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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 impossible to lose, and the 3 hormonal shifts that make weight loss over 45 so different — plus what to do instead with my nutrition-first Thrive45Method™ approach.

If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn belly fat, cravings, or feeling like nothing works anymore, this is for you.

IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 Why you're gaining weight eating the same food in perimenopause
01:24 The 3 hormonal shifts behind menopause belly fat after 45
03:10 Why calories in/calories out stops working
04:45 Insulin, cortisol & estrogen — the real drivers
06:20 What to do instead (my nutrition-first approach)
07:30 Your simple next step

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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™. I help women in perimenopause and menopause lose stubborn belly fat without counting calories, eliminating carbs or intermittent fasting — and these are the 5 foods I recommend most for perimenopause weight gain and midlife weight loss.  

IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Why menopause belly fat happens after 45
00:42 Food #1 for menopause belly fat
02:10 Food #2 for perimenopause weight gain
03:35 Food #3 to balance blood sugar
05:02 Food #4 for cravings & energy
06:30 Food #5 for menopause nutrition
07:45 How to put it together 

If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn menopause belly fat, cravings after 45, or feeling like nothing works anymore — this is for you. No extreme dieting — just a nutrition-first approach that supports insulin, cortisol and estrogen.

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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 "healthy"? The missing piece is probably FIBER.

In this episode, I break down why fiber is non-negotiable for perimenopause weight loss, how it fixes cravings, blood sugar, gut health and menopause belly fat, and exactly how much fiber per day women over 45 actually need.

If you're dealing with perimenopause weight gain, stubborn belly fat, or diets that stopped working after 45, this is for you.

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IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Why fiber is the missing link for perimenopause weight loss
01:12 How fiber controls cravings & blood sugar after 45
03:05 How much fiber per day you actually need
04:30 The best high fiber foods for menopause belly fat
06:15 My simple fiber fix to start today

ABOUT ME:
I'm Stacey Nicole Smith, Nutritionist and founder of Thrive45Method™. I help women over 45 lose fat sustainably through perimenopause and menopause without restrictive diets.




#perimenopauseweightloss #fiberforweightloss #menopausebellyfat #menopauseweightloss 


*This episode is for education only and not medical advice.*

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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 might have nothing to do with willpower at all. It could be your hormones, your stress levels or one particular habit almost every woman falls into without realizing it.

In this episode I'm breaking down the real reasons your weight loss has stalled (hint: it's usually not what you think), why cutting your calories even further can actually backfire, and the simple mindset shift that can get your body burning fat again.

I'm also sharing an advanced strategy that many women find helpful once they hit a stubborn plateau. Plus, the exact signs that tell you whether you're on the right track or need to make a change.

If you've ever felt like you're doing 'everything right' and still not seeing the scale move, this one's for you.

In this episode you'll learn:
The 3 hidden reasons behind weight loss plateaus after 45
Why chronic under-eating can actually work against you
The habit that quietly derails so many women's progress
What to do (and NOT do) to break through a plateau for good

Grab the free Fat Loss for Women Over 45 Guide HERE

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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 isn't moving (or even worse, it's going up) this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why fat loss in perimenopause and menopause isn't a calorie or a carb issue...it's a hormone signalling issue.  Which is why you may have noticed despite not changing anything, you seem to be gaining weight out of nowhere.

As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, cortisol rises and your body starts treating food differently (even if you haven't changed anything).

I'll take you through:

Why intermittent fasting can backfire at this stage of life
Why 'eating healthy' like grazing on nuts, fruits or salads throughout the day can actually be sending your body signals to store fat
The simple protein strategy that helps balance blood sugar and cut through cortisol first thing in the morning
Why under-eating at meals often backfires
Why this isn't about restriction...it's a sustainable lifestyle shift, not a 'diet' with a beginning and an end

If you've ever felt confused because you're doing 'everything right' and still not seeing results - I want you to know...it's not inevitable and it's certainly not your fault.

You just need a strategy that works with your hormones, instead of against them.

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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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How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause

If your sleep has been off since perimenopause or menopause 
started — this episode is going to connect some dots you probably 
never expected.

