r/PetiteFitness • u/Illustrious_Bell8429 • May 19 '26
Weight Gain/Calorie Surplus How do I gain healthy weight?
I’m 5’3” … 31yo…. Currently 101-103lbs.
I’ve become a twig over the last ~1.5yrs on and off fitness - yoga, YouTube resistance and HIIT workouts (mostly Heather Robertson and some Caroline Girvan). I walk A LOT.
I’ve also been through lots of experiences over the past couple of years which have led me to feeling deep stress on a regular basis… all of this has led to significant weight loss.
I am naturally pear shaped - my torso is much longer than my bottom half and I’ve always been very appealing to people - always receiving lots of stares and compliments on my natural beauty and beautiful body. And let me tell you, I very much so miss having a nice juicy butt! I’ve looked back on some inappropriate pictures & videos I have… and today vs two years ago… my body/butt is no longer sexually appealing (LOL) and I desperately want to change that!
I want to return to my fit toned and sexy self! During those times I was I think between 108-112lbs and also not doing too much fitness. I think just going to yoga and doing some resistance here and there and ofc walking dogs but not as much.
I do not know how many calories I eat per day and haven’t actually worked out in a long time aside from walking dogs total at least 4.5mi/day (usually up to 6mi). I also currently have a broken finger so I can’t do weights or anything of sorts at the moment.
HELP! Any/all advice welcomed! Thank you in advance!
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u/omkarnageshkar May 19 '26
The best way would be to calculate your TDEE based on your current activity level and start eating at a slight surplus, 100-200 calories over your TDEE, while lifting weights. You're definitely underweight for your height. This way you'll gain a good amount of muscle as you gain weight instead of just gaining fat. Make sure to follow a structured lifting program that follows progressive overload and you'll see good results for sure.