Meg is the reason I don’t have any hesitation on lifting heavy.! Meg really taught me to care about strength over aesthetic and it has been so liberating.
After the 3 months of no training I went all out on the gym and man I was sad. Couldn't do 3 reps with my usual 10 rep weights. But 3 weeks in and I'm back where I was. Muscle memory is a blessing. I did get sore a lot tho. Couldn't walk straight for a week after the first serious leg workout LOL
I’ve been lifting for 7 years on and off never consistent so I have the knowledge but never had the results which always depressed me. It’s my second week back in the gym after 6 months of not lifting, I hope I can keep consistent 😩😩😩.
@@Megsquats what about macros for recomp? Should I be eating more or less? I have about 30 lbs to lose, but I’ve heard controversy about eating more during a recomp.
I started out morbidly obese. I found it much much easier to do the protein calculation as 1g per pound of healthy goal weight. So rather than eating 230g of protein when I started- I aimed for 120g (ie my goal for middle of healthy was 120lbs) and that was much more achievable
SERIOUSLY... HOW the absolute HELL does someone eat 250 grams of protein a day?! Like, how is that even affordable?! These fitness experts just toss these types of comments out there but there's never any real clear explanation of how exactly that looks, how expensive it will be or what to consume to actually achieve this!
@@drinnerd8532 I eat between 200-230ish per day. for my weight that is less than 1 gram per lb of body weight, if I needed to bump it up to 250 I would just drink another scoop of half scoop of protein powder.
Hello please teach me your ways! I'm overweight and weigh 197 but I struggle with the food I intake like should I eat 197 g of protein a day? Or should I eat 140 g of protein ( which is my average weight? Or main goal in losing weight) ? Please help! Tysmm!!💗
My recomendation to beginners like me (im one year on gim lifting weights) is that its better to take it easy, dont rush weight. Be sure what you can lift and listen to your body. Injuries may appear and will slow down your progress and motivation. Remember looking good may be good, but self love is much better.
@@Megsquats No kidding! 4 months away from lifting due to lockdown did give me a mini newbie phase when I started again, but its starting to run out and I miss it already!
@@Megsquats I’m a novice and I’m over weight, so It seems like I could really benefit from this. What are some of these training programs that you mention ? Also I’m not a gym member but I have kettle bells And weights at home, can I be on a program with these tools ? Your advice would be so helpful :)
I already knew most of this but still watch your videos because of how motivated and passionate you are about teaching others! Thank you for working so hard, and you've now inspired me to get into crossfit 😬
I've been losing weight for a little less than two years, and I've lost around 180 pounds so far. Earlier this year I cleaned out my garage and put in a little gym so I could do more weight training. I've really felt my body change its composition since then, but at the same time it's weird to feel like you're doing so much better while not seeing that change as much on the scale. Obviously muscle weighs a lot more than fat, so if you're adding muscle, even if you're also losing fat your weight is going to stay the same. It would almost be demoralizing except that you can feel your body changing, it's just a bit of an odd experience. Also, something I've noticed with weight loss while lifting weights is that the losses seem very inconsistent. Throughout the two years I've averaged out around 1-3 pounds a week or so, but now with lifting I may gain a pound or stay the same for 2 weeks and then lose 5 pounds in a week (usually corresponding to when I'm taking some rest days). Thanks for the video, there's a lot of worthwhile information in here. :)
Congrats on your weight loss btw! Your definitely right about how the weight loss are inconsistent with lifting weights. I’m down 19lbs now and it’s been a roller coaster. Some days I gain but others I lose or stay the same.
@@deedwells sorry but its dumb to say that. feathers way the same as steel. if you take the same weight. congratulations. when it rains the floor gets wet. the sky is blue. saying "muscle ways more than fat" obviously refers to per volume or per smallest unit of function. a fat cell is lighter than a (functional) muscle cell.
I respect how you balance navigating any type of fitness while encouraging compound strength exercises. "Donkey kicks" won't get one too far while barbell glute bridges will. Yet, you focus on strengths-based empowerment while empowerming strength training. A gift indeed.
The thoughts for detrainees are exactly what I needed to hear. Going back to the gym has been tough because I go too hard and then don't recover correctly and can't go back for a week!
Love this so much! I think for the longest time we’ve come to believe that we have to do lots of cardio first to drop the fat before going into weight lifting - so 2000 and late! It was only last year that I’ve done serious weightlifting and your videos really helped me be confident into doing the compound and basic movements. Thank you so much, Meg! PS When someone corrects my form like thrusting hips on top of a squat - i now just roll my eyes. 😂😂
Exactly! I've had so many people ask that question. Hopefully we can re-educate the people! We're happy to have you on the strong side, and I'm glad you've found the videos helpful!
@@Megsquats I’ve got 10kg of fat I want to shift I’ve been training for about 8 years consistently. I gained 20kg of fat during that time from trauma I’ve now lost 13kg. Where do I fit in?
Thank you for this info. I tried Crossfit years back and felt that it was too much high intensity all the time for me. Now I have a better understanding of why I made such good progress in a short amount of time without any nutritional changes. Now I can actually create my own workout regimen that best suits me at home for the time being.
This is the first time I hear someone to say that if you’re a medium or advanced lifter you won’t see changes month to month. Thank you for that 🙏🏼 Now I know when to check my progress (every 6-12months)
I discovered your channel yesterday by a youtube recommendation and I'm so glad I did!! Your content is amazing, thank you so much for your detailed explanations and also you're so pretty, I love that hair color on you.