Because here's what most women don't realize: poor sleep and 
stubborn weight gain aren't necessarily two separate problems. They can be the same hormonal problem showing up in two different ways.

And the thing that fixes it? It's probably not what you think.

Most people will tell you to sleep in a dark room, put your phone 
down before bed, keep it cool. All true. But nobody is talking 
about the real reason your sleep is disrupted — and why fixing it 
starts way earlier in your day than you'd ever expect.

If you've been waking up in the middle of the night, struggling 
to stay asleep, hitting that 3pm wall, reaching for sugar or 
coffee to get through the afternoon — there's a reason all of 
those things are happening together. And once you understand 
the connection, it's actually really simple to start turning 
it around.

Listen to the end. The answer genuinely surprised the 
women in my community when I first shared it.

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3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight 
in Perimenopause and Menopause

If 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 
out of nowhere even though nothing has changed — this episode is for you.

Because here's what most women don't realize: this isn't a calorie 
issue. It's a hormone communication issue. And you cannot fix a hormone issue with a calorie solution. This is a strategy mismatch.

In this episode I'm sharing 3 specific signs that your hormones are 
playing a role in why you can't lose weight right now. If you 
recognize yourself in even one of them — everything is about to 
make a lot more sense.

The frustration you've been feeling? It's not because you're 
doing it wrong. It's because you've been using the wrong strategy 
for what your body actually needs right now.

And once you understand that — this becomes a lot more solvable 
than you think.

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The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause

If you've been doing intermittent fasting and not losing weight in perimenopause or menopause, or worse, you're actually gaining...this episode is going to explain exactly why.

And I promise you. It's not because you're not fasting long enough.

Intermittent fasting has real research behind it. But here's what nobody tells you: most of that research was done on men and younger women with stable hormones. 
Not you. Not right now.

And what works brilliantly for them can actively backfire for a woman whose hormones are fluctuating the way yours are in perimenopause and menopause.

If you've been pushing breakfast back further and further, feeling exhausted, dealing with afternoon crashes and sugar cravings, and still not seeing results — listen to this entire episode. 

You're not doing it wrong because you're not disciplined enough. 
It's because nobody told you the rules changed when your hormones changed.

Now you'll know.

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in 
Perimenopause and Menopause

If you've been trying everything to lose weight in perimenopause 
or menopause and nothing is working — or worse, you're actually 
gaining — I want you to hear this: it's not you. It's the strategy.

In this episode I'm breaking down the 3 most common mistakes I see 
women make when trying to lose weight at this stage of life. And 
the thing they all have in common might surprise you.

These aren't bad habits or lazy choices. They're things that used 
to work — that everyone told you to do — that are now working 
against your changing hormones without you even realizing it.

If you've ever thought "I'm doing everything right and still 
gaining weight" — this episode is going to give you answers. And 
more importantly, it's going to give you hope.

Because this isn't about willpower. It's about strategy. And once 
you understand what your body actually needs right now, everything 
changes.

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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 happening inside your body right now has nothing to do with 
willpower or discipline. And it has everything to do with something most 
'diets' completely ignore.

In this episode I'm breaking down the real reasons your body is holding onto weight (and actually might be gaining it) despite you doing what you've always been told to do. Once you understand what's actually going on, everything is going to make a lot more sense.

If you've ever said "I'm eating barely anything and still gaining weight" — 
listen to this entire episode. This one's for you.

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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 loss stalls during midlife and what you should be paying attention to instead.

As hormones change, your body responds differently to stress, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and recovery. That's why many women find that the strategies that worked in their 20s and 30s suddenly stop working.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why calorie counting isn't the whole story in perimenopause and menopause
The hormonal changes that can make weight loss more challenging
Common mistakes that may be keeping you stuck
What to focus on to support your metabolism and lose weight more effectively
Practical, sustainable strategies to work with your body instead of against it

If you've been eating well, exercising consistently, and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and how to move forward with confidence.

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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.

In this episode, I reveal 5 common "healthy" habits that many women believe are helping their weight loss—but may actually be making it harder to lose belly fat, balance hormones, and see results.

These are some of the biggest mistakes I see women make every day, and the frustrating part is that most of them are trying their best and genuinely think they're doing the right thing.

