5 signs you will stay skinny fat (reality check)

[@AprilVWhitney]

Tell me what you want to know about fixing skinny fat and I'll do my best to make a dedicated video about it! xo. Oh, and, if you see this video and care...I'd love to reach our goal of 30% of viewers being subscribed (we are at 24% right now). To help this, please hit the subscribe button so I can keep making awesome content for the short girl gang!

[@birdtj82]

I am the 5’3 JLO shape Asian skinny fat , my dad side very lean shredded tall, long legs long arms(my uncles , grand uncles , are all like 6’0” n more. My grandma was 5’6” in her old age) , my mom like VERY skinny curvy. I got both fitted body but like very curvy. N i hated it all my life. For EAST Asian, pale, tall slim is well liked, NOT SLIM thick or Slim curvy. In teen that is like “MOM” look. Or (Cultrually) a farmer look. Ironically i did everything half marathon, all sorts . By my body shape dont change when i gain 20-30lb or lose 20lb, the same exact curvy remain, its just genetics. I got STAGE4 Cancer a few yrs ago. From agreesive chemo-radiation. I went down to 80lb skin n bone. Took about almost 2 yrs to gain weight back up slowly, maybe 1.5. Yr. D non stop weight gain was making me wonder, when will my weight gain stop lol? Below or AT or pass my pre cancer weight. My pre cancer weight for years 114lb. My weight gain steady climb from 80 at lowest point of Chemo/radiator…….STOP DEAD STOP at 114. Pass that no matter what I eat more or less i just sit there at 114lb. Like I am to THIS DAY EFFIGN SHOCKED HOW our DNA is SOOOOOOO PERCISE like UTTER FRIGIN PERCISE. I learnt that in bio science school. Our PROFESSOR PHD research scientist told us that. Our SHAPE/PRIMAL/Natrual optimal weight is SET by DNA. No matter how we manipulate it, it will NOT lock in. It will always swing back to that Weight yr DNA set for us. “When u reach that weight that u discover , if u eat anything any time u r NOT gaining weight--GREAT news, be happy. That means yr body Metabolic rate is healthy. Ur body prevent u to gain excess weight. If u try to fight to make it blow that weight ur body will try to bring it back, so its waste of energy/time / effort for last 3-4lb. But if u NEED to DIET/drastic exercise to keep u from gaining more weight. Then means u have Eating disorder/Chemical imbalance/ mal firing Metabolism “ Gold. Xo

[@stephaniehammond6213]

Is working our with dumbbells okay to gain muscle?

[@karinarivera8043]

The 5 signs 4:24 addicted to cardio or only doing cardio answer build muscle 6:55 your diet and restricting calories (excessive restriction) answer prioritize protein and practice nutrition awareness 9:33 no clear plan or structure for your lifestyle (workouts and nutrition) answer hosting free masterclass for diet and exercise specifically for petite 10:46 your mindset , fear of success and failure answer start to think what’s holding you back and call them out 12:22 inconsistency answer decide to change and take care of yourself your lifestyle will change , create a sustainable plan

[@ЕлизаветаПалий-н9м]

botb

[@ceres.77]

ily bro

[@AriannaMOsako]

THANK U

[@lauren_renee]

You’re a saint 🙏

[@soccerugirl]

Thanks!

[@nicoleroden9647]

Oh man, the fear of succeeding is so relatable. Fear of not being invisible anymore, fear of unwanted attention. It’s real

[@AprilVWhitney]

Fear of not being invisible anymore... yes!

[@samouhi]

My goodness, this just cracked open a portal in my brain. The self-sabotage and refusing to excel even when you can…

[@xiluvcoconutx]

Like I'm so comfy in my comfort zone now but at the same time I'm not satisfied with my body buttt the only thing I do is wish for it, like I'm scared to act for it

[@Sara-ww6jf]

You need to develop confidence and being able to not care what people think while getting your dream body

[@olympiaelda1121]

@@Sara-ww6jf Wow

[@kristenmccoy8]

Shifting my mind from less food/tons of cardio, to more food/weight training, is so much harder than I had expected.

[@DecemberWinter23]

I understand that entirely. I’m 4’11 and I’m obsessed with cardio. I am so scared to lower how much I do…

[@korvotron]

@@DecemberWinter23 i’m 4’11 too and i understand the struggle ughhhh

[@inuhundchien6041]

I really like cardio (zumba/dance) so it's nearly impossible lol

[@amyangela1435]

@@inuhundchien6041 same I do zumba 2x a week and weight training 2-3x a week and so far it’s been a game changer. I like how zumba you are dancing with a group of great people so I do a cross training group with other wonderful ladies so that you still get a similar environment and makes it more fun

[@dreawelty]

Same here!!!!!

