Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

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Weight loss and Wellness for women over 45 in perimenopause and menopause with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith. Empowering you with the knowledge to live confidently in a body you love, so you can thrive over 45.

  1. 4d ago

    Why You're Gaining Belly Fat in Menopause (It's Not Just Calories)

    Dealing with cortisol belly as a woman over 45? Learn why this weight gain happens and the practical steps to start shrinking it today. Many women notice sudden changes in their body, especially their belly, as they pass 45, often despite not changing anything in their daily routine. This episode explains the physiological connection between high cortisol levels and that stubborn abdominal weight gain that feels impossible to shift. We look at the specific hormonal shifts driving this issue and, more importantly, what you can actually do about it. By focusing on root causes rather than just cutting calories, you can begin to address hormonal weight gain and support your body through this transition. Understanding how menopause belly fat responds to both stress and nutrition is the first step toward effective change. Follow the show for weekly perimenopause and menopause nutrition weight loss and wellness info. and managing weight gain after 45. Grab the free Guide: 5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ebbc0a04 For more info on how I can help you visit here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=850008d6-d343-4d9d-8e5e-b42104c8a42b https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  2. Sep 16

    Why you can't lose weight in perimenopause after 45 (it's not calories)

    Gaining weight in perimenopause even though you're eating the same food? You're not imagining it — and it's not about calories. In this episode I break down why perimenopause weight gain happens after 45, why menopause belly fat feels impossible to lose, and the 3 hormonal shifts that make weight loss over 45 so different — plus what to do instead with my nutrition-first Thrive45Method™ approach. If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn belly fat, cravings, or feeling like nothing works anymore, this is for you. IN THIS VIDEO: 00:00 Why you're gaining weight eating the same food in perimenopause 01:24 The 3 hormonal shifts behind menopause belly fat after 45 03:10 Why calories in/calories out stops working 04:45 Insulin, cortisol & estrogen — the real drivers 06:20 What to do instead (my nutrition-first approach) 07:30 Your simple next step 👉 Get my free guide: 5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ebbc0a04 For more ways I can help you please visit: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith Don't forget to follow to show to be notified every week when a new episode is released.  Did you find this helpful? Be sure to share it with a friend. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  3. Sep 9

    5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45

    Struggling with menopause belly fat after 45 even though you're eating healthy? These 5 foods actually help — here's why they work WITH your hormones, not against them. I'm Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist and founder of Thrive45Method™. I help women in perimenopause and menopause lose stubborn belly fat without counting calories, eliminating carbs or intermittent fasting — and these are the 5 foods I recommend most for perimenopause weight gain and midlife weight loss.   IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why menopause belly fat happens after 45 00:42 Food #1 for menopause belly fat 02:10 Food #2 for perimenopause weight gain 03:35 Food #3 to balance blood sugar 05:02 Food #4 for cravings & energy 06:30 Food #5 for menopause nutrition 07:45 How to put it together  If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn menopause belly fat, cravings after 45, or feeling like nothing works anymore — this is for you. No extreme dieting — just a nutrition-first approach that supports insulin, cortisol and estrogen. 👉 Get my free 5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly After 45 Guide HERE: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ebbc0a04 Don't forget to follow to show to be notified every week when a new episode is released.  Did you find this helpful? Be sure to share it with a friend. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  4. Sep 2

    Stop Ignoring Fiber: Why You Can't Lose Weight In Perimenopause Without It

    Perimenopause and menopause weight loss is different — and most women over 45 are fighting it the wrong way. You're eating less than ever, yet the scale won't move.  Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause even when you're eating "healthy"? The missing piece is probably FIBER. In this episode, I break down why fiber is non-negotiable for perimenopause weight loss, how it fixes cravings, blood sugar, gut health and menopause belly fat, and exactly how much fiber per day women over 45 actually need. If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn belly fat, or diets that stopped working after 45, this is for you. 🔗 FREE Fat Loss Over 45 Guide: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ 🔗 Learn more about Thrive45Method™: https://thrive45method.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/INFO+SHEET+THRIVE45METHOD+2026.pdf IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why fiber is the missing link for perimenopause weight loss 01:12 How fiber controls cravings & blood sugar after 45 03:05 How much fiber per day you actually need 04:30 The best high fiber foods for menopause belly fat 06:15 My simple fiber fix to start today ABOUT ME: I'm Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist and founder of Thrive45Method™. I help women over 45 lose fat sustainably through perimenopause and menopause without restrictive diets. #perimenopauseweightloss #fiberforweightloss #menopausebellyfat #menopauseweightloss  *This episode is for education only and not medical advice.* https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  5. Aug 26

