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Simple Macro Formula for Losing Menopause Belly Fat

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If you're in menopause and your body seems to have stopped responding to everything you try, Nikkiey Stott explains why guessing, eating clean and hoping, or cutting carbs keeps so many women stuck. In her view, dropping estrogen, declining muscle mass, rising cortisol and a slowing metabolism are exactly why belly fat feels so stubborn, and most diets ignore all of it.

Her answer is balancing your macros instead of fearing calories, carbs or fat. She walks through why protein comes first, at 1 gram per pound of body weight, with easy food examples, and why carbs and fats should be controlled rather than cut. She also compares tracking macros to tracking calories and explains how fueling properly lets you eat more and still lose fat.

You'll leave with a simple starting formula: 1 gram of protein, 1 to 1.2 grams of carbs and 0.3 to 0.4 grams of fat per pound of body weight, which works out to about 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day for a 150-pound woman.

Key takeaways

  • Aim for 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day, so a 150-pound woman eats about 150 grams.
  • Build meals around easy protein sources: 4 ounces of chicken has about 30 grams, a scoop of whey about 25, Greek yogurt about 20 and three eggs about 18.
  • A morning smoothie and a tiny salad won't get you enough protein, and Nikkiey says under-fueling is why dieting leaves you tired and frustrated.
  • Don't cut carbs; Nikkiey explains that cutting them can spike cortisol, so choose rice, potatoes, oats, fruit and cream of rice instead.
  • Avoid ultra-processed snacks and sugary drinks while keeping carbs in your diet.
  • Include whole food fats like avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and fatty fish, which the video says support hormone production, joints, mood and brain function.
  • Track macros rather than just calories, because calorie tracking ignores where your calories come from.
  • Start with 1 gram of protein, 1 to 1.2 grams of carbs and 0.3 to 0.4 grams of fat per pound of body weight, about 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day at 150 pounds.

Questions answered

How much protein should I eat to lose menopausal belly fat?

Nikkiey recommends 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. If you weigh 150 pounds, that means about 150 grams of protein a day.

Should I cut carbs to lose weight in menopause?

No. Nikkiey explains that cutting carbs can spike cortisol, which she says makes belly fat worse, and recommends controlling carbs instead with choices like rice, potatoes, oats, fruit and cream of rice.

What fats should women in menopause eat?

The video recommends natural whole food fats such as avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and fatty fish, which Nikkiey says support hormone production, joint health, mood and brain function.

Is tracking macros better than counting calories during menopause?

Nikkiey says calorie tracking ignores where your calories come from, so many women under-eat protein, snack randomly and do too much cardio. Tracking macros helps you fuel properly, eat more food and still lose fat.

How many calories should a 150-pound woman eat to lose menopausal fat?

Using the video's formula of 1 gram of protein, 1 to 1.2 grams of carbs and 0.3 to 0.4 grams of fat per pound of body weight, a 150-pound woman is looking at about 1,800 to 2,000 calories per day.

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    How many calories should a woman over 40 eat to lose fat?

    Nikkiey's starting point is to find maintenance, your body weight in pounds times 13 to 15, then eat just 200 to 300 calories below it. For a 160-pound woman that maintenance is roughly 2,100 to 2,400 calories. If you've under-eaten for months or years, she says to reverse diet up first.

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    How much fat should I eat for hormone health?

    Nikkiey typically sets women's fat between 55 and 85 grams a day, depending on whether you're cutting or in maintenance. On Ep. 172 she says women going through menopause usually need fat a little higher to support their changing hormones. She also says to actually hit your fat target, because falling short quietly cuts calories.

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Full transcript

Nikkiey: In this video, I'm revealing the world's easiest diet for removing menopausal fat, a diet that's already worked for over 20,000 women. And it works without fasting, obsessively tracking food, or cutting out carbs. Because unlike a traditional diet where you still end up holding on to stubborn belly fat, what I'm about to share is the most effective way to eat for fat loss during menopause while still being able to enjoy your normal lifestyle. So make sure to watch all the way, because missing this is exactly how women stay stuck in the same exhausting cycle that most never escape.

Now, let's start with why this diet works so much better than everything that you've tried before. You've probably heard of tracking macros before, but no one ever explains them in a way that actually makes sense, especially for women over 40. Instead, you've been taught to fear calories, carbs, or fat. You've been told to just eat clean and hope that your body figures it out. But guessing will never give you the results you want, especially now. Because during menopause, your body is changing in ways most diets completely ignore.

Your estrogen levels drop. Your muscle mass starts to decline. Cortisol rises, especially if you're stressed or doing too much cardio. Your metabolism slows down. And this combination is exactly why fat loss can feel nearly impossible, especially around the belly. But when you balance your macronutrients the right way, your body finally starts letting go of that stubborn fat.