[@dreawelty]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I’M DEALING WITH!! I am 5’2 lost 30 lbs last year, but have not been able to get muscle definition

[@ilovefairiesverymuch4867]

me, a 5’7 girl watching this & feeling like an intruder lol

[@lauravsthepage]

It feels like rebellion 😈

[@OpalLeigh]

Yep!! I feel like her advice is still legit:) she’s so knowledgeable and such a good teacher!

[@AllyRenea46]

Felt lol

[@marinaj7877]

And i have to google, how tall 5,4 is 😅

[@gdaymates431]

Lol the audacity.

[@kerenkazatchinski5799]

I am 5'9 and reduced by body precent by 5% with weight training. Keep going. Started at 38% and now 31-32%.

[@gemsxjourneyx196]

Short people have a harder time …….. no offence but your 5’9 body works completely differently

[@welfare5303]

@@gemsxjourneyx196 phew good day to be 5'11

[@ashleygonzales8254]

How did you calculate your body fat percentage?

[@okkbozo]

@@gemsxjourneyx196 LOL she’s literally trying to encourage ppl ?? 😭😭

[@shaniyehia8730]

Right... i'd already be where I want to if I were 5'9" lmaoo @@gemsxjourneyx196

[@ThePopperspenguin]

totally needed that reality check about structure and consistency, it's definitely what I struggle with most. appreciate your content as always!

[@AprilVWhitney]

Awareness is the first step 🫶

[@Orchidmami]

I hear all the time “it’s nutrition” but never details. This is the first time I’m hearing from a 5ft girly what to friggin do!!! Thanks so much Queen!

[@AprilVWhitney]

You're so welcome! Lots more to come.

[@lindsaymorley9290]

Its quite the feeling when you have been struggling with something for over a decade, and then someone says something that clicks things into place for you. Thank you for this video!

[@andreawright3505]

"Not having a plan" 😮 that's my reality check point

[@heidion109]

I’m quite a tall girl and being skinny fat my whole life😢 I also find this video useful! Thank you so much!

[@catrat5950]

Same. It's low-key annoying how this lady kept bringing height into the equation when these are actually good tips for all people

[@margaretrangel7223]

I’m 5’3.5 and my weight fluctuates 112lbs-120lbs and have been dealing with this skinny fat issue for years

[@archivez101]

Did you notice you looked the same during those weight fluctuations too?

[@MidnightAnna]

this is 100% me @@archivez101

[@solm.6184]

@@archivez101 i’m 5’2 and i fluctuate from 130-140 but i practically look the same regardless! do you suffer the same? i do weight lifting so i have muscle mass but not enough to show through the subtle chub i have

[@xoseanaxo5538]

Same even after weight lifting my weight still fluctuate

[@josephinenelan4204]

I’ve felt that. 5’3.5 too! But 120-130lbs on average (132lbs now losing pregnancy weight). I always look better on a higher protein, meat focused diet. Currently doing that post baby to lose the baby weight and I can see myself looking more toned again (I do exercise 3x a week). But my body seems to much prefer some red meat and lots of variety of fish/seafood

[@BethVonBlack]

Great video, my only (hopefully constructive) criticism would be the '4-6-8 weeks and you will see visible differences' line - because for the most part, it takes months and months to build enough muscle to be able to actually see it. Because of this trope, people erroneously believe that fat loss and muscle building can be done 'fast' when it categorically cannot. If we made it more clear that they both take lots of time, maybe people won't be so disheartened after a few weeks of 'not seeing progress'! x

[@karymebrooks5694]

“Visible differences” and “seeing muscle” are two different things though. Visible differences can be anything from noticing your favorite pair of jeans aren’t as tight, maybe your cheeks don’t look as full, you notice you’re able to do a flight of stairs without breathing as hard, etc. I think she just means in 4-6-8 weeks you’ll see general improvements since there’s SO many ways your body will show you it’s changing before the muscle shows.

[@Bookworm98]

just watched this video as a 4’11” woman! i am definitely “skinny fat”. i’m so sad i missed the webinar today 😞 but i just subbed to your channel!

[@abbyhansen8175]

Even though I am 5' 9" this is still very helpful even if the advise was intended for petite people. Thanks for the tough love!

[@voioo]

Omg this whole video is sooooo modivating. As someone who has been working on their fitness journey for 2 months consistently, I’m glad I’ve found this channel. Honestly it’s so true that the hardest part of this journey is starting. Being consistent can be hard at times but as the months go by it’s becoming much easier maintaining a diet and regular workout that actually works.