I just had a conversation with a friend this week about loosing weight and then hit the strenght training since i need to loose 30 lbs. Your video was so enlightening to put it this way. I already purchased the subscription and ready to start my journey. Excited about what the future will bring. Thank you
Megsquats thank you for video. I appreciate the fact that your addressed the Nov to Dec slide. I always feel so guilty after , I’m aware of my input and how to come back from it but always feel bad about myself. I too used to be a binge eater and hid my “ cheat” meals from ppl and others who asked, because I was ashamed of myself considering I’m a fitness professional. I love watching your videos. Thank you.
You literally came out with this video and it’s PERFECT timing for me!! I am a “de trainee” I was going to the gym and staying pretty fit up until March when we were kicked out of the gym! I just worked out for the first time in months just 2 days ago and I am soooo sooooooore!!! I’m getting signed back up with my gym this week also and I needed this video!!! Thank you for the amazing content as always!
Love your videos, I wish I had found you sooner! I'm lucky to not only be a newbie but also over weight. I've dropped 30.3 pounds since the end of July and I've got my dead lifts up to 175lbs! And my trainer is finally putting them into my weekly workout routine I'm so excited! The squats still need some work (bad knee + ankle). I never thought I would love lifting as much as I do 😍🏋️♀️
Omg u are so adorable!! Love your personality!! Thank u for taking the time to help us!! I am 46 years old and I changed my diet like 4 months ago. I am 5’0” and I was at 140 lbs. my heaviest!! So I changed my diet completely which was a shocker to me because I noticed I was eating easy 1k every meal and more on the weekend. I ate fast foods daily!! And so forth and so on! So I did lose 10 lbs. I truly want to be at 115 with some toning and tightening everywhere. I did have a freak accident in 2019 which had a lot to do with me gaining. Shattered my right dominant hand. But I am able to close my hand and do some push-ups and planks which were difficult at first. But now I am stronger which is sooooo cool to see!! I just need to work on my eating again and want to have a weight training program. I was doing stairs for 10-15min a day or ever other day with some 30 min walking and I added the weight training. I do weight training every other day to every 2 days. But I feel like I need a system on what weight training I need to do. Cus I feel like it’s just minimal. I also have a little system going but I feel like maybe I can do more. I will be searching you out. I am excited. I also need to work on my meals if I haven’t mentioned that already.
I am beginning to incorporate weight training into my gym routine in an effort to lose weight, become stronger and gain muscle. I have watched so many videos and this video has far been the best. I enjoy how you explain in enough detail but not too much and how you don't use weird terminology that I have to look up afterwards. Your energy is also very reassuring and encouraging. I subbed and will continue to watch in the hopes of using your advice and reaching my goals :). Thank you for the work you put into these videos.
Something I found really helpful with getting through the de-training period this year (2020) was doing hourly bodyweight exercises during shifts at work. It kept that mobility in play and helped with when my gym reopened. Back into it for a couple months now and I'm already back up to a decent Leg Press and rebuilding my maxes.
There are many women who know what they're talking about in the field of exercise and nutrition! Check out Sohee Lee, Leanna Carr, Emily Duncan just to name a few.
Thank you so much for this video. I bought your program and have been doing it for the last 3 weeks and it’s helped me focus and push myself so much. Happy to support your brand and message ❤️ you are a QUEEN 🤩❣️
I’m a 2 years detained person! Covid kicked me out of the gym and work kept me from going back + as well as a shoulder injury! But I’m back in a financial place, work schedule that’ll allow me to be back at the gym! I’m loving it even tho I feel weak but I’m focusing on my form! The only hard thing is switching back to more healthy food habits
Wooohooo! I needed this video! I am four months into weight lifting. I am a new lifter. Weight lifting has been very therapeutic for me. I am working with a trainer. But at times I hit a wall mentally/physically. I am trying not to get discouraged but at times I do! This video helped me have a better understanding! Thank you ❤❤❤
You are an angel sent on youtube..just started gym and i am overweight..i always do cardio first...will start lifting first then cardio.you are my goal body 💪🥰
Thanks for this video! I can't expect much body recomposition and I'm not looking to do that to be quite honest. I thoroughly enjoy the SBTD program and just the joy and satisfaction that I experience in the gym is enough for me!
THANK YOU!!!! Thank you so much for putting so much information in this video. I’m so tired of looking for info and clicking on videos titled ‘everything you need to know’ and then it’s just a vlog. This was wonderful. Also I love that you talk fast because you’re so clear and it’s easier to digest the information because I’m not bored. This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I love you already. THANK YOU!
I went from 150-220lb in a bit over a year. I used to go to the gym and eat well, but since the weight gain I have struggling a lot to lose weight and stick to it. Thank you, Meg.
Sure! I have a few reviews - but I basically love Lululemon the most. I love Hopescope's channel if you've never watched her. She's the activewear guru!
I would like to do your program to build bigger glutes and a muscular stomach. I am 5'5. I originally weighed 179. Now, I weigh 155 lbs. I am trying to get in shape. Could you please help me? I would greatly appreciate it, Thank you.
So much great info. I have always been kinda chubby but now I am just obese. I started getting into the gym but I have been looking all over youtube for some recommendations for a woman who wants muscle. I am so happy I found this video.
I'm feeling attacked Meg. I went straight to my old training maxes after almost 4 months away from the gyms. Sure, I almost died, but I feel like I'm back on track to where I was pre-pandemic.
I didn't loose any either, eased into it on the first week and hit all my maxes on the 2nd. I did get one thing though - I got fat, real fluffy fat. But since gyms reopened here in mid-May I already shed it, hit new PR's and leaned out at a slightly bigger weight so all will be good in a few months ;)
Oh my God being a novice is the best. I'm detrained because of covid and just recently I got to buy my own weights and bars and racks, and now I feel like a novice again. I look at the weights, and I gain muscle. It's awesome!
