Jade you don’t need to train abs to get them. It’s all nutrition! I never train abs. It’s the only thing I don’t train and I have them. Weight train and eat High protein!
@@jadebaynes323 it is still very good for you to build "abs". not really talking about the visible abs, but the strength in your abs. everyone has abs hiding or showing, but not everyone has good core strength. developing the strength in your core is very crucial, and benefits your posture and the rest of your body!! you dont need to specifically target "abs", but training your core (which includes abdominal muscles) is very helpful when you want to become strong overall! good luck
step one: 7:05 - do an audit of your nutrition step two: 10:00 - eat enough/more protein step three: 13:00 - lift weights step four: 15:20 - utilize progressive overload step five: 16:50 - eat more food + increase non exercise energy expenditure (increase daily steps etc..) step six: 17:33 - change your mindset ! changing body composition takes time + there is no quick fix
Yes! This is me. Skinny fat. 5'2 weight fluctuates from 105-120. Trying to gain more muscle and lose the fat. I'm skinny still wear size small but in a bathing suit I'm flabby. It's embarrassing when people think I'm a stick then bam. About 30% body fat or so.
Same! Well, kind of- shorter and 130 lbs but I tend to gain muscle quickly. But some think I'm thin, and I'm at 29-30% body fat! Lol! I just want my boobs to stick out more than my belly!😂
@@caitlinallhusen9158 keep up the progressive overload! I have similar stats, except I fluctuate between 125-129 now at 25-27% body fat. My weight is the same but my clothes fit a lot better while eating 1500-1800 calories (single ingredient, high protein foods) I'm in the makings of a 4-pack!
This is very personal but I am writing this in case someone is going to something similar I am. I'm 5 ft 1, 110 lbs and brainwashed. I have been eating below 1200 calories for a decade, running 4 times a week, doing yoga the rest. I am skinny fat and have been trying to lose stubborn fat for ages. I struggle with my period but I never gave it that much attention, by gyno told me that it's because I was taking the pill (which I stopped taking 4 years ago..). I finally went to an endocrinologist, thinking I have PCOS or insulin resistance which could cause irregular menstrual cycles. Turns out it's the opposite, my body simply doesn't have the energy to release eggs. I was told that I need to eat more and work out less. I am so scared to eat more calories and gain weight, but my health should come first. Thank you for making this video encouraging petite women to eat enough, focus on muscle growth instead. It's so hard to overcome the obsessive calorie deficit mindset, but we have to.
You’re definitely not alone in your struggles ;(! I’ve recently stopped having my period for more than three months and my OBG said it was due to low body weight. The solution is to eat more calories, which, like you said, is nerve wracking and difficult when society seems to put “less calories” and “skinny” on a pedestal for women. I’m still having struggles and fears, but it helps to realize that eating more and gaining weight is much better for our health than not giving our bodies the energy it needs to function as it’s supposed to! I wish you the best of luck on your journey :).
I have been through a similar struggle and I know how scary it can feel to feel like you’re not in control/ increase calories after restricting so long💙 lifting weights really helped me because it makes you feel strong and empowered in a fun way and want to fuel your body with nutrients rather than exercise to “earn” calories. When I started lifting (you won’t get bulky I promise) I ate more in a healthy way, which helped heal my metabolism, boost my confidence, trust myself, and have a sense of love and freedom in my body that I never experienced when I was doing over restrictive diets. It’s hard and you will have good and bad days but trying to make these changes is so so worth it. It may also help seeking support from a therapist, doctor, or nutritionist if you have access b/c a lot of time fear of gaining weight is deeper rooted/ related to mental health. You got this!!
This is very serious but also very common. If untreated it can cause serious infertility issues. Blogilates did a video about restricting and period loss I highly recomment. And Please check out Abby Sharp's Video about how to get your caloric intake back to normal in a healthy way. I would definitely get support from a nutritionist or professional dietitian/therapist, you don't have to go though this on your own!
I will always listen to this saying but it’s “abs are made in the kitchen” you need to eat healthy/protein if u want ur abs to show. trust me i’m “skinny fat” and I love abs workouts, do them 24/7 and can barely see them. you have that “fat” over top hiding those abs and eating right will help. though you need to take in consideration with ur age. at a certain age around 15-18 you’re going to have more NATURAL “fat” and it’s A LOT harder to get rid of
@@kaylinflowers what do you eat? I've only been exercising for 1 week and 2 days, just making sure so that I can see results faster, like in 1 month or so (* .ˬ.)"
I’m crying now that I have an answer and a solution. I could feel myself going down a dangerous restricted path- but you just taught me I’m legit doing everything wrong. Thank you. Excited for this journey!
That was me!! I was 114 lbs, 5’3 and all mush and cellulite and ate 1,200 calories a day😬 Always fatigued and weak. I have been weight training for almost 2 years, eat 1800-2000 calories a day, dress size 2 petite or XS and I weigh 137 pounds!!! My legs and arms have never been more toned 💪🏼🏋🏻♀️ The number on the scale is irrelevant!! I have friends 2 sizes bigger than me that way significantly less than I do. And I get to enjoy my food while they won’t touch a carb 😏
I’m currently reverse dieting, which I started tracking February 14. My starting calories were 1600 and I weighed 115lbs, but I was very inconsistent leading up to the reverse diet because I would have days I would only eat 1300-1500. Now I’m serious about hitting my caloric goal and okay going slightly over. I’m at 1950 calories now and only gained 1lb since I started (at the start my weight fluctuates between 115-116lbs, then it hovered between 116-117lbs and then stayed at 116 for a few weeks). Though today I jumped from 116 to 118 since last week and I think it’s because I hate such a heavy Asian meal last night, and those dishes have so much sodium. I don’t increase every week; I increase my calories maybe every 3-4 weeks depending on how stagnant or slow the scale has changed and how I feel. Today was just a bad day to weigh and take pics 😂 I’ll just do another week eating 1950 (not being picky if I eat an end-of-the-day snack that makes me go above it). I haven’t changed my exercise since I started reverse dieting. I’ve been doing weight training 3x-4x/week with HIIT cardio 1x-2x/week. Resting Friday-Saturday, and maybe Sunday. Because I have been doing such intense exercises for too many years in a deficit, I’m not seeing any drastic physical changes since February. I am a lot more strong though. I can lift a lot heavier since I started and people have commented on my arms (I’m an inverted triangle body shape, so my belly fat is gonna be the hardest thing to work on). I have fantastic legs. I’m 28% body fat I’m estimating, but I don’t expect to see physical changes for awhile until I reach my TDEE estimated calories from online calculators (around 2100 calories). I know many skinny fat people are told to bulk to gain muscle, sooooo once I hit my TDEE I shall make that big decision if I want to bulk and go past those calories for a few weeks and then cut again for a short period before going back to maintenance?? But I also have been told to only bulk when your body fat is at around 24%? But skinny fat people have a higher BF%, so they can’t continue cutting. UGHHHH lol I have to make a decision but at least I’m tracking and being open and patient about this.
As a petite woman, I always feel so insecure about weighing over 130 lbs.. like I should weigh 115 or less. But ive never been in better shape than I am now and Im MUCH slimmer than in the past after eating more and lifting weights!
This makes me feel so much better! I was in the same position, 114 pounds for years with no exercise and the past year and a half I started exercising and went up to 130, even though I'm the same size as before. I've been really concerned about it recently so tysm for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
Nice to hear it actually exists! When I talk to people saying I need to lose weight I have so much fat on my body there are like don’t be silly there’s nothing on you . I don’t look that I have but with no clothes on you can see it- sloppy, soft and unfit .
White Okay th-cam.com/users/postUgkx6K7NWahp9y3ir1gVAwysOCHOOPSnWZbw . I got it from my browser's history. I know that it's really frustrating to be over-weighted but all is possible with a strong determination. Good luck…..
I feel like this video was recommended to me at the perfect time in my life. Quarantine&uni hit me really hard and with the summer approaching i got really conscious about my body. This video not only gave me hope and warned me not to just restrict myself further, but also cleared up the fog of all the fitness information online and gave me a direction to a healthy weight to get healthier.
THANK YOU! I am 5 ft nothing and every single diet tells me to eat less than 1200 calories a day. And it's nearly impossible to eat that low and actually feel good.
@@AprilVWhitney the funny thing is when I eat intuitively and don't try to restrict I tend to fall into about 1500 happily. It's my lack of consistentancy lifting and the too frequent binging that gets me.
@@Sterling8953 don't worry grrl I have the SAME EXACT PROBLEM! I also decreased my activity during the pandemic so I'm hoping the increase of exercise in my regiment again and controlling my binges will help out. Just remember it's a journey and some days you just need 1500 and that is healthy for you. Just keep on going :)
Yeah I learned that eating below that doesn't help. You have to find your sweet spot. I have gained weight during quartine so.I am back to watching what I eat. My sweet spot is about 1,300-1,400.
