So true. I am a 45-year-old woman who has fibromyalgia. I decided weight-lifting would motivate me. I learned to do the standing barbell and dumbbell strict overhead press. I just did 95 pounds on barbell! It relieves my shoulder pain so much! I now take less pain medication. I had to start somewhere.
I started going to the gym two months ago and I only spend 15-20 min weight training. It’s not a lot but because it’s not a lot of time I’ve been consistently doing the 3x a week and have started to see changes :)
Hey Mama! Congratulations! I can't tell you how much you e helped me with my anxiety . I worked incredibly hard for the body I have (after 8 years of battling eating disorders) before finding my love for fitness. I had muscles and a flat tummy and was more conditioned that half my militaryco workers. I'm 33weeks pregnant and I ve been terrified of my post baby body. I just need to stay positive and enjoy my body for what it can do and build up like I did before. Thank you for keeping me going.
If you get back into shape but still have loose skin . Don't worry. You can do microneedling to diminish marks and tighten skin . Also I just used a plasma pen on my stomach and I'm waiting for the skin tightening results .
Congrats on the pregnancy! Just remember it took 9 months to create your beautiful bundle of joy. Don’t rush to lose the baby weight it’ll come off naturally, eat right and exercise light until the OBGYN clears you. Your counterparts will try to give you shit for not being able to PT right away. I am telling you to listen to your body and listen to the doc. You got this!
I'm a little late to the party. You're probably already on your journey back to your pre-pregnancy body. I just wanted to share my story to hopefully encourage you. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant in the military and ended up losing 70 after, just from regular PT and running a few times a week. I was also 22. In any case, I know you'll get there! You probably already are and if you're not exactly where you were just know that our bodies change after a baby and we'll never be exactly where we were. You had a headstart by working out before the baby
I started lifting two months ago…literally did not know it was an actual sport, lol. Now, I am loving getting stronger and watching my body change. I can’t wait to be more confident and comfortable in the gym! I would be lost without my trainer!!
Love the tip about combo movements! I struggled with this for years where I felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere while being told that these combo movements get you “more bang for your buck” because you can do more than one move at a time when really it takes me just as long to do a combo as to do them individually. It’s very prevalent in fitness classes, same with doing like 50 reps rather than lower reps with heavier weights
My workplace thankfully has a small gym for free, and ive always been nervous to go lift because i work with mostly guys and its just intimidating. But today i went while no one else was there and my brother showed me how to do my first few sets of bench! I have the upper body strength of a cube of jello so i only got up to a few lifts at 55lbs, but hey! I enjoyed it more than i thought i would! Just discovered your channel and hope to learn more here!
I really needed to hear tip #1! I realized this year that I have gotten into a bad habit of only running a strength program in the cycling off season. I'm committing now to picking up the barbell for an entire year.
Let's take a moment to recognize how awesome it is that, being only comfortable performing one lift, Meg was doing the squat -- the most technical, non-Oly lift.
Up until a month ago, I’ve been working out 4 days a week for 2.5 years and haven’t seen any major results. Why?! Because I was solely reliant on workout videos. Never did anything else. I’m so glad I ditched the videos and just focused on a plan with sets and reps and more weights. It’s made a difference in a just a month, a small difference but bigger than in the 2.5 years.
@@thlp6872 I was actually going to come back and make that edit. I worked at home solely, just following videos and never adding too much weight(my body weight plus maybe 6lbs). Never had time for a gym and when I finally did, COVID hit. I am considering joining next month but I’m still concerned about being in an enclosed place where there’s lot of heavy breathing for so long.
You can get major results using workout videos. The key is to make sure that you are being progressive. Start with two lb weights and as they get easier, switch to heavier weights. Any weight you use should exhaust your muscle after 12 reps. If it doesn't, don't do more reps; increase the weight.
Unfortunately I don’t have time to get to the gym but I’ve seen huge progress with home workouts on UA-cam. BUT I use heavier weight and progress. I use anywhere from 10 to 30 pound dumbells. I have a few smaller free weights and then I have an adjustable set of dumbells that adjust from 5-55 pounds and having the ability to progress weight makes a huge difference. Im sure i would progress even more at the gym but unfortunately my life doesn’t allow for that right now. Hopefully in the future when my kids are a little older.