Omg!!! I fricken love you! I was looking for this type of video but was not sure how to describe it. Such a huge cheerleader for you. I see myself in you ❤️ Long lost cuz , maybe 😜 stay strong and encouraged babe.
You do a good job. Some of the most credible sounding advice I've encountered. You say get on a program. I have. I'm 65 years old, enjoy very good health, and am able to work out regularly. Recovery is more of an issue than it was 10 years ago, but I'm down with that. Cardio is down to walking, rope skipping, and bag work, although I am trying to learn to hula hoop as well. I could blame my belly but I never could do it, even as a kid. Two main concerns for my age, muscle loss and posture. A tertiary concern is training injury. So even though I can run, I quit and took up walking and skipping rope. Both are patently safer. Walking is almost as good as running overall and rope skipping does improve my wind. For posture I do pilates, I did get certified to teach mat pilates eight years ago, who'd a thunk I would become my biggest student? For muscle mass I took up Convict Conditioning program for two reasons. First, since it is all bodyweight strength training, it is safer than weights. Instead of doing open kinetic chain exercises like weights, I'm doing closed kinetic chain exercises which are patently safer, especially on the joints. Convict Conditioning does come with its own protocols, which DO NOT foster developing a good daily foundational routine for strength building/maintenance. You mentioned linear progressions several times. The biggest weakness in my program is that I can do pilates every day. I can do my cardio 3-5 times/wk. But the CC protocols seem to be all over the map with regards to regularity. So that is why your mentioning of linear progressions caught my ear. Is there an online resource you use or would recommend that explains them? Or perhaps, if you're bored and have plenty of time on your hands (which I'm sure you don't), you could write me a two pager laying it out or perhaps you already have for someone else? I'm doing "okay" with my program and I know it is not wrong because I can see and feel results every time I am consistent with it. And for a 65 year old dude, I do pretty good out in the world with the young bucks in their skinny tight jeans who can't lift anything. Anyway, you have that voice of reason and experience and so I thought I'd ask about linear progressions. I do better if I do strength training EVERY DAY, it's that simple. Thank you Meg, you have great content and I hope Texas is working out for you. And if it don't, just come on over to Tennessee, folks here like to see each other succeed.
This is really great info, Meg! 👍 I have been working out a looonngg time (lets just say decades 😆, yes I'm old!), and throughout all these years I have experienced different types of training, and loved them all. I don't go to the gym anymore, I got unenthused with the gym atmosphere about 6 years ago, and have been training at home and loving it! I have my go-to trainers on TH-cam that I workout with, and it has been great. The only thing is, I have noticed that as I am getting older in the past couple of years, my body is re-comping, but NOT in the way I would like 😒. I am not as lean as I used to be, and I also want to get stronger, and build more muscle. So I have really taken to heart what you mentioned about getting on a program. I think this is what I need at this time in my fitness life! While the workouts I do with videos are really good, and I enjoy them, I realize that the training is kind of "all over the place", not really focused. I really think I would benefit from having a focused, clear program, where I know where I want to go and I know what I will do each day to get there. I will check out your program, Meg. I don't know if you have a home version, as I don't go to the gym. If I can do your workouts at home, I will definitely try it! Thanks for always putting out such GREAT content!
This is my first video of yours that I’m watching. I have to say I am so impressed with your video quality and the information provided. Charismas amazing too! Thank you for sharing!!! At 31, I am working on my first ever body recomp!
I used to train frequently in my early and mid teens and developed an eating disorder in my late teens which caused me to lose most of my body fat and muscle mass that I had worked hard for. I started to binge eat for a year as a result of my malnutrition and gained back a lot of fat. The past couple of months I have been training religiously again and thanks to muscle memory 🎉 I gained a lot of my muscle back but I have quite a bit of fat left to lose. I knew I trusted your advice when you lifted your hand up and I saw those callouses 😂 long story short, your video gave me hope that I will get the body that I am working towards, thank you!
i’ve been working out for over a month and i’ve stayed the exact same body weight. i started training my first 2 weeks going 4 days a week and then the next week 5 days and the two weeks after that have both been 6 days a week. i used to lift a little bit a few years ago on and off for probably 3 years. i was pretty inactive for about 10 months almost and ate whatever i wanted because i was in college. i gained about 10 pounds at school and then i just moved in with my boyfriend and gained about another 17 living with him. even after training for over a month my weight hadn’t budged. i’d assume i’m gaining muscle and losing fat but i have body dysmorphia so it’s hard to tell.
I am completely new to your channel and I literally just asked my coworker about this. How funny life works. This was sooooooo informative and will be joint your program. Thank you!
ever since i put on a bit of muscle, i always find myself eating more foods because my body cant handle eating less, its easier to workout more and its less grueling. So Muscles are worth to have when youre on a weight loss journey
2023…just found this….yes….I did this…although started with spinning….use to be a runner….got RA…..retired military….PTSD……woman of a certain age…..lol…..menopause…..started at 253….living at 140…..best shape of my life. Did this….mental health….needed endorphins. I only started weight training 2 years ago but literally the reminder the fat fell off. I only started counting my protein about 1 year. I never counted my calories….I just ate until I was no longer hungry instead of when I was full. Muscles are coming very nicely….I think genetics may be part of it but I’m loving it!
coincidently i also happened to reduce 30 kgs but it was only and only cardio never picked up weights which is why i m kinda weak right now . I m currently at 18% body fat i want to get below 15% but it seems very difficult . To bring about a change i have started weight training recently . Can you tell me some tips
I've been following the Agoge Diet for a couple of months and have built so much muscle. Just wanted to share for those feeling stuck with their muscle building.