When I eat intuitively I noticed I struggle to arrive beyond 1100-1200 calories, meaning I could even explode. But maybe this whole thing doesn't count for me as I am petite but don't workout and don't aim to be athletic, I'm so confused now because I'm getting vibes I am doing something wrong but my full body tells me the contrary...
I'm so glad you mentioned it's hard for women to lose belly, arm, and thigh fat bc those are the areas i dislike the most. im glad i found this video, other fitness channels tend to be condescending but i feel very seen right now
This is completely me! I am 5’5 and started my journey at 111lbs and 34% body fat. Right now I’m at 115lbs and 26% body fat and still working to get even better results. Weight training and eating right makes all the difference!
@@erianisdeleon4952 hey there! Do you have anyone in your life that lifts? I would highly suggest asking them to go with you to the gym to make sure your form is good with dumbbells and the machines. It gave me my confidence to go on my own and I built muscle like crazy! I went from skinny fat to toned in a month
I've been bodybuilding for 6 years and this is the healthiest way i've ever heard someone explain it, so congrats on getting that info out there to every girl who needs it :)
I am the opposite of petite, super tall: over 6 ft, but I have the same problem! People always told me I was a stick but now I’ve kind of grown up a bit and I’m still thin and tall, just feel kind of flabby. This is super helpful.
I’m glad you make posts targeted towards petite women, because health and nutrition is actually different for us, I also love how you include women at 5”4 as petite because that’s my height and we aren’t considered tall, but alot of people don’t consider us short as well and I have always viewed myself as petite so it feels good to be recognized lol
my ex friend, whenever we worked out together, would refer to me as skinny fat and then apologize. It happened multiple times and i never knew what it meant lol. Still rude of her to comment on me like that
I’m not necessarily a petite women (I’m 5’6), however I am skinny-fat. I want to feel stronger and look stronger because I’m tired of letting my chronic pain make me feel weak! So I’m excited to take some of your advice and work on myself :D thank you! 💞
I've been trying to look for fitness videos for petite women like me and couldn't find one that fit my issues. I am 5'0" (100blbs) and I always feel small and frail and couldn't even lift my groceries without getting tired.. Although my BMI to height ratio is okay, I don't feel healthy.. I tried raising my calories up, the fats just go to my stomach and yet my arms and legs are still frail & thin. I do cardio just to make myself active at minimum but I want to feel stronger. Thank you so much for this holistic approach! I am learning a lot from you and your encouraging and positive words are empowering! All the best ♥️
Yes! I am still “skinny fat” I’ve started weight training and love it, but getting in the protein is tough. The hardest part is when i think i have over eaten calories i just try not to eat anything else the rest of the day and I’m sure my body is storing it up. I know it’s a process, the hardest part is consistency with the nutrition.....
If calories and protein are problem, try more of plant based protein. There is almost no fat in tofu or legumes - a lot of protein, not that much of energy in it but also pretty filling and easier to digest (after you get used to it and if prepared correctly (soaking)) - I do not feel as tired as I did after eating meat. Helped me A LOT when I swaped half of animal proteins for plant based.
I can't tell you how much counting macros and NOT doing endless cardio has helped my weight loss/tone journey! I look back now and can see I've put so much unnecessary stress on my body by doing hours of cardio a day and not eating as much as I need. I'm almost in tears I'm so happy that I've been able to eat so much better and not feel like I'm starving all the time!
I have a picture of myself age 16 and 88 lbs (4'11"). I was barely eating to keep my weight that low, but still had a Winnie the Pooh type belly. Perfect example of skinny fat.
I NEEDED this! 💜 I’m a 5’7” woman, 110-120 lbs. Everyone calls me “skinny” bc I have no muscle, but I have stomach fat and pretty big hips that look like muffin tops which is my BIGGEST insecurity. I don’t always workout bc I thought it’d make me lose weight & I’m already underweight for my height. I eat rather healthy bc I just naturally don’t like most junk food, so I used that as another excuse. I’m almost 24 and only now realizing that exercise isn’t necessarily just to lose weight, but it can be to gain strength!! I don’t want to be a bodybuilder, but I want to build basic toned muscle. THANK YOU for your toning tips! 💕 Sending positive vibes to everyone on their self-care journeys! ✨
im the exact same person as you. same height and weight. same thinking, same healthy but little eating. I've just learnt about this today. can I ask if you've made any progress?
Eating higher protein definitely works! I was doing the same thing like low calories and high cardio type workouts and saw no change. Then I started looking at macros and started lifting weights. I think it’s been 2 months now and I can see abs and definition in my arms. So crazy how we are brainwashed to think we have to eat 1200 calories a day to get the body we want.
I’m 5’1” and 109 pounds. So close to my goal weight from muscle!! I’ve gained about 6 pounds of muscle in four months or so and getting ready to focus on my PT certification after I get married next weekend! 😁 I’ve gotten down to 20% body fat and super excited and motivated with my goals and pushing myself. So glad to see someone else on here that’s my height and weight focused ❤️ and even getting to that body fat percentage I have some cellulite on my rear and upper thighs. It is what it is. I just love looking strong and healthy. Edited to have to thrown in that I started tracking my macros in order to eat more and never saw any improvement until I started eating more in general. I was never scared of food, just never realized I was under-eating.
I am 5'3.5" 115lbs and had been intermittent fasting for awhile and didn't even realize that I had cut my calories so low. Trying to get my protein intake up and was wondering if I can get to 92-100g of protein a day (which is really hard!) do I need to worry about the ratios of my fat and carb macros? Or should I just focus on getting the protein dialed in? What ratios do you use? I am also about 20% body fat and I am doing weight training.
I’m actually glad for the label, I’ve always known I’ve had this, but I didn’t know what to call it but now that I know I can look it up and treated specifically My shape is very good, it’s the skin and getting in shape because I’ve eaten so much darn fast food
I'm just so thankful to have found your channel and instagram. "Life changing" doesn't cover it. The severe weight fluctuations I've experienced trying to diet, calorie count, cardio myself to death... I feel so much relief knowing I can achieve what I've always wanted and it's actually going to be a lot more fun and "easy" than what I've put myself through before.
I just watched this 2 times back to back! We’ve been so brainwashed to think we shouldn’t be eating a lot just because we’re petite. Thank you so much for this video and your channel overall! 💜
Girl I’m 4’9 🥲 at 26 yrs old , I just came across this and will start my journey great because of it . I’ve had 5 babies and my last one really got me. Because I can not loose it. So here I go 😊
I subscribed because I appreciate how much thought you put into the words you use to describe fitness goals. I like that you want people to focus on how they feel, and that people have choices in how they want to look, there shouldn't be negative or positive connotations associated with being fat or lean. I have struggled with black and white restrictive thinking, and over exersizing - especially with cardio when I was younger - to the point of hurting my mental health and my metabolism. It is so important as a fitness instructor and teacher, to understand that people have so many complex thoughts and experiences coming into this space, but that everyone deserves to make healthy choices for their particular bodies. Thank you.
I FINALLY FOUND WHAT MY BODY LOOKS LIKE, FINALLY. I COULDNT EVEN EXPLAIN IT AND MY FRIENDS ALWAYS GET MAD WHEN I SAY I DON'T LOOK SKINNY BUT IM NOT EITHER SKINNY OR FAT
this video is AMAZING. Never before have a seen someone explain these facts so clearly and SCIENTIFICALLY back them up. YES. From one trainer to another: THANK YOU.
I am 5'1 134lbs and I'm in that skinny fat stage so I NEEDED this video Thank you so much! I just started incorporating weights in my workouts. I've had 3 kids its so hard to lose this last bit of weight/fat.
@@nancyorkeithm1518 Yay! finally someone with similar stats to me!! I was a bit worried when I read that there were people who were 116lbs and taller than me! I am 130lbs and only 5'1. I have been weight training for years but have only recently started to increase the weights I use. I too have 3 kids, but am only weight training 2-3 times a week and running 2-3 times. Maybe need to shift the ratio of running to weight training. How have you got on?
5'2 and got to 113lbs with the same belly. Weight trained at a deficit, ate my protein but after 2 months it was just not sustainable AND my boobs went away AND I couldn't lift heavier. Now I'm back to increasing my calories slowly. Being careful about being overzealous with calories is a real thing
I noticed the most difference in my body when I gave myself more rest days. I used to only give myself 1-2 rest days but then I started having 3-4 rest days. I always knew rest days were important but I wasn’t giving myself enough to recover. For example, if I had a killer leg workout, I’ll give myself an extra rest day if I need it and wow! I started to see the benefits of it.
Thank you for sharing this video! I have been on my own journey & have lost 65 lbs so far! & while friends/family are commenting "you are so skinny, you look so 'frail," I feel so loose & unfit. I lost the weight over quarantine & because of gyms being closed, my emphasis has not been on weight training. I have lost weight by doing HIIT workouts @ home & maintaining a calorie deficit. While I am only 10 lbs from my goal weight, I don't feel how I thought I would. I am dieting & working out but feel low energy, I don't feel fit/defined/toned & still feel like I have fat to lose. You described exactly how I am feeling right in this moment, in this video! It is a nice feeling to see that someone else had these same struggles & overcame them!
