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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 what it needs to thrive - for not only weight loss but great energy levels as well.
This also makes is sustainable when done properly.

For more on how I can help you please visit:

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 weight loss efforts and your energy levels.
Please enjoy this replay of a recent fb live we did on what NOT to do for breakfast in perimenopause and menopause, including why intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast at this age can work against you - as well as what to do instead.
For free resources please visit the link in my bio - there you will find the free breakfast/smoothie guide that goes with this live as well as the link to join the group for free if you'd like to catch us live next time.
Something you'd like to see on an upcoming episode? Please reach out or comment below.

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New episodes are released weekly for all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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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 ability to have good sleep.
In today's episode we touch on how that's happening, how it can make weight loss more difficult - so you can understand why what you've been doing is no longer working - and the good news - what you can do to help it.
If you found this helpful please be sure to leave us a rating and review!

And of course follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released - a new episode is released weekly for all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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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 weight.
It all comes down to knowing what to eat - eating for your hormones, including your hunger hormones.  Not only can you lose the weight by eating this way - in a hormone supportive way - you have a much higher chance of keeping the weight off once you lose it.
It's all about eating for your body at this age.  Nourishment over restriction.

If you found this episode helpful please be sure to share it with another woman in your life and of course subscribe/follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released weekly for all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

The free carbs guide I mentioned in the video can be found at the first link in my bio. here:

Stacey Nicole Smith

https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 very good news is - you can (and should!) be eating carbs for weight loss as a woman over 40.

In today's episode we dive into why they're not only important, but essential and some examples of foods to include daily.

I also put together a free carbs guide for you including some meal options with the right amounts of healthy carbs.  You can grab yours for free at the first link in my bio, or here:

Free Carbs Guide 

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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 and menopause.

For other resources and ways I can help you please visit here:

Stacey Nicole Smith

https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 to avoid that trigger it, and the foods you should be including every day to make it better.

If you find this episode helpful please be sure to like, follow, leave us a rating or review - this helps greatly in getting the message out to more women in perimenopause and menopause that can benefit from this message.

For additional ways we can help please visit here:

Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist

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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 Others Struggle"

The answer may surprise you - it's part strategy and part mindset.

We discuss both in today's episode. 

For more ways I can help you with weight loss in perimenopause + menopause please visit here: Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 taking medications.

In today's episode we discuss how certain foods can naturally promote GLP-1 release.  This naturally helps to balance blood sugar and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

We talk about 2 foods in particular to help to promote natural GLP-1 release and how much to aim for each day.

If you would like personalized 1:1 support with reaching your weight loss goals in perimenopause or menopause, I invite you to reach out and we can discuss if my Method will work well for you.

You can reach out to me here: Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 and yes, you absolutely can lose weight at this age - with the right strategy. 

And the great news - that strategy does not require severe restriction - it requires proper nourishment.

For more great resources on how I can help you please visit:

Thrive45Method Resources

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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 WHY carbs are essential for weight loss at this age - to work efficiently with our changing hormones.

We also discuss which types of carbs are best and why - as well as a measure you can take today to see if you're eating the right amount of carbs for weight loss over 40.

We've also put together a free gift for you - the perfect smoothie guide for fat loss in perimenopause and menopause. This guide shows you the perfect ingredients to use for weight loss, digestion and energy levels as well as 3 delicious recipes perfectly curated for you.

You can grab your free gift here:  Gut Healing Smoothie Guide for Fat Loss Over 40

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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 have alcohol as part of your lifestyle, we discuss how to best do that.

I also share with you a bit of my personal story of how I broke up with alcohol 3.5 years ago on my 48th birthday.  Alcohol was a very regular part of my lifestyle for many years, and I was finally able to eliminate it completely. I share with you why I quit drinking and exactly how I did it.

I hope you find this episode helpful - if so, please be sure to share it with a friend, and of course subscribe/follow to be notified when new episodes are released each week.

To learn more and other ways I can help you please be sure to visit the link in my bio.

https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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If you're struggling to lose weight in perimenopause and menopause, or maybe you are gaining despite doing "all the right things" this episode is for you.

Our 25 year old body and our 45, 55 year old body are two very different things.

On today's episode we discuss why gut health is essential for weight loss over 40, including several questions to ask yourself to see if this is affecting your weight loss resistance.

I hope that today's episode helps you end the frustration that you may be feeling as to why nothing seems to be working.  

As promised in the episode I want to invite you to enjoy introductory pricing on the Thrive45Method Gut ReSet mini course I've put together for you.

