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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
53 episodes
How to Reduce Cortisol and Belly Fat After 45
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, ...
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Is Dairy Stopping You From Losing Weight After 45?
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 yo...
Low Carb Not Working After 45? Here's Why (And How to Fix It)
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 ...
Why your weight loss strategy is out dated as a woman over 45
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:
Should You Do Intermittent Fasting As A Woman Over 45 For Weight Loss?
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 st...
Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 episod...
Healthy Foods That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
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.
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Blocking Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause (and what to do about it)
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 consi...
Eat Carbs for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 ...
Why Do I Feel Hungrier During Perimenopause?
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...
Why It's Not About Calories For Women Over 40
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 losin...
The Truth About Carbs and Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 hap...
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.”...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...