I’m so happy you used skinny fat because I would have never found you!! You have saved me!!! I look like you did. It’s the first time that I feel hope❤️I’m actually crying tears of relief❤️thank you a million times over!!!
I am so glad that I found your channel!! I have lost and kept off 30-35 lbs the last couple years and am about one pound away from being considered "underweight" yet I still feel insecure in some areas of my body!! I am only 5 ft 1 in. I don't feel strong and have cellulite in my butt and back of my upper thighs. I feel flabby in my arms and belly too. I also have super low energy and feel tired all the time and never have the energy to workout and am in a "bad mood" a lot. I'm really excited to learn more and start toning up and building muscle and feeling better!! Thank you for sharing this information!!
I am skinny fat and im 17 and I’m at my biggest and I have gained an eating disorder and I have body dysmenorrhea and I have tried for years on ab work outs and I have never seen any progress. The other day I got done working out and looked in the mirror and cried. And I’m ready to feel good about my body so I hope I can get on this !
I am so thankful I found you're video I'm skinny fat 4'11 I've been eating 1,200 cal a day and still feeling like I have extra body fat I've been scared to start bulking but this video gave me the push I needed I felt you being so genuine trying to help thank you so much
I love that you have a training mindset focused on petite women. I would say the basics of this desired transition are the same for most women, but let’s be honest it hangs different on someone taller!!
This is all so true. I was always about 110lbs from the ages of 14-23. Then at 23 I started exercising for the first time in my life & using weights & now a year later I'm 122 pounds, the heaviest I've ever been, but I'm more "toned" looking & I have ABS !! I NEVER thought I would have abs! I saw a picture of myself the other day from when I was 18 in a bikini & 12 pounds lighter & yes I was skinny but somehow I looked so much more "squishy" because I had ZERO muscle on me. I was shocked! Lift weights & eat ladies, it works!!!
I don’t have access to heavy weights, and I’m not looking to do 100 lb squats like an IG model lol. I just wanna get toned with light weights at home and non-weight exercises. I have a treadmill, exercise bands & 5-20 lb weights at home. Have any low/non-weight toning tips?
@@RSyed-tu4rn It depends on your situation & current body composition. I don't have much weight either. Only about 50lbs total & for most of the time I've been working out I just used bodyweight & then 9lb dumbbells. Only recently did I start going a bit heavier. As long as you are using progressive overload you will grow muscle, which will get you the more "toned" look. If you run out of amount of weight to progress with, you can still do this by increasing number of reps, & also increasing time under tension during movements. Incorporating bands with the weights will help too. Running on the treadmill (cardio) will help you to lose body fat, along with a calorie deficit, if you feel you need to but will not really build muscle/ get you toned in the way that weight training (even low/bodyweight training) will get you.
@@abbyhoneywaffles Thanks! I’m a 5’7” woman, 110-120 lbs (not petite but I just came across this channel lol) Everyone calls me “skinny” bc I have no muscle, but I have some stomach fat and pretty big hips that look like muffin tops which is my BIGGEST insecurity. I don’t always workout bc I thought it’d make me lose weight & I’m already underweight for my height. I eat rather healthy bc I just naturally don’t like most junk food, so I used that as another excuse. I’m almost 24 and only NOW realizing that exercise isn’t necessarily just to lose weight, but it can be to gain strength!! I do a mix of treadmill, light weights w/ increased reps, bands & mostly body weight exercises. Tbh moderate yoga is my favorite tho & is surprisingly effective at achieving strength!
So proud of you girl! I’m in the same boat... I was slightly underweight last year, (5’5” and 115lbs).. i started going to the gym a few months ago and i’m toned, have more muscle, and a flat tummy instead of ‘blobby’ stomach haha. Though I was skinny, I was insecure in bikinis and crop tops. Now that I eat better and go to the gym regularly, I feel so confident and healthy!
@@RSyed-tu4rn my body is exactly like yours LOL its rlly annoying when i say i wanna work out and ppl are like "but ur so skinny" im like but i don't look healthy or toned LOL
I’m not petite I’m 5’7 but I relate to this a lot. I am recovering from an ed and am now at a healthy weight of about 120 lbs but at my lowest weight I didn’t look as small as I was due to poor nutrition and tons of cardio and didn’t have any muscle definition. Now that I am a healthy weight I am trying to shift my mindset and realize that I don’t need to eat very little and do lots of cardio instead weight train and eat a good amount that will keep my body fueled, healthy and happy. This is a journey but iv already noticed progress and have some muscle definition in my arms and I feel stronger than ever. Thank you for this video it really was useful and was good for my brain to hear. We got this everyone! Fuel your body and we’ll be stronger than ever!
I am so glad I found your channel.I’ve struggled my entire life with my body image. I actually love my figure but have never been able to have a flat stomach. I’m 5’2 ish and and 125 pounds eating less than 1000 calories a day and do not feel good about myself. I’m going to follow these steps thank you!!!
I totally identified. I have always been "skinny" and a "little person" but somehow I´ve felt bloated and "fat". People always told me I was thin, but when I compared to other women I saw myself as weak, bloated, etc. And even though I excercise, I can´t get there. And yes, I see the number in the scale and it´s within the normal range, but somehow I don´t feel good about my body. Thank you for the video, now I understand more about my body.
Wow. I haven’t even started my toning journey yet, but i know that i’m skinny fat and i came here for guidance. This has been such a rich, informational experience! I initially assumed that cardio would be my priority, but now i understand why that shouldn’t be the case. The science behind it really makes sense.
OMG! This is music to my heart! I need to rewrite my brain to overcome my unhelpful mentality, I’m exactly at ‘skinny fat’ stage extremely dedicated to my workouts while seeing no improvement
I love your channel- thank you! I recently came to terms with the fact that I've been undereating for the past 5 years. I blamed the way I was feeling on fibromyalgia- and some of it was, but some was just the effects of not eating. Fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, headaches, etc. I don't really experience hunger, and I certainly wasn't starving, but I was unhappy with my stomach after having kids and getting older and I think I just did what I used to when I was younger to eliminate it. Aka eat a bit less for a few days. But it didn't work, and I didn't devote time to analyzing why, just kept doing it because I knew it worked in my 20's. Going back to school is when this all really started, I was so busy being Mom/head of household/student that eating regularly was just not on the radar. Now I just want to be healthy again- so I'm lifting again, and focusing on getting protein. I was exactly where you stated- not eating enough overall and definitely not getting enough protein (pescetarian but mostly vegetarian makes that one a bit harder..). It's been almost 2 months since starting this lifting and eating more- I feel so much better actually getting sustenance and working towards building muscle again! My scale hasn't changed much yet, nor have my measurements, but I have to keep in mind that my body takes time to reset my metabolism to a healthy place and I may even gain a little more before I see what I am working for. I still struggle with eating enough, it's not comfortable yet; but I know it's vital and I love myself enough to follow through (this has been a breakthrough for me). I am seeing muscle gains too, even if I'm not defined yet. I know I'm on the right path. Thank you again for your channel and content, it's so important for us shorties to know how some of the standard stuff isn't quite right for us!
LOVE your content and your channel. This is the first time I've ever seen someone talking a rational, sensible approach to fitness and nutrition for petites. Keep 'em coming.
I just came across this video and Im looking for hidden cameras.. you spoke to me.. EVERYTHING you pointed out- caloric deficit (1200 calories), intermittent fasting, lots of cardio and abs, totally follow Chloe Ting and do all kinds of random you tube workouts.. all of it. I’m skinny fat. I am just starting the weight training and am discouraged because I’m not strong. You have motivated me. I’ve tried for YEARS to change my body from skinny fat to tone and nothing works. New subscriber here 🙋♀️
I’m 24 and I weight 104-110 pounds depending on my work schedule. I am definitely skinny fat (height being 5”3). I have been struggling with my body image for so long. I have finally had the courage to join a gym. This video has been a good starting point! Thank you
I’m a teen, and well aware to not give myself an eating disorder, but I really want to get that toned lean body! I wouldn’t say I’m fat, but I have skinny fat, It’s hard being a teen not knowing how to properly do this, but I’m willing to put in the effort, thank you!!!!!
Glad I watched this-your mention of how random workouts will give you random results. That's where I am-I cherry-pick videos and do them in no specific order. I'm going to instead follow her 10-week program that is set up progressively. Thank you!
EVERYTHING you said I shouldnt be doing is exactly what i've been doing. I thought cardio and abs was going to get me my results. thank you for this video
ur amazing! this should have millions of views. There are famous influencers who easlily spread and convince many of misinformation. Sounds small, but I appreciate u highlighting dietitians rather than nutritionist :p
I’m 4’9 and I find that there’s not enough representation for petite women. I’m glad I can eat more and don’t need to jump around a lot to lose that stubborn fat now
This is such helpful information. What's crazy is this isn't taught in gym and health classes in school. Knowing this information would have probably saved me from an eating disorder and a decade of being in a calorie deficit focusing on cardio and abdominal exercises.
