Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

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  Why you can't lose weight in perimenopause after 45 (it's not calories) 16.09.2026 6min

  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...
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  5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45 09.09.2026 7min

  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 EPIS...
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  Stop Ignoring Fiber: Why You Can't Lose Weight In Perimenopause Without It 02.09.2026 8min

  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...
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  The Weight Loss Plateau (and how to break through it) 26.08.2026 11min

  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 usual...
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  How to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause as a Woman Over 45 19.08.2026 11min

  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 des...
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  Carbs, Hormones and Fat Loss in Perimenopause & Menopause 12.08.2026 11min

  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)...
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  How to Sleep Your Way to Fat Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause 04.08.2026 11min

  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 peop...
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  3 Signs Your Hormones Are Stopping You From Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause 29.07.2026 11min

  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 ...
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  The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause 22.07.2026 7min

  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.&nbs...
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  The 3 Biggest Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause 15.07.2026 12min

  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 ...
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  Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (even though you're eating less) 08.07.2026 9min

  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...
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  The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause (and it's not calories) 01.07.2026 9min

  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 an...
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  5 Healthy Habits That are Making Your Weight Loss Harder in Perimenopause and Menopause 24.06.2026 16min

  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...
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  Gut Health and Weight Loss in Perimenopause and Menopause 17.06.2026 8min

  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...
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  Why Diets Stop Working in Perimenopause and Menopause 09.06.2026 9min

  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 pe...
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  Does your metabolism slow down in perimenopause and menopause? 02.06.2026 6min

  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 estr...
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  How Much Protein You Need to Lose Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause 27.05.2026 11min

  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, ...
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  Could your gut be the hidden reason your body isn't responding after 45? 20.05.2026 10min

  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, bloa...
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  How to Reduce Cortisol and Belly Fat After 45 13.05.2026 8min

  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 s...
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  Is Dairy Stopping You From Losing Weight After 45? 08.05.2026 13min

  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 i...