If you're tired of:
✅ Menopause belly fat
✅ Weight gain after 45
✅ Low energy
✅ Cravings
✅ Feeling stuck despite eating healthy

This episode is for you.

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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 less and move more. But in perimenopause and menopause that approach doesn't just stop working — it actively works against you. The real answer starts in your gut.

In this episode I break down:

⭐ Why declining estrogen is directly changing your gut microbiome in perimenopause and menopause

⭐ How your gut bacteria controls your appetite, cravings, hunger hormones and weight

⭐ Why the same amount of food you ate at 35 is having a completely different effect at 50

⭐ The connection between your gut health and your body's natural GLP-1 — and why so many women are turning to injections when the root cause is fixable naturally

⭐ Why bloating, constipation and digestive issues are directly connected to stubborn weight gain after 45

⭐ How poor gut health is affecting your mood, anxiety, sleep and emotional eating

⭐ What to eat to feed healthy gut bacteria and regulate hunger naturally — without restriction

⭐ Why ultra processed foods, alcohol and chronic stress are destroying your gut microbiome

⭐ How fixing your gut health eliminates food cravings, reduces bloating and unlocks lasting fat loss

This isn't about another diet. It's about getting to the root cause — and the root starts in your gut.

The Thrive45Method™ and Gut ReSet™ programs are designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause who are ready to address the real reason nothing is working

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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 stop working because you're treating a hormone problem like a calorie problem. 

And that strategy mismatch is the real reason you're feeling frustrated.

In this episode I break down:

⭐ Why the diets that worked in your 30s completely stop working in perimenopause and menopause
⭐ How declining estrogen and progesterone combined with rising cortisol change everything
⭐ Why calorie restriction, intermittent fasting and cutting carbs are now working against you
⭐ Why you could be eating exactly the same as always and still gaining weight
⭐ What insulin resistance has to do with stubborn belly fat after 45
⭐ Why cutting carbs and keto backfire specifically in perimenopause and menopause
⭐ What to do instead — how to work with your hormones not against them
⭐ Why 30g of protein within an hour of waking changes everything downstream

If you've been told you must be eating more or moving less — and you know that's not true — this episode is for you. I've been there myself and I believe you.

Are you a woman in perimenopause or menopause who is gaining weight despite not changing anything?

You're not imagining it — and it's not your fault. As estrogen and progesterone decline and cortisol rises, your body becomes less resilient to stress.

Calorie restriction, intermittent fasting and cutting carbs are all interpreted as stressors by your body — which triggers cortisol, increases inflammation, promotes insulin resistance and locks in belly fat.

This isn't a calorie problem. It's a hormone signalling problem. And the solution isn't more restriction — it's giving your body what it actually needs.

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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 the same way you always have and suddenly gaining weight in perimenopause or menopause — this episode will finally explain why.

In this episode I break down:
⭐ Why your body is responding differently to the exact same foods you've always eaten
⭐ How declining estrogen and progesterone affect insulin resistance and fat storage
⭐ Why muscle loss is silently slowing your metabolic rate — and how protein protects it
⭐ What anabolic resistance is and why it means your body needs more support now
⭐ Why cortisol increases during perimenopause and makes fat loss harder
⭐ Why this is a hormone communication problem — not a calorie problem
⭐ What to do instead to get your body responding again

If you've been told "your metabolism doesn't change" while watching the scale go up despite changing nothing — this video is for you.

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Are you a woman in perimenopause or menopause gaining weight despite not changing anything? You're not alone — and you're not imagining it. As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate and decline, your body becomes more sensitive to blood sugar, more prone to insulin resistance and more reactive to stress. The same foods that kept you lean in your 30s can now trigger fat storage after 45. This isn't a willpower problem or a calorie problem. It's a hormone communication problem — and it requires a completely different strategy. The Thrive45Method™ is designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause who are ready to stop fighting their body and start working with it.

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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 — especially as hormones begin to shift.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
✔ how much protein women in perimenopause and menopause actually need for fat loss
✔ why protein becomes MORE important after 45
✔ how protein helps support metabolism, muscle mass, blood sugar, cravings, and energy
✔ the biggest protein mistakes keeping women stuck
✔ simple ways to start increasing protein without dieting harder

Because fat loss after 45 is NOT just about eating less.

