• Why You're Craving Carbs (it's not just lack of willpower)
    Nov 5 2025

    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

    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    7 mins
  • Willpower vs. Hormones for Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
    Oct 30 2025

    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.

    For other ways I can help you please visit:

    Stacey Nicole Smith


    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    10 mins
  • Why Counting Calories Isn't the Best Way to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause
    Oct 22 2025

    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

    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    10 mins
  • The Breakfast Mistake That's Keeping You Stuck
    Oct 16 2025

    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.

    And be sure to rate and review the show and follow to be notified when new episodes are released.

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

    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    10 mins
  • Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
    Oct 8 2025

    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.

    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    13 mins
  • Why Eating "Healthy" Foods Isn't Always Enough for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopaus
    Oct 1 2025

    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

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    10 mins
  • The Truth About Carbs and Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
    Sep 24 2025

    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

    Did you find this helpful? If so please be sure to subscribe 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 or menopause.

    And share this episode with another woman it can help :)

    https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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    9 mins
  • 3 Signs Your Hormones Are Blocking Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause
    Sep 19 2025

    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

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    10 mins