This is a step-by- step guide to take out all the guesswork for you so you can get your gut health in check to unlock weight loss for yourself. No counting calories, no eliminating carbs and no intermittent fasting.  

You can access your program here: immediate + lifetime access:

Thrive45Method Gut ReSet

If you found this episode helpful please share it with another woman in your life and of course follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.

A new episode for all things weight loss and wellness in perimenopause and menopause are released weekly.

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Why Your Food Cravings Feel Out of Control in Perimenopause and Menopause and How to Take Your Power Back.

Weight loss at this age can feel like fighting an uphill battle, and that weight gain is inevitable - but that's simply not true.  

Our hormones are in fact changing, and it just takes a simple understanding of what's happening and how to work with them - not against them.

Many of the things we did in our 20's and 30's to lose weight are no longer working - things like intermittent fasting, eliminating carbs or strict calorie counting - this is why it feels frustrating - the truth is - these things can actually backfire and work against us at this age.

In today's episode we get into WHY our cravings intensify in perimenopause and menopause and then reveal 5 simple strategies you can use starting today to help you reduce or even eliminate the food cravings that are holding you back.

I hope you find this helpful - if so please be sure to like, share and follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.  We release episodes for all things weight loss and wellness in perimenopause and menopause every week.

For more information on how I can help you, please visit my website here:

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On today's episode we discuss something that I commonly hear from women - why do we gain menopause belly fat when we're doing all the right things?

First, we discuss the hormone changes that lead to this.

I share with you a brief part of my story of what happened when I turned 50, despite doing "all the right things".

And lastly we discuss what to do instead.

I've also put together a free carb guide to help cut through the confusion for you on how to eat carbs for fat loss in perimenopause and menopause.

You can grab the free guide here:

https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

As always, I love to hear from you! What would you like to hear on upcoming episodes? You can reach me on socials from my website below.

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend and be sure to follow the show to be notified of upcoming episodes. 

I release a new episode on weight loss and wellness in perimenopause and menopause every week.

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Effective and lasting weight loss doesn't come down to the latest hack.

As someone who lost and gained the same 50 lbs over and over for years I can attest to this.

And as a Nutritionist who has helped countless other women over the past 20 years, I can share with you that this is consistent amongst other women.

It can seem especially tricky and frustrating as we enter into perimenopause and then menopause trying to lose the weight - because the things we used to do in our 20's and 30's to lose weight may no longer be working.

If you are struggling to lose weight and especially with being able to keep the weight off, I invite you to really listen to this episode and I'd love to hear your comments on what resonated with you the most - and if anything surprised you.

And of course, please visit my website for other ways I can help you.

If you found this episode helpful, please be sure to like it, share it with a friend and of course follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.

I release a new episode every week for all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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This episode was inspired by all of the recipes I see online for making meals with cottage cheese and greek yogurt.  They claim that because they're high protein and relatively low in calories that they're the perfect food.

If you are having challenges losing weight over 40 and feel like you're doing everything right - this one's for you.

I share with you how dairy may be impacting your weight loss goals, what you can immediately do to see if you feel better and can get your weight to shift. 

I then share with you exactly HOW to eat dairy if it is something that you still want in your life.

I hope you find this helpful - if so please be sure to like, follow or subscribe to be notified when new episodes are released.

If you know someone who may benefit from this episode please share it with them.

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If you're a woman over 40 and struggling to lose weight, and you may even be gaining weight even though you haven't changed anything in your diet and lifestyle, this is for you.

Most women will turn to either calorie counting, eliminating carbs or intermittent fasting to lose weight - but those types of diets not only don't effectively work at this age - they can backfire.

Food is more than simply a calorie count - food acts as a messenger in our body.
Especially with our changing hormones going into perimenopause, to effectively lose weight without having to struggle through food cravings and willpower we CAN learn to work WITH our body and not against it.

Some foods affect our body in a positive way and others affect it in a negative way.
Here i break it down for you simply on how gut health impacts weight loss as a woman over 40 - and some foods to avoid, and those to add in to have it work in your favour.

I do episodes like this every week, so be sure to follow this podcast to be notified the next time an episode is released.

Want to learn more? Be sure to check out the resources I have available for you here:

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Food is not just calories.  It's a messenger.

Especially as we enter into perimenopause this is more important than ever.

You may have found that the things you did in your 20's and 30's to lose weight are no longer working.

Or maybe you haven't changed anything and you can't understand why you're gaining weight.

Maybe you feel like you're doing everything right - and you're frustrated because you just can't get your weight to budge.

This is an essential first step for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.