Thank you for this video, exactly what I needed. I Just joined your program and so far I am loving it! I was just getting in to progressive overload with weight lifting before Covid, then I lost all my motivation and strength in March. Now I am feeling super motivated and stoked to have a killer program to follow. Thank you! ❤️
You look incredible in the thumbnail. Been a part of the strong strong friends for a while and have seen awesome results. That slowed down a bit due to some personal things, but I’m glad to be back in the gym again. Thanks for keeping us motivated and strong! 💪🏽❤️
I’ve been back in the gym for a couple months thanks to the constant lockdowns in my country. And at first it was hell on earth. I was no where near as fit as I was and I felt embarrassed and weak. I kept throwing my back out. But now, over two months in my body has started changing shape drastically. I feel very strong, I’m getting stronger week to week and I’m seeing muscles pop through. I am going to start cutting soon for a bikini fitness comp and I’m excited to see my muscles pop
I have trained really, really hard over the last 2 years, and while I definitely have seen results, recently I haven't progressed (as in, gained visible muscle and being able lift heavier) for a really long time. I just thought, "well I haven't gained weight either, probably I am not working out wrong, but I just simply can't lift anything heavier with that amount of muscle..." So, I googled "how to bulk for women" and found this and... what can I say, you have a new subscriber 😄 And I have found a new role model. I wanna be a strong women, like you!
hey meg just wanna say that i got super inspired by this video, especially since im just some guy trying to be healthier and stronger, ive lost like 20 kgs since december but i never tried to get too into strength training because i thought i needed to loose more weight for it to work which i realize now is an insane thing to think
I'm obese with *VERY* little muscle mass and I've never done a weight lifting program. Would not have thought of myself as lucky, but hey, I'm ripe for results 😆
Omg I thought you were going to talk about somatotypes plus newbie lifters .. should have known you wouldn't promote that bull!! Always happy to see a MegSquats video and always recommending you in r/xxfitness and r/fitness
@@Megsquats hi you said stick to a resistant training I'm currently at the gym and I just take 3x a week group hiit classes is this enough ? Much love from Australia
@@Megsquats Hey kali , I'm 17yo girl with height 5'5 , weight 55kg my body fat percentage is 23 , i recently joined gym but I'm really confused should i go for bulk or cut first??
You are absolutely stunningly gorgeous! Thank you for this video + your program! I am going to start tomorrow :D This is exactly what I am looking for.
Yes a woman!!!!! It just hit different when I'm being advised by a female.
Same!
So true..
@Trey Colin lmao
Yessss. Whenever I look up fitness videos I always add “women” at the end of everything lol
Right???
Meg is the reason I don’t have any hesitation on lifting heavy.! Meg really taught me to care about strength over aesthetic and it has been so liberating.
After the 3 months of no training I went all out on the gym and man I was sad. Couldn't do 3 reps with my usual 10 rep weights. But 3 weeks in and I'm back where I was. Muscle memory is a blessing. I did get sore a lot tho. Couldn't walk straight for a week after the first serious leg workout LOL
Lol
Welp atleast you gained your strength back in a short amount of time!
God bless you 💛
You’re doing great 🧡
Does the soreness get easier the stronger you get?
I’ve been lifting for 7 years on and off never consistent so I have the knowledge but never had the results which always depressed me. It’s my second week back in the gym after 6 months of not lifting, I hope I can keep consistent 😩😩😩.
Novice lifter here 🙋♀️ really appreciate the info. Side note: Meg’s cheekbones are great.
i was thinking that about her cheekbones the whole time 😂
Yes, she’s stunning!!
She looks like she has native in her with those cheekbones.
Congrats! 😃Get those newbie gains!🎉🎊
@@Ray.5446.Weird comment to make.
I've never been so happy to call myself an overweight detrainee. Ready to recomp.
U GOT THIS!!!
Same!! 😂
@@Megsquats what about macros for recomp? Should I be eating more or less? I have about 30 lbs to lose, but I’ve heard controversy about eating more during a recomp.
@@thefairyglammother6631 I’m so late but if you want to stay the same weight then maintenance calories but just add more protein
She called me out! If I’m not following a program, then my muscle reprogramming must not be that important 😭 I needed that!
I started out morbidly obese. I found it much much easier to do the protein calculation as 1g per pound of healthy goal weight. So rather than eating 230g of protein when I started- I aimed for 120g (ie my goal for middle of healthy was 120lbs) and that was much more achievable
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SERIOUSLY... HOW the absolute HELL does someone eat 250 grams of protein a day?! Like, how is that even affordable?! These fitness experts just toss these types of comments out there but there's never any real clear explanation of how exactly that looks, how expensive it will be or what to consume to actually achieve this!
@@drinnerd8532 I eat between 200-230ish per day. for my weight that is less than 1 gram per lb of body weight, if I needed to bump it up to 250 I would just drink another scoop of half scoop of protein powder.
@@drinnerd8532I doubt anyones telling people to eat 250gs? Not even seasoned bodybuilders need over 240g usually really
Hello please teach me your ways! I'm overweight and weigh 197 but I struggle with the food I intake like should I eat 197 g of protein a day? Or should I eat 140 g of protein ( which is my average weight? Or main goal in losing weight) ? Please help! Tysmm!!💗
My recomendation to beginners like me (im one year on gim lifting weights) is that its better to take it easy, dont rush weight. Be sure what you can lift and listen to your body. Injuries may appear and will slow down your progress and motivation.
Remember looking good may be good, but self love is much better.
The newbie phrase truly is a magical time, isn't it? Feels great to have those quick gains, even if you're eating to lose fat.
I wish I could go back!
@@Megsquats No kidding! 4 months away from lifting due to lockdown did give me a mini newbie phase when I started again, but its starting to run out and I miss it already!
