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.

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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.

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Stacey Nicole Smith

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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.

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Stacey Nicole Smith

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