r/PetiteFitness

i know I know I know

I am annoying. I'm annoying when I'm telling people they're eating too little, to start lifting weights, to avoid walking 12k+ steps a day just to burn more calories.

I'm not talking about big weight loss stories, I'm talking about girlies at a pretty healthy weight, but also those who are already at a low weight and want to lose more.

It's just it's getting triggering as a petite girl who is at an average weight to see these kinds of posts everyday multiple times a day.

I know you all might say, just leave the sub, which is probably the right decision. I just wish there was a guide already that comes up as soon as you enter the sub where you get to know about body recomp and lifting weights, because it's getting tiring always saying the same things lol.

Definitely didn't want to come off as rude!! Just wanted to see if anyone else is feeling the way I feel :)

(not blaming the way I feel on who comes here looking for advice, it's just i hate the idea of fitness only being associated with weight loss and eating little and having to move your body because you want to punish it- still, I'm talking about people who don't need to lose weight)

What are you eating to meet fiber goals?

I seriously can’t lock onto even a modest 18g target unless I eat a bunch of blackberries. It seems like all the veggies I like are surprisingly lower in fiber than expected? Are we all drinking Metamucil and I missed the memo? I’m up for just about anything.

Thanks! 30s and scared of bum cancer

Are there people here who are ~5’2” (157cm) and ~110-125lbs (50-56kg) that are eating more than 1500 calories/day?

What activity level is that? Lifting how many days a week? For how long? Do you do cardio? More than 10k steps?

Basically what do I need to work up to in order to come off 1200?

32F 5’2”/157cm 115lbs/52kg sedentary

Monday through Friday is spent working out and eating 1550 calories max. The only way I don’t end up losing my mind is by pigging out on weekends. It’s the best way to stay sane as someone recovering from a binge eating disorder. The burger is less tempting if I just allow myself to have it. Does anyone else do something similar? Does it cause any problems?

I really want to start my weight loss journey, I have 70lbs (30kg) to lose and one of my biggest insecurities is how large my chin area is and not necessarily a double-chin but the actual lower 1/3 of my face looks disproportionately large, lol.

Anyone had luck slimming down that area? I need all the motivation I can get, I'm clinging to this sedentary and junk food lifestyle, need to shake out of it.

Thank you everyone 💖

hi !

I’m about 5’2 - 5’3 and 110lbs. I’m skinny fat so I have quite a big stomach. What should my calorie intake be if I want to gain muscle but keep my stomach flat? Surplus, deficit or maintenance?

And also when using the calorie calculator, should I be calculating my calorie intake based on my maintenance calories or light exercise or moderate etc.

thank you :)

I have been doing incredibly well following a well laid out plan for recomp. My body is adjusting very well and the changes have been incredible, however, today I went on a sugar binge….ate 1.5 Crumbl cookies. I haven’t eaten sugar in I don’t know how long and I feel so SICK!! What can I do to get rid of this feeling? Eat a whole bag of spinach, help!

5’2” 137 lbs 29F, weight train 4x a week, jog or hike once a week.

so I had my first dexa scan with bodyspec!

first I wanna say I’m super disappointed w the results (34.9% BF, lower end bone density). I’m wondering if doing it mid day, while on my period was a silly choice but whatever here we are!

on my dashboard, it tells me my RMR is in the 1400s. but in the PDF it says 1200s, as does the calculator on the website. if I follow the one on the website, my maintenance comes out to 1900s. but I’m really wondering which one is going to be more accurate?

Like many people who post on here, I‘m seeing advice because I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

For starters: I’m fit. I’m muscular due to consistent weight training for 2 years. Doctors say my vitals/blood pressure/whatever is great. Of course, this is still technically overweight (5’3, 157 lbs, 31” waist, 39” hips). I want to lose weight, and I think I’m making good progress (started at 165) earlier last month.

I’ve done everything people in this subreddit recommend. Calculated my TDEE (around 2,200 - 2,700) based on weight lifting 6x a week and running 2-3x + occasional power yoga.

Started off at 1,200 when I was not properly informed, upped that steadily to 1,800-2,000. I eat around 90-110 grams of protein a day (chicken, tofu, eggs, tempeh, some red meat, lox, sardines) and 20-40 g of fiber. I eat most of my daily carbs for dinner (either rice, couscous, rice noodles, potatoes, or maybe whole wheat bread) and a bit for lunch.

