

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

Are you trying to balance so many things in your life? Are you too busy? Maybe you want to eat healthy and exercise, but you don't know how to make it all work.  Today, I'm going to be sharing my life with you and 5 tips to help you be intentional about the things you want in your life.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

Do Hard Things First video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UK5ZgTSuGSk

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Learn more about my favorite fish oil:

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

Balance Test with Oil

Organifi favorites:

My favorite Green juice to boost energy and reduce stress

Calming gold drink for the evening

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

Work with me

👉 1-1 Personal Training & Health Coaching: We can create a custom package to meet your needs! (10-20% discount for teachers, military, and front line workers)

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

👉 Online Personal Training App: https://www.micheleriechman.com/personal-training

👉 Healthy Inside & Out Course: Discover how to nourish your body, and lower inflammation, so you can feel better! Details here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

👉 Join the Healthy Beyond 40 Facebook Group to be part of a like-minded community:

👉  Download the 5 Day Healthy Reset Workbook and start getting healthy one habit at a time! 

👉  5-Day Exercise Challenge: Just 15 minutes a day. Beginner friendly!

https://www.micheleriechman.com/freebies

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. 

5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism to Burn Fat, Lose Weight, and Feel Better

If you feel like your metabolism has slowed down and nothing seems to be working anymore, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about:

Why everyday movement matters more than you think

The power of strength training and building muscle

How protein supports fat loss and energy

What overeating does to your metabolism—and how to simplify your meals

Why planning (even a little!) can make all the difference

No extreme diets. No crazy workouts. Just small shifts that can lead to big results.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Healthy for Life Membership: Workout programs, mindset, & nutrition course: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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

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. 

Welcome to part two of this live health coaching call for women over 40!  In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset piece of weight loss, and while it’s easy to focus only on food or workouts, this is the part that truly makes change stick.

If you feel stuck with sugar cravings, emotional eating, or just can’t stay consistent with healthy habits, this episode will help you see what’s really going on under the surface—and what to do about it.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

How your thoughts impact your emotions, cravings, and choices

Why mindset is the real key to lasting weight loss for women over 40

Simple tools to shift negative thinking patterns that keep you stuck

How to feel more in control around food and create habits that actually last

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Self Coaching System Course:  Master your thoughts, emotions, and actions to finally lose weight and keep it off! https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

Are you looking to age well and want to focus on longevity? Today as I chat with Casey we are diving into what it really means to be healthy and how movement, exercise, nutrition, and mindset all play into our health. 

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Join me for a free coaching call and see what is missing for you so you can get unstuck!  Book by April 5th and mention 100th episode to save 30%!

https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Download the 5 Day Healthy Reset Workbook and start getting healthy one habit at a time! 

👉 Join the Healthy Beyond 40 Facebook Group to be part of a like-minded community: 

Work with me

👉 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

👉 Healthy Inside & Out Course: Discover how to nourish your body, lower inflammation, so you can feel better. Check out all the details here:

👉 Healthy for Life Membership

This membership is great for those who are looking for a budget-friendly way to get a great workout in, help with their nutrition, and do not need 1-1 support.

Sign up here: https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

My favorites

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

👉 My Top Recommendation (and what I take)

Health Protocol: omega Balance oil + multivitamin with immune support + gut health prebiotic blend

My Recommendation is the Premium Kit with omega balance test + Viva my favorite chill pill when I'm feeling anxious, stressed, or can't sleep!

👉 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.  

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. 

In this first part of a powerful two-part series, Rachel bravely shares what she’s been struggling with—and if you’re a woman over 40 trying to lose weight or break free from sugar cravings, you’ll definitely relate.

We dive into the hidden stressors that could be stalling your weight loss, how too much exercise might actually be working against your hormones, and why that 3 p.m. energy crash keeps showing up.

This episode is packed with honest conversation, practical tips, and simple shifts to help women over 40 feel better, boost energy, and support long-term health without extreme diets or burnout.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Self Coaching System Course:  Master your thoughts, emotions, and actions to finally lose weight and keep it off! https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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. 

Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but something emotional keeps pulling you off track?

In this episode, we’re talking about EFT tapping—a powerful tool that helps calm your nervous system, lower stress, and release emotional blocks that keep you stuck in unhealthy habits.

You’ll hear:

Why emotions like stress, shame, and frustration drive your habits more than you realize

The science behind tapping and how it rewires your stress response

A real example of how one client released shame in minutes using EFT

What Picture Tapping is—and why it’s a fun and powerful way to shift how you feel without overthinking

Specific things you can tap on (like cravings, body image, and feeling stuck)

If you feel like your emotions are getting in the way of your health goals, this episode will give you hope—and a tool that actually helps.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 Free Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/micheleriechman/free-coaching-call

👉  Self Coaching System Course:  Master your thoughts, emotions, and actions to finally lose weight and keep it off! https://www.micheleriechman.com/courses

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

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

Favorite Supplements:

👉 Organifi favorites:

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

👉 Favorite fish oil:

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

👉  Free Facebook Group: Healthy Beyond 40

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

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.