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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.
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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 cravings, and the role of insulin resistance. Learn why traditional dieting methods (including counting calories and eliminating carbs) often fail during this stage of life and how correcting underlying signalling issues can lead to more energy and susta...
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 helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, cravings, and fat storage—especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn: What GLP-1 actually is (and where it’s made in the body) Why appetite, cravings, and “food noise” increase after 40 Foods tha...
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 it’s not) Why food noise often increases in perimenopause and menopause The role of hormones, stress, and under-eating Why willpower doesn’t quiet food noise How food noise naturally decreases when appetite and stress hormones are regulated If you’ve tried cut...
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 down the biggest carb mistake most women make after 40 and explain why it actually slows fat loss, especially during perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve tried low-carb, keto, or extreme dieting and feel more tired, stressed, or stuck than ever, this epis...
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 after 40 How breakfast impacts insulin, cortisol, and stubborn belly fat What most women are mis...
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 stalled progress, increased belly fat, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and constant frustration. In t...
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 changes impact metabolism after 40 Why chronic dieting slows fat loss The hidden role of stress + cortisol ...
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 reasons for it - especially as women over 40 experiencing the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause - ...
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 major signs your hormones are stopping you from losing weight and what you can do to fina...
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 episode we talk specifically about how it affects weight loss - and if you are on a weight loss journey over 40 and do still want to ...
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 everything right. 2. The difference between "healthy eating" vs eating for fat loss (what's the difference?) 3. What to do diffe...
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 backfire. It's about proper nourishment and working with our hormones, not against them. By implementing a few s...
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 cardio. The good news is - weight loss for women over 40 is not about severe restriction - in fact that can b...
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 your body. Weight loss over 40 comes down to nourishment, not restriction. It's about giving your body wha...
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-restriction. What you eat (or don't eat) for breakfast at this age can make a really big difference in your...
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, cravings, energy levels and your body's ability to burn fat. Additionally - food can impact your body's ...
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 and your weight won't shift - it could very well mean you can eat more than you currently are and lose the excess weig...
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. It can be tough and then you feel like your body is broken and that you won't be able to lose weight. The v...
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 released. A new episode is released weekly on all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause a...
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 changes so you can experience lasting weight loss and greater energy levels. We discuss what is happening, the foods...
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