I'm so thankful for you because I used to restrict (literally 500 cals/day) and i couldn't imagine ever eating ~1200+cals to lose weight when it seemed like even with extreme restricting, I'd gain so much just by eating one meal. I really didn't think it was possible to be healthy and happy. But since I found you I've learned so much about food and about my body as a petite woman and i now eat SO MUCH (literally around 2000 cals, give or take) and I'm still able to lose weight (!!!) and have the body I've always wanted and i don't have to starve myself for it or kill myself at the gym and I'm just so much more happier and less grumpy now that I actually know how to eat and workout properly. The change in me in every aspect. My mindset and my outlook are as healthy as my body and I'm doing it for the right reasons now. So i just want to take the time to thank you for everything you do and I'm forever grateful because I don't think I would be here if I hadn't stumbled across your videos. I'm so glad i took a chance and trusted in the things you said, even if they were scary for me to do at first 💖
The good news is that it really doesn't take that long to see results. In the last four months I've been cooking low carb, high protein meals, not drinking alcohol or eating candy and ice cream, and working out just three days a week, and I look very different!
This is amazing. Thank you. I’ve been struggling with an eating disorder ( diagnosed at 15). I’m 5’1 and I had a gym teacher tell me that I was “skinny fat” when we were check our BMIs in class… I was 90 lbs. Fast forward a few years, now I’m probably around 107 ish, I don’t weigh myself or own a scale for obvious reasons, but I feel uncomfortable and very unhappy with how my body looks and the comments I get about how I look, ( “you look healthier.” Or “you should do more cardio”) I have the My Fitness app and I can’t seem to have an intake of over 950ish calories a day because my appetite is decreased and I get sick when I eat too much. After watching this, I am definitely going to set a better goal and stop doing yoga and palates everyday 😅 thank you so much for this knowledge.
This video is amazing! Last year I started cutting my calories and trying to workout but was always so tired and ended up have panic attacks and anxiety. Literally a month ago I just started eating normally again- all I focus on is that I try to eat few additives in my food and make sure I get protein, I lift a few days a week and go on walks and in two weeks of being consistent I’m seeing results and feel a million times better than before. Plus it’s way more fun. I’m not petite, I’m 5’9” but I just have a petite frame and was always so “petite” in that way until a couple years ago. Thank you for informing everyone with your knowledge! Also if anyone’s eating 1200 calories and losing a couple lbs here and there, it’s just going to come back. Trust me and my anxious past year of experience with it haha
I actually look and feel better than I ever have and recently I’ve been falling back into undereating because of depression and this is making me feel better
Instantly subscribed after hearing the language in the intro. Very impressed! Hoping to start my body recomp this year and excited to see what other content is on this channel!
5'1 and I am literally 99 pounds but I see myself in mirror it's so not okay , but recently I got into weight training and I can slowly and steadily see little difference , yes I have to still increase my protein intake. hope best for everyone who is struggling with same issue
Why did it take me this long to find this channel omggg you're a lifesaver!! Recently, for whatever reason, I've lost a ton of weight and I can't seem to put it back so I've been instructed by my doctor to eat as much as I can to gain. So I decided to try and gain as much muscle weight as I can, bcs right now, at 4'11 and 88lbs, I look like a frail baby chicken 😭😭
I definitely feel this way! I work so hard, restrict calories but am not getting the results at all. I lift 2-4 times a week and I can feel myself getting stronger which is great!!! But physically not seeing the results.
i really resonated with and loved this video. when i heard you say you used to be a fencer my jaw dropped. ive been fencing for over 10 years and im now in collegiate fencing, and i've always struggled with the whole "skinny fat" body type. my first year of college i lost sooo much weight, i was barely eating and what i did eat was junk food, exercising six times a week with fencing and weight lifting. but for the first time i looked the way i wanted. when the pandemic hit i gained the weight back and coming back to school in the fall, i wanted to get back to the shape i was in. i developed an eating disorder and would purge after binge eating junk food and ive been restricting my calories to around 1k a day. ive lost a good amount of weight so far, but i still have that bit of chub on my stomach that i really want to get rid of. thank you for your advice ill definitely try to focus on weight training more because i dont think i realized how much of a role it plays in looking toned.
As a dancer I’m super fit but I just don’t look like it, and it’s driving me insane. It’s a personal thing and honestly I, myself am bothered more by it than I am by others being judgy. I’m so happy to have found you cuz before I couldn’t never really pinpoint what it was
thank you so much for talking about this subject🥺 this video was super helpful and educational. it really makes so many things clear. i used to do random 2 week challenge workouts on youtube as well and could never see results. but i started lifting about a month ago and am seeing so much more muscle definition than i ever did from doing random 15 minute workouts over the years. don’t be scared of going to the gym and lifting. it feels good to be strong. i can’t wait to keep seeing results and most importantly i enjoy lifting now ☺️
Absolutely loving your videos. I would describe myself as having lived a very skinny fat life. Like you I'm petite and I've never struggled with obesity or being overweight. However, as I've aged it's clear that I need to increase muscle and decrease body fat in areas that seem to be almost impossible to tone! I'm 46 and perimenopausal. I've worked really hard to manage those symptoms with a functional medicine doctor. Now it's time to really turn my diet around and move more. Thank you so much for all of the valuable information! As another petite person this feels very helpful.
Hi! I’m 21, 5’7” and 135ish lbs. I’ve struggled with disordered eating and body image issues for years. I’m pretty thin and a lot of people tell me how thin I am. I even lost my period. However, I have a lot of lower belly fat, my upper arms have grown and i have a double chin. These things really bother me. I know that I’m not a super healthy eater because I’m poor and can’t afford a lot of nutritious foods. i just want to FEEL BETTER! I never have energy, I struggle with mental health, I have acne, etc. This video has changed my mindset (as of right now) and has given me some hope.
Wow I'm so thankful to find this video. I've been obese my whole adult life but have recently lost 90 lbs and now weigh less than I did in 8th grade. But I definitely still have fat to lose and am skinny fat. I'm well within normal BMI and a size 0, 5'3 but still have so much fat. This totally explains it! Thank you even though it's an older one 🎉
She keeps saying 10 yrs ago was an athlete for 18 yrs… but she doesn’t look a day over 20 hahah I’m skinny fat have been all my adult life, I am just getting out of a broken ankle and want to go to the gym. I have been doing super light weighs can’t wait to try to lift heavier. I eat a lot and can’t gain weigh. I’m 4.11 and 105 lbs. I was 86 pounds until about 20. I hate being so skinny!!!! I’m excited to follow your channel
Hate the term "skinny fat" but here we are 😂
I may hate the word “tone” more.
How to “tone up” and all that rubbish! Marketing to girls afraid to get bulky... which is another trigger word.
How many times do u train abs tho
Jade you don’t need to train abs to get them. It’s all nutrition! I never train abs. It’s the only thing I don’t train and I have them. Weight train and eat High protein!
@@brookesmith1550 thank you
@@jadebaynes323 it is still very good for you to build "abs". not really talking about the visible abs, but the strength in your abs. everyone has abs hiding or showing, but not everyone has good core strength. developing the strength in your core is very crucial, and benefits your posture and the rest of your body!! you dont need to specifically target "abs", but training your core (which includes abdominal muscles) is very helpful when you want to become strong overall! good luck
step one: 7:05 - do an audit of your nutrition
step two: 10:00 - eat enough/more protein
step three: 13:00 - lift weights
step four: 15:20 - utilize progressive overload
step five: 16:50 - eat more food + increase non exercise energy expenditure (increase daily steps etc..)
step six: 17:33 - change your mindset ! changing body composition takes time + there is no quick fix
THANK YOU
you deserve so much good
Thanks 💖
You're doing the Lord's work. Thanks!
Thank you!!!
yo you might have just saved me from the depths of my eating disorder
you’ve got this bestie
same
@@tea4836 thank u sm !!
@@svphiax u can do it!!
Best of luck 🥰❤️
Yes! This is me. Skinny fat. 5'2 weight fluctuates from 105-120. Trying to gain more muscle and lose the fat. I'm skinny still wear size small but in a bathing suit I'm flabby. It's embarrassing when people think I'm a stick then bam. About 30% body fat or so.
Same! Well, kind of- shorter and 130 lbs but I tend to gain muscle quickly. But some think I'm thin, and I'm at 29-30% body fat! Lol! I just want my boobs to stick out more than my belly!😂
Glad I am not the only one!
Same here but I’m 4’10
@@caitlinallhusen9158 keep up the progressive overload! I have similar stats, except I fluctuate between 125-129 now at 25-27% body fat. My weight is the same but my clothes fit a lot better while eating 1500-1800 calories (single ingredient, high protein foods) I'm in the makings of a 4-pack!
@@Lightwing may I ask what you've changed within your diet?