I spent years and years doing all the fun workout videos on UA-cam. I got no result until I started lifting last year. My glutes increased by 4 cm. My belly decreased by 4 cm. I agreed with all tips she said. If you want to change body shapes, you need to have a program with progressive overload and a good technique.
I know this comment is about a year later but I must tell you that you have no idea how much you have encouraged and motivated me. I am 53 yrs old and have had major health issues such as ….A heart attack, a brain tumor, a cyst in my brain as well, a fatty liver because I was once an alcoholic which today makes one year and six months sober!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 and I am not ashamed one bit to say this. I used to be 237 pounds and now I am 177. I am a carnivore and it was the best thing that I’ve ever done in my life and the change in my health was dramatic. I just started putting equipment in my garage and I came across your video and let me tell you I feel ready to do this. I’m not really trying to strength train but I definitely would love to tone up and my goal is that before I die I want a six pack and I don’t mean beer! 🍺😂 I must tell you that you are absolutely beautiful and you look absolutely amazing!!!!!! If I could take my head and put it on your body I would most definitely but my wife might probably find that weird!😂😂😂 Anyways I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching all your videos keep up the great work and thank you so much for the motivation🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Woa Meg! I remember watching your old videos of only squatting and thought “I wanna be strong like her.” You have kept me motivated and entertained (media content) for years now! Love that you took me along on your journey of fitness and now I can see a small part of your family etc. -anyone else remember the “road to 300lb back squat?- hit the thumbs
Just wanna say that I appreciate you, Meg! I am a Before The Barbell Babe, and had to stop right now since we're on a lockdown and gyms are closed. I used to fear the barbell so much, but right now I can't wait to go back and be stronger!
The best tips that I have ever heard! So glad you didn't sugar- coat anything. There's some crazy exercising going on online and I worry people will get injured, then get down on themselves and give up. Keep it simple!! You have been instrumental in my lifting journey. Thank you for ALL you do!
You’re the first person to talk about the cool looking fancy combination moves we keep seeing as not the best way to build strength. It makes a lot of sense.
Hey, congrats on the baby! This video is perfect for me...I'm 8 weeks postpartum and feel great but was starting to get a little bummed about my strength level...which is low right now. Pre-pregnancy I was in better shape than I had been for years and this was helpful in motivating me to get it back. Thanks!
Top #4 🙋🏻♀️ is me. I’ve always searched Instagram for fun looking workouts because i get bored fast. This hasn’t been working for me as far as my goals. I’ve been trying to get leaner & gain more muscle. Just watched your recomp video and now know what I gotta do 👍🏼
I love simple, and I've never met any trainer who wants to stick to simple. They always want to be fancy and all I want is stupid simple exercises. I love what you said here and I am subscribing and signing up to your program.
Tip #4 has been my biggest stuck point at times. As a former competitor I don’t know how to not have a goal/plan yet as a mom and 5 months preg it has been harder to find time to do the program I want. Thankfully I found peloton’s strength and cardio workouts so at least I can fit it into my schedule even if it’s not specific. Tip #2 was literally about to start doing stuff like that. Neverrrrr thought about that
Love your videos. Been consistently going to gym for a month now and I’m not afraid to lift heavy anymore 💪🏾 happy to be a #strongstrongfriend 😊 and Emerald is 🥰
Binged on hours of your videos! Amazing information and transparency! Much appreciated for giving positive motivation to your community! Getting ready to start my weightlifting journey. Thank you, and continued success for your journey and future! 🏆👍😁
This is perfect! Lord knows I could’ve used this years ago. I was 129lbs (cringe) and it took me forever to gain but now I sit at 175! Always enjoy the content Meg you’re a true inspiration!
We were without power for 36 hours during that storm and we all had to sleep in the living room by the fire. It was like 16 degrees in our kitchen😭. Good tips, what I was looking for! Thank you!
This is absolutely nuts but I think it’s totally going to get me back in the gym. Pick an exercise I feel comfortable doing and start their. Thank you!!
