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. 2D AGO

    The Carb Mistake Most Women Make After 40 (that stalls fat loss)

    The Carb Mistake Most Women Make After 40 (That Slows Fat Loss) Are you cutting carbs to lose weight after 40 — but the scale won’t budge, your belly fat won’t move, and your energy is crashing? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down the biggest carb mistake most women make after 40 and explain why it actually slows fat loss, especially during perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve tried low-carb, keto, or extreme dieting and feel more tired, stressed, or stuck than ever, this episode will explain what’s really happening inside your body. You’ll learn how carbs affect hormones, cortisol, insulin, thyroid function, and metabolism — and why eating too few carbs can keep your body in fat-storage mode. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why cutting carbs raises stress hormones after 40 How low-carb diets can slow metabolism in perimenopause The connection between carbs, cortisol, and belly fat Why carbs are essential for fat loss, not the enemy How to use carbs strategically to support hormones and weight loss This episode is for women over 40 who want sustainable fat loss without extreme dieting, burnout, or food fear. This is for you if you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this helped you. For more ways I can help you please visit: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    11 min

  2. JAN 1

    The Breakfast Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck After 40 (Perimenopause & Menopause Weight Loss)

    If you’re eating a “healthy” breakfast but still struggling with weight loss after 40, this episode is for you. In this episodeI break down the common breakfast mistake women in perimenopause and menopause make that silently keeps blood sugar unstable, hormones dysregulated, and fat loss stalled — even when calories are “on point.” You’ll learn: Why traditional healthy breakfasts stop working after 40 How breakfast impacts insulin, cortisol, and stubborn belly fat What most women are missing first thing in the morning How to build a hormone-supportive breakfast that actually supports weight loss If you’ve tried eating less, cutting carbs, or doing more workouts — and nothing seems to work anymore — this isn’t a willpower issue. It’s a strategy mismatch for your current body. This episode is especially helpful for women dealing with: Perimenopause weight gain Menopause belly fat Blood sugar crashes Fatigue and cravings Weight loss resistance after 40 👉 If you’re ready to stop guessing and start working with your body, watch until the end. For personalized 1:1 support for women's weight loss over 40 please visit my bio or: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    10 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Why Trying Harder Is Often the Exact Reason Weight Loss Stalls After 45

    If you’re a woman over 45 and feel like the harder you try to lose weight, the more stuck you become — this episode will explain why that’s happening from a physiological and hormonal perspective. Many women in perimenopause and menopause respond to weight gain by eating less, exercising more, and pushing harder. But after 45, this approach often backfires. Instead of fat loss, you may experience stalled progress, increased belly fat, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and constant frustration. In this episode, I break down the real biological reasons weight loss stalls after 45, including: How chronic stress and elevated cortisol block fat loss Why eating less can slow your metabolism in midlife The role of muscle loss and metabolic adaptation after 40 How hormonal shifts change your body’s response to dieting and exercise Why “discipline” and “willpower” stop working — even if they worked before This isn’t about motivation or mindset. It’s about understanding how your body changes in perimenopause and menopause — and why trying harder is often the exact thing keeping you stuck. If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs now. Who this episode is for: ✔ Women over 45 ✔ Perimenopause & menopause weight loss ✔ Women stuck despite dieting and exercising ✔ Anyone frustrated with stalled metabolism after 40 Next Step If this resonates and you want personalized support, I work with women in perimenopause and menopause through private 1:1 coaching. Enrollment always starts with a conversation. Please visit my bio for 1:1 coaching information. Subscribe for more science-based guidance on: Weight loss after 45 Perimenopause & menopause nutrition Hormones, metabolism, and fat loss Why traditional dieting stops working in midlife 👍 If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs to hear this. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    8 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Why Eat Less, Exercise More Stops Working For Women Over 40

