Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

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 afte...

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...

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 ch...

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 reaso...

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...

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 episod...

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 everyt...

In today's episode we discuss WHY you're having cravings for carbs as a woman over 40. It's not just about willpower. Find out the reasons behind carb cravings in perimenopause (and menopause) and what to do about it. This makes weight loss in perimenopause and menopause a lot easier. The good news is - weight loss as a woman over 40 is not about more restriction - in fact that can...

It can be tough trying to lose weight as a woman over 40 going through the hormonal changes of perimenopause - and getting frustrated when you feel that nothings working and weight gain is inevitable. The things you used to do in your 20's and 30's are no longer working. The most common ones of course being low calorie diets, eliminating carbs/keto, intermittent fasting and tons of cardi...

In today's episode we discuss: why counting calories isn't the best way to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause. I help you uncover why counting calories is not only an out dated model for weight loss - but can actually work against you. You can only drop your calories so low - not only that, a calorie deficit model does not take into account the effects certain foods are having on...

As a woman over 40 navigating the hormonal changes of perimenopause or menopause you may have noticed either your weight creeping up (even though you haven't done anything differently) OR the things you used to do to lose weight are no longer working. It's simply because with the hormonal changes at this age a different approach is required.   The good news? It doesn't involve over-...

Are you finding that, as a woman over 40 the things you used to do to lose weight are no longer working? Are you having food cravings, unnecessary hunger, low energy levels, bloating, poor sleep and difficulty losing weight? Everything at this age comes down to proper nourishment and lifestyle choices to have our body working for us, not against us. Sleep can absolutely impact your hunger, craving...

I know it can be confusing when you feel like you're doing everything right - you're eating healthy and trying to lose weight, but it's not working. As a woman dealing with the hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause and menopause it comes down to strategy. This is actually good news - it means - if you are currently eating a very restrictive diet and you're hungry, low energy a...

In today's episode we discuss a big topic for weight loss - carbs. It's common for a lot of women when trying to lose weight to go on a low carb diet.   And then get frustrated because it's hard to stick to and will inevitably end up gaining the weight back (and then some). This can be even more frustrating as a woman experiencing the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause....

In today's episode of Thrive45Method of weight loss we discuss 3 signs that your hormones are blocking fat loss in perimenopause or menopause. It can be frustrating and confusing when you feel like you're doing everything right to lose weight, yet nothings working. I hope you find this episode helpful. If so be sure to like and follow the show to be notified when new episodes are release...

In today's episode we discuss the hidden reason you're tired, bloated and gaining weight in perimenopause and menopause. It can be very frustrating at this age to feel like you're doing everything right, but your body feels like it's working against you. The good news - all is not lost.  It is a simple understanding of what changes are happening and then working WITH those chan...

Today's episode of Thrive45Method Podcast is a little bit different - it's a replay of a recent fb live which nails the point perfectly and answers the question:  "How Do Some Women Keep The Weight Off, Seemingly Effortlessly While Others Struggle" The answer may surprise you - it's part strategy and part mindset. We discuss both in today's episode.  For more ways I c...

On today's episode we talk about Nature's Ozempic. There are a lot of women talking GLP-1's for weight loss, and a lot also having negative side effects. I have always, and will always promote food and lifestyle before resorting to taking medications. In today's episode we discuss how certain foods can naturally promote GLP-1 release.  This naturally helps to balance blood suga...

In today's episode we talk about the 3 hormones secretly blocking your weight loss in perimenopause and menopause (and how to reset them naturally). This is such a great episode because it helps you to recognize that no, you're not broken and yes, you absolutely can lose weight at this age - with the right strategy.  And the great news - that strategy does not require severe restriction...

In today's episode we talk about Why You Shouldn't Eat A Low Carb Diet for Weight Loss In Perimenopause and Menopause. This is a topic we LOVE talking about because it makes women's lives easier, and much more pleasant :) We discuss WHY carbs are essential for weight loss at this age - to work efficiently with our changing hormones. We also discuss which types of carbs are best and...

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 episod...

If you're struggling to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause, or maybe you are gaining despite doing "all the right things" this episode is for you. Our 25 year old body and our 45, 55 year old body are two very different things. On today's episode we discuss why gut health is essential for weight loss over 40, including several questions to ask yourself to see if this is...

Why Your Food Cravings Feel Out of Control in Perimenopause and Menopause and How to Take Your Power Back. Weight loss at this age can feel like fighting an uphill battle, and that weight gain is inevitable - but that's simply not true.   Our hormones are in fact changing, and it just takes a simple understanding of what's happening and how to work with them - not against them. Many of t...

On today's episode we discuss something that I commonly hear from women - why do we gain menopause belly fat when we're doing all the right things? First, we discuss the hormone changes that lead to this. I share with you a brief part of my story of what happened when I turned 50, despite doing "all the right things". And lastly we discuss what to do instead. I've also put...

Effective and lasting weight loss doesn't come down to the latest hack. As someone who lost and gained the same 50 lbs over and over for years I can attest to this. And as a Nutritionist who has helped countless other women over the past 20 years, I can share with you that this is consistent amongst other women. It can seem especially tricky and frustrating as we enter into perimenopause and...