# #226 | Why Stress Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Overeating & Skipping Workouts) for Women Over 40

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Podcast: [Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/healthy-beyond-40-lose-weight-healthier-habits-healthy-eating-more-energy-feel-better-lose-belly-fat-weight-loss-sugar-cravings-6073229)
Published: 2026-04-13T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://micheleriechman.podbean.com/e/226-why-stress-is-sabotaging-your-weight-loss-overeating-skipping-workouts-for-women-over-40/
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## Resource

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…

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