If you’re a short girl who feels like fat loss is harder than it seems to be for everyone else, this episode is for you!
I’m diving into the realities of fat loss when you’re 5’1”, 4’11”, or anywhere on the shorter side — including why our maintenance calories can be lower, why strength training and steps are so important, and why you can’t necessarily copy the calorie intake of a taller fitness influencer and expect the same results.
I’m also talking about something I’ve been seeing a LOT since my viral TikTok: the victim mindset. Yes, being short can make fat loss more challenging. But we still have to focus on what we can control and figure out what works for our individual bodies.
Plus, I’m breaking down calorie deficits, protein, “diet foods,” BMI, scale weight, body recomposition, and why the scale is only one piece of the puzzle.
In this episode:
- Why maintenance calories are different for short women
- Why strength training and walking are so important
- How to approach your calorie deficit
- Why I won’t give you a calorie goal based on height alone
- Protein, low-fat foods & “diet” foods
- Why I say “fuck BMI” 😂
- Why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story
- Body recomposition and why your weight might not change much
- How to ditch the victim mindset and focus on what you can control
Chapters
00:00 — Why I’m talking about being a short girl
03:00 — Maintenance calories explained
07:00 — Why short girls have lower maintenance calories
10:00 — Why strength training matters
13:00 — How to approach a calorie deficit
16:00 — The power of steps
20:00 — Dropping the victim mindset
25:00 — PCOS, endometriosis & other challenges
28:00 — Food, protein & lower-calorie options
32:00 — Fuck BMI 😂
35:00 — Why the scale isn’t everything
37:00 — Body recomposition & my final thoughts
If you’re ready to stop comparing yourself to everyone else and start figuring out what actually works for your body, this episode is for you. ❤️
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