Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith
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.
Episodes
41 episodes
Why Eating Less Can Backfire For Weight Loss Over 40
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.”...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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10:04
The Truth About Food Cravings in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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11:51
The Truth About "Nature's Ozempic" For Women Over 40
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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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12:23
How to Stop Food Noise After 40 (Without Willpower or Restriction)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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10:22
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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11:08
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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10:26
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 menopaus...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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7:59
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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9:02
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 y...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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9:50
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 fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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7:14
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 d...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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9:18
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 sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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10:15
Why You're Craving Carbs (it's not just lack of willpower)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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7:22
Willpower vs. Hormones for Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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10:14
Why Counting Calories Isn't the Best Way to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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9:52
The Breakfast Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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9:32
Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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12:54
Why Eating "Healthy" Foods Isn't Always Enough for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopaus
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 do...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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9:39
The Truth About Carbs and Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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9:26
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Blocking Fat Loss in 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 we...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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10:03
The Hidden Reason You're Tired, Bloated & Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 work...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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7:00
How Some Women Keep The Weight Off, Effortlessly
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 O...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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11:57
The Natural Ozempic Hiding In Your Kitchen
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:13
The 3 Hormones Secretly Blocking Your Weight Loss Over 40 (and how to reset them naturally)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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12:24
Why You Should NOT Eat A Low Carb Diet for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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8:28