[@britneyboswell7194]

I am 5’6 and i have always struggled with skinny fat! Definitely struggle with a lot of these issues you mentioned. Love that you’re giving it to us straight, i need accountability big time

[@gregorymiseyko5035]

Excellent advice. Spot on advice by April. Muscle matters and looks great, and you feel fantastic. 100 gr protein in 3 meals over 8-9 hour window. Limit carbs to non-starchy veggies, low sugar fruit (avocado, berries). Must do resistance training.

[@OBNfull1000]

Ahh girl I found you when I started my fitness journey 2 years ago and I feel so amazing now! I've built enough muscle to look more toned and can be at a consistent maintenance level. It's so cool to know what I need to do if I ever want to lose a little extra fat, or just let myself indulge once in a while! I'm happy that I've found a long lasting way to keep myself in shape and healthy.

[@amethystspeaker6919]

Heya, do you have any tips of building muscle (or which muscles to build)? Do you have to be in the gym? I would love to build muscle but have no equipment at home and no access to a gym. Thanks😊

[@c471]

@amethystspeaker6919 I enjoy doing bodyweight exercises to build muscle at home: planks, push ups, squats... You could also use water bottles or other home items as weights. 😊

[@OBNfull1000]

@@amethystspeaker6919 I unfortunately can't speak much to building muscle without a gym. I would definitely stick with doing a lot of body weight exercises. Maybe go to a local store and buy some kettle bells to get started? Gallon water bottles?

[@entengummitiger1576]

I know right... I can now gain a little weight and not be concerned at all because I know what to do and that I can do it. Such a relief

[@SparkleWood]

Finally a space for us I’m 5ft 1 and 31 years old from the Uk and honestly I’ve struggled with my weight most of my life. I gain muscle and weight easy and stay skinny fat and never knew or understood why!! I lost 19lbs and still felt I struggled. Now I know why! After my 2nd child I feel motivated this time to change! X

[@darienodette]

April, thank you so much for doing what you do. I found this channel about 6 months ago when I felt terrible about eating 1,500 calories and was really scared to go to the gym, but you brought me the motivation I needed to start a workout routine and form a healthy relationship with food. I actually made a new playlist on KZbin when I found you, titled "I Needed This". Thank you much, you're an inspiration ♥️

[@seloschki663]

Amazing, as a petit woman myself i couldn't be happier that this video popped up on my feed, thank you so much

[@mmissjulia]

if you eat healthier, move more, eat a lot of protein, strength train and sleep enough you'll get results. have a nice day.

[@AprilVWhitney]

in a nutshell! but there's tons more nuanced factors that some of us still struggle with. hope these videos reach the right audience!

[@mmissjulia]

@@AprilVWhitney they do!!! i'm a short girl (5'2) and these videos help me so much as I used to be stuck in the cardio cycle too! you've changed my outlook on fitness

[@nicolemaher3627]

I LOVE your comments about how making ‘real’ change is actually a more holistic change in your lifestyle…not just more gym sessions, etc. I SO needed to hear that! You are so right! I will try to RSVP for a session this week, although I’m in Spain this week…so we’ll see what the hours are. Thank you!!!!!

[@AprilVWhitney]

Yes! Thank you and hope to see you on your journey!

[@KaareneRNHealthLifeCoach]

I’m 5’10 and have been skinny fat for a long time. I had a bone density and about 20 years ago and was shocked at what my fat to muscle ratio was… I looked thin but I was really fat!!

[@mrsmdub75]

I totally agree with everything you’ve said. I’ve been skinny fat my entire life because, why not I’ve always been thin. However now that I am 48 I noticed I gained a lot of weight in the last year. So I decided to make a real change in my diet. I am currently 3 weeks into a carnivore life style. I feel amazing, no more brain fog, so much energy; the eczema around my eyes disappeared and in just 3 weeks, I’ve lost 10 lbs and 2” off my waist!!! In about another 3-4 weeks, I am going to start a weights at home to start building muscle. Baby steps since I’ve technically NEVER been to a gym since high school. Thank you for your channel, I am one who definitely needed to hear this! 😊

[@ingridgallagher1029]

Yes!! This video is 100% for me. 5' 1" and 37 years old I've managed to drop down to 115 lbs, but I'm still mostly fat it just isn't hanging off of me anywhere. Working hard to find the right exercises to change my body composition for good. I want to go into my 40s fit and feeling good!!