The explanation of the Buff Reds was really helpful, can you do a video on the other supplements? I'm lost on what each supplement provides and which would help most with recovery and obviously the gains haha. Also are greens and reds worth the money if you're also on a multivitamin or are those unrelated? PS. LOVE your content! I've been lifting for about a year and have decided to do my first competition in December! Just got my first belt from Strong Strong Supply last week which helped with some new PRs! :D
New to your channel and lifting. It’s been so long since i’ve listened to a woman that sounds so normal and eloquent but also relaxed and funny. Liked your channel very much.
Meg, I have been lifting steadily for five years now. I have packed on muscle, excess weight, got leaner and had a baby, breast fed and came back to train. With that said, you can't be anymore right. True FACTS. I have never competed, just because I am scared I am not good enough. But this video makes perfect sense now that I see how my journey has transformed into what it is today.
UA-cam algorithm is annoying. So many channels I'm subscribed to but never show up in my feed such as yours. I had to actually search your channel for it to start showing up. Trying to get my wife into lifting with me. She's also post partum and feeling pretty bad about her body
Tip #1 is the best tip I've heard after months and hours of watching other YT fitness professionals. Sorry I haven't subscribed earlier, you are a game changer. Thank you!
feeling so foreign in my own body. wow! it's like you're in my head. always great to see your tips! Tips for staying so positive like you? do you have a spotify mix of the music you bump for workouts?
I worked out for years thinking I was a hard gainer, but the reallity is I just had a lousy. I then tried the Agoge diet, and started seeing much faster and better results.
Hi Meg. Can I just say, I looked up lifting belt review videos and your channel popped up. I watched your equipment vid and was instantly drawn to your personality as you seem extremely genuine. You’ve got a new follower and definitely checking out your brand for equipment!! Thanks for the info and btw, you look amazing for being 3 weeks postpartum here.
Really glad you said a lot of people cant do a barbell right away. I bought an Olympic 45lb barbell about a month ago and boy is it a struggle. BUT I can do deadlifts, bench presses, and squats with it. Just ordered four 2.5lb weight plates for it!
new to the channel but really liking it so far! i was looking for more vids to prime my brain towards training again. personal stuff had me out of state and i lost hold of my regimen a few weeks after i got back to to MORE other stuff. one thing i struggle with is exercise intolerance. like, i got pumped, was doing a 4x schedule at gym, basically all my weights, split into 2 days then repeat. but it won't be sustainable. after a certain point i just start feeling TIRED and then no longer recover. it's frustrating... and it wasn't diet, hydration, etc. and i've even switched it to be every OTHER day to get more rest. and then dropped to 3 days. and it's like NOPE. idk if by the time i feel tired, any changes won't really help. (guess i could start up again on 3 or 2) anyway it helps to watch vids, just to get in the headspace by listening to others talk about this stuff. and i was looking for someone more focused on the mechanics, diet, talking about stuff, than the type of influencers that are ego-puffing and narcissistic. so, i'm glad to have found your channel. congrats on le bébé, though it's been a whole year now. lol!!!
I really enjoy your videos. I'm just starting my lifting journey and your videos are definitely helping my confidence. Just a shout out to say thank you.
Random but we had a bunch of old keyboards in my basement growing up and I'd just sit in front of them as a kid and just click clack away at nothing 😂 glad I'm not the only one who liked that noise lol
The cool/fun aspect can help motivation,interest, and consistency. E.g., since I started mixing in calisthenics movements with lifting weights , it keeps me.more excited about it. Muscle ups, etc
Just recently had twins and decided I need to get healthy cuz I won’t be able to keep up with them once they start walking lol. I started lifting this week, here goes nothing 🏋🏽♀️
I didn't know you could go to the gym and just squat. I wanted to go to the gym and do whatever I wanted mainly practice back squat, front squat, deads, ohp, bench, and hip thrust but I thought people would look at me weird for not doing other things
I had a full goatee at the birth of my baby and it didnt bother him till I started shaving again. :( Now I have to be cleanly shaved everyday. Phew seeing all those squats and fails. I was always too afraid to fail so I probably only trained up to 80-90%
I've noticed that it's much easier for me to feel the muscles and correct the form when I have some weights on, light enough to move easily but heavy enough to feel the resistance. So, I use it as a part of a warm up🤷🏻♀️
I squat every time I go to the gym. Sometimes that's every day. You're pretty inspiring. I do this with an umbilical hernia (flat stage), so that is definitely gnar as fuck sometimes.