There are three primary macronutrients that your body needs to function properly. One is protein, which builds lean muscle and boosts your metabolism. The second is carbs, which fuel your energy and lower stress hormones. Third are fats. These support your hormones, your brain and your mood.

And when we talk about macros, we have to start with the king of them all: protein, which is what most women are severely under-eating. If there's one thing that sabotages fat loss in menopause, it's this: you're probably not eating enough of the one macronutrient that matters the most. And no, starving yourself in the morning by only eating a morning smoothie and a tiny salad isn't going to cut it.

Think of protein as your metabolism's best friend. It keeps you full. It burns more calories. It keeps muscle on your body, which is key for looking toned and strong, not skinny fat. If dieting always leaves you tired and frustrated, it's because you're under-fueling. Once you understand your macros, fat loss becomes easier and results come faster. You just need to focus on getting one gram per pound of body weight per day. So if you're 150 pounds, you want to eat 150 grams of protein per day.

That sounds like a lot, but it's easier than you think when you build your meals right. For example, you can get great protein from four ounces of chicken, which equals 30 grams of protein. One scoop of whey protein equals 25 grams of protein. Greek yogurt equals 20 grams of protein. Three eggs equal 18 grams of protein. And you've got cottage cheese, tuna, lean beef. These are all great options.

This is exactly what women like Laura have done to go from stubborn menopausal belly fat to following the Macro Method, dialing in their macros, and finally seeing their waistline come down. So imagine how much faster and easier fat loss becomes when you're following a clear step-by-step system just like Laura. If you're ready to stop experimenting and start seeing results, make sure to check out the Macro Method using the link in the description.

But now, let's break down the other macros that play a huge role in removing menopausal fat: carbs and fats. Don't cut them out. Just control them. Most over-40 diets push low carb or keto, but that's often the reason you experience the same symptoms you already struggle with when trying those diets. That's because cutting carbs is a mistake that spikes cortisol, which actually makes belly fat worse. And women in menopause already deal with elevated cortisol.

So stop treating carbs as the enemy, because they're not the problem. Smart carbs can actually help you fuel your workouts, regulate your hormones, and stabilize your mood. Things like rice, potatoes, oats, fruit, and cream of rice are all great carbs that fuel your body without spiking blood sugar or triggering fat storage. But make sure to avoid ultra-processed snacks and sugary drinks.

And the same goes for fats. They play a critical role in your body, especially during menopause. Healthy fats support your hormone production, especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. They support your joint health, mood and brain function. Some of the best sources are natural whole food fats like avocados, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and fatty fish. These fats are crucial for proper estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone balance, which directly impacts how easily your body can lose body fat.

But how does tracking your macros actually lead to fat loss without you feeling like you're dieting? When you compare tracking macros to tracking calories like most diets, your body responds worse with calorie tracking because it ignores where those calories are coming from. Most women end up under-eating protein, stressing over calories, snacking randomly, and doing too much cardio, all of which spikes cortisol and slows fat loss, especially during menopause.

But when you switch to tracking macros instead of focusing on the wrong things, everything changes. Tracking your macros revs your metabolism back up. Most women over 40 are unknowingly under-eating, and it's crushing their metabolism. Tracking macros helps you fuel properly so that your body stops running in slow-mo and starts burning fat like it's supposed to.

It balances your hormones. Macros give your body the building blocks it needs, protein, carbs, and fats, to support healthy hormone function. That means fewer mood swings, better sleep, and a metabolism that actually works with you, not against you.

It helps you eat more food and still lose fat. Yes, more food, less fat. When your macros are dialed in, you can actually increase your calories, build muscle, and shed fat. No more starving, no more guessing.

Macros end endless snacking and 4 p.m. cravings. When you eat the right balance of nutrients, your blood sugar stays steady. That means no more crashes, no more reaching for junk food, and no more hangry meltdowns in the afternoon.

And macros help you keep your results for life. This isn't a diet. It's a blueprint. Once you learn how to track your macros, you'll never fall for another fad again. It gives you control, flexibility, and real results you can actually maintain.

And if you're just getting started with macros, here's a simple formula that's helped over 20,000 women lose menopausal fat. Protein: get 1 gram per pound of body weight. Carbs: get 1 to 1.2 grams per pound of body weight. Fats: get 0.3 to 0.4 grams per pound of body weight. So for a 150-pound woman, you're looking at 1,800 to 2,000 calories per day.

So if you're in menopause and feel like your body isn't responding anymore, make sure to download the Macro Method. It is the easiest diet for removing menopausal fat in 2026. No starving, no keto, no endless cardio. It's a proven framework that we've used for over 20,000 women now, and it's your turn to finally start to see the same results. Make sure to download the Macro Method below and finally feel in control of your body again.

You don't need a stricter diet. You need a smarter strategy. If you found this helpful, make sure to leave a like. Thank you for watching. See you in the next video.

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