As estrogen declines, your body responds differently to stress, blood sugar, undereating, and traditional dieting strategies. What worked in your 30s and 40s often stops working during perimenopause and menopause.

The good news? Your body isn’t broken — it just needs a different approach.

If you’re tired of:

• stubborn belly fat
• constant cravings
• feeling hungry all the time
• losing and regaining the same weight
• starting over every Monday

…this episode will help you understand why protein is one of the most important nutrition shifts you can make after 45.

Are you in perimenopause or menopause and struggling to lose weight despite eating well? You're not alone — and this episode explains exactly why. Declining estrogen affects muscle maintenance, insulin sensitivity and how efficiently your body uses the protein you eat. 

Most women over 45 are significantly under-eating protein which drives cravings, energy crashes, dysregulated blood sugar and stubborn belly fat. The Thrive45Method™ is a hormone-supportive nutrition approach designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause — no fasting, no cutting carbs, no calorie obsession.  Find out more HERE

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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, I’m breaking down how gut health, digestion, inflammation, blood sugar, and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can all impact weight loss after 45.

You’ll learn:
✔ common signs your gut may need support
✔ why many women feel inflamed, bloated, and “stuck” after 45
✔ how stress and blood sugar affect digestion and fat loss
✔ why eating less often backfires during perimenopause & menopause
✔ simple ways to support your body naturally without extreme dieting

This isn't about having to go to extremes to lose weight - in fact, we discuss why those things like strict calorie counting, cutting carbs and intermittent fasting work against you at this age - when we're dealing with the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause and menopause.

This is about understanding what your body actually needs now — so you can stop fighting your body and finally start working with it instead.

If you’re ready to support your gut, digestion, hormones, and weight loss more deeply after 45, my self-paced Gut ReSet program, as mentioned in this video, was designed specifically for women in perimenopause & menopause.

Inside Gut ReSet, you’ll learn how to:
✔ reduce bloating
✔ support digestion naturally
✔ improve blood sugar balance
✔ reduce cravings
✔ create a healthier internal environment for fat loss
✔ experience fat loss by taking this root cause approach

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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, I’m breaking down how cortisol affects weight loss during perimenopause and menopause — and why many women are accidentally increasing stress on the body while trying to lose weight.

You’ll learn:
✔ How cortisol and blood sugar are connected after 45
✔ Why stress can make stubborn belly fat harder to lose
✔ The impact of under-eating, fasting, poor sleep, and over-exercising
✔ Why your body may no longer respond the way it used to
✔ Simple ways to support your hormones, metabolism, and fat loss naturally

This is not about perfection or eliminating stress completely.

It’s about understanding what your body actually needs now during perimenopause and menopause — so you can stop fighting your body and start working with it instead.

If what used to work no longer works after 45, this episode will help you understand why 💛

00:00 Why Belly Fat Appears
01:47 Calories vs Hormones
02:52 Cortisol Stress Triggers
03:36 Morning Blood Sugar Fix
04:37 High Protein Breakfast
05:03 Stop Overdoing It
05:59 Supportive Eating Mindset
06:55 Wrap Up and Recipe

This isn't about trying harder, eating less or cutting more foods.

It's about understanding what your body actually needs now.

If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, and like nothing is working anymore - this could be the missing piece.


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   • Is Dairy Causing Belly Fat After 45? 

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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 you’ve been eating “healthy,” doing everything right, and still struggling with stubborn weight gain, bloating, cravings, inflammation, or a body that feels stuck… this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:
• How hormonal changes after 45 can affect digestion and inflammation
• Why dairy may impact bloating, cravings, and stubborn belly fat 
• The connection between blood sugar, hormones, and weight loss in perimenopause and menopause
• Why what used to work for your body may no longer be working now
• Simple ways to start supporting your body without extreme dieting or restriction

This is not about fear around food or saying dairy is “bad” for everyone. It’s about understanding how your body changes during perimenopause and menopause — and learning how to work with your body instead of against it.

If you’re ready to feel like yourself again and finally get your body responding, this episode will help you understand one of the hidden pieces that may be keeping you stuck.