Turning the camera round to show us those coolers was the coolest thing ever Meg. 😀 And I know you might not believe this, but you look amazing right now. And I'm not saying that because I think I'm bigger than you are or think you're fitter than I am. You really, really, really, look, so healthy. And I'm glad I saw this video because I can finally give up this idea conscious or subconscious, of losing "the last 5 kilos" - whatever that is... there's always a last 5 kilos, when I was 85 there was a last 5 kilos, I'm 80, there's a last 5 kilos, when I'm 75 there will probably be a last 5 kilos (I'm 6'1)... I don't want to lose more kilos, I want to look exactly the way you do, right now, glowing, healthy, beautiful, vibrant, glowing, did I say glowing?...
Meg when I squat I get lower back pain and I cant train for the rest of the week! but I really want to train for strength and Im trying super hard but I swear... the squat is sooo much more difficult than anything else. I weigh 233 lbs and Im only able to squat about 180 due to the back pain. I'm probably lifting with the front of my foot or rounding my back... but I just cant put my figure on it Im trying so hard. What do I do? in pain and discouraged. Is a velcro belt worth the buy? I see people with those big bulky belts and they look extra intimidating
Just started lifting. Wish me luck 🍀🙏🏽😤 let’s go ladies
Good luck ! U got this
Go girl!!! You won’t regret it 💗
Welcome!! 🖤
You got this!
Me too! We’ve got this sis!
So true. I am a 45-year-old woman who has fibromyalgia. I decided weight-lifting would motivate me. I learned to do the standing barbell and dumbbell strict overhead press. I just did 95 pounds on barbell! It relieves my shoulder pain so much! I now take less pain medication. I had to start somewhere.
I started going to the gym two months ago and I only spend 15-20 min weight training. It’s not a lot but because it’s not a lot of time I’ve been consistently doing the 3x a week and have started to see changes :)
What exercises ??
I once heard "the best time to start is now." And it really helped me to start my fitness journey for sure!!
You got this!
@@meatisboring1708 thanks so much! 😆 It's been like 2 years since I started weightlifting 👏
Hey Mama! Congratulations! I can't tell you how much you e helped me with my anxiety . I worked incredibly hard for the body I have (after 8 years of battling eating disorders) before finding my love for fitness. I had muscles and a flat tummy and was more conditioned that half my militaryco workers. I'm 33weeks pregnant and I ve been terrified of my post baby body. I just need to stay positive and enjoy my body for what it can do and build up like I did before. Thank you for keeping me going.
If you get back into shape but still have loose skin . Don't worry. You can do microneedling to diminish marks and tighten skin . Also I just used a plasma pen on my stomach and I'm waiting for the skin tightening results .
Congrats on the pregnancy! Just remember it took 9 months to create your beautiful bundle of joy. Don’t rush to lose the baby weight it’ll come off naturally, eat right and exercise light until the OBGYN clears you. Your counterparts will try to give you shit for not being able to PT right away. I am telling you to listen to your body and listen to the doc. You got this!
@@BatGrlJ thank you ! 🤗
You’ll be fine, remember consistence is the key!
I'm a little late to the party. You're probably already on your journey back to your pre-pregnancy body. I just wanted to share my story to hopefully encourage you. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant in the military and ended up losing 70 after, just from regular PT and running a few times a week. I was also 22. In any case, I know you'll get there! You probably already are and if you're not exactly where you were just know that our bodies change after a baby and we'll never be exactly where we were. You had a headstart by working out before the baby
I started lifting two months ago…literally did not know it was an actual sport, lol. Now, I am loving getting stronger and watching my body change. I can’t wait to be more confident and comfortable in the gym! I would be lost without my trainer!!
Love the tip about combo movements! I struggled with this for years where I felt like I wasn’t getting anywhere while being told that these combo movements get you “more bang for your buck” because you can do more than one move at a time when really it takes me just as long to do a combo as to do them individually. It’s very prevalent in fitness classes, same with doing like 50 reps rather than lower reps with heavier weights
My workplace thankfully has a small gym for free, and ive always been nervous to go lift because i work with mostly guys and its just intimidating. But today i went while no one else was there and my brother showed me how to do my first few sets of bench! I have the upper body strength of a cube of jello so i only got up to a few lifts at 55lbs, but hey! I enjoyed it more than i thought i would! Just discovered your channel and hope to learn more here!