@@Megsquats I’m a novice and I’m over weight, so It seems like I could really benefit from this. What are some of these training programs that you mention ? Also I’m not a gym member but I have kettle bells And weights at home, can I be on a program with these tools ? Your advice would be so helpful :)
Cheek bone, eyes, hair, everything she is gorgeous and so knowledgeable. I'm subscribing rn.
Her cheekbones are driving me crazy they're so nice
You're so gorgeous but the whole time I was looking at your arms (GOALS)
Here’s how I do cardio: lift weights faster. Less rest. 😜
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YESSSSSS 🏋🏻♂️
There is a such thing as HIIT Strength Training.
@@Penelope416 Yeah, it's called cross-fit XD
I hope meg realizes how much impact she has on people. I refer her channel to all my friends who want to get in shape.
I already knew most of this but still watch your videos because of how motivated and passionate you are about teaching others! Thank you for working so hard, and you've now inspired me to get into crossfit 😬
I've been losing weight for a little less than two years, and I've lost around 180 pounds so far. Earlier this year I cleaned out my garage and put in a little gym so I could do more weight training. I've really felt my body change its composition since then, but at the same time it's weird to feel like you're doing so much better while not seeing that change as much on the scale. Obviously muscle weighs a lot more than fat, so if you're adding muscle, even if you're also losing fat your weight is going to stay the same. It would almost be demoralizing except that you can feel your body changing, it's just a bit of an odd experience. Also, something I've noticed with weight loss while lifting weights is that the losses seem very inconsistent. Throughout the two years I've averaged out around 1-3 pounds a week or so, but now with lifting I may gain a pound or stay the same for 2 weeks and then lose 5 pounds in a week (usually corresponding to when I'm taking some rest days). Thanks for the video, there's a lot of worthwhile information in here. :)
Muscle weighs the same as fat. Muscle just takes up less space. Congrats on your recomp!
Yep, muscle and fat weigh the same...It's density that's different
Destini Elise right
Congrats on your weight loss btw! Your definitely right about how the weight loss are inconsistent with lifting weights. I’m down 19lbs now and it’s been a roller coaster. Some days I gain but others I lose or stay the same.
@@deedwells sorry but its dumb to say that.
feathers way the same as steel. if you take the same weight. congratulations. when it rains the floor gets wet. the sky is blue.
saying "muscle ways more than fat" obviously refers to per volume or per smallest unit of function. a fat cell is lighter than a (functional) muscle cell.
Please enable Closed Captioning. THANK YOU!!!
Love your content but ALSO my baby girl who is 5 months old just smiled and stared at you the ENTIRE video. You made her so happy ❤️
How sweet! Since recording this video I've also gotten pregnant! I'm due July 1st. I can't wait :-)
@@Megsquats Congratulations! Been following it all❤️ So excited as we all are for you. ❤️ Sending love
Love the new timestamp format! The info is great too, thanks Meg!
I respect how you balance navigating any type of fitness while encouraging compound strength exercises. "Donkey kicks" won't get one too far while barbell glute bridges will. Yet, you focus on strengths-based empowerment while empowerming strength training. A gift indeed.
i’ve literally been binging recomp videos, this came at the best time! love your videos:)
My husband and I are having our first baby Nov 1! I can't wait to start your program when I'm cleared to workout again !
3 months into my weightlifting program is when I started seeing muscle definition in my arms and legs. (As a overweight person)
I've been trying to find the best info for weeks. Thank you so much for explaining this so well.
I'm a bloke but Meg's content is spot on always!
The thoughts for detrainees are exactly what I needed to hear. Going back to the gym has been tough because I go too hard and then don't recover correctly and can't go back for a week!
Exactly
Love this so much! I think for the longest time we’ve come to believe that we have to do lots of cardio first to drop the fat before going into weight lifting - so 2000 and late! It was only last year that I’ve done serious weightlifting and your videos really helped me be confident into doing the compound and basic movements. Thank you so much, Meg!
PS When someone corrects my form like thrusting hips on top of a squat - i now just roll my eyes. 😂😂
Exactly! I've had so many people ask that question. Hopefully we can re-educate the people! We're happy to have you on the strong side, and I'm glad you've found the videos helpful!
@@Megsquats I’ve got 10kg of fat I want to shift
I’ve been training for about 8 years consistently. I gained 20kg of fat during that time from trauma I’ve now lost 13kg. Where do I fit in?
Thank you for this info. I tried Crossfit years back and felt that it was too much high intensity all the time for me. Now I have a better understanding of why I made such good progress in a short amount of time without any nutritional changes. Now I can actually create my own workout regimen that best suits me at home for the time being.
Love the importance you emphasized on focusing on a program, it is definitely key, blessings 😌
This is the first time I hear someone to say that if you’re a medium or advanced lifter you won’t see changes month to month. Thank you for that 🙏🏼 Now I know when to check my progress (every 6-12months)
This has been a question I’ve had for weeks and i finally have my answer. Thank you!
I discovered your channel yesterday by a youtube recommendation and I'm so glad I did!! Your content is amazing, thank you so much for your detailed explanations and also you're so pretty, I love that hair color on you.
I just had a conversation with a friend this week about loosing weight and then hit the strenght training since i need to loose 30 lbs. Your video was so enlightening to put it this way. I already purchased the subscription and ready to start my journey. Excited about what the future will bring. Thank you
body recomp just sounds more sustainable for people who fitness isn't their entire world. Thank you for this informational video!
Megsquats thank you for video. I appreciate the fact that your addressed the Nov to Dec slide. I always feel so guilty after , I’m aware of my input and how to come back from it but always feel bad about myself. I too used to be a binge eater and hid my “ cheat” meals from ppl and others who asked, because I was ashamed of myself considering I’m a fitness professional. I love watching your videos. Thank you.
