The Petite Advantage Diet, as seen on the TV show The View, is capturing the attention of women all over the world. Its unique approach to weight loss is intriguing, especially to women who are 5'4" and under. Is this new plan more effective for shorter women? This review will discuss this and more.

What is it?

This revolutionary new plan by Jim Karas is not only a diet, but it is a lifestyle guide designed for women who are specifically 5'4" or shorter. Jim Karas, known for his New York Times bestselling The Business Plan for the Body, has been seen on Good Morning America, The View, and The Dr. Oz Show. Jim Karas has developed a well rounded weight loss plan based on the individual needs of petite women.

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Sections of the Book

The premise behind this diet is that with some strategic changes and a new attitude and mindset, you can start losing weight quickly. There are ten sections to this book. We have created descriptions of the sections without giving the actual titles.

Section One – Self Worth

Focus is on you and why taking the time and effort to eat healthy and get fit are important. Feeling worthy is extremely important to the success of this diet. You must take care of yourself first in order to be around to take care of those you love.

Sections Two and Three – Metabolism and Making Changes

Metabolism is a key factor to this unique weight loss approach. You will learn how to optimize your metabolism, as well as the calories you burn. The concept of making small changes for permanent weight loss can change your entire world around.

Sections Four and Five – Eating Plan

In these sections, the book focuses on the eating plan. In section four, you will be introduced to tips on satiety, which basically means you will learn how to feel full longer. You can teach your body how to feel full with fewer calories by creating the right combinations of foods and times to eat them. Feeling satisfied is critical to your success.

In section five, you will learn about specific calorie blasting foods and behaviors. You will also be given a list of foods that must be eliminated completely from your diet. You will learn how carbs can actually help in your weight loss efforts. The 21 day eating plan will give you exact portions sizes, recipes, and grocery lists.

Sections Six and Seven – Dining Out and Liquid Calories

Here you will be given tips on eating out and how to take control. Jim tells you exactly what to order in each type of restaurant. Section seven is dedicated to liquid calories and the destruction liquid calories can have on your weight loss plan.

Section Eight - Exercise

You will do just three 31 minute workouts per week. That extra three minutes per week is the key! Here is where you will learn how bikes, steppers, elliptical machines, and other cardio workouts can make you gain weight and why strength training is the key.

Petite women are generally more structurally aligned, more flexible, and faster, making the workouts more effective because the muscle to height ratio is greater, meaning you can boost your metabolism faster.

Sections Nine and Ten – Motivation and Inhibitors

Sections nine and ten will give you motivation tips and explain why sleep, attitude, and reduced stress are critical to your success. How can sleep possibly affect your weight? Two hormones that are essential for regulating appetite and satiety are affected by sleep deprivation.

These hormones are leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is produced in fat cells and acts as an appetite regulator. Ghrelin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract and stimulates appetite. When you lose sleep, your ghrelin levels elevate and you want to eat more. The book goes into more detail about these hormones.

Pros and Cons of The Petite Advantage Diet

The book targets women 5'4" or shorter. It is specific to the weight loss needs of petite women, which are actually different than the needs of taller women. Unfortunately, shorter woman do have to consume less calories in The Petite Advantage Diet, which is not something most people want to hear; however, Jim Karas focuses on enhancing satiety. Maximizing satiety is the key to feeling fuller, which will counteract the need for eating more. You will likely not feel hungry on this diet.

The diet includes an exercise plan; however, if you are a cardio fan, then this exercise plan may not satisfy you. Just remember that you will learn how cardio can actually sabotage your goals for weight loss. Karas emphasizes the effectiveness of resistance training with bands, which will lengthen and build your muscles.

Bottom Line

A well rounded diet plan focuses on a healthy eating plan and exercise. This book targets both of these areas. It not only gives you the specific steps you need to take, but also discusses why these steps are important. The more you understand a concept, the more likely you are to succeed. The cost of the book varies on where you purchase it; however, it is an inexpensive approach to weight loss, especially if you are a woman under 5'4".

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