    Struggling to lose weight as a woman over 40—even though you're eating less and exercising more?  You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In today’s episode, we break down why the old “eat less, move more” advice stops working as you experience the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause, and what you should do instead to finally see results. You’ll learn: How hormonal changes impact metabolism after 40 Why chronic dieting slows fat loss The hidden role of stress + cortisol Why long workouts may be making things WORSE What actually works for sustainable weight loss over 40 If you feel like you're doing everything right but the scale won’t budge, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on inside your body—and how to work WITH your metabolism, not against it. Stick around to the end for practical strategies you can start using today. Make sure to follow the show to be notified each time a new episode is released weekly. More more info. and ways I can help you please visit: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    9 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    Why We Self Sabotage Weight Loss

    Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of losing and regaining the same weight over and over? Or maybe you gain even more each time you come off of a new diet? Do you find yourself starting over every Monday? Or maybe you get close to your goal weight and then something happens, and you're not sure WHY but you start eating off track and can't seem to reel yourself back in? There are reasons for it - especially as women over 40 experiencing the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause - these can be even more so. In today's episode we address both - the physical reasons we self-sabotage our weight loss and the psychological reasons. Do you need help taking out the guesswork and would like a step-by-step plan to taking the weight off (and keep it off) in perimenopause and menopause? Please visit my website for 1:1 personalized Coaching info. Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    10 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping Your From Losing Weight Over 40

    If you’ve been feeling frustrated with weight loss in your 40s, it’s not your fault. Your hormones shift dramatically during perimenopause and menopause.  In this episode, I walk you through 3 signs your hormones are stopping you from losing weight, increasing cravings and making fat loss feel impossible — and what you can do to feel like yourself again. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 3 major signs your hormones are stopping you from losing weight and what you can do to finally start seeing progress again. These insights will help you understand what’s really happening in your body so you can feel confident, empowered, and in control of your health. 👉 What you’ll learn: The hormonal patterns that make weight loss harder after 40 How stress, sleep, and blood sugar affect fat storage What your cravings, energy dips, and stubborn belly fat are trying to tell you Simple steps to balance hormones naturally and support long-term weight loss This is your reminder: you are NOT doing anything wrong — your body is simply changing. And with the right strategies, you can lose weight, gain energy, and feel like yourself again. Don’t forget to like, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode on women’s weight loss and wellness over 40. To catch the replay of the new Masterclass - "How to Optimize Your Hormones for Fat Burning Over 40" grab it here at the first link in my bio (free): Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    7 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause?

    In today's episode we talk about a hot topic - alcohol and weight loss in perimenopause and menopause. If you're a woman over 40, you may have already noticed that your body isn't reacting to alcohol the way it used to - maybe you can't drink as much as you used to, it may be giving you headaches, hangovers are worse or maybe it's ruining your sleep. In today's episode we talk specifically about how it affects weight loss - and if you are on a weight loss journey over 40 and do still want to have alcohol as part of your lifestyle, we discuss how to best do that. I hope you find this episode helpful - if so, please be sure to share it with a friend, and of course subscribe/follow to be notified when new episodes are released each week. Did you find this helpful? Please be sure to follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.  New episodes are released weekly on all things weight loss and wellness in perimenopause and menopause. To learn more and other ways I can help you please be sure to visit: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    9 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    The Real Reason You Keep Gaining Belly Fat (even when you're eating healthy)

    In today's episode we dive into a topic that's really confusing for a lot of women and that is - why you keep gaining belly fat - even when you're eating healthy. And this is specifically for women who are experiencing the hormonal shifts of perimenopause or menopause. In today's episode we discuss: 1. WHY we're gaining this weight, despite thinking we're doing everything right. 2. The difference between "healthy eating" vs eating for fat loss (what's the difference?) 3. What to do differently to work with the hormonal changes as a woman over 40. The good news? It doesn't involve the overly restrictive diets we used to do in our 20's and 30's. Did you find this episode helpful? Please share it with another woman who needs to hear it. For more ways I can help you please visit: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

    10 min
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