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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 what’s actually going on inside your body. If you’ve been eating clean, cutting carbs, and still not seeing results (or even gaining weight), this will finally start to make sense.

We’ll cover:

•  How hormonal changes after 45 affect weight loss 
•  Why low carb can slow your metabolism instead of speeding it up 
•  The connection between cortisol (stress) and stubborn belly fat 
•  How cutting carbs can impact your thyroid and energy levels 
•  Why fibre and gut health matter more than you think 
•  And most importantly… what to do instead so your body starts responding again 

This isn’t about trying harder, eating less, or cutting more foods.

It’s about understanding what your body actually needs now.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, and like nothing is working anymore—this could be the missing piece.

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If you feel like nothing is working anymore when it comes to weight loss after 45… this episode is for you.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind why your body isn’t responding the way it used to—and why it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

Your body’s not broken… your weight loss strategy is out-dated.

So many women in perimenopause and menopause find themselves:

Eating less
Trying harder
Doing everything “right”

…and still feeling stuck, frustrated, and confused.

In this episode, I’ll explain:
✔️ Why traditional weight loss strategies stop working after 45
✔️ How hormonal changes (like declining estrogen and increased cortisol) impact fat loss
✔️ Why eating less can actually slow your progress
✔️ What your body really needs instead to start responding again

You’ll also learn simple shifts you can start making right away to support your metabolism, reduce cravings, and finally feel back in control of your body.

If you’re tired of starting over, second-guessing everything you eat, and feeling like your body is working against you—this will help you understand why.

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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 stuck—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the truth about intermittent fasting for women over 45 and why it can actually backfire when your hormones are already shifting.

You’ll learn how fasting impacts:

•  Cortisol (your stress hormone) 
•  Blood sugar and insulin response 
•  Cravings, energy, and metabolism 
•  Sleep (and why that matters more than you think) 

We’ll also talk about why what worked in your 20s and 30s doesn’t always work during perimenopause and menopause—and what your body actually needs instead to support sustainable fat loss.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of trying harder, eating less, and still not seeing results… this episode will help you understand why—and what to do differently.

Because your body isn’t broken… it just needs a strategy that works with your hormones, not against them.

Tune in to learn whether intermittent fasting is right for you—and how to approach weight loss in a way that finally feels aligned, sustainable, and effective.

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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 episode, we’re talking about the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between sleep, nutrition, and fat loss during perimenopause and menopause—and why it can feel like a chicken-and-the-egg situation.

Here’s the truth:
When you don’t have the right nutrition strategies for this stage of life, your blood sugar can become unstable, cravings increase, and your hormones can feel even more out of balance… which can seriously disrupt your sleep.

But it doesn’t stop there.
Poor sleep then feeds back into the cycle—impacting hunger hormones, increasing cortisol, lowering energy, and making fat loss even harder.

So which comes first? Sleep or nutrition?
The answer: they both matter—and they work together.

In this episode, we cover:

How hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause affect sleep and fat loss
Why the wrong nutrition approach can make your sleep worse
How poor sleep disrupts your hormones and metabolism
Simple, realistic ways to support both your sleep and nutrition so your body can finally feel balanced again, and unlock stubborn fat loss.

If you’ve been blaming yourself for not seeing results, this is your reminder: it’s not about trying harder—it’s about using the right strategy for your body right now.

You don’t need perfection—you need alignment.

If this resonates, make sure to follow the show, and share with someone who’s navigating this stage too

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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.

Many women in their 40s and 50s are doing all the “right things”—smoothies, salads, oatmeal, protein bars—yet the scale won’t budge. The problem isn’t willpower… it’s that your body and hormones have changed. What worked in your 20s and 30s doesn’t always work now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why certain healthy foods can spike blood sugar and increase fat storage
How hormonal changes impact metabolism and cravings
The biggest mistakes women make when trying to eat “clean”
Simple ways to adjust your meals to support fat loss and energy

If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or confused about what to eat, this will give you clarity and a more effective approach that actually works with your body—not against it.

It’s not about eating less—it’s about eating smarter for your hormones.

Follow the show for more tips on fat loss, hormones, and feeling your best over 40.

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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 consistent—and the weight still isn’t moving… this might be why.

