Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

The Carb Mistake Most Women Make After 40 (that stalls fat loss)

Thrive45Method™ with Nutritionist Stacey Nicole Smith

Show Notes

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 epis...

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