Problem is, I’m FAMISHED. I don’t understand. I was able to sustain 1,300 better than I can 1,800. Why am I so fucking hungry?

If I eat more protein, I’m way over budget. If I eat less fiber, I don’t feel as good as when I eat the daily recommended amount. If I try to eat more carbs, I never get enough of fiber or protein. and, yes I get plenty of fats.

I fast for 12 hours, the times usually vary. Sometimes it’s 11 - 11, otherness it’s 9 -9, sometimes 7 - 7etc. I try to eat lunch late so I can cure my starvation without going over my calorie budget.

Is there anything else I could be missing? Why is 1,800 seemingly leaving me famished??? I simply just don’t understand.

I’m 5 foot 2, 130 pounds, and my body fat percent is 28.

For years now, I’ve been trying to lose weight. I’m taking all the right steps like I exercise frequently because I’m an athlete, I eat rounded meals. I hit my macros and my fiber goals. I see a therapist, I get plenty of sleep, I drink my water. The problem I keep running into time and time again is being able to cope with hunger. Even when I hit all my goals, eventually, I hit a point where I feel hungry. Then I go into this pattern of eating food until I feel satiated and then diet again again the next day.

I feel like even the slightest imperfection in my diet, leads to stagnancy in my goals. Also, I am about 8 pounds of body fat heavier than I ever have been despite all the work I do to take care of my body. My thyroid is normal, I could consider seeing endocrinologist. At this point, I’m thinking that I might be doomed. Hunger completely hijacks my mind and the ability to cope with hunger is what’s making or breaking my goals and goal body. I am also quite confident that I’m not under fueling . I see my own nutritionist. I also see a personal trainer on top of my sport. This is not emotional hunger, it’s physiological hunger because I’m attempting to lose weight.

I feel really frustrated that I can only eat like a bird if I want to lose weight, and I feel frustrated that I am time and time again unable to cope with hunger.

Part of me thought about asking to be on a GLP but I also don’t want to assume the risks. But I really just wanted to see if there’s anything else that I’m missing that I can do. I’m just really frustrated and discouraged and I’m also before my period so I’m feeling rather big today. Thanks in advance for your help.

The past couple years I was focusing on small weight loss goals; at my heaviest I was 144 pounds at 5’3’’ and just started to feel really uncomfortable in my clothes/how I looked in photos.

I started to get into a good home work-out routine and in 7 months dropped 10 pounds where I plateaued for a long time. Then I focused more on nutrition and lost another 10 pounds and felt great. I was 124 lbs at that point with a goal of 120 lbs.

Here is where it gets tricky. (TW) I went through some pretty big life stressors and my eating habits became unhealthy. I had to become my dying father’s primary caregiver and due to the stress plus lack of sleep I was barely eating. I dropped down to 112 pounds and looked sickly.

I want to get back up to 120 pounds and focus on becoming stronger. When I lost the weight not only did I lose all feminine curves that I had but also any muscle I had put on from working out consistently.

Are dumbbells and resistance bands enough for basic strength training? Is 100 grams of protein a day a good goal? Finally, do you eat in a caloric surplus to build muscle? I’m playing a guessing game that my maintenance calories are around 1800 a day, should I aim for more than that? Bonus points if everyone would want to share their favorite protein meals/snacks.

Thank you for any and all advice!

Hey friends 🏋🏻‍♀️💥 Let me start off by saying that this isn't my first time on the weight loss merry go round. Tomorrow (12 Apr) is actually the 3 year anniversary of when I first made my weight loss journey official.

Started at ±110kg, went down to 70kg, and now after a small diet break (where I gained back 5kg 😵‍💫🥴) I'm ready to tackle the next 10 to 15kg.

It's been about a month and I'm seeing it all already... The compliments and comments from others... Some clothes already fitting better... Feeling more rejuvenated and motivated... The usual! Except, when I look in the mirror, I feel bigger than ever. To my eyes, I look like I have done nothing but gain, gain, gain. It's infuriating! And, ngl, a bit depressing at times.