You literally came out with this video and it’s PERFECT timing for me!! I am a “de trainee” I was going to the gym and staying pretty fit up until March when we were kicked out of the gym! I just worked out for the first time in months just 2 days ago and I am soooo sooooooore!!! I’m getting signed back up with my gym this week also and I needed this video!!!
Thank you for the amazing content as always!
I’m in the same boat
I cant pay attention because her eyes are so bright!! And purty. Lol
I am so happy I found you. Most of the videos are by men for men and we are unfortunately different. So thanks!!!
Love your videos, I wish I had found you sooner! I'm lucky to not only be a newbie but also over weight.
I've dropped 30.3 pounds since the end of July and I've got my dead lifts up to 175lbs! And my trainer is finally putting them into my weekly workout routine I'm so excited!
The squats still need some work (bad knee + ankle).
I never thought I would love lifting as much as I do 😍🏋️♀️
Omg u are so adorable!! Love your personality!! Thank u for taking the time to help us!! I am 46 years old and I changed my diet like 4 months ago. I am 5’0” and I was at 140 lbs. my heaviest!! So I changed my diet completely which was a shocker to me because I noticed I was eating easy 1k every meal and more on the weekend. I ate fast foods daily!! And so forth and so on! So I did lose 10 lbs. I truly want to be at 115 with some toning and tightening everywhere. I did have a freak accident in 2019 which had a lot to do with me gaining. Shattered my right dominant hand. But I am able to close my hand and do some push-ups and planks which were difficult at first. But now I am stronger which is sooooo cool to see!! I just need to work on my eating again and want to have a weight training program. I was doing stairs for 10-15min a day or ever other day with some 30 min walking and I added the weight training. I do weight training every other day to every 2 days. But I feel like I need a system on what weight training I need to do. Cus I feel like it’s just minimal. I also have a little system going but I feel like maybe I can do more. I will be searching you out. I am excited. I also need to work on my meals if I haven’t mentioned that already.
I am beginning to incorporate weight training into my gym routine in an effort to lose weight, become stronger and gain muscle. I have watched so many videos and this video has far been the best. I enjoy how you explain in enough detail but not too much and how you don't use weird terminology that I have to look up afterwards. Your energy is also very reassuring and encouraging. I subbed and will continue to watch in the hopes of using your advice and reaching my goals :). Thank you for the work you put into these videos.
Everything you say makes sense. There is no confusion about all information you provided, so for that THANK YOU! You just gained a new subscriber. ✅
Something I found really helpful with getting through the de-training period this year (2020) was doing hourly bodyweight exercises during shifts at work. It kept that mobility in play and helped with when my gym reopened. Back into it for a couple months now and I'm already back up to a decent Leg Press and rebuilding my maxes.
This is the first video about losing fat and gain muscle that actually helped me
Had to pause this video while watching to say your makeup looks awesome! That is the most perfect shade of lipstick for your skin tone. Loves it.
This is excellent. Excellent excellent excellent. Finally. A woman who knowwws what shes talking about explains this. Thank you!!!!
There are many women who know what they're talking about in the field of exercise and nutrition! Check out Sohee Lee, Leanna Carr, Emily Duncan just to name a few.
Thank you so much for this video. I bought your program and have been doing it for the last 3 weeks and it’s helped me focus and push myself so much. Happy to support your brand and message ❤️ you are a QUEEN 🤩❣️
I’m a 2 years detained person! Covid kicked me out of the gym and work kept me from going back + as well as a shoulder injury! But I’m back in a financial place, work schedule that’ll allow me to be back at the gym! I’m loving it even tho I feel weak but I’m focusing on my form! The only hard thing is switching back to more healthy food habits
Wooohooo! I needed this video! I am four months into weight lifting. I am a new lifter. Weight lifting has been very therapeutic for me. I am working with a trainer. But at times I hit a wall mentally/physically. I am trying not to get discouraged but at times I do! This video helped me have a better understanding! Thank you ❤❤❤
You are an angel sent on youtube..just started gym and i am overweight..i always do cardio first...will start lifting first then cardio.you are my goal body 💪🥰
Thanks for this video! I can't expect much body recomposition and I'm not looking to do that to be quite honest. I thoroughly enjoy the SBTD program and just the joy and satisfaction that I experience in the gym is enough for me!
THANK YOU!!!! Thank you so much for putting so much information in this video. I’m so tired of looking for info and clicking on videos titled ‘everything you need to know’ and then it’s just a vlog. This was wonderful. Also I love that you talk fast because you’re so clear and it’s easier to digest the information because I’m not bored. This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I love you already. THANK YOU!
I went from 150-220lb in a bit over a year. I used to go to the gym and eat well, but since the weight gain I have struggling a lot to lose weight and stick to it. Thank you, Meg.
220lb and a woman? Man you obese lol
Thank you for all the info you put out!!! Can you do a video on gym wear that you like? Holds up over time, wicks sweat, etc
Sure! I have a few reviews - but I basically love Lululemon the most. I love Hopescope's channel if you've never watched her. She's the activewear guru!
This video came at such a great time for my fitness journey, thank you! Great info as always
Glad to hear it! I hope you find it helpful!
I would like to do your program to build bigger glutes and a muscular stomach. I am 5'5. I originally weighed 179. Now, I weigh 155 lbs. I am trying to get in shape. Could you please help me? I would greatly appreciate it, Thank you.
So much great info. I have always been kinda chubby but now I am just obese. I started getting into the gym but I have been looking all over youtube for some recommendations for a woman who wants muscle. I am so happy I found this video.
