# #229 | The Key to Building Muscle and Losing Fat After 40 (And Why Eating Less Isn’t Enough)

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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: 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://micheleriechman.podbean.com/e/229-the-key-to-building-muscle-and-losing-fat-after-40-and-why-eating-less-isn-t-enough/
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Duration seconds: 830

## Resource

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.mi…

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