[@khahoanhai]

Hi April, I've been a subscriber for a few months now and I wanted to thank you for your content. I was feeling really stuck before I found this channel, and it's genuinely changed my life. Since I started weight training, I am feeling strong, energised, and capable, and now I focus on eating mindfully and fuelling my body with nutrient dense foods, all of which has also helped my self confidence and mental health. I've lost 5 kilos of fat and put on a kilo of muscle, but the change to my self esteem and happiness is what I am most grateful for. I hope you keep doing what you're doing, thank you for everything ❤❤

[@AprilVWhitney]

Emma, that means so much to me! Super proud of you for getting started, thanks for your support, and keep going!! xo

[@Yolohipsteryolo]

Thank you for your no-BS approach! I‘m not petite but struggled with skinny fat for a long time, too! Your video showed me that I already made some positive change in my fatloss journey (lifting weights, being intentional about my diet & eating more protein) and recently I realized that those already made an impact on my body composition! Way to go 😊

[@haleylquinton]

I honestly feel like you made this video for me. I've never been overweight but I've gone through "diets" in my life where I restrict calories/carbs and lose a significant amount of weight to the point where I'm happy with my weight (but I still have more fat on my body than I would like)... but I can never stick with it because it's a miserably small amount of food! I sometimes fear I've messed up my metabolism doing it because I feel like I gain weight when I eat "normal" amounts of food. And I actually prefer weightlifting to cardio but I'm really intimidated by it....

[@farahwhy4786]

This video is so relatable & helpful. I'm 5'4 & I've always been skinny fat. Thank you for the content! I just discovered your channel today under my recommendations. You earned my sub ❤️❤️

[@thehollyannrose]

Omg thank you for posting this. I ended up getting lipo to help with my skinny fat body, but I STILL struggle. I had to beg to get sent to a nutritionist because I never learned to eat right!! I’m working on using food as fuel and doing less cardio

[@frankie9953]

ooof, the mindset around cardio being the be-all, end-all is sooooo hard to let go but you are so right!! I can run day + night and still be skinny fat. 😭

[@Katarina1trickXD]

Thanks, April, I loved this video it helped me a lot in my weight loss journey! what I learned: - Protein is key - build muscle in weight lifting etc - Consistency - overcome the fear of failure - food is fuel! - structure to be sustainable and be consistent

[@BrigidHigginsAMDG]

I'm a certifiable giant at this point (5'10"), but this info was incredibly helpful and applicable to my own fitness life, especially while I recover from/treat an autoimmune disease that caused massive deconditioning and muscle loss (used to fence collegiately too before its onset so your advice was all the more relatable bc of that) 😅Just subscribed!

[@eileenw7914]

Definitely feel the whole commitment and changes to your routine! Finally understood that after my 3rd attempt of going to the gym and it feels great!

[@jp_jas]

I am doing cardio already for 2 months and while I can feel my muscles being stronger, I have lost zero fat. Zero. This worked for me well when I was much younger, but now, as I am 30, the exact same program is no longer working for me. So part about cardio seems correct.

[@alexisdavis2411]

Gets to the point at 4.25 You’re welcome. 😊

[@maddyG7414]

I’m actually not short (5’7) nor skinny fat (more so bulky with muscles that have fat overtop 😂) but these habits were sooo helpful, and honestly things I needed the hard truth on. Even though I strength train, I’ve been guilty of way too much cardio, no structure, mindless eating and no real mental change. Love this!

[@mrsr4726]

I have gone from fat to skinny fat. I’m super fit and almost a black belt in karate, but wobbly all over. I especially hate my arms ☹️ I am sooo scared of eating a lot and definitely restrict my calories too much. I am loving your videos and hope to learn more!

[@Masqueesha]

Perfect timing! Thank you for this much needed kick in the pants. 💚

[@andreasophiach]

Found my people. 5ft2 and have been skinny fat my whole life, the struggle is real. I’m 26 now and want to change my life

[@hj-ct2qi]

I've been weightlifting consistently 3-4 times a week for a few months with progressive overload, prioritizing protein and not auto-restricting calories like i normally would, and...I've GAINED weight. Gone up from 150lbs to 157lbs at 5'3", i.e. from overweight to even more overweight. I guess my body is broken.

[@TaraT522]

I totally get you! But what if you gained muscle and lost inches? Could that be the case?

[@TaraT522]

I’m frustrated with my body too! Been lifting several days a week since Jan and I’ve gained Some muscle but cannot get rid of belly fat to save me!