I really needed to hear tip #1! I realized this year that I have gotten into a bad habit of only running a strength program in the cycling off season. I'm committing now to picking up the barbell for an entire year.
Let's take a moment to recognize how awesome it is that, being only comfortable performing one lift, Meg was doing the squat -- the most technical, non-Oly lift.
Unrelated, but the color of your hair, the cut, the style, the texture? Slays. 10/10
Up until a month ago, I’ve been working out 4 days a week for 2.5 years and haven’t seen any major results. Why?! Because I was solely reliant on workout videos. Never did anything else. I’m so glad I ditched the videos and just focused on a plan with sets and reps and more weights. It’s made a difference in a just a month, a small difference but bigger than in the 2.5 years.
Did you work out in a gym or at home only?
@@thlp6872 I was actually going to come back and make that edit. I worked at home solely, just following videos and never adding too much weight(my body weight plus maybe 6lbs). Never had time for a gym and when I finally did, COVID hit. I am considering joining next month but I’m still concerned about being in an enclosed place where there’s lot of heavy breathing for so long.
You can get major results using workout videos. The key is to make sure that you are being progressive. Start with two lb weights and as they get easier, switch to heavier weights. Any weight you use should exhaust your muscle after 12 reps. If it doesn't, don't do more reps; increase the weight.
Unfortunately I don’t have time to get to the gym but I’ve seen huge progress with home workouts on UA-cam. BUT I use heavier weight and progress. I use anywhere from 10 to 30 pound dumbells. I have a few smaller free weights and then I have an adjustable set of dumbells that adjust from 5-55 pounds and having the ability to progress weight makes a huge difference.
Im sure i would progress even more at the gym but unfortunately my life doesn’t allow for that right now. Hopefully in the future when my kids are a little older.
I spent years and years doing all the fun workout videos on UA-cam. I got no result until I started lifting last year. My glutes increased by 4 cm. My belly decreased by 4 cm. I agreed with all tips she said. If you want to change body shapes, you need to have a program with progressive overload and a good technique.
wow good job. would you mind to share what exercise are you doing?
I cannot overstate how approachable and friendly your videos are and how much I 💖 them!
I just found you! You’re awesome and so inspirational! I’m 52 and just started strength training. I’m so excited to watch your videos! 💕❤️
Just started lifting … I’m scared I won’t see progress. Cheers to staying consistent!!👍🏻
I had to pause the video to say you are absolutely stunning! Okay, back to the video I go lol.
Yes please! Mentality and habits too.
You're a phenomenal teacher. Like you just went into the garage, said a million brilliant things all the while seeming effortless
Been following your program for months now and my husband and I always get stopped and asked for tips... I just recommend following you 👍😀
Incredible! You and your husband must be looking like pros now too !
I know this comment is about a year later but I must tell you that you have no idea how much you have encouraged and motivated me. I am 53 yrs old and have had major health issues such as ….A heart attack, a brain tumor, a cyst in my brain as well, a fatty liver because I was once an alcoholic which today makes one year and six months sober!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 and I am not ashamed one bit to say this.
I used to be 237 pounds and now I am 177. I am a carnivore and it was the best thing that I’ve ever done in my life and the change in my health was dramatic. I just started putting equipment in my garage and I came across your video and let me tell you I feel ready to do this. I’m not really trying to strength train but I definitely would love to tone up and my goal is that before I die I want a six pack and I don’t mean beer! 🍺😂
I must tell you that you are absolutely beautiful and you look absolutely amazing!!!!!! If I could take my head and put it on your body I would most definitely but my wife might probably find that weird!😂😂😂
Anyways I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching all your videos keep up the great work and thank you so much for the motivation🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Woa Meg! I remember watching your old videos of only squatting and thought “I wanna be strong like her.” You have kept me motivated and entertained (media content) for years now! Love that you took me along on your journey of fitness and now I can see a small part of your family etc.
