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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
72 episodes
Why You're Gaining Belly Fat in Menopause (It's Not Just Calories)
Dealing with cortisol belly as a woman over 45? Learn why this weight gain happens and the practical steps to start shrinking it today.Many women notice sudden changes in their body, especially their belly, as they pass 45, often despit...
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Why you can't lose weight in perimenopause after 45 (it's not calories)
Gaining weight in perimenopause even though you're eating the same food? You're not imagining it — and it's not about calories.In this episode I break down why perimenopause weight gain happens after 45, why menopause belly fat feels im...
5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45
Struggling with menopause belly fat after 45 even though you're eating healthy? These 5 foods actually help — here's why they work WITH your hormones, not against them.I'm Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist and founder of Thrive45Method™...
Stop Ignoring Fiber: Why You Can't Lose Weight In Perimenopause Without It
Perimenopause and menopause weight loss is different — and most women over 45 are fighting it the wrong way. You're eating less than ever, yet the scale won't move. Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause even when you're eating...
The Weight Loss Plateau (and how to break through it)
The weight loss plateau, what's causing it and how to break out of it.Stuck at the same number on the scale even though you're doing everything right?If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, your weight loss plateau migh...
How to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Woman Over 45
How to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause as a woman over 45 (why what used to work, no longer does)If you've been doing all the 'right' things like cutting calories, intermittent fasting and eating healthy, but the scale still ...
Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause
Carbs, Hormones & Fat Loss: What Nobody Tells You About Perimenopause & Menopause Weight LossIf 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...
How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf your sleep has been off since perimenopause or menopause started — this episode is going to connect some dots you probably never expected.Becau...
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and you feel like no matter what you do the weight just won't budge — or you're gaining weight&...
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you've been doing intermittent fasting and not losing weight in perimenopause or menopause, or worse, you're actually gaining...this episode is going ...
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and MenopauseIf you've been trying everything to lose weight in perimenopause or menopause and nothing is working — or worse, you're actually&nbs...
Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (even though you're eating less)
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 happenin...
The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (and it's not calories)
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...
5 Healthy Habits That are Making Your Weight Loss Harder in Perimenopause and Menopause
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.
Gut Health and Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 le...
Why Diets Stop Working in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 s...
Does your metabolism slow down in perimenopause and menopause?
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 ...
How Much Protein You Need to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
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 ...
Could your gut be the hidden reason your body isn't responding after 45?
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...
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, ...
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...