Taking care of sugar (and the sneaky names for it, even hidden in "health foods"), is the first step in getting your hunger hormones to start signalling properly and allowing your body to release the excess weight.

I hope you find this episode helpful.

If you need help with this essential step for effective and lasting weight loss over 40, I've put together a mini-course for you on how to do exactly that.

You can access the program information here:

Thrive45Method Reset & Rebalance

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I'm so happy to present this episode to you - it's good news.

I hear from so many women who are frustrated because they think they're doing everything right to lose weight but it's just not working.

It's not that your body is broken - it's simply that a different approach is required.

An approach that works with our changing hormones at this age.

In today's episode I simplify it for you on WHY carbs are essential for effective weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.

I hope this helps you and encourages you to start eating to work WITH your hormones, and not against them - which is what low carb diets at this age do.

If you like this episode I'd love it if you'd leave a rating or review and if you have a friend who is frustrated and stuck in a restrictive low carb dieting cycle, please share this with them.

And of course be sure to follow the show to be notified the next time a new episode is released.  

A new episode is released each week where we talk all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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In today's episode we talk about how alcohol affects weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.

I also share with you a little of my story of how I quit drinking alcohol over 3 years ago on my 48th birthday and the 4 steps I used to help me do it.

I hope you find this valuable.  Please be sure to share this episode with someone you think it can help, and follow this show to be notified when the next episode it out.  I release them weekly.

I have been a Nutritionist since 2006, helping women break out of the diet cycle and live in a body they love.  I specialize in helping women shed that stubborn weight that has become difficult to lose due to the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause.

For additional resources and how I can help you, you can find out more here:

Stacey's Info. and Resources

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As a woman trying to lose weight in peri or menopause you may be feeling frustrated because it seems like nothing is working and that weight gain is inevitable at this age.

This is simply not the case.  The issue is - the things we used to do in our 20's and 30's to lose weight may no longer apply.  And one of those methods is by using willpower.

In today's episode we discuss WHY willpower doesn't work for lasting weight loss and how it applies specifically to peri & menopause weight loss.  And of course what to do instead.

I hope you find this episode helpful! If so, please share it with a friend that can also benefit from it. 

And of course, please follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.

Want to find out more and to reach me? You can find me here:

Stacey Nicole Smith, Womens' Nutritionist

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In this episode I discuss why weight loss plateau's happen and why they are common on your weight loss journey.

I also help you out with actionable steps you can take today to get through a weight loss plateau.  These steps can help you achieve success in achieving your weight loss goals.

I have been a Nutritionist since 2006, helping women break out of the diet cycle and live in a body they love.  I specialize in helping women shed that stubborn weight that has become difficult to lose due to the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause.

For additional resources and how I can help you, you can find out more here:

Stacey's Info. and Resources

https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

On this episode we talk about how to have food work for you towards your weight loss goals and how certain foods can stimulate the production of GLP-1 - the active ingredient in many medications being used for weight loss.

I always recommend food and lifestyle before medications.  There is a lot that can be done simply through food and lifestyle without having to resort to medications (which can come with side effects).

The side effects of managing your weight through food and lifestyle is increased energy levels, increased confidence and of course a slimmer waistline to fit comfortably into your clothes.  And of course, lasting results.

Armed with the right knowledge and the right strategy, you can utilize certain foods to help weight weight loss by increasing satiety (helping you feel fuller for longer), and helping to decrease or eliminate food cravings altogether.

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This is a question I get asked frequently - can you drink alcohol and still lose weight? Especially in perimenopause & menopause with the fluctuations of our hormones at this time.

It is not simply calories in versus calories out, especially when it comes to alcohol.

In today's episode I explain how alcohol affects weight loss, especially in peri and menopause.

If you found this helpful don't forget to follow or subscribe to be notified each time I release an episode.

I discuss all things weight loss and wellness for women in perimenopause and menopause.

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As we enter into perimenopause you may notice that they things you used to do to lose weight are no longer working.  Our body is in fact changing, and the key is in knowing how to eat to work with our changing hormones, not against them (which many restrictive diets will do).

Today we talk about the importance of eating enough protein for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.

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Many women are frustrated that they not only gain weight due to the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause and menopause, but that the things they used to do to lose weight are no longer working.

In this episode I help you to understand why we gain weight at this age, and why some of the things we used to do in our 20's and 30's to lose weight are no longer working.

In this episode I specifically talk about the calorie deficit model of weight loss and why it is not the best choice for weight loss at this age.

As a Nutritionist and 51 year old woman myself I am certainly no stranger to these changes.

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