60lb Weight Loss for 5’1 Petite

60lb Weight Loss for 5’1 Petite

In today's inspirational weight loss story about how a 5'1 petite lady had a whopping 60lb weight loss (that's around 27kg) in two years. Weight loss, no matter how you do it, requires discipline, determination and an ability to see that the short-term pain will bring long-term results. There are lots of places on the internet where you can see before and after photos of weight loss. They can be great to look at and to help visualise what you might look like when you lose your weight. What I've always found frustrating is that there is usually no information...
PCOS weight loss.  How calorie control and exercised reversed PCOS symptoms.

PCOS weight loss. How calorie control and exercised reversed PCOS symptoms.

Most of the time, weight loss is only focussed on the number on the scale. And sometimes, whether it goes up or down, determines how you might be feeling that day. That's why I love the concept of 'non-scale-victories' (NSV). Things like being able to do the button up on your jeans or a colleague noticing that you look smaller. This story is incredible. The NSV for this user is PCOS weight loss. For anyone that has PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you know that it can can be difficult to lose weight. (more…)
What exactly does petite mean?

What exactly does petite mean?

I have always struggled with using the word 'petite' to describe myself. Feeling ashamed if someone used that word to describe me, because clearly, being overweight, I was not petite. I always thought that it meant that you were both short and thin. I haven't been at a 'normal' BMI for 20 years now, so I've always felt embarrassed to call myself petite. Turns out, I was wrong. Big time. Petite doesn't care if you are thin or not. (more…)
Petite weight loss stories: 40lb / 18kg lost

Petite weight loss stories: 40lb / 18kg lost

Petite weight loss is unique as our bodies naturally require fewer calories compared to our taller friends, which can make weight loss for petites a challenge. But that's not to say that it can't be done. Of course it can! In this series, "Petite Weight Loss Real Stories", I'm going to share real life experiences of other petites that have lost their weight. You can do it too! Losing weight as a petite is much more challenging that our taller friends realise. (more…)