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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

#217 | Are You Focused on the Wrong Thing? Why Weight Loss Isn’t Working for Women over 40

from Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings · host Michele Riechman | Online Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Yoga Teacher

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.     

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