[@msstar7109]

The only way to lose weight is to eat lesser portions and healthier when anything goes in. (Low fat ) This whole you can eat more is not true. When your shorter you have to eat smaller portions than your friends. It’s hard to follow that’s all. Which most of the petites do not follow unless their a model job because food is life. Life is short and that is a very boring way to live it so enjoy it. But try to limit where it can be done or when is needed that’s why yo-yo and fasting is so common. It just has to be done in important times like when ever you need

[@hj-ct2qi]

@@TaraT522 that is probably the case, but it would still be disappointing that no fat loss has occurred since i have so much fat available to lose

[@voided609]

You probably gained muscle and a bit of fat, you need to stay in a healthy calorie deficit

[@angelwithashotgun2221]

I'm 5'2 89 lbs and I have fat in my sides back stomach/abdomen but overly skinny everywhere else because im underweight. I tend to eat like garbage because I felt like garbage and then stop eating because of it. This video is really informative because it made me realize I'll never actually lose that excess fat that I see, I just need to gain muscle mass. I can't even lift a case of water without my arms struggling and shaking, I thought losing weight was my solution but this video has woken me up a lot. I'm excited to gain a healthy weight again while also building muscle mass and eating healthier. My body composition has messed with my mental health for too long.

[@varsha8592]

Thank you, this was super helpful! Can you make a video about losing weight as a petite woman and body image? For instance, taller women with a lot more body fat percentage than me look a lot skinnier/more toned than I do. I’d have to run myself to the ground to get the same look at my height lol. Another thing I’ve noticed is that taller women are able to retain more of their breast and butt fat while losing weight because the fat distribution on their bodies just favors that body type that way. Would like to see something on this channel about what kind of limitations we’re working with as petite women.

[@lucia1982]

As a taller woman im 5’9-5’10 that’s not for all women I lost a bunch of weight and fat and the first thing I lost was my butt which had always been huge. It’s not that we look smaller with a higher bf% but it’s the way some carry it. I’m a pear shape so I’ve never had a lot of stomach fat, but I’ve have huge cellulite filled legs. As well as body proportions, you can have long legs while being short and you will look “skinnier” and vice versa. So it’s all genetics not a generalized tall woman thing. Being shorter is easier to build muscle so for sure use that to your advantage and focus on it.

[@getittogetherndlife]

I'm a petite personal trainer, and I honestly struggle to practice what I preach. Because exercise is basically my career, I get bored with the repetitive lifting and feel like it's more fun to try a bunch of different workouts, so I end up not making substantial progress.

[@leni0210]

I'm not a trainer and have a normal 9 to 5 job, but I feel this comment so much. I know that lifting is by far the most effective way to build and maintain muscle and avoid getting skinny fat, but I don't enjoy lifting at all. I do it like 3 times a week and make progress and see my body recomp, yet I still dread it.

[@nanasabia]

Why don’t you guys just enjoy and do sports that is fun to you ?! Why always pushing and muscles, why don’t you do stuff because you like it? Because it’s fun? You will glow when you enjoy life and the things that you do. Muscles are not more beautiful then a soft body, soft curves are very beautiful in women!

[@DLRS1]

I’m only six and a half minutes in and I just need to say a GIANT THANK YOU 🎉I am 60 years old and so damned tired of jogging 7ish miles a day. Looking forward to the rest of the video to learn about everything else you have to say 😊

[@modanafil]

As a man I dont' know why I'm here, but you are so spot on! Having an aesthetic body for both men and women is much more about composition and proportion than merely trying to get as lean as possible as fast as possible. As we gymbros say, trust the bulk!

[@joshy2joshy]

I don't comment often on these channels but absolutely do not lower your cardio, 150 minutes a week min, 300 max. As long as you are eating to not put yourself in a large deficit, cardio is vital for your cardiovascular health and brain. Of course don't neglect the weights either!

[@MrDeenav16]

to be honest, on women, skinny fat is actually quite attractive, health over everything but if your stuck dont worry a lot of men find skinny fat attractive

[@st3llarfae]

I’m 5’3 and went from 128lbs to 107lbs and I’ve just been so frustrated because I still feel fat despite being almost underweight! 😭 Just signed up for a gym membership tho so wish me luck lol

[@Alyssa-po5fp]

You're my new fitness influencer

[@WakeupAmerica2025]

New SUB here, You had me at “under 5’4 “ lol I’m 5’2 and I think shorter women fitness / healthy tips are needed.