I'm feeling attacked Meg. I went straight to my old training maxes after almost 4 months away from the gyms. Sure, I almost died, but I feel like I'm back on track to where I was pre-pandemic.
LOL we can't blame ya!! Hopefully the DOMS weren't out of control
I didn't loose any either, eased into it on the first week and hit all my maxes on the 2nd. I did get one thing though - I got fat, real fluffy fat. But since gyms reopened here in mid-May I already shed it, hit new PR's and leaned out at a slightly bigger weight so all will be good in a few months ;)
I'm not sure how ya did that. I basically did Nothing and got soorreee lol
@@chronometa oh, I got sore. But, I'm always sore, so I've gotten used to working through it.
@@Megsquats definitely could have been worse. I'm pretty sure I get sore just looking at the bar, so I'm used to just pushing through it.
Oh my God being a novice is the best. I'm detrained because of covid and just recently I got to buy my own weights and bars and racks, and now I feel like a novice again. I look at the weights, and I gain muscle. It's awesome!
Hi! I'm a certified personal trainer and I post dumbbell home workouts to my channel. Please take a look!
Omg!!! I fricken love you! I was looking for this type of video but was not sure how to describe it. Such a huge cheerleader for you. I see myself in you ❤️ Long lost cuz , maybe 😜 stay strong and encouraged babe.
You do a good job. Some of the most credible sounding advice I've encountered. You say get on a program. I have. I'm 65 years old, enjoy very good health, and am able to work out regularly. Recovery is more of an issue than it was 10 years ago, but I'm down with that. Cardio is down to walking, rope skipping, and bag work, although I am trying to learn to hula hoop as well. I could blame my belly but I never could do it, even as a kid.
Two main concerns for my age, muscle loss and posture. A tertiary concern is training injury. So even though I can run, I quit and took up walking and skipping rope. Both are patently safer. Walking is almost as good as running overall and rope skipping does improve my wind. For posture I do pilates, I did get certified to teach mat pilates eight years ago, who'd a thunk I would become my biggest student? For muscle mass I took up Convict Conditioning program for two reasons. First, since it is all bodyweight strength training, it is safer than weights. Instead of doing open kinetic chain exercises like weights, I'm doing closed kinetic chain exercises which are patently safer, especially on the joints.
Convict Conditioning does come with its own protocols, which DO NOT foster developing a good daily foundational routine for strength building/maintenance. You mentioned linear progressions several times. The biggest weakness in my program is that I can do pilates every day. I can do my cardio 3-5 times/wk. But the CC protocols seem to be all over the map with regards to regularity. So that is why your mentioning of linear progressions caught my ear. Is there an online resource you use or would recommend that explains them? Or perhaps, if you're bored and have plenty of time on your hands (which I'm sure you don't), you could write me a two pager laying it out or perhaps you already have for someone else?
I'm doing "okay" with my program and I know it is not wrong because I can see and feel results every time I am consistent with it. And for a 65 year old dude, I do pretty good out in the world with the young bucks in their skinny tight jeans who can't lift anything. Anyway, you have that voice of reason and experience and so I thought I'd ask about linear progressions. I do better if I do strength training EVERY DAY, it's that simple. Thank you Meg, you have great content and I hope Texas is working out for you. And if it don't, just come on over to Tennessee, folks here like to see each other succeed.
I really enjoy having this explained so thoroughly thank you!
Meg looking more fabulous every year!
This is really great info, Meg! 👍 I have been working out a looonngg time (lets just say decades 😆, yes I'm old!), and throughout all these years I have experienced different types of training, and loved them all. I don't go to the gym anymore, I got unenthused with the gym atmosphere about 6 years ago, and have been training at home and loving it! I have my go-to trainers on TH-cam that I workout with, and it has been great. The only thing is, I have noticed that as I am getting older in the past couple of years, my body is re-comping, but NOT in the way I would like 😒. I am not as lean as I used to be, and I also want to get stronger, and build more muscle.
So I have really taken to heart what you mentioned about getting on a program. I think this is what I need at this time in my fitness life! While the workouts I do with videos are really good, and I enjoy them, I realize that the training is kind of "all over the place", not really focused. I really think I would benefit from having a focused, clear program, where I know where I want to go and I know what I will do each day to get there. I will check out your program, Meg. I don't know if you have a home version, as I don't go to the gym. If I can do your workouts at home, I will definitely try it!
Thanks for always putting out such GREAT content!
This is my first video of yours that I’m watching. I have to say I am so impressed with your video quality and the information provided. Charismas amazing too! Thank you for sharing!!! At 31, I am working on my first ever body recomp!
Saw the title, came here expecting rubbish. Watched the video and love it. Good solid info. Going away sad that my NLP easy gains are long behind me.
You are literally absolutely STUNNING 😍😍
Thank you Meg! Im on a journey to becoming a coach. Its sad that you give better and more information that my personal training course 😂😂.
This is just what I needed to hear as I get myself back in the gym.
Hmmm! Recomposition(“to form something again or in a different way”)
Youre my go to body recomping coach role model right now
Great information. I'm overweight by 20/30 lbs. Currently weight for knee surgery. I have just set myself an exercise area. Great video. Thanks.
I used to train frequently in my early and mid teens and developed an eating disorder in my late teens which caused me to lose most of my body fat and muscle mass that I had worked hard for. I started to binge eat for a year as a result of my malnutrition and gained back a lot of fat. The past couple of months I have been training religiously again and thanks to muscle memory 🎉 I gained a lot of my muscle back but I have quite a bit of fat left to lose. I knew I trusted your advice when you lifted your hand up and I saw those callouses 😂 long story short, your video gave me hope that I will get the body that I am working towards, thank you!
i’ve been working out for over a month and i’ve stayed the exact same body weight. i started training my first 2 weeks going 4 days a week and then the next week 5 days and the two weeks after that have both been 6 days a week. i used to lift a little bit a few years ago on and off for probably 3 years. i was pretty inactive for about 10 months almost and ate whatever i wanted because i was in college. i gained about 10 pounds at school and then i just moved in with my boyfriend and gained about another 17 living with him. even after training for over a month my weight hadn’t budged. i’d assume i’m gaining muscle and losing fat but i have body dysmorphia so it’s hard to tell.
