petite fitness

Hello! Has anyone else used the eGym strength circuit machines at the Y or other gyms? I’ve been using them for about a year, 1-2x a week. I feel like I’m a bit stronger than I was last year but not super toned or anything. Do machines work?

5’0” pear shaped thick thighed F for context (probably around 26%bf). Thought I’d share some observations of my body changes since ramping up my gym going for those who are struggling to see differences. -I first retained a lot of water and thought I was gaining weight despite my workouts...

I've been going with the 0.8g of protein per ideal body weight (115lb) but these 92g takes up most of my caloric bank. I'm wondering if bringing it down to 80g (0.7g per ideal body weight) will totally ruin my goals. Goals: - Lose 5-10 pounds* to hover between 115lb-119lb (natural fluctuations)...

Hey everyone. 5’2, nearly 40, lost 60lbs so now at 165lb, probably another 40-50lbs to go And ladies I have been here at 165 for 5 months. So I’m interested in how your stories and journeys went when you were around the half way mark of biiiig losses like me Summary of me: I am a measurement...

Hi guys! I’m 4’10” and have gone from 136 lbs to 125 lbs since October! But now I’m in a predicament where my work pants don’t fit super well. I’m v bummed (but also excited) that I have to find new pants because it’s so difficult to find pants that fit my short legs. Pls give me reccos on...

Long post ahead. I'm just frustrated and looking for advice. I'm 5'1, 115lbs, 29F. Over the last 3 months, I've increased my activity level with the hopes of losing 5 lbs. I started at 1600 calories then went down to 1400. I tend to gain weight in my chest and lower belly and I can't find tops...

Hi Guys, I went in for a yearly checkup because I have ADHD And use concerta 36 mg for almost a year now. Meanwhile, I also started my weight train journey 3-4 months ago and I gained some weight. I've always had low blood pressure (all ladies of my dad's side of the family have this) and I...

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I (25 f , 128lbs , 5,3 , phd student that does 5000 steps a day) have been working out for 8 weeks now ( strength training + cardio) 3 to 4 times a week while lonely being on a calorie deficit. However this past week I’ve been feeling sick b and also visiting my friends and really didn’t work...

(Yes, I have searched the forum for mentions of Smalletics and read all the threads. :-D ) I've been doing CICO in addition to my usual (longstanding) strength and cardio routine since June with modest results (0.5lb weekly loss). I recently stumbled across the r/intermittentfasting sub and...

I’m 154cm (About 5ft) and I’ve been hovering around 154-156lbs since January. I have no problem with maintaining as I’m trying to grow muscle, but my waist measurements have not budged a bit at all! I feel like i’m going crazy! Here’s my routine: Height: 154cm (5 feet) Weight: 154-156lbs Waist...

Hi! I have struggled with weight for the past few years. I had 3 kids in 3 years and the youngest is now 2 and I finally have time to focus on myself. I’m 5’3, 162lbs. 40 years old. My metabolism is wrecked after years of yo-yo dieting and on/off phentermine usage. During COVID, I was able...

This is me being a baby. A big baby. My whole life, no matter my weight or pant size, I was considered thick. Even at a size 0. For me, big was above 130 pounds. I’m almost 5’4’’ fyi. About 15 years ago I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic and losing weight has since been more difficult… but...

I’m a 5’ 41 year old mom of 3 who works a sedentary job from home. I am looking for anyone interested in being an accountability partner on a mini cut. After nearly a year of training and knowing there are some nice muscles hiding in there… I am going to do a mini cut of ~1200 calories/day...

Height: 5’1” Current weight: 128 Goal weight: 110 26 yo, and I started tracking activity and calories/macros again this week and I want to make sure I’m doing everything right so I’m not slipping back into old habits. My goals are to lose fat and build lean muscle. Calories: 1300 Carbs...

THANK YOU for suggesting her. I've been paying for beach body on demand for years. After finally trying Caroline I realize how incredible she is!! Such a better workout than anything I e done bb. I'm only.isomg 2,5,8 and 10s but on upper body I sometimes have to even put the 2s down. I'm toast...

Height: 5’1” Starting weight: 138 lbs Current weight: 131 Goal weight: 115? I’ve been doing 1200 cals with at least 110-115 g protein per day. My main exercise is doing strength training with weights, while walking at least 15000 steps per day with my treadmill/desk combo. Is this realistic...

Background: 5'2", 120-122 lbs, my scale says 21% body fat, inbody scan a year ago said 31%, I think it's somewhere in between based on how I look. Mid 30s, work a demanding sedentary job, looking to get back down to 108-112 which is my "happy" weight, with body fat in the low 20s...

guys i cant do it anymore im 5’1 with a tiny frame, i lift heavy with progressive overload, i eat pretty healthy for the most part (im still human and eat out w friends sometimes). i fluctuate around 116-119lbs. i have around 26% body fat (might be the cause but i thought this was a healthy...

It's a personal goal of mine to be able to do 8 pull ups by the end of year. I'm still struggling between 5-6 currently but will take anything I get now. I'm following the 20 pull up challenge on top of other lifts I am doing. For reference. I'm 150cm and 48kg.