[@krgxo]

MOST women are 5’4 or under, meaning most advice is tailored to you already lol wtf

[@laurasutcliffe723]

I’m’ 5’7 and weigh 110 lbs and I hate being slim, but jiggly-mushy. ☹️ This fall and winter will be the perfect time to transform my body to what I want, so when spring rolls around, I’ll be a bit happier looking in the mirror. Eating clean the past year has helped me immensely. I guess I need to up my protein intake. Drinking 64 ounces of water has helped with digestion. Trying to get my insomnia in check is so hard, but sleep is so important and underrated. I am also focusing on my relationship with God and my spirituality. This video seriously motivated me. I adore you for taking time to make this video and give us great tips and advice. THANK YOU!! ❤😊

[@laurenw1168]

Even though this video doesn't completely apply to me, I love that you have a channel for short women! I have been genetically blessed to have good muscle mass even when I'm not consistently working out, but I can't wait to see what other videos you have that do apply to me! Definitely subscribing 😊

[@twentystars6116]

I was just about to skip dinner, this reminded me to get my protein in. Thank you

[@MoekoBrooks]

SUBSCRIBED! Wild -,but I am 5’7” and all of this advise applied to me being someone who fits better in “petite” tops AND pants/skirts. Also, my mom is 5’2” and my father is 6’4”. Prioritizing proteins and building muscle although at the same time I’m not an “ectomorph”. It’s pretty fascinating.

[@lorainehitt9977]

Having a six pack is not a healthy goal for most women. To have that level of muscle definition requires a low body fat percentage that can lead to many health problems, especially related to bones, hormones, and fertility. Not saying no woman can achieve this, as clearly some can, but not most, and some who get that lean may have pretty negative side effects.

[@Kayyy8585]

Hey girl! I’m here from IG. Former personal trainer, nutritionist and petite ! I love your content - it’s spot on. Keep doing what you’re doing ! Just subscribed.

[@missworldgirlxx]

This video has helped my damaged mindset so much

[@ashleybankscoaching]

Been waiting all day for this ! I wish i was skinny fat, im fat fat lmao.

[@gxthgremlin]

this was so so helpful. i think its still going to be difficult to up my calorie intake but im definitely gonna be more mindful about eating more protein

[@macjag1798]

I'm not even petite but this was so helpful. Thanks for this info❤️

[@AprilVWhitney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@The-anonymous-teacher]

Thank you so much for all of your advice! You have helped me get out of that vicious diet cycle and change my mindset on how to feel more comfortable in my body! Have seen major changes since I started following your advice thank you! You have for real changed my life!

[@tamarajurisic8523]

Very useful. In my gym in Edinburgh, we do group workouts for burning fat and building muscles. I like them. I am 5'8 but I have always been a skinny fat. I noticed, since I entered this gym and started the above mentioned group workouts, I have seen my body composition changed, but I struggle losing belly pooch, after I had diastasis after 2 pregnancies.

[@urdaddy1197]

I am a petite girl, I’m 5’2 and my weight have always fluctuated. I am a muscular girl, and I’ve always been like this, I’ve pretty much done every exercise, and every diet in the book and I can say at my age of 20 quite literally nothing have ever worked for me or given me fixed results. I exercise at least 5 times a week and I wouldn’t say I have a poor diet but from going from a point where I didn’t eat to minimize my eating I realized I moderation was the key and I didn’t need to restrict myself from anything and that’s generally how I eat, but I’m definitely at a plateau with my weight. As I mentioned, I’m a muscular girl so I’m generally afraid of building muscle because I don’t want to bulk even though I would like to be toned.

[@92118]

For me, it's the diet and what comes with being consistent with it and being structured.. I cannot stick to how I am supposed to eat for the gains I want. I get lazy and tired to make sure I have my meals ready. So then I under consume protein and also eat junk ugh...

[@ZiziBizi98]

I don’t know how i found your video but i am soooo grateful😍🍀

[@AprilVWhitney]

the algorithm is algorithmin' I guess!

[@lourensway]

I’m fit and muscular but I have fat arms that I hate!!! I had 2 personal trainers! They helped me to build more muscles, but the diet that they put me on made me snack more, CUTTING FOOD! Is a dangerous habit! You’re right!!! I’m still trying to lose the stubborn fat in my arms! I think because my arms are short 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@KeiViolet]

I had the same issue at one point, I stopped doing any heavy weights for arm exercises and it helped

[@lourensway]

@@KeiViolet really?! I wanted to try that, but I was afraid that I would make my arms just slim and not toned 😩

[@KeiViolet]

@@lourensway Yes, it’s what worked for me and no, your arms will be just fine and toned because you still use them in exercises but just without weights

[@KeiViolet]

You can have them toned by doing just body weight exercises because you are obviously genetically prone to building muscles in your arms easily just like me @@lourensway

[@MiindGames]

Water retention? Maybe self-massage for lymphatic movement or compression sleeves could help. Good luck!

[@Anotherratintherace1997]

Even though I’m on the tall side (5’9) using a macros calculator and tracking macros day to day was such a game changer. If you work in an office building it’s so easy to snack and eat whatever office goodies they have, especially around the holidays. I realized I need to aim for 130-150 grams of protein each day, and when I hit at least 110 grams I don’t snack nearly as much. It helps with cravings and I just feel so much better without all the sugar and nonsense foods. Having real whole chicken, fish, eggs, and veggies makes me feel so much more energetic than coffee or red bull ever could.