Because after 40, weight loss isn’t just about calories anymore. Your body becomes much more sensitive to things like blood sugar, stress, and hormonal shifts—and those signals can either support fat loss… or block it.

These are patterns I see all the time with the women I work with.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common signs your hormones may be interfering with weight loss
• Why hunger, cravings, and belly fat often increase after 40
• What your body is actually responding to (it’s not just what you’re eating)
• Why eating less can sometimes make things worse

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is working anymore, this will help you understand what’s really going on.

If this resonates with you, make sure to follow the show for more content on weight loss after 40, perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health.

You’re not broken—your body is responding to the signals it’s getting. The key is learning how to work with it, not against it.

To take the free quiz to determine if you're experiencing 1 of 3 weight loss resistance patterns (and what to do about it) please visit my bio.

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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 effort to lose weight, but you're frustrated because it's not working - there's a reason.

Carbs are essential for fat loss especially as a woman in perimenopause and menopause.

Many women over 40 turn to low carb thinking it’s the answer—eat less, cut carbs, be “good”… and the weight should come off. And sometimes it does at first.

But then something shifts.

Energy drops.
Cravings increase.
And the weight—especially around the belly—stops moving.

In this episode, I explain why low carb diets often stop working during perimenopause and menopause, and what’s actually happening in your body.

During this stage of life, our body becomes much more sensitive to things like stress, blood sugar, and hormonal changes. And when carbs are too low, it can actually send signals that make fat loss harder—not easier.

This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s not about eating less.

It’s about understanding how your metabolism is responding.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why low carb diets can appear to work at first
• The impact of cortisol and stress on weight loss after 40
• How blood sugar affects hunger, cravings, and fat storage
• Why restricting carbs can backfire for many women
• What your body actually needs to feel safe enough to lose weight

If you’re struggling with perimenopause weight gain, menopause belly fat, or feeling like nothing works anymore, this will help you understand why—and what to focus on instead.

If this resonated with you please be sure to follow the show to be notified when new episode are released.  I do weekly episode like this for all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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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 am I always hungry during perimenopause?” or “why do my cravings feel stronger after 40?”, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I explain why hunger increases during perimenopause and what hormonal and metabolic changes may be influencing your appetite. 

During this stage of life, fluctuations in estrogen, changes in blood sugar regulation, and increased stress hormones can all affect hunger signals and cravings.

Many women assume that feeling hungrier during perimenopause means they are eating too much or losing willpower. 

In reality, hunger during perimenopause is often connected to hormonal changes, metabolism shifts, and blood sugar instability, not simply lack of discipline.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why women feel hungrier during perimenopause
• How hormonal changes affect appetite and cravings
• Why blood sugar balance becomes more important after 40
• Why eating less can sometimes make hunger worse
• What may help stabilize appetite during perimenopause

If you’re struggling with perimenopause hunger, menopause weight gain, or changes in appetite after 40, this video will help you understand what’s happening in your body.

00:00 Why hunger increases during perimenopause
01:40 Hormonal changes affecting appetite
04:00 Blood sugar and cravings after 40
06:10 Why eating less can increase hunger
08:00 Supporting metabolism during perimenopause

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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 losing weight after 40 – and it's not about calories

If you're a woman over 40 and struggling to lose weight, even though you're eating less and exercising more, you're not alone. Many women in their 40s and beyond feel frustrated because the traditional advice of “calories in vs calories out” no longer seems to work. The truth is that weight loss after 40 is often a hormonal and metabolic signalling issue—not simply a calorie problem.

In this episode, we break down why your body may be holding onto weight after 40 and why chronic dieting or cutting calories can actually make it harder to lose fat. As hormones shift during midlife, your body becomes more sensitive to stress, blood sugar fluctuations and sleep disruption.These factors send signals to your metabolism that can slow fat burning and increase fat storage.

You'll learn why you can’t starve your way to hormonal health, and how focusing only on calories may be the very thing preventing sustainable weight loss.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the calorie deficit model often fails women over 40
• How hormonal signalling affects fat burning and fat storage
• The role of stress, cortisol, and blood sugar in weight gain
• Why under-eating can slow metabolism and worsen hormonal imbalance
• What your body actually needs to restore metabolic balance and support healthy weight loss after 40

If you're tired of dieting harder and seeing little to no results, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in your body and why a different approach is needed after 40.

