Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

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 👉 Get my free guide: 5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly Fat After 45: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ebbc0a04 For more ways I can help you please visit: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith Don't forget to follow to show to be notified every week when a new episode is released. Did you find this helpful? Be sure to share it with a friend. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. 👉 Get my free 5 Foods That Actually Help With Menopause Belly After 45 Guide HERE: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ebbc0a04 Don't forget to follow to show to be notified every week when a new episode is released. Did you find this helpful? Be sure to share it with a friend. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. 🔗 FREE Fat Loss Over 45 Guide: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ 🔗 Learn more about Thrive45Method™: https://thrive45method.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/INFO+SHEET+THRIVE45METHOD+2026.pdf 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.* https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 Subscribe to the show for more on all things weight loss and wellness for women over 45 in perimenopause and menopause. For more ways I can help you visit here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. For more ways I can help you visit HERE Get the free Fat Loss Over 45 Guide for Women HERE https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. Want more support? I put together a FREE Fat Loss Over 45 guide just for you. You can grab it HERE For more ways I can help you visit HERE 🔔 Follow the show for more real, no-restriction weight loss and wellness for women in perimenopause and menopause. https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. Grab the free Fat Loss Over 45 Guide HERE For more ways I can help you please visit HERE https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. 🎁 FREE GUIDE: Grab the free Fat Loss Over 45 Guide here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. 🎁 FREE PROTEIN RECIPE: grab the high-protein, dairy-free breakfast recipe mentioned in this episode here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/55b6b168 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzy2FrAdwPQ2AaQPjQpwWHP81424aoOcM&si=Mnj4MKhAF74RaLJ9 https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. Grab the free Guide Here that includes the first 3 things I do with every single client to start losing weight in perimenopause and menopause: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ For more ways I can help you go here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzy2FrAdwPQ2AaQPjQpwWHP81424aoOcM&si=8JHF5MxVmTLdOE73 https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. FREE GUIDE: For the top 3 things I start every single client with to begin losing weight in perimenopause and menopause grab it here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ For more ways I can help you please go here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. ✨ If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with another woman navigating perimenopause or menopause. Grab the free guide mentioned in this episode here: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ For more ways I can help you please visit here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. For the top 3 things I start every client with to support weight loss in perimenopause and menopause - grab the Guide Here: FREE GUIDE 💚 https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ 💚 Learn more about working with me here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 👇 Grab info here on my step by step Gut ReSet™ program — a self-paced option that takes out all the guesswork and walks you through exactly how to restore your gut health for lasting weight loss: Gut Reset ™ use code RESET100 at checkout to enjoy $100 off 👇 DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE — Fat Loss Over 45 🔗 Want to learn more about how to get your body working with you again? Here is how I can help you: Stacey Nicole Smith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. To grab the free guide mentioned in this video exclusive to Women's Fat Loss Over 45 - What Actually Works - Get the GUIDE Here 🔗 Want to learn more about how to get your body working with you again? Here is how I can help you: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. 👇 DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE — Fat Loss Over 45: https://staceynicolesmith.systeme.io/ 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. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 Grab the free high-protein, dairy-free breakfast recipe perfect for fat loss in perimenopause & menopause here: PROTEIN https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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 Use this promo code at checkout for $100 off: RESET100 Learn more here: Gut ReSet https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. Want to learn more about how to get your body working with you again? And to grab the free high protein perfect breakfast recipe mentioned in this episode: Here is how I can help you: https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith • Is Dairy Causing Belly Fat After 45? If you found this helpful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with another woman who needs to hear it :) https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith

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. Find this helpful? Please share it with a friend, and don't forget to subscribe to the show 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. Learn more about the Thrive45Method™ HERE https://linktr.ee/staceynicolesmith