Diet is 80%
So your maybe eating to meny calories
💖 First just focus on your diet for at least 6 months, and then start to train.
Diet is almost 80% of body weight.
I am completely new to your channel and I literally just asked my coworker about this. How funny life works. This was sooooooo informative and will be joint your program. Thank you!
I love your curtain bangs. They’re so pretty on you!
This video was literally so helpful. Almost overwhelmingly helpful. SUBSCRIBED.
I’m section 1 and 2 😅 let’s see how this goes
I LOVE YOUR HAIRCUT!!!
ever since i put on a bit of muscle, i always find myself eating more foods because my body cant handle eating less, its easier to workout more and its less grueling. So Muscles are worth to have when youre on a weight loss journey
2023…just found this….yes….I did this…although started with spinning….use to be a runner….got RA…..retired military….PTSD……woman of a certain age…..lol…..menopause…..started at 253….living at 140…..best shape of my life. Did this….mental health….needed endorphins. I only started weight training 2 years ago but literally the reminder the fat fell off. I only started counting my protein about 1 year. I never counted my calories….I just ate until I was no longer hungry instead of when I was full. Muscles are coming very nicely….I think genetics may be part of it but I’m loving it!
Haven’t even watched yet but I know this is gunna be a goody 😄 savedddd
Yay! Thank you for saving it. Hope you enjoy
I haven’t watched one of your videos for a long time because I took a break from You Tube and Facebook. You are looking amazing!!
I lost 30 kilos by body recomp
Literally changed my life
It took 20 months but its so easy to maintain now
U all can do it too
Best of luck!
coincidently i also happened to reduce 30 kgs but it was only and only cardio never picked up weights which is why i m kinda weak right now . I m currently at 18% body fat i want to get below 15% but it seems very difficult . To bring about a change i have started weight training recently . Can you tell me some tips
@@aayushsobti start picking up weights
I looooove her arms and shoulders.😍 pure inspiration
I've been following the Agoge Diet for a couple of months and have built so much muscle. Just wanted to share for those feeling stuck with their muscle building.
The most important part to losing weight is diet of course, the hardest part is staying consistent
You are looking so good Meg!!!! Loving the hair you are glowing!!
Thank you for this video, exactly what I needed. I Just joined your program and so far I am loving it!
I was just getting in to progressive overload with weight lifting before Covid, then I lost all my motivation and strength in March. Now I am feeling super motivated and stoked to have a killer program to follow. Thank you! ❤️
You look incredible in the thumbnail. Been a part of the strong strong friends for a while and have seen awesome results. That slowed down a bit due to some personal things, but I’m glad to be back in the gym again. Thanks for keeping us motivated and strong! 💪🏽❤️
Perfectly explained and simply to the point.
love this topic, and love you take on it. thank you for breaking down this topic so well 👌
I’ve been back in the gym for a couple months thanks to the constant lockdowns in my country. And at first it was hell on earth. I was no where near as fit as I was and I felt embarrassed and weak. I kept throwing my back out. But now, over two months in my body has started changing shape drastically. I feel very strong, I’m getting stronger week to week and I’m seeing muscles pop through. I am going to start cutting soon for a bikini fitness comp and I’m excited to see my muscles pop
I have trained really, really hard over the last 2 years, and while I definitely have seen results, recently I haven't progressed (as in, gained visible muscle and being able lift heavier) for a really long time. I just thought, "well I haven't gained weight either, probably I am not working out wrong, but I just simply can't lift anything heavier with that amount of muscle..." So, I googled "how to bulk for women" and found this and... what can I say, you have a new subscriber 😄 And I have found a new role model. I wanna be a strong women, like you!
I’m a category 1 so I guess I’m ready to go now ☺️
hey meg just wanna say that i got super inspired by this video, especially since im just some guy trying to be healthier and stronger, ive lost like 20 kgs since december but i never tried to get too into strength training because i thought i needed to loose more weight for it to work which i realize now is an insane thing to think
Was just today thinking when is Megsquats gonna put out a new video. So yay ^_^
I'm here! My usual video editor is on maternity leave (YAY!) so I'm a little behind
Ive been watching you for a long time, but still go back and rewatch your videos
I'm obese with *VERY* little muscle mass and I've never done a weight lifting program. Would not have thought of myself as lucky, but hey, I'm ripe for results 😆
Super motivating right!!
Omg I thought you were going to talk about somatotypes plus newbie lifters .. should have known you wouldn't promote that bull!! Always happy to see a MegSquats video and always recommending you in r/xxfitness and r/fitness
Love you babe!!
Love you back!!
Omg, i love you both!
@@Megsquats hi you said stick to a resistant training I'm currently at the gym and I just take 3x a week group hiit classes is this enough ? Much love from Australia
@@Megsquats Hey kali , I'm 17yo girl with height 5'5 , weight 55kg my body fat percentage is 23 , i recently joined gym but I'm really confused should i go for bulk or cut first??
Cup of Calfe!!
You are absolutely stunningly gorgeous! Thank you for this video + your program! I am going to start tomorrow :D This is exactly what I am looking for.
Thank you! So knowledgeable ! you look absolutely stunning’ love the hair!
just a note: your eye - hair skin - brow - lips colors are just perfect!!! all 5 of them!!