Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause  (Even Though You're Eating Less) If you're eating less than ever and still gaining weight in perimenopause  or menopause, you are not alone. What's happening inside your body right now has nothing to do with  willpower or discipline. And it has everything to do with something most  'diets' completely ignore. In...

If you're struggling to lose weight during perimenopause or menopause, you may be focusing on the wrong thing.  (This is a replay of a recent fb live I did) In this episode, I explain why calories aren't always the main reason weight loss stalls during midlife and what you should be paying attention to instead. As hormones change, your body responds differently to stress, exercise, sleep...

Are you eating healthy, exercising regularly, and still struggling to lose weight as a woman over 45? If you're in perimenopause or menopause and feel like you're doing everything right but the scale won't budge, there may be a reason. In this episode, I reveal 5 common "healthy" habits that many women believe are helping their weight loss—but may actually be making it har...

If you're experiencing cravings, excess hunger, bloating, fatigue and nothing is working anymore in perimenopause or menopause — your gut health might be the hidden reason nobody has talked to you about yet. Most women are told to eat less and move more. But in perimenopause and menopause that approach doesn't just stop working — it actively works against you. The real answer starts in y...

If you've been counting calories, cutting carbs or trying intermittent fasting in perimenopause or menopause and nothing is working anymore — this episode explains exactly why. Diets don't stop working because your body is broken. They stop working because you're treating a hormone problem like a calorie problem.  And that strategy mismatch is the real reason you're feeling fru...

Does your metabolism slow down in perimenopause and menopause? The answer is more nuanced than most people tell you — and understanding what's actually happening in your body is the first step to fixing it. If you've been eating the same way you always have and suddenly gaining weight in perimenopause or menopause — this episode will finally explain why. In this episode I break down: ⭐...

If you’re struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause and feel like nothing is working anymore… this episode is for you. One of the biggest mistakes women over 45 make when trying to lose weight is not eating enough protein — especially as hormones begin to shift. In this episode, I’m breaking down: ✔ how much protein women in perimenopause and menopause actually need for fat loss ✔...

If you’re a woman over 45 and struggling with bloating, stubborn belly fat, cravings, fatigue, or a body that simply isn’t responding the way it used to… your gut health may be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode, I’m breaking down how gut health, digestion, inflammation, blood sugar, and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can all impact weight loss after...

If you’re over 45 and struggling with stubborn belly fat, cravings, bloating, or a body that feels stuck no matter how healthy you eat… cortisol and stress on the body may be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode, I’m breaking down how cortisol affects weight loss during perimenopause and menopause — and why many women are accidentally increasing stress on the body while try...

In this episode, we’re talking about the truth about dairy and weight loss in perimenopause and menopause — and why some women over 45 may find that their body simply doesn’t respond the way it used to - and is dairy impacting that? If you’ve been eating “healthy,” doing everything right, and still struggling with stubborn weight gain, bloating, cravings, inflammation, or a body that feels stuck…...

If low carb isn’t working after age 45, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I break down exactly why low carb stops working after 45 , especially during perimenopause and menopause, and what’s actually going on inside your body. If you’ve been eating clean, cutting carbs, and still not seeing results (or even gaining weight), this will finally start to...

If you feel like nothing is working anymore when it comes to weight loss after 45… this episode is for you. Grab my Free Guide exclusive to women's weight loss over 45 here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind why your body isn’t responding the way it used to—and why it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. Your body’s not broken…...

Should you do intermittent fasting as a woman over 45 for weight loss? If you’ve been told that skipping meals or fasting is the key to fat loss in perimenopause and menopause—but you’re feeling more tired, more hungry, and more stuck—this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth about intermittent fasting for women over 45 and why it can actually backfire when your ho...

Feeling stuck with fat loss during perimenopause or menopause? You might be doing all the “right” things—but if your sleep and nutrition aren’t aligned with your changing hormones, it can feel like you’re going in circles. In this episode, we’re talking about the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between sleep, nutrition, and fat loss during perimenopause and menopause—and why it can feel...

Are you eating healthy but still struggling to lose weight—especially in perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about “healthy foods” that may be secretly sabotaging your weight loss goals. Many women in their 40s and 50s are doing all the “right things”—smoothies, salads, oatmeal, protein bars—yet the scale won’t budge. The problem isn’t willpow...

In this episode, I’m walking through 3 signs your hormones are stopping you from losing weight, especially during perimenopause and menopause. If you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating less, trying to be “good,” staying consistent—and the weight still isn’t moving… this might be why. Because after 40, weight loss isn’t just about calories anymore. Your body becomes much more sensitive...

Why low carb diets don’t work for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause is something I see all the time with women I work with. If you're a woman over 40 having a tough time losing weight and you try reducing or cutting carbs in an effort to lose weight, but you're frustrated because it's not working - there's a reason. Carbs are essential for fat loss especially as a woma...

Why do I feel hungrier during perimenopause?  Many women notice that during perimenopause their appetite suddenly increases, cravings become stronger, and it feels harder to control hunger.  If you’ve been wondering “why am I always hungry during perimenopause?” or “why do my cravings feel stronger after 40?”, you’re not alone. In this episode, I explain why hunger increases during perimenopause a...

If you're struggling with weight loss after 40, the problem may not be calories. Hormonal and metabolic signals play a major role in fat loss for women over 40, and traditional dieting can actually make things worse. Why you're not losing weight after 40 – and it's not about calories If you're a woman over 40 and struggling to lose weight, even though you're eating less an...

If you're struggling with fat loss in perimenopause or menopause and wondering whether carbs are the problem, this episode is for you. In “The Truth About Carbs and Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause,” I break down what’s really happening in your body after 40 — and why cutting carbs may not be the solution you’ve been told it is. Many women in perimenopause and menopause are advised to...

Metabolism, Hormones and Stress Explained. If you’re a woman over 40 and weight loss feels harder than ever, this episode explains why eating less can backfire for weight loss after 40 — even when you’re doing “everything right.” As women move through perimenopause and menopause, hormonal fluctuations make the body far more sensitive to stress. When calories are too low, the body can respond with...

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the root causes of food cravings during perimenopause and menopause.  Discover why hormonal fluctuations lead to cravings, how decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone contribute to food cravings, and the role of insulin resistance.  Learn why traditional dieting methods (including counting calories and eliminating carbs) often fail during this stage of l...

If you’ve been hearing the term “Nature’s Ozempic” and wondering whether food can really do what weight-loss drugs claim to do—this episode is for you. In this live training, I break down the real science behind GLP-1, the hormone that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, cravings, and fat storage—especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn: What GLP-1 actually is (and where...

Food noise is the constant mental chatter around food — cravings, excess hunger, guilt, planning, and second-guessing — and for many women it gets louder after 40. In this episode, I explain: What food noise actually is (and what it’s not) Why food noise often increases in perimenopause and menopause The role of hormones, stress, and under-eating Why willpower doesn’t quiet food noise How food noi...

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...