[@SincerelyxYours]

Wow! This really was a realty check. I need to hold myself more accountable and be more consistent. A fear I’m feeling right now is the change. The change in how I will look and it feels very verrry uncomfortable because I am so use to this skinny fat body of mine. I’ve been so comfortable in this skin for so long, so comfortable with seeing myself in the mirror and fighting for so long to change and then failing and turning back to the mirror and nothing has changed; over and over and in a way you mentally become use to this. I know the outcome will be great and what I’ve been dreaming of for years, but it just feels scary to turn into this new person. Not only will my body chnage but so will my mind. It’s crazy but I’m ready to stop making excuses!

[@484ABA]

Crazy how people in your life will give you a hard time about prioritizing making time for the gym!

[@ComplicatedSimplicite]

That’s because your determination makes other people feel guilty bc they know they should be doing what you are but they don’t want to. So instead they criticize you.

[@heatherva]

even at my thinnest, I was flabby and had cellulite, the only thing that has helped is building muscle in my legs to fill out the cellulite

[@AyanaTaylor]

Wow, didn’t realize just doing cardio was keeping me skinny fat🫠🫠🫠

[@haleymac994]

Ughhh the struggle for me is just eating enough protein. I throw away so much hard work I do lifting weights because protein-rich foods just do not appeal to me. There’s always a hard a part in this for all of us!

[@PowerGurhl]

I agree

[@micart79]

Same for me I lean towards veganism. What I do is add in vegan protein shakes, vegan no cow bars, beans, nuts, tempeh and soy tofu (cooked right tastes good).

[@haleymac994]

@@micart79 Yesss! I have horrible IBS which has basically left me 90% vegan. Some brands of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese in small amounts don’t bother me - probably since they’re fermented. But I 100% need to incorporate higher amounts of some of the foods you named that agree with me. :) I forget about tempeh!

[@sanamuhammad97]

I never realized that I've always been skinny fat!! All my life I was told I was fat! But till the age of 20 I was like 57 kg at 5'2! I look back at my 5 years ago pictures and I was so small!! After COVI* I got fat! I'm currently 70kg And now I can see that I'm fat! Want to go back to my normal body and better

[@liliaaa-h9d]

I loved this video i felt like i was on facetime with a friend thanks girl love u ❤

[@touyatodoroki121]

I'm not short it many of us are in need of weight loss so this helps a lot

[@ioanabd3262]

ugh us petite women need to work so much harder, don't we? I've been doing strength training for 5 years regularly now (3x per week) and been working on upping my calorie intake (stil a lot of work to do here) and I'm still skinny fat :))) So yes, consistency, mindset, and discipline are everything because progress for petite women is sooooo much slower. We need to be tougher but also kinder with ourselves, it's a life-long journey and we really have to turn a blind eye to what conventional standards dictate

[@Sophiematthws]

I don’t know if I’m skinny fat but my arms are skinny but my stomach never is and I have thunder thighs😢 I lift weights 3x a week and do karate once a week and at home abs exercises almost everyday

[@Michaeleism]

My hormonal imbalances have been doing a number on my muscles mass and gains. When I was in my 20s, it was easy to build muscle. In my 30s it's been virtually impossible and the water retention is TERRIBLE.... I've been skinny fat since I hit puberty, at 10 years old.

[@clairemccarron1547]

I really enjoyed your content. I’ve subscribed now, I just wanted to give you some constructive criticism if that’s ok. Content was really good but I was distracted by the music in the background. I couldn’t fully concentrate on what you were saying which was actually really worth listening to. Hope that’s constructive and not cheeky x

[@KathleenTheodora]

Hi April, thankyou for your video. You made me realise that I'm not eating enough protein. Soo excited to eat more 🎉

[@MDonohue]

I just started tracking calories and saw that i was barely getting to 1k calories a day. As a nurse that walks 15k+ steps a day I get so upset because i feel like the fat should be melting off with how much i walk and how little I eat compared to my friends. Now i see ive just been looking at it all the wrong way. Weight loss/ muscle building is so complex and overwhelming sometimes

[@Miriamblake]

You aren’t losing weight ?

[@carol127v]

if you're eating less thank 1k and walking over 15k steps you should be losing weight no matter what. there's either something actually wrong with your metabolism or you tracked the calories wrong (sometimes the values are off, sometimes you're weighting things wrong, your food scale might be off) bc if you've been doing this everyday for a while you should indeed be melting the fat off. weight loss is pretty straightforward, just burn more calories than you spend, and having muscle helps increasing the amount of calories you spend, which allows you to eat more and still lose. usually the problem is that its hard to eat less than you're used to..

