Foundation
Weeks 1–4Set your starting point and build habits before touching macros.
Online 16-week 1:1 coaching for women 5'4" and under
The Petite Method
Petite fat loss takes precision, not extreme restriction. Get a nutrition, training and movement plan built for your frame, and learn to run it yourself.
Coached online by Ana Rivas (@unfittedtofit), ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach. Join from anywhere, with your own start date.
Who this is for
Most fitness plans are written for a body that isn't yours.
You're busy, you're driven, and you've done the diets. You ate less, cut carbs, did the classes. The scale barely moved, or it came right back.
When you're petite, your daily energy needs are often several hundred calories lower than the standard 2,000-calorie label. That leaves little room for error, and it's why "just eat less" stops working. The answer is a plan with the right numbers for you, meals that actually satisfy, and training that changes your shape.
The Petite Method is 16 weeks of 1:1 coaching. You lose fat, build strength, and leave with a long-term plan you know how to adjust on your own.
Label standard
Petite budget
Illustration only. Your targets are set from your height, weight, activity and goals.
The 16-week method
Four phases.
16 lessons.
One assignment every week.
Each week pairs a short lesson with one thing to practice, like hitting your protein target 5 of 7 days. Then we review it together at your check-in and adjust your plan. That's what makes it coaching, not a course.
1Learn2Apply3Review4Personalize
Build
Weeks 5–8Get your personal calorie and macro targets and start lifting with progression.
Progress
Weeks 9–12Handle cravings, weekends, plateaus and recovery without starting over.
Independence
Weeks 13–16Take over more of the decisions and graduate with your own blueprint.
See all 16 weeks
Foundation
- W1Your Petite Starting Point
- W2Build Your Petite Plate
- W3Movement Matters
- W4Progress Without Panic
Build
- W5Calories Without Starving
- W6Macros Made Simple
- W7Train to Change Your Shape
- W8Real Life Nutrition
Progress
- W9Hunger, Cravings & Satisfaction
- W10Weekends & the All-or-Nothing Trap
- W11When Progress Slows
- W12Recovery Is Part of the Plan
Independence
- W13Flexible Nutrition
- W14Life After a Fat-Loss Phase
- W15Become Your Own Coach
- W16The Petite Blueprint
Training at your level
Every phase comes in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced versions. Exercises, load and complexity fit your experience, equipment and any injuries.
3, 4 or 5 days a week
You choose how often you can realistically train. The program adapts to your life instead of asking you to rebuild your life around it.
You'll be provided with
Everything you need. No more guesswork.
Private kickoff call
A 45–60 minute one-on-one online session where we build your starting strategy together.
Your personal plan
Nutrition, step and habit targets set from your real starting data, plus a training program leveled to you, all in the Trainerize app.
Weekly coaching
A new lesson and assignment each week, a weekly check-in where I adjust your plan, and messaging support in the app Monday to Friday.
Private community
A members-only group of petite women working toward the same goals.
You graduate with a maintenance roadmap, not a meal plan you'll abandon.
Real results
Real petite women. Real progress.
No crash diets, no endless cardio. Just the right numbers, strength training and habits that last.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterPhotos shared with permission. Individual results vary and depend on your starting point and consistency.
Do you qualify?
This coaching is for you if…
1:1 spots are limited, so I work with women who are ready to commit for the full 16 weeks.
Sounds like me, apply- You're 5'4" or underEverything is built around petite bodies and petite energy needs. Taller? You can still apply and we'll talk about fit.
- You can train 3, 4 or 5 days a weekAt a gym or at home. Beginners are welcome.
- You're open to learning your numbersWe build meal structure first, then calorie and macro awareness step by step.
- You can commit to 16 weeksLasting change takes time. Quick fixes are what got you stuck.
- You'll show up for your check-insYou do the weekly assignment and tell me honestly what's working and what isn't.
Meet your coach
Hi, I'm Ana Rivas.
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
I've been where you are. I've lost 60 lbs, and counting, using The Petite Method myself, and I share the whole journey on Instagram at @unfittedtofit. That's how I learned what actually works for a petite body.
I created The Petite Method because I know how frustrating it is to follow plans that were never designed for a petite body. The portions are too big, the programs don't fit, and the results never come.
My coaching is personal. I build your plan around your body, your schedule and your goals, and I adjust it with you every week. By Week 15 you're making the calls about your own plan before I give mine, because the goal is for you to never need another diet.
@unfittedtofit
Not ready to apply?
Get the free Petite Calorie & Protein Guide
Learn how to estimate your own calories and protein as a petite woman, with four sample plates to get you started.
Get the free guideWant your exact numbers in one minute? Try the Petite Macro Calculator ($11.99).
Questions
Before you apply
The answers to what most women ask me. Still wondering about something? Send me a message.
Message me on InstagramIs this online? Can I join from anywhere?
Yes. The Petite Method is fully online, so you can join from anywhere. Your kickoff and discovery calls happen online, and your workouts, lessons, check-ins and messages all live in the app.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is shared on your free discovery call, once we've talked about your goals. That way you know exactly what's included before you decide. The program is paid in full before your kickoff call, with a full refund if you cancel before that call. See our Refund Policy.
What if I'm over 5'4"?
The program is built for petite women, but you're welcome to apply. We'll talk on your discovery call about whether it's the right fit for you.
What app do you use?
Trainerize. Your training program, nutrition targets, weekly lessons, check-ins and messages with me are all there, on your phone or computer.
Is this a meal plan?
No. You learn to build satisfying meals and get personal targets that we adjust from your real progress. By the end you know how to eat for your goals without someone handing you a menu.
I've never lifted weights. Can I join?
Yes. Every training phase has a Beginner version, and you can send me your lifts so I can coach your technique.
Do I need a gym?
No. Your program is built around the equipment you have, at a gym or at home.
When do I start?
Enrollment is rolling, so you get your own start date. After you sign up there's a 2–3 day onboarding window, including your kickoff call, before your official Day 1.
What happens after 16 weeks?
You graduate with final measurements and photos, a review of your wins, and a maintenance roadmap for nutrition, training, movement and lifestyle.
Founding client spots open
Apply for 1:1 coaching
Tell me about your goals and we'll talk through where you are, where you want to be, and whether The Petite Method is right for you. Founding clients get a welcome gift with their first week.
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Apply
Tell me about you and your goals.
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Discovery call
Book a free call right after you apply to see if we're a fit.
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Start Week 1
Your personal roadmap and training are ready in your app.