This is very personal but I am writing this in case someone is going to something similar I am. I'm 5 ft 1, 110 lbs and brainwashed. I have been eating below 1200 calories for a decade, running 4 times a week, doing yoga the rest. I am skinny fat and have been trying to lose stubborn fat for ages. I struggle with my period but I never gave it that much attention, by gyno told me that it's because I was taking the pill (which I stopped taking 4 years ago..). I finally went to an endocrinologist, thinking I have PCOS or insulin resistance which could cause irregular menstrual cycles. Turns out it's the opposite, my body simply doesn't have the energy to release eggs. I was told that I need to eat more and work out less. I am so scared to eat more calories and gain weight, but my health should come first. Thank you for making this video encouraging petite women to eat enough, focus on muscle growth instead. It's so hard to overcome the obsessive calorie deficit mindset, but we have to.
You’re definitely not alone in your struggles ;(! I’ve recently stopped having my period for more than three months and my OBG said it was due to low body weight. The solution is to eat more calories, which, like you said, is nerve wracking and difficult when society seems to put “less calories” and “skinny” on a pedestal for women. I’m still having struggles and fears, but it helps to realize that eating more and gaining weight is much better for our health than not giving our bodies the energy it needs to function as it’s supposed to! I wish you the best of luck on your journey :).
thank you for sharing this, something similar happened when I first started my fitness journey. But I healed and you'll too :)
I have been through a similar struggle and I know how scary it can feel to feel like you’re not in control/ increase calories after restricting so long💙 lifting weights really helped me because it makes you feel strong and empowered in a fun way and want to fuel your body with nutrients rather than exercise to “earn” calories. When I started lifting (you won’t get bulky I promise) I ate more in a healthy way, which helped heal my metabolism, boost my confidence, trust myself, and have a sense of love and freedom in my body that I never experienced when I was doing over restrictive diets. It’s hard and you will have good and bad days but trying to make these changes is so so worth it. It may also help seeking support from a therapist, doctor, or nutritionist if you have access b/c a lot of time fear of gaining weight is deeper rooted/ related to mental health. You got this!!
This is very serious but also very common. If untreated it can cause serious infertility issues. Blogilates did a video about restricting and period loss I highly recomment. And Please check out Abby Sharp's Video about how to get your caloric intake back to normal in a healthy way. I would definitely get support from a nutritionist or professional dietitian/therapist, you don't have to go though this on your own!
Maybe check out Stephanie Buttermores one year All-In journey on TH-cam. She has a similar story
the “ab workouts and cardio” literally EXACTLY what i’ve been doing 😭
I will always listen to this saying but it’s “abs are made in the kitchen” you need to eat healthy/protein if u want ur abs to show. trust me i’m “skinny fat” and I love abs workouts, do them 24/7 and can barely see them. you have that “fat” over top hiding those abs and eating right will help. though you need to take in consideration with ur age. at a certain age around 15-18 you’re going to have more NATURAL “fat” and it’s A LOT harder to get rid of
@@kaylinflowers thank you!
Yeah I think HIIT helps combined with weight lifting to tone up
@@kaylinflowers what do you eat? I've only been exercising for 1 week and 2 days, just making sure so that I can see results faster, like in 1 month or so (* .ˬ.)"
same i thought those shi are gonna get me my dream body but no lol, i ended up being skinny fat😭
Actual video starts at 6:35 for those who don't have that much time
I’m crying now that I have an answer and a solution. I could feel myself going down a dangerous restricted path- but you just taught me I’m legit doing everything wrong. Thank you. Excited for this journey!
hows it going
how is it going for u?
That was me!! I was 114 lbs, 5’3 and all mush and cellulite and ate 1,200 calories a day😬 Always fatigued and weak. I have been weight training for almost 2 years, eat 1800-2000 calories a day, dress size 2 petite or XS and I weigh 137 pounds!!! My legs and arms have never been more toned 💪🏼🏋🏻♀️ The number on the scale is irrelevant!! I have friends 2 sizes bigger than me that way significantly less than I do. And I get to enjoy my food while they won’t touch a carb 😏
did you reverse diet to get up to 1800 calories? are those your maintain? amazing job!!!
I’m currently reverse dieting, which I started tracking February 14. My starting calories were 1600 and I weighed 115lbs, but I was very inconsistent leading up to the reverse diet because I would have days I would only eat 1300-1500. Now I’m serious about hitting my caloric goal and okay going slightly over. I’m at 1950 calories now and only gained 1lb since I started (at the start my weight fluctuates between 115-116lbs, then it hovered between 116-117lbs and then stayed at 116 for a few weeks). Though today I jumped from 116 to 118 since last week and I think it’s because I hate such a heavy Asian meal last night, and those dishes have so much sodium. I don’t increase every week; I increase my calories maybe every 3-4 weeks depending on how stagnant or slow the scale has changed and how I feel. Today was just a bad day to weigh and take pics 😂 I’ll just do another week eating 1950 (not being picky if I eat an end-of-the-day snack that makes me go above it). I haven’t changed my exercise since I started reverse dieting. I’ve been doing weight training 3x-4x/week with HIIT cardio 1x-2x/week. Resting Friday-Saturday, and maybe Sunday. Because I have been doing such intense exercises for too many years in a deficit, I’m not seeing any drastic physical changes since February. I am a lot more strong though. I can lift a lot heavier since I started and people have commented on my arms (I’m an inverted triangle body shape, so my belly fat is gonna be the hardest thing to work on). I have fantastic legs. I’m 28% body fat I’m estimating, but I don’t expect to see physical changes for awhile until I reach my TDEE estimated calories from online calculators (around 2100 calories).
I know many skinny fat people are told to bulk to gain muscle, sooooo once I hit my TDEE I shall make that big decision if I want to bulk and go past those calories for a few weeks and then cut again for a short period before going back to maintenance?? But I also have been told to only bulk when your body fat is at around 24%? But skinny fat people have a higher BF%, so they can’t continue cutting. UGHHHH lol I have to make a decision but at least I’m tracking and being open and patient about this.
Wow! Erica Jones. Great success story; inspiring! Maybe there's something to this, after all...🤔
As a petite woman, I always feel so insecure about weighing over 130 lbs.. like I should weigh 115 or less. But ive never been in better shape than I am now and Im MUCH slimmer than in the past after eating more and lifting weights!
This makes me feel so much better! I was in the same position, 114 pounds for years with no exercise and the past year and a half I started exercising and went up to 130, even though I'm the same size as before. I've been really concerned about it recently so tysm for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
Nice to hear it actually exists! When I talk to people saying I need to lose weight I have so much fat on my body there are like don’t be silly there’s nothing on you . I don’t look that I have but with no clothes on you can see it- sloppy, soft and unfit .
White Okay th-cam.com/users/postUgkx6K7NWahp9y3ir1gVAwysOCHOOPSnWZbw . I got it from my browser's history. I know that it's really frustrating to be over-weighted but all is possible with a strong determination. Good luck…..
When you said binge eating goldfish.. never related to someone more 😂
I feel like this video was recommended to me at the perfect time in my life. Quarantine&uni hit me really hard and with the summer approaching i got really conscious about my body. This video not only gave me hope and warned me not to just restrict myself further, but also cleared up the fog of all the fitness information online and gave me a direction to a healthy weight to get healthier.
I relate to her “before” in EVERY way
THANK YOU! I am 5 ft nothing and every single diet tells me to eat less than 1200 calories a day. And it's nearly impossible to eat that low and actually feel good.
Don't do it! It won't work in the long run. I got your back ;)
@@AprilVWhitney the funny thing is when I eat intuitively and don't try to restrict I tend to fall into about 1500 happily. It's my lack of consistentancy lifting and the too frequent binging that gets me.
@@Sterling8953 don't worry grrl I have the SAME EXACT PROBLEM! I also decreased my activity during the pandemic so I'm hoping the increase of exercise in my regiment again and controlling my binges will help out. Just remember it's a journey and some days you just need 1500 and that is healthy for you. Just keep on going :)
Yeah I learned that eating below that doesn't help. You have to find your sweet spot. I have gained weight during quartine so.I am back to watching what I eat. My sweet spot is about 1,300-1,400.
When I eat intuitively I noticed I struggle to arrive beyond 1100-1200 calories, meaning I could even explode. But maybe this whole thing doesn't count for me as I am petite but don't workout and don't aim to be athletic, I'm so confused now because I'm getting vibes I am doing something wrong but my full body tells me the contrary...
I'm so glad you mentioned it's hard for women to lose belly, arm, and thigh fat bc those are the areas i dislike the most. im glad i found this video, other fitness channels tend to be condescending but i feel very seen right now
this is actually the best video i’ve seen. i’ve watched so many fit vids and this one is definitely the most descriptive one i’ve seen
Wait so...I'm skinny fat....? I KNEW THERE'S A TERM FOR THIS CONFUSING SHI-
Ahhhhhh still have a long way to go 😩😩
This is completely me! I am 5’5 and started my journey at 111lbs and 34% body fat. Right now I’m at 115lbs and 26% body fat and still working to get even better results. Weight training and eating right makes all the difference!