I just want to know if anyone else can relate to this so that I don't feel incredibly alone and insane.

so, i’ve been getting mixed responses-

what exactly does pilates do? does anyone get any noticeable results from it?

it’s something i’m looking into trying personally as someone who’s never worked out before. i want to try to increase my upper body strength (especially core), but i also want the cosmetic aspect like a ‘flatter’ stomach (just like everyone else, i know i know).

i’m currently 5’1 and 100lbs (fluctuating of

course to 105 occasionally). i work a full time job and i’m a full time student, so the gym is a little more difficult for me to make time for, and i’d love a more convenient option while also achieving results, even if it takes longer than at a gym with proper equipment. (i’m also moving to a university in the fall with a full blown gym, so i’ll definitely be using that when i have the opportunity!)

i have the money to buy a walking pad and dumbbells too. it would be worth it since it’s a long term commitment. i wouldn’t be opposed to lifting weights if they weren’t as expensive; i thought dumbbells would work, though, despite probably providing results in a longer time frame.

any recommendations would be great:) i’d love to start working out and seeing results!

I (39/F, 5'4", 150 lb/1.62m, 68 kg) have lost around 45 pounds in the past 16-18 months. I am getting ready to go on a work trip then a month after am going on a family vacation to Ireland. With that along with my birthday this week I decided to do a maintenance break until I back from Ireland.

I still track my calories and do exercises but I am not cutting. I have still been getting about 12k steps a day (I have a goal of 4.5 million steps this year), doing some cardio, and strength training 5 days a week for about 15 minutes.

My question is what do you consider maintaining weight? I weigh everyday just out of habit and wonder how much of a variance should I expect or is normal?

Two years ago I weighed around 56–57 kg I am 1m60cm, and now I’m at 62 kg… and honestly, I don’t feel comfortable in my own body anymore. My main problem areas are my hips, upper thighs, and my stomach.

Back then, I was super focused — I weighed all my food, barely snacked, and kept my portions really small. But let’s be real… that takes a lot of effort and discipline, and it’s not always easy to maintain.

I really want to get back to my ideal weight, but I’m struggling to find a balance. I’ll be honest — I love sweet things 😅

So my question is… would I actually lose the weight just by cutting down on sweets? Or do I need to go back to being super strict again?

Any advice or experiences are welcome 🤍

im 18 y/o and lost a lot of weight when i was a pre-teen which left me with lose fat around my thighs and arms i want to lose that fat but i also want to build my glutes and hopefully grow my chest (genuine advice for this pls)

im 50kgs rn and my height is around 5’4’. I’m not unhappy with my body but i do want to look toned and smn symmetrical (ok that made no sense)

Hi! I have a really hard time with RDL’s (I do regular deadlifts on my upper days) and I’m wondering whether I can replace them by glute focused smith machine squats.

On my glute days I do hip thrusts, RDL’s/squats (?), bulgarians, kickbacks and hip abductions.

Would squats be a good replacement to train my glutes in the lengthened position or would you recommend something else?

I’m 5’2 and starting weight is 198 in December and I got down to 186 in March. I’ve been doing measurements too and I lost about 1.5 inches on the waist, 1.5 on thighs, and 2.5 on the hips.

I’ve been stuck around the 186-188 for the last month. Starting this last week I began weight lifting and intense cardio. Going for 15,000 steps a day. My Fitbit says I’ve been burning over 3,000 calories a day not sure how accurate it is but some days I got over 20,000 steps and lifted heavier so it’s just hard to tell how much it really is ugh.

I eat about 1200-1800 calories a day lately depending on how intense my workouts are. I started creatine at the beginning of the week too. I went from 188 at the beginning of the week to 194 now :( I knew I was going to retain some water but SIX POUNDS. Ughhhh.

Any advice on this? Any supplements that help with that bloated/puffy feeling of the water weight that you’ve had success with? I just feel stuck at this point, any sort of motivation will help. Let me know if you’ve done something similar and what helped you not get discouraged. I know it’s only been a week since the initial big change but I just need some words or wisdom or advice.

I’m 5’1 and 52kg down from 55, planning to go down another kilogram or two, I’ve worked hard to achieve my muscle growth and I’m really worried that this last push of weight loss will cause me to lose the muscle I’ve built if I’m not getting enough protein in. I’m eating between 1500-1000 calories a day, burning between 1200-1800 depending on whether it’s a rest day or not, and I can only seem to get 30-50g of protein in whilst maintaining that calorie range. How on earth are the gym girlies out here getting enough protein in? Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated:)