After more than twenty-six years as a weight-loss expert, Jim Karas had seen enough body types to know one thing for sure: petite women's greatest disadvantage is also their most powerful advantage - their bodies have the potential to change rapidly. And if they're ready to make a positive change, that's great news! Shorter women are perfectly poised to lose weight, shed fat and regain their shape faster, and build more sexy, lean muscle tissue, than their taller sisters and friends. The Petite Advantage reveals that, with the right mindset and a few strategic changes, weight loss is not only possible for petite women, it's possible this week. From a strategic 21-day eating plan to detailed exercise instruction to easy-to-implement tips on what to drink, how to eat out, and even how to cultivate better posture, Karas has created a truly holistic program for this body-conscious group. The Petite Advantage is packed with promise: Readers will learn that carbs can be their friend. They'll see why cardio workouts - in the form of all those treadmills, bikes, steppers, and elliptical machines - are actually a surprising way for petites to gain weight. And, because petite women are typically faster, more flexible, and more structurally aligned, they'll quickly understand why strength training is their shortcut to tall benefits. From portion sizes to dress sizes, everything in this plan is the perfect fit for any woman 5'4 and under. The best news of all? For petite women, small changes can really add up.