What type of weight stuff do you do? And how many cals do u eat? Sorry for the questions
@@erianisdeleon4952 hey there! Do you have anyone in your life that lifts? I would highly suggest asking them to go with you to the gym to make sure your form is good with dumbbells and the machines. It gave me my confidence to go on my own and I built muscle like crazy! I went from skinny fat to toned in a month
I've been bodybuilding for 6 years and this is the healthiest way i've ever heard someone explain it, so congrats on getting that info out there to every girl who needs it :)
I am the opposite of petite, super tall: over 6 ft, but I have the same problem! People always told me I was a stick but now I’ve kind of grown up a bit and I’m still thin and tall, just feel kind of flabby. This is super helpful.
I’m glad you make posts targeted towards petite women, because health and nutrition is actually different for us, I also love how you include women at 5”4 as petite because that’s my height and we aren’t considered tall, but alot of people don’t consider us short as well and I have always viewed myself as petite so it feels good to be recognized lol
Yes! I’m 5’4 also and nobody wants us in their category! 😂😂
According to the internet, we are considered petite.
my ex friend, whenever we worked out
together, would refer to me as skinny fat and then apologize. It happened multiple times and i never knew what it meant lol. Still rude of her to comment on me like that
aw hell no i’m glad she’s an ex friend now
She was doing it on purpose because she felt insecure for whatever reason so she tried to make you as insecure as she was
Very rude. Nobody should be commenting on anyone's body. We should all motivate each other to reach our goals, whatever that might be.
I’m not necessarily a petite women (I’m 5’6), however I am skinny-fat. I want to feel stronger and look stronger because I’m tired of letting my chronic pain make me feel weak! So I’m excited to take some of your advice and work on myself :D thank you! 💞
thanks for the comment I had the feeling here is no one taller than 5'3
me too! i am 5’5 and i wanna slim down! i feel like i’m thin but still have love handles and a little bit of a stomach. i hope weight lifting works!!
@@tea4836 sanen im 5’3 but we got this :))
Same! I’m 5’5 and skinny everywhere except my stomach and I also easily gain weight in my arms.
@@tea4836 omg hi im the same as you! have you been weight training at all?
I've been trying to look for fitness videos for petite women like me and couldn't find one that fit my issues. I am 5'0" (100blbs) and I always feel small and frail and couldn't even lift my groceries without getting tired.. Although my BMI to height ratio is okay, I don't feel healthy.. I tried raising my calories up, the fats just go to my stomach and yet my arms and legs are still frail & thin. I do cardio just to make myself active at minimum but I want to feel stronger.
Thank you so much for this holistic approach! I am learning a lot from you and your encouraging and positive words are empowering!
All the best ♥️
Yes! I am still “skinny fat” I’ve started weight training and love it, but getting in the protein is tough. The hardest part is when i think i have over eaten calories i just try not to eat anything else the rest of the day and I’m sure my body is storing it up. I know it’s a process, the hardest part is consistency with the nutrition.....
If calories and protein are problem, try more of plant based protein. There is almost no fat in tofu or legumes - a lot of protein, not that much of energy in it but also pretty filling and easier to digest (after you get used to it and if prepared correctly (soaking)) - I do not feel as tired as I did after eating meat. Helped me A LOT when I swaped half of animal proteins for plant based.
Yes April. "You are a grown ass woman!" I felt that. Great video coach!
I can't tell you how much counting macros and NOT doing endless cardio has helped my weight loss/tone journey! I look back now and can see I've put so much unnecessary stress on my body by doing hours of cardio a day and not eating as much as I need. I'm almost in tears I'm so happy that I've been able to eat so much better and not feel like I'm starving all the time!
I have a picture of myself age 16 and 88 lbs (4'11"). I was barely eating to keep my weight that low, but still had a Winnie the Pooh type belly. Perfect example of skinny fat.
I NEEDED this! 💜 I’m a 5’7” woman, 110-120 lbs. Everyone calls me “skinny” bc I have no muscle, but I have stomach fat and pretty big hips that look like muffin tops which is my BIGGEST insecurity. I don’t always workout bc I thought it’d make me lose weight & I’m already underweight for my height. I eat rather healthy bc I just naturally don’t like most junk food, so I used that as another excuse. I’m almost 24 and only now realizing that exercise isn’t necessarily just to lose weight, but it can be to gain strength!! I don’t want to be a bodybuilder, but I want to build basic toned muscle. THANK YOU for your toning tips! 💕 Sending positive vibes to everyone on their self-care journeys! ✨
This is exactly me but 15, 5’5 and 98lbs lol
im the exact same person as you. same height and weight. same thinking, same healthy but little eating. I've just learnt about this today. can I ask if you've made any progress?
As someone who is not from America I was so confused when you just casually said you were bingeing on goldfish
this was the most informational video I've ever watched about fitness, I stan this girl
Eating higher protein definitely works! I was doing the same thing like low calories and high cardio type workouts and saw no change. Then I started looking at macros and started lifting weights. I think it’s been 2 months now and I can see abs and definition in my arms. So crazy how we are brainwashed to think we have to eat 1200 calories a day to get the body we want.
Hi I’m 17 years old but my gym doesn’t have weights and stuff since it’s really small. I only have 8Ib dumbbells so can I just use those?
I’m 5’1” and 109 pounds. So close to my goal weight from muscle!! I’ve gained about 6 pounds of muscle in four months or so and getting ready to focus on my PT certification after I get married next weekend! 😁 I’ve gotten down to 20% body fat and super excited and motivated with my goals and pushing myself. So glad to see someone else on here that’s my height and weight focused ❤️ and even getting to that body fat percentage I have some cellulite on my rear and upper thighs. It is what it is. I just love looking strong and healthy.
Edited to have to thrown in that I started tracking my macros in order to eat more and never saw any improvement until I started eating more in general. I was never scared of food, just never realized I was under-eating.
I am 5'3.5" 115lbs and had been intermittent fasting for awhile and didn't even realize that I had cut my calories so low. Trying to get my protein intake up and was wondering if I can get to 92-100g of protein a day (which is really hard!) do I need to worry about the ratios of my fat and carb macros? Or should I just focus on getting the protein dialed in? What ratios do you use? I am also about 20% body fat and I am doing weight training.
I’m actually glad for the label, I’ve always known I’ve had this, but I didn’t know what to call it but now that I know I can look it up and treated specifically
My shape is very good, it’s the skin and getting in shape because I’ve eaten so much darn fast food
I'm just so thankful to have found your channel and instagram. "Life changing" doesn't cover it. The severe weight fluctuations I've experienced trying to diet, calorie count, cardio myself to death... I feel so much relief knowing I can achieve what I've always wanted and it's actually going to be a lot more fun and "easy" than what I've put myself through before.
I just watched this 2 times back to back! We’ve been so brainwashed to think we shouldn’t be eating a lot just because we’re petite. Thank you so much for this video and your channel overall! 💜
I'm so grateful I came across your channel! It has been so helpful for this 5'0 lady 💖🙏🏽
I'm so glad Melody!! Enjoy xo
Girl I’m 4’9 🥲 at 26 yrs old , I just came across this and will start my journey great because of it . I’ve had 5 babies and my last one really got me. Because I can not loose it. So here I go 😊
I subscribed because I appreciate how much thought you put into the words you use to describe fitness goals. I like that you want people to focus on how they feel, and that people have choices in how they want to look, there shouldn't be negative or positive connotations associated with being fat or lean. I have struggled with black and white restrictive thinking, and over exersizing - especially with cardio when I was younger - to the point of hurting my mental health and my metabolism. It is so important as a fitness instructor and teacher, to understand that people have so many complex thoughts and experiences coming into this space, but that everyone deserves to make healthy choices for their particular bodies. Thank you.
this is the Channel that I have unknowingly been looking for for years
this video helped me more than any other bullsh*t i've watched throughout my journey and i can't thank this woman enough for that.
I FINALLY FOUND WHAT MY BODY LOOKS LIKE, FINALLY. I COULDNT EVEN EXPLAIN IT AND MY FRIENDS ALWAYS GET MAD WHEN I SAY I DON'T LOOK SKINNY BUT IM NOT EITHER SKINNY OR FAT
this video is AMAZING. Never before have a seen someone explain these facts so clearly and SCIENTIFICALLY back them up. YES. From one trainer to another: THANK YOU.
I am 5'1 134lbs and I'm in that skinny fat stage so I NEEDED this video Thank you so much! I just started incorporating weights in my workouts. I've had 3 kids its so hard to lose this last bit of weight/fat.
Keto! Intermittent fasting! Weights!
@@nancyorkeithm1518 Yay! finally someone with similar stats to me!! I was a bit worried when I read that there were people who were 116lbs and taller than me! I am 130lbs and only 5'1. I have been weight training for years but have only recently started to increase the weights I use. I too have 3 kids, but am only weight training 2-3 times a week and running 2-3 times. Maybe need to shift the ratio of running to weight training. How have you got on?