    The Weight Loss Plateau (and how to break through it)

    The weight loss plateau, what's causing it and how to break out of it. Stuck at the same number on the scale even though you're doing everything right? If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, your weight loss plateau might have nothing to do with willpower at all. It could be your hormones, your stress levels or one particular habit almost every woman falls into without realizing it. In this episode I'm breaking down the real reasons your weight loss has stalled (hint: it's usually not what you think), why cutting your calories even further can actually backfire, and the simple mindset shift that can get your body burning fat again. I'm also sharing an advanced strategy that many women find helpful once they hit a stubborn plateau. Plus, the exact signs that tell you whether you're on the right track or need to make a change. If you've ever felt like you're doing 'everything right' and still not seeing the scale move, this one's for you. In this episode you'll learn: The 3 hidden reasons behind weight loss plateaus after 45 Why chronic under-eating can actually work against you The habit that quietly derails so many women's progress What to do (and NOT do) to break through a plateau for good Grab the free Fat Loss for Women Over 45 Guide HERE Subscribe to the show for more on all things weight loss and wellness for women over 45 in perimenopause and menopause. For more ways I can help you visit here:  https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  6. Aug 19

    How to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Woman Over 45

    How to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause as a woman over 45 (why what used to work, no longer does) If you've been doing all the 'right' things like cutting calories, intermittent fasting and eating healthy, but the scale still isn't moving (or even worse, it's going up) this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down why fat loss in perimenopause and menopause isn't a calorie or a carb issue...it's a hormone signalling issue.  Which is why you may have noticed despite not changing anything, you seem to be gaining weight out of nowhere. As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, cortisol rises and your body starts treating food differently (even if you haven't changed anything). I'll take you through: Why intermittent fasting can backfire at this stage of life Why 'eating healthy' like grazing on nuts, fruits or salads throughout the day can actually be sending your body signals to store fat The simple protein strategy that helps balance blood sugar and cut through cortisol first thing in the morning Why under-eating at meals often backfires Why this isn't about restriction...it's a sustainable lifestyle shift, not a 'diet' with a beginning and an end If you've ever felt confused because you're doing 'everything right' and still not seeing results - I want you to know...it's not inevitable and it's certainly not your fault. You just need a strategy that works with your hormones, instead of against them. For more ways I can help you visit HERE Get the free Fat Loss Over 45 Guide for Women HERE https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  7. Aug 12

    Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause

    Carbs, Hormones & Fat Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause & Menopause Weight Loss If cutting carbs is the first thing you do every time you want to lose weight, this episode is going to change how you think about food. I'm breaking down why eliminating carbs is one of the worst things you can do for fat loss during perimenopause and menopause — and what to do instead. You'll learn the real difference between "white carbs" (stripped of fiber, causing blood sugar spikes) and "good carbs" (fiber-rich carbs that actually balance blood sugar and support fat loss). We'll talk about: ✅ Why cutting carbs too low raises cortisol (hello, menopause belly) ✅ How very low carb diets can quietly suppress your thyroid over time ✅ Why fruit does NOT make you fat (and what actually does) ✅ How carbs help preserve muscle as we age ✅ The simple mindset shift — thinking "fiber" instead of "carbs" — that makes this so much easier ✅ Why gut health, hormones, sleep, and cravings are all more connected than you think This isn't about calorie counting or restriction. It's about understanding what signals your food is sending your body — fat storage or fat burning — so you can lose weight sustainably without fearing carbs ever again. Want more support? I put together a FREE Fat Loss Over 45 guide just for you. You can grab it HERE For more ways I can help you visit HERE 🔔 Follow the show for more real, no-restriction weight loss and wellness for women in perimenopause and menopause. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

  8. Aug 4

    How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause

    How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause If your sleep has been off since perimenopause or menopause  started — this episode is going to connect some dots you probably  never expected. Because here's what most women don't realize: poor sleep and  stubborn weight gain aren't necessarily two separate problems. They can be the same hormonal problem showing up in two different ways. And the thing that fixes it? It's probably not what you think. Most people will tell you to sleep in a dark room, put your phone  down before bed, keep it cool. All true. But nobody is talking  about the real reason your sleep is disrupted — and why fixing it  starts way earlier in your day than you'd ever expect. If you've been waking up in the middle of the night, struggling  to stay asleep, hitting that 3pm wall, reaching for sugar or  coffee to get through the afternoon — there's a reason all of  those things are happening together. And once you understand  the connection, it's actually really simple to start turning  it around. Listen to the end. The answer genuinely surprised the  women in my community when I first shared it. Grab the free Fat Loss Over 45 Guide HERE For more ways I can help you please visit HERE https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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