Follow the show for more episodes on:

healthy weight loss after 40
metabolism and hormones
natural approaches to weight management
midlife health and wellness

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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 happening in your body after 40 — and why cutting carbs may not be the solution you’ve been told it is.

Many women in perimenopause and menopause are advised to go low-carb to lose belly fat. But hormonal changes, shifts in estrogen, rising cortisol levels, muscle loss, and insulin sensitivity all affect how your body processes carbohydrates. Simply eating less isn’t always the answer.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How estrogen impacts blood sugar and fat storage
✔️ Why low-carb diets often stop working after 40
✔️ The connection between cortisol, stress, and belly fat
✔️ How to eat carbs strategically for fat loss
✔️ What actually supports metabolism in perimenopause and menopause

Carbs are not inherently fattening — but the way your body responds to them can change due to the hormonal fluctuations that begin in perimenopause. Understanding how to balance carbohydrates, protein, and blood sugar is key to sustainable fat loss in perimenopause and menopause.

If you’re tired of dieting harder and seeing fewer results, this evidence-based breakdown will help you approach fat loss in a smarter, hormone-supportive way.

Follow the show for weekly episodes on weight loss in perimenopause, menopause nutrition, hormone balance, metabolism after 40, and sustainable fat loss strategies for women over 40.

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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.”

As women move through perimenopause and menopause, hormonal fluctuations make the body far more sensitive to stress. When calories are too low, the body can respond with metabolic adaptation, slowing fat loss and increasing cravings. This is why many women experience stalled progress, fatigue, and stubborn belly fat despite eating less.

In this episode, we break down:

Why simply eating less stops working after 40

How metabolic adaptation impacts weight loss

What it really means to keep your metabolism strong after 40

Why signaling is more important than calories for fat loss

How low-calorie dieting affects hunger hormones and cravings

Why willpower isn’t the problem — physiology is

How fat storage hormones respond to chronic stress

Why perimenopause and menopause increase stress sensitivity

The connection between cortisol, calorie restriction, and fat storage

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of eating less, feeling hungry all the time, and blaming yourself for lack of willpower — this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body and why a different approach is needed for sustainable weight loss after 40.

👉 Weight loss after 40 isn’t about eating as little as possible
👉 It’s about supporting your hormones and metabolism so your body can release fat and use your food as fuel

Watch until the end to learn why fueling your body properly may be the missing piece for lasting results.

For more ways I can help you lose weight as a woman over 40, please visit my bio or:
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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 sustainable weight loss. 

Get actionable tips on balancing blood sugar, managing hormones through nutrition and lifestyle changes, and the right way to approach intermittent fasting. 

Ready to tackle food cravings the right way by getting rid of them before they start?

Listen now and let me know.

For more ways I can help you for natural weight loss in perimenopause and menopause please visit my bio here:

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 that naturally support GLP-1 production and signaling

Lifestyle habits that improve satiety, blood sugar, and metabolic health

Why eating less and working out more often backfires in midlife

How to work with your hormones instead of fighting them

This is not about shortcuts, starvation, or willpower.
It’s about understanding how your body actually works now—and using that knowledge to lose weight in a sustainable, hormone-supportive way.

If you’re a woman over 40 who feels like:

You’re doing “everything right” but nothing is working

Your hunger feels louder than it used to

Diets that worked in your 30s suddenly don’t

You’re not broken. Your biology has changed—and this video explains why.

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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 cutting calories or carbs and found that food noise only got worse, this conversation will help you understand why — and what works better instead.

This episode is for women over 40 who want fat loss without constant hunger, cravings, or fighting their body.

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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 episode will explain what’s really happening inside your body. You’ll learn how carbs affect hormones, cortisol, insulin, thyroid function, and metabolism — and why eating too few carbs can keep your body in fat-storage mode.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why cutting carbs raises stress hormones after 40

How low-carb diets can slow metabolism in perimenopause

The connection between carbs, cortisol, and belly fat

Why carbs are essential for fat loss, not the enemy

How to use carbs strategically to support hormones and weight loss

This episode is for women over 40 who want sustainable fat loss without extreme dieting, burnout, or food fear. This is for you if you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

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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 missing first thing in the morning

How to build a hormone-supportive breakfast that actually supports weight loss

If you’ve tried eating less, cutting carbs, or doing more workouts — and nothing seems to work anymore — this isn’t a willpower issue. It’s a strategy mismatch for your current body.