5'2 and got to 113lbs with the same belly. Weight trained at a deficit, ate my protein but after 2 months it was just not sustainable AND my boobs went away AND I couldn't lift heavier. Now I'm back to increasing my calories slowly. Being careful about being overzealous with calories is a real thing
Unrelated, but I love your subtle makeup and eyebrows - so natural looking!
I noticed the most difference in my body when I gave myself more rest days. I used to only give myself 1-2 rest days but then I started having 3-4 rest days. I always knew rest days were important but I wasn’t giving myself enough to recover. For example, if I had a killer leg workout, I’ll give myself an extra rest day if I need it and wow! I started to see the benefits of it.
I found this video by typing 'Skinny fat to toned women'. I for one am glad you used the term in your title! Thank you for making this x
Thank you for sharing this video! I have been on my own journey & have lost 65 lbs so far! & while friends/family are commenting "you are so skinny, you look so 'frail," I feel so loose & unfit. I lost the weight over quarantine & because of gyms being closed, my emphasis has not been on weight training. I have lost weight by doing HIIT workouts @ home & maintaining a calorie deficit. While I am only 10 lbs from my goal weight, I don't feel how I thought I would. I am dieting & working out but feel low energy, I don't feel fit/defined/toned & still feel like I have fat to lose. You described exactly how I am feeling right in this moment, in this video! It is a nice feeling to see that someone else had these same struggles & overcame them!
I’m so happy you used skinny fat because I would have never found you!! You have saved me!!! I look like you did. It’s the first time that I feel hope❤️I’m actually crying tears of relief❤️thank you a million times over!!!
I am so glad that I found your channel!! I have lost and kept off 30-35 lbs the last couple years and am about one pound away from being considered "underweight" yet I still feel insecure in some areas of my body!! I am only 5 ft 1 in. I don't feel strong and have cellulite in my butt and back of my upper thighs. I feel flabby in my arms and belly too. I also have super low energy and feel tired all the time and never have the energy to workout and am in a "bad mood" a lot. I'm really excited to learn more and start toning up and building muscle and feeling better!! Thank you for sharing this information!!
I am skinny fat and im 17 and I’m at my biggest and I have gained an eating disorder and I have body dysmenorrhea and I have tried for years on ab work outs and I have never seen any progress. The other day I got done working out and looked in the mirror and cried. And I’m ready to feel good about my body so I hope I can get on this !
I am so thankful I found you're video I'm skinny fat 4'11 I've been eating 1,200 cal a day and still feeling like I have extra body fat I've been scared to start bulking but this video gave me the push I needed I felt you being so genuine trying to help thank you so much
I love that you have a training mindset focused on petite women. I would say the basics of this desired transition are the same for most women, but let’s be honest it hangs different on someone taller!!
This is all so true. I was always about 110lbs from the ages of 14-23. Then at 23 I started exercising for the first time in my life & using weights & now a year later I'm 122 pounds, the heaviest I've ever been, but I'm more "toned" looking & I have ABS !! I NEVER thought I would have abs! I saw a picture of myself the other day from when I was 18 in a bikini & 12 pounds lighter & yes I was skinny but somehow I looked so much more "squishy" because I had ZERO muscle on me. I was shocked! Lift weights & eat ladies, it works!!!
I don’t have access to heavy weights, and I’m not looking to do 100 lb squats like an IG model lol. I just wanna get toned with light weights at home and non-weight exercises. I have a treadmill, exercise bands & 5-20 lb weights at home. Have any low/non-weight toning tips?
@@RSyed-tu4rn It depends on your situation & current body composition. I don't have much weight either. Only about 50lbs total & for most of the time I've been working out I just used bodyweight & then 9lb dumbbells. Only recently did I start going a bit heavier. As long as you are using progressive overload you will grow muscle, which will get you the more "toned" look. If you run out of amount of weight to progress with, you can still do this by increasing number of reps, & also increasing time under tension during movements. Incorporating bands with the weights will help too. Running on the treadmill (cardio) will help you to lose body fat, along with a calorie deficit, if you feel you need to but will not really build muscle/ get you toned in the way that weight training (even low/bodyweight training) will get you.
@@abbyhoneywaffles Thanks! I’m a 5’7” woman, 110-120 lbs (not petite but I just came across this channel lol) Everyone calls me “skinny” bc I have no muscle, but I have some stomach fat and pretty big hips that look like muffin tops which is my BIGGEST insecurity. I don’t always workout bc I thought it’d make me lose weight & I’m already underweight for my height. I eat rather healthy bc I just naturally don’t like most junk food, so I used that as another excuse. I’m almost 24 and only NOW realizing that exercise isn’t necessarily just to lose weight, but it can be to gain strength!! I do a mix of treadmill, light weights w/ increased reps, bands & mostly body weight exercises. Tbh moderate yoga is my favorite tho & is surprisingly effective at achieving strength!
So proud of you girl! I’m in the same boat... I was slightly underweight last year, (5’5” and 115lbs).. i started going to the gym a few months ago and i’m toned, have more muscle, and a flat tummy instead of ‘blobby’ stomach haha. Though I was skinny, I was insecure in bikinis and crop tops. Now that I eat better and go to the gym regularly, I feel so confident and healthy!
@@RSyed-tu4rn my body is exactly like yours LOL its rlly annoying when i say i wanna work out and ppl are like "but ur so skinny" im like but i don't look healthy or toned LOL
I’m not petite I’m 5’7 but I relate to this a lot. I am recovering from an ed and am now at a healthy weight of about 120 lbs but at my lowest weight I didn’t look as small as I was due to poor nutrition and tons of cardio and didn’t have any muscle definition. Now that I am a healthy weight I am trying to shift my mindset and realize that I don’t need to eat very little and do lots of cardio instead weight train and eat a good amount that will keep my body fueled, healthy and happy. This is a journey but iv already noticed progress and have some muscle definition in my arms and I feel stronger than ever. Thank you for this video it really was useful and was good for my brain to hear. We got this everyone! Fuel your body and we’ll be stronger than ever!
I am so glad I found your channel.I’ve struggled my entire life with my body image. I actually love my figure but have never been able to have a flat stomach. I’m 5’2 ish and and 125 pounds eating less than 1000 calories a day and do not feel good about myself. I’m going to follow these steps thank you!!!
I totally identified. I have always been "skinny" and a "little person" but somehow I´ve felt bloated and "fat". People always told me I was thin, but when I compared to other women I saw myself as weak, bloated, etc. And even though I excercise, I can´t get there. And yes, I see the number in the scale and it´s within the normal range, but somehow I don´t feel good about my body. Thank you for the video, now I understand more about my body.
thank you for your disclaimer in the beginning
Wow. I haven’t even started my toning journey yet, but i know that i’m skinny fat and i came here for guidance. This has been such a rich, informational experience! I initially assumed that cardio would be my priority, but now i understand why that shouldn’t be the case. The science behind it really makes sense.
I’m 4’10.5 and I just have to say I am so thankful for you. Thank you.
OMG! This is music to my heart! I need to rewrite my brain to overcome my unhelpful mentality, I’m exactly at ‘skinny fat’ stage extremely dedicated to my workouts while seeing no improvement
I love your channel- thank you! I recently came to terms with the fact that I've been undereating for the past 5 years. I blamed the way I was feeling on fibromyalgia- and some of it was, but some was just the effects of not eating. Fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, headaches, etc. I don't really experience hunger, and I certainly wasn't starving, but I was unhappy with my stomach after having kids and getting older and I think I just did what I used to when I was younger to eliminate it. Aka eat a bit less for a few days. But it didn't work, and I didn't devote time to analyzing why, just kept doing it because I knew it worked in my 20's. Going back to school is when this all really started, I was so busy being Mom/head of household/student that eating regularly was just not on the radar. Now I just want to be healthy again- so I'm lifting again, and focusing on getting protein. I was exactly where you stated- not eating enough overall and definitely not getting enough protein (pescetarian but mostly vegetarian makes that one a bit harder..). It's been almost 2 months since starting this lifting and eating more- I feel so much better actually getting sustenance and working towards building muscle again! My scale hasn't changed much yet, nor have my measurements, but I have to keep in mind that my body takes time to reset my metabolism to a healthy place and I may even gain a little more before I see what I am working for. I still struggle with eating enough, it's not comfortable yet; but I know it's vital and I love myself enough to follow through (this has been a breakthrough for me). I am seeing muscle gains too, even if I'm not defined yet. I know I'm on the right path.
Thank you again for your channel and content, it's so important for us shorties to know how some of the standard stuff isn't quite right for us!
im trying to recover from a restrictive eating disorder and watching this video was like seeing light in the dark. thank you so much !!!
LOVE your content and your channel. This is the first time I've ever seen someone talking a rational, sensible approach to fitness and nutrition for petites. Keep 'em coming.
