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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
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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
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On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to answer a listener question from Rachel about what to do when volume eating is no longer working for fat loss.
If you already make healthy food choices but aren't seeing progress on the scale, this episode will help you identify what else needs to be adjusted in your nutrition approach so fat loss can start happening again.
I break down why eating healthy is not the same as eating in a way that supports fat loss, and I share 4 bite-size, practical tips you can start using today – specifically for women who already "eat well" but feel stuck.
If you're wondering what else you could possibly focus on besides just eating more vegetables to lose weight, this episode will help you pinpoint exactly what to change to break through your plateau.
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 322: 4 Reasons Why You Don't Look Like You Workout (Despite Eating Healthy & Hitting The Gym Regularly)
🎙️ Episode 353: 5 Practical Fat Loss Tips To Help You Lose 10 Pounds Or More In The New Year
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On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to answer a question we've been getting a lot inside the Hot & Healthy Community lately: how to determine a proper goal weight for fat loss.
For some women, setting a goal weight can be helpful. For others, it can quietly sabotage their fat loss efforts. That's why in this episode, I'm breaking down five best practices to help you decide whether a goal weight actually makes sense for you — and how to approach it if you choose to set one.
I'm also diving into the parameters that should guide whether a goal weight is appropriate, the research-backed numbers you can use to reality check your expectations, and how I recommend using goal weights as a tool (rather than a source of pressure) while you're actively in a fat loss phase.
By the end of this episode, you'll feel clearer and more grounded in how to set a personal goal weight for your fitness journey, and how to adjust it as your body and goals evolve.
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 320: Q&A: Lose Fat or Lift Weights? What To Focus On First If Your Body Fat Is Above 25%
🎙️Episode 69: Goal Weights and How to Track Weight Loss Progress
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On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to address one of the most frustrating struggles women face when trying to lose weight: working out consistently but not seeing fat loss.
I'm breaking down the idea of "out-exercising a bad diet," and exactly how I coach clients through this mistake. You'll learn why adding more workouts isn't the answer, why nutrition is the foundation for body fat loss, and how to reset your approach if your current routine isn't delivering results.
We'll also talk about how exercise can quietly become a crutch that keeps you stuck, the signs you may be over-exercising, and how shifting your priorities can completely change your progress. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to make your workouts more intentional — so they finally work with your body and goals, instead of against them.
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 343: The Missing Piece: A 1 Hour Workout Is Great, However THIS Is Better
🎙️Episode 337: Q&A: Do You Really Need to Lift Weights to Lose Fat? The Truth About Strength Training & Fat Loss (Fit Girl Fall)
🎙️Episode 327: Honest Truths About Speeding Up Your Fat Loss Progress
🎙️Episode 316: What Happens If You Don't Exercise During a Fat Loss Cut? (Mini Cut Series)
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On today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to talk about losing weight postpartum, especially while breastfeeding, so you can feel more confident in your body without negatively impacting your milk supply or mental health.
Weight loss is challenging for anyone, but after having a baby, it can feel even harder. Limited bandwidth, less time for yourself, and conflicting advice make it tricky to know what's safe and effective.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about losing weight while nursing. I share my own experience and explain how I support postpartum clients in navigating these goals safely. You'll learn how to approach a calorie deficit intentionally, protect your milk supply, and get my top nutrition and training tips for moms.
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 265: Honest Hour: I Loved & Loathed My Postpartum Body (Let's Talk What To Expect With Body Image Postpartum)
🎙️Episode 257: GABI'S STORY: 23 Pounds Down After 2 Kids & The Pressure To Lose Weight Postpartum
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