362. Is Weight Loss Harder for Petite Women? 5 Tips That Actually Work
Thu Feb 05 2026
Is weight loss actually more challenging for petite women?
In today's solo episode, I'm answering a listener question from Erica, a petite woman who feels completely stuck with fat loss, despite "doing everything right."
If you're 5'3" and under, you know the struggle: a 5 pound gain can feel like 10, and progress can feel painfully slow. But the flip side? When petite women lose weight, the results show fast… which can be incredibly motivating!
But this only happens when you're using the right strategy.
In this episode, I'm breaking down realistic, sustainable petite weight loss strategies so you can lose fat without eating under 1,200 calories, overtraining, or feeling restricted. We talk through why fat loss can feel harder in a smaller body, whether shorter women truly have a disadvantage, and the exact adjustments I make with my own petite clients to help them see results.
If you're a petite woman who wants to lose weight, break through a plateau, and finally feel confident in your approach – this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
👉🏻 Is weight loss actually harder for petite women?
👉🏻 Why fat loss can feel slower on a smaller frame
👉🏻 Common mistakes petite women make when trying to lose weight
👉🏻 How to lose weight without slashing calories or doing endless cardio
👉🏻 The strategies I use with my 5'3" and under clients to see real results
1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE
To connect with Lauren, click HERE
Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE
Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE
Shop Our Meal Plans HERE
Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE
Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 124: Amanda's Story: Short Girl Weight Loss
I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Huge thank you to every person who has left a review thus far!
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Is weight loss actually more challenging for petite women? In today's solo episode, I'm answering a listener question from Erica, a petite woman who feels completely stuck with fat loss, despite "doing everything right." If you're 5'3" and under, you know the struggle: a 5 pound gain can feel like 10, and progress can feel painfully slow. But the flip side? When petite women lose weight, the results show fast… which can be incredibly motivating! But this only happens when you're using the right strategy. In this episode, I'm breaking down realistic, sustainable petite weight loss strategies so you can lose fat without eating under 1,200 calories, overtraining, or feeling restricted. We talk through why fat loss can feel harder in a smaller body, whether shorter women truly have a disadvantage, and the exact adjustments I make with my own petite clients to help them see results. If you're a petite woman who wants to lose weight, break through a plateau, and finally feel confident in your approach – this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: 👉🏻 Is weight loss actually harder for petite women? 👉🏻 Why fat loss can feel slower on a smaller frame 👉🏻 Common mistakes petite women make when trying to lose weight 👉🏻 How to lose weight without slashing calories or doing endless cardio 👉🏻 The strategies I use with my 5'3" and under clients to see real results 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes: 🎙️Episode 124: Amanda's Story: Short Girl Weight Loss I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Huge thank you to every person who has left a review thus far!