I just came across this video and Im looking for hidden cameras.. you spoke to me.. EVERYTHING you pointed out- caloric deficit (1200 calories), intermittent fasting, lots of cardio and abs, totally follow Chloe Ting and do all kinds of random you tube workouts.. all of it. I’m skinny fat. I am just starting the weight training and am discouraged because I’m not strong. You have motivated me. I’ve tried for YEARS to change my body from skinny fat to tone and nothing works. New subscriber here 🙋♀️
How are you doing now
I’m 24 and I weight 104-110 pounds depending on my work schedule. I am definitely skinny fat (height being 5”3). I have been struggling with my body image for so long. I have finally had the courage to join a gym. This video has been a good starting point! Thank you
You're my favourite fitness vlogger. You are helpful, honest, caring and sweet! Keep up the good work :) xx
I’m a teen, and well aware to not give myself an eating disorder, but I really want to get that toned lean body! I wouldn’t say I’m fat, but I have skinny fat, It’s hard being a teen not knowing how to properly do this, but I’m willing to put in the effort, thank you!!!!!
Glad I watched this-your mention of how random workouts will give you random results. That's where I am-I cherry-pick videos and do them in no specific order. I'm going to instead follow her 10-week program that is set up progressively. Thank you!
EVERYTHING you said I shouldnt be doing is exactly what i've been doing. I thought cardio and abs was going to get me my results. thank you for this video
I never subscribe to a channel so fast. FINALLY something that represents me.
ur amazing! this should have millions of views. There are famous influencers who easlily spread and convince many of misinformation. Sounds small, but I appreciate u highlighting dietitians rather than nutritionist :p
I’m 4’9 and I find that there’s not enough representation for petite women. I’m glad I can eat more and don’t need to jump around a lot to lose that stubborn fat now
This is such helpful information. What's crazy is this isn't taught in gym and health classes in school. Knowing this information would have probably saved me from an eating disorder and a decade of being in a calorie deficit focusing on cardio and abdominal exercises.
I'm so thankful for you because I used to restrict (literally 500 cals/day) and i couldn't imagine ever eating ~1200+cals to lose weight when it seemed like even with extreme restricting, I'd gain so much just by eating one meal. I really didn't think it was possible to be healthy and happy.
But since I found you I've learned so much about food and about my body as a petite woman and i now eat SO MUCH (literally around 2000 cals, give or take) and I'm still able to lose weight (!!!) and have the body I've always wanted and i don't have to starve myself for it or kill myself at the gym and I'm just so much more happier and less grumpy now that I actually know how to eat and workout properly. The change in me in every aspect. My mindset and my outlook are as healthy as my body and I'm doing it for the right reasons now.
So i just want to take the time to thank you for everything you do and I'm forever grateful because I don't think I would be here if I hadn't stumbled across your videos. I'm so glad i took a chance and trusted in the things you said, even if they were scary for me to do at first 💖
so what is ur diet like?
I never felt particularly bad about my “skinny fat” body but your intro still made me feel better
Everything you described as the "before" is what I do right now. Thanks for the wakeup call.
The good news is that it really doesn't take that long to see results. In the last four months I've been cooking low carb, high protein meals, not drinking alcohol or eating candy and ice cream, and working out just three days a week, and I look very different!
It was something that I was struggling with too and I still am
Omg this is me. Thank you God for guiding me to this channel
This is amazing. Thank you.
I’ve been struggling with an eating disorder ( diagnosed at 15). I’m 5’1 and I had a gym teacher tell me that I was “skinny fat” when we were check our BMIs in class… I was 90 lbs. Fast forward a few years, now I’m probably around 107 ish, I don’t weigh myself or own a scale for obvious reasons, but I feel uncomfortable and very unhappy with how my body looks and the comments I get about how I look, ( “you look healthier.” Or “you should do more cardio”) I have the My Fitness app and I can’t seem to have an intake of over 950ish calories a day because my appetite is decreased and I get sick when I eat too much. After watching this, I am definitely going to set a better goal and stop doing yoga and palates everyday 😅 thank you so much for this knowledge.
she speaks in a way that I trust anything this woman says, great speaking skills 👏 also super informative and motivating video!
This video is amazing! Last year I started cutting my calories and trying to workout but was always so tired and ended up have panic attacks and anxiety. Literally a month ago I just started eating normally again- all I focus on is that I try to eat few additives in my food and make sure I get protein, I lift a few days a week and go on walks and in two weeks of being consistent I’m seeing results and feel a million times better than before. Plus it’s way more fun. I’m not petite, I’m 5’9” but I just have a petite frame and was always so “petite” in that way until a couple years ago. Thank you for informing everyone with your knowledge! Also if anyone’s eating 1200 calories and losing a couple lbs here and there, it’s just going to come back. Trust me and my anxious past year of experience with it haha
I actually look and feel better than I ever have and recently I’ve been falling back into undereating because of depression and this is making me feel better
Instantly subscribed after hearing the language in the intro. Very impressed! Hoping to start my body recomp this year and excited to see what other content is on this channel!
I’ve been going down a rabbit hole of watching skinny fat videos , I really want to transform my body before the end of june
5'1 and I am literally 99 pounds but I see myself in mirror it's so not okay , but recently I got into weight training and I can slowly and steadily see little difference , yes I have to still increase my protein intake. hope best for everyone who is struggling with same issue
You are 100% describing me. Thank you so much for sharing this I had no idea what I was going to do!
Why did it take me this long to find this channel omggg you're a lifesaver!! Recently, for whatever reason, I've lost a ton of weight and I can't seem to put it back so I've been instructed by my doctor to eat as much as I can to gain. So I decided to try and gain as much muscle weight as I can, bcs right now, at 4'11 and 88lbs, I look like a frail baby chicken 😭😭
I definitely feel this way! I work so hard, restrict calories but am not getting the results at all. I lift 2-4 times a week and I can feel myself getting stronger which is great!!! But physically not seeing the results.
Same i doh see anything
Try orangetheory I swear I used to lift weights and didn’t see results but just 3 weeks with orangetheory 4 times a week and I look more toned
i think overall results come from your diet.
i really resonated with and loved this video. when i heard you say you used to be a fencer my jaw dropped. ive been fencing for over 10 years and im now in collegiate fencing, and i've always struggled with the whole "skinny fat" body type. my first year of college i lost sooo much weight, i was barely eating and what i did eat was junk food, exercising six times a week with fencing and weight lifting. but for the first time i looked the way i wanted. when the pandemic hit i gained the weight back and coming back to school in the fall, i wanted to get back to the shape i was in. i developed an eating disorder and would purge after binge eating junk food and ive been restricting my calories to around 1k a day. ive lost a good amount of weight so far, but i still have that bit of chub on my stomach that i really want to get rid of. thank you for your advice ill definitely try to focus on weight training more because i dont think i realized how much of a role it plays in looking toned.
As a dancer I’m super fit but I just don’t look like it, and it’s driving me insane. It’s a personal thing and honestly I, myself am bothered more by it than I am by others being judgy. I’m so happy to have found you cuz before I couldn’t never really pinpoint what it was
QUEEN! Thanks for being here teaching us and inspiring us every day!
thank you so much for talking about this subject🥺 this video was super helpful and educational. it really makes so many things clear. i used to do random 2 week challenge workouts on youtube as well and could never see results. but i started lifting about a month ago and am seeing so much more muscle definition than i ever did from doing random 15 minute workouts over the years. don’t be scared of going to the gym and lifting. it feels good to be strong. i can’t wait to keep seeing results and most importantly i enjoy lifting now ☺️
Absolutely loving your videos. I would describe myself as having lived a very skinny fat life. Like you I'm petite and I've never struggled with obesity or being overweight. However, as I've aged it's clear that I need to increase muscle and decrease body fat in areas that seem to be almost impossible to tone! I'm 46 and perimenopausal. I've worked really hard to manage those symptoms with a functional medicine doctor. Now it's time to really turn my diet around and move more. Thank you so much for all of the valuable information! As another petite person this feels very helpful.
Hi! I’m 21, 5’7” and 135ish lbs. I’ve struggled with disordered eating and body image issues for years.
I’m pretty thin and a lot of people tell me how thin I am. I even lost my period. However, I have a lot of lower belly fat, my upper arms have grown and i have a double chin. These things really bother me.
I know that I’m not a super healthy eater because I’m poor and can’t afford a lot of nutritious foods.
i just want to FEEL BETTER! I never have energy, I struggle with mental health, I have acne, etc.
This video has changed my mindset (as of right now) and has given me some hope.
Wow I'm so thankful to find this video. I've been obese my whole adult life but have recently lost 90 lbs and now weigh less than I did in 8th grade. But I definitely still have fat to lose and am skinny fat. I'm well within normal BMI and a size 0, 5'3 but still have so much fat. This totally explains it! Thank you even though it's an older one 🎉
She keeps saying 10 yrs ago was an athlete for 18 yrs… but she doesn’t look a day over 20 hahah
I’m skinny fat have been all my adult life, I am just getting out of a broken ankle and want to go to the gym. I have been doing super light weighs can’t wait to try to lift heavier. I eat a lot and can’t gain weigh. I’m 4.11 and 105 lbs. I was 86 pounds until about 20. I hate being so skinny!!!! I’m excited to follow your channel
I am so happy I found your channel. I feel like you're speaking directly to me.