This episode is especially helpful for women dealing with:

Perimenopause weight gain

Menopause belly fat

Blood sugar crashes

Fatigue and cravings

Weight loss resistance after 40

👉 If you’re ready to stop guessing and start working with your body, watch until the end.

For personalized 1:1 support for women's weight loss over 40 please visit my bio or:
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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 this episode, I break down the real biological reasons weight loss stalls after 45, including:

How chronic stress and elevated cortisol block fat loss

Why eating less can slow your metabolism in midlife

The role of muscle loss and metabolic adaptation after 40

How hormonal shifts change your body’s response to dieting and exercise

Why “discipline” and “willpower” stop working — even if they worked before

This isn’t about motivation or mindset.
It’s about understanding how your body changes in perimenopause and menopause — and why trying harder is often the exact thing keeping you stuck.

If you’ve been doing everything “right” and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs now.

Who this episode is for:

✔ Women over 45
✔ Perimenopause & menopause weight loss
✔ Women stuck despite dieting and exercising
✔ Anyone frustrated with stalled metabolism after 40

Next Step

If this resonates and you want personalized support, I work with women in perimenopause and menopause through private 1:1 coaching. Enrollment always starts with a conversation.

Please visit my bio for 1:1 coaching information.

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Weight loss after 45

Perimenopause & menopause nutrition

Hormones, metabolism, and fat loss

Why traditional dieting stops working in midlife

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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
Why long workouts may be making things WORSE
What actually works for sustainable weight loss over 40

If you feel like you're doing everything right but the scale won’t budge, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on inside your body—and how to work WITH your metabolism, not against it.

Stick around to the end for practical strategies you can start using today.

Make sure to follow the show to be notified each time a new episode is released weekly.

More more info. and ways I can help you please visit:

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 - these can be even more so.
In today's episode we address both - the physical reasons we self-sabotage our weight loss and the psychological reasons.

Do you need help taking out the guesswork and would like a step-by-step plan to taking the weight off (and keep it off) in perimenopause and menopause?

Please visit my website for 1:1 personalized Coaching info.

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 finally start seeing progress again. These insights will help you understand what’s really happening in your body so you can feel confident, empowered, and in control of your health.

👉 What you’ll learn:

The hormonal patterns that make weight loss harder after 40

How stress, sleep, and blood sugar affect fat storage

What your cravings, energy dips, and stubborn belly fat are trying to tell you

Simple steps to balance hormones naturally and support long-term weight loss

This is your reminder: you are NOT doing anything wrong — your body is simply changing. And with the right strategies, you can lose weight, gain energy, and feel like yourself again.

Don’t forget to like, follow, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode on women’s weight loss and wellness over 40.

To catch the replay of the new Masterclass - "How to Optimize Your Hormones for Fat Burning Over 40" grab it here at the first link in my bio (free):

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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 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.

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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 differently to work with the hormonal changes as a woman over 40.
The good news? It doesn't involve the overly restrictive diets we used to do in our 20's and 30's.

Did you find this episode helpful? Please share it with another woman who needs to hear it.

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Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 simple strategies you can expect not only weight loss at this age, but increased and more steady energy levels as well.
For more resources on all things weight loss and wellness as a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause please visit:

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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 backfire.  It's about proper nourishment and taking care of our hormonal health.

In today's episode we discuss how to eat for hormonal health so you're not left counting calories or doing extremes and wondering why the weight isn't coming off.

We talk about how to eat for hormonal health so not only does the weight come off naturally but you're regulating your hunger, eliminating food cravings and having more energy overall.

If you found this episode helpful please be sure to follow the show to be notified when new episodes are released.  New episodes are released weekly on all things weight loss and wellness for the woman in perimenopause and menopause.

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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.
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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.

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

Stacey Nicole Smith

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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.

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Stacey Nicole Smith

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