Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause

Stacey Nicole Smith Season 1 Episode 66

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Carbs, Hormones & Fat Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause & Menopause Weight Loss

If cutting carbs is the first thing you do every time you want to lose weight, this episode is going to change how you think about food.

I'm breaking down why eliminating carbs is one of the worst things you can do for fat loss during perimenopause and menopause — and what to do instead.

You'll learn the real difference between "white carbs" (stripped of fiber, causing blood sugar spikes) and "good carbs" (fiber-rich carbs that actually balance blood sugar and support fat loss).

We'll talk about:
✅ Why cutting carbs too low raises cortisol (hello, menopause belly)
✅ How very low carb diets can quietly suppress your thyroid over time
✅ Why fruit does NOT make you fat (and what actually does)
✅ How carbs help preserve muscle as we age
✅ The simple mindset shift — thinking "fiber" instead of "carbs" — that makes this so much easier
✅ Why gut health, hormones, sleep, and cravings are all more connected than you think

This isn't about calorie counting or restriction. It's about understanding what signals your food is sending your body — fat storage or fat burning — so you can lose weight sustainably without fearing carbs ever again.

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