[@m4tta]

girl if you’re eating under 1000 while staying active and not losing weight there is something wrong, it is physically and biologically impossible. check for thyroid or PCOS, and your hormone levels. full panel. this is highly unnatural

[@DelusionDispeller]

I am 57 years old, stuck in the 180 lb plateau, 4 ft 9 inches, a vegetarian and I go to the gym for cardio and resistance training 3x per week

[@DelusionDispeller]

@@DeeDee-ej9mq ty

[@heidigunter6766]

Hi, I subscribed when I liked your content! I want to hear your information. I'm 5'5", but I think your content still pertains to me. You'll get your subscriptions; I like how you reminded people to subscribe. Luckily I already had.

[@ikitty._]

Question: my doctor constantly tells me, what is keeping me fat is the amount of strength training i do. Now you tell me cardio doesn’t help. I‘m confused and i don’t know what to do anymore. Because no matter what i do i just cant lose the ring of fat around my belly… keep in mind i‘m 5‘2 and weight 55kg… the only fat i have is around my belly

[@shootingbricks8554]

It could be you don't do core exercises as much. You have to balance cardiovascular exercises with strength training. Cut sugar will help. If you can, don't eat at night.

[@monicamiller9345]

I’m like 5’4 and 3/4 and I had zero idea I am considered a short woman. Lol. On my drivers license it is 5’5, but I didn’t know I had to shop in the petite section! I’ll give it a try.

[@catrat5950]

This has nothing to do with the video. 5'4 is considered average

[@Sweetnsourdumpling]

Physique aside being skinny fat is terrible for female hormone balance as we age, having more muscle and focusing on that really helps regulate hormones and in return make weight maintence so much easier. My PCOs symptoms always return when I stop weight training

[@vcremma1066]

Hi April, I loved this video (and all your videos actually!). I’d love to see a video of you commenting on your follower’s PFF meals, similar to how you did the girl dinner one :)

[@nakia4230]

I’m 5’5 and I’m skinny fat. I think it can be any height not just 5’4 and below. But great video.

[@Alielpo-co3xu]

I dunno. When I did track (hurdler), that’s was pretty much my main form of exercise. I got very toned.

[@ThadieLang]

The Mindset section was very interesting, I hadn't fully thought it out before but mine is what if I lose fat, build muscle, and I still hate the way I look? At least now I can keep saying to myself that it is in my power to look great, but if I do succeed but still don't like how I look what then I'm going to feel, well, I don't know how I would feel, depressed maybe.

[@AlaaHamadto]

The second you said "Your health as a petite woman" I IMMEDIATELY SUBSCRIBED 🙌🥲 Thank you! ♥

[@elizabethvaltman6939]

hi April, I watched a couple of your videos, I can see that you're really knowledgeable and stirring into a right direction with a proper mindset, and that's why I feel really bad saying that what I want to say.. and I kept thinking if I should leave this comment or not, but... well, in my opinion you absolutely have to swap yourself as a face of your petite women program to someone smaller and fitter than you. you might be an amazing coach and nutritionist but you're such a bad example of a toned and shred body, you have curves instead of muscle definition and that's just not what most people are looking for when they scroll through fitness related videos. you might not like my comment but I'm sure you'd have had twice more clients if only you looked differently. however, that is my perspective, and I'm a big and loyal fan of Jillian Michaels' approach, I've been following her recommendations and workouts for years, I've been seeing great results ever since and that's why I stick to it. I just love watching - well, more like listening - different fitness related videos, I let them auto play while I stretch, and yours popped up one time. it made me curious since you were presenting it to be made for petite women specifically, but I didn't find anything new for myself, I was more like disappointed, I guess, and I felt like I needed to leave this here for you. maybe my feedback will be the last straw that will make you rethink your own workout/diet program

[@joleengomez4126]

I’m terrified of becoming fat again. That’s my biggest reason.

[@dim9753]

Could you make a video on taking a pilates/yoga training approach for petites? I like those training styles because I travel a lot and I can do them anywhere (plus I find them less boring than weightlifting) but I see EVERYWHERE that weights are the way to go

[@KGG2]

Research suggests that every pound of muscle is more likely to burn about 6 calories per day. As far as metabolism is concerned, you'd need to have LOADS of muscle for it to make any difference to your metabolism. Mostly the difference will be negligible.

[@winniecash1654]

What about the opposite problem? My muscle mass is too much for my height. I'm really dense, and bulk up super easy. I try lifting light weights with a lot of reps in order to get longer, thinner muscle (if there is such a thing), but end up still getting more mass.