-anyone else remember the “road to 300lb back squat?- hit the thumbs
You've been around for awhile!
How have you been training too since following.. do you feel strong now 😁
Just wanna say that I appreciate you, Meg! I am a Before The Barbell Babe, and had to stop right now since we're on a lockdown and gyms are closed. I used to fear the barbell so much, but right now I can't wait to go back and be stronger!
This is what I needed to get back to Weightlifting. Started about a month ago and stopped due to emotional and physical obstacles.
The best tips that I have ever heard! So glad you didn't sugar- coat anything. There's some crazy exercising going on online and I worry people will get injured, then get down on themselves and give up. Keep it simple!! You have been instrumental in my lifting journey. Thank you for ALL you do!
You’re the first person to talk about the cool looking fancy combination moves we keep seeing as not the best way to build strength. It makes a lot of sense.
Love this one too, it's not fancy but the essential and fundamentals are always key
Wow so glad I found your channel. Super realistic and honest . Congrats on the baby !!!
Hey, congrats on the baby! This video is perfect for me...I'm 8 weeks postpartum and feel great but was starting to get a little bummed about my strength level...which is low right now. Pre-pregnancy I was in better shape than I had been for years and this was helpful in motivating me to get it back. Thanks!
Top #4 🙋🏻♀️ is me. I’ve always searched Instagram for fun looking workouts because i get bored fast. This hasn’t been working for me as far as my goals. I’ve been trying to get leaner & gain more muscle. Just watched your recomp video and now know what I gotta do 👍🏼
I've found that learning off youtube is by far more beneficial
Yay, another fitness influencer giving GOOD advice! 💜
I love simple, and I've never met any trainer who wants to stick to simple. They always want to be fancy and all I want is stupid simple exercises. I love what you said here and I am subscribing and signing up to your program.
Thank you for putting a million takes of you bailing out of a squat I love your realism!
Tip #4 has been my biggest stuck point at times. As a former competitor I don’t know how to not have a goal/plan yet as a mom and 5 months preg it has been harder to find time to do the program I want. Thankfully I found peloton’s strength and cardio workouts so at least I can fit it into my schedule even if it’s not specific.
Tip #2 was literally about to start doing stuff like that. Neverrrrr thought about that
Love, love, love. Thank you so much Meg! Joined the "Before the Barbell" and it's amazing!
Love your videos. Been consistently going to gym for a month now and I’m not afraid to lift heavy anymore 💪🏾 happy to be a #strongstrongfriend 😊 and Emerald is 🥰
Binged on hours of your videos! Amazing information and transparency! Much appreciated for giving positive motivation to your community! Getting ready to start my weightlifting journey. Thank you, and continued success for your journey and future! 🏆👍😁
This is perfect! Lord knows I could’ve used this years ago. I was 129lbs (cringe) and it took me forever to gain but now I sit at 175! Always enjoy the content Meg you’re a true inspiration!
wasnt really cringe everyone starts at one point be happy youv done it (=
We were without power for 36 hours during that storm and we all had to sleep in the living room by the fire. It was like 16 degrees in our kitchen😭. Good tips, what I was looking for! Thank you!
Tip #1 is exactly what I need right now.
I’m only six months into my lifting program so everything you offer is helpful for me. Thanks!
That's incredible, what changes have you seen?
Congrats on the baby! Well done video, great advice. Love the Porsche in the background. Respect!
"Only one thing", I really needed to hear that. I feel like I need to know everything before I can share the one thing I know.
This is absolutely nuts but I think it’s totally going to get me back in the gym. Pick an exercise I feel comfortable doing and start their. Thank you!!
How have you gone..? I hope you're going strong 😄
So informative! Thank you Meg 💗
The explanation of the Buff Reds was really helpful, can you do a video on the other supplements? I'm lost on what each supplement provides and which would help most with recovery and obviously the gains haha. Also are greens and reds worth the money if you're also on a multivitamin or are those unrelated? PS. LOVE your content! I've been lifting for about a year and have decided to do my first competition in December! Just got my first belt from Strong Strong Supply last week which helped with some new PRs! :D
New to your channel and lifting. It’s been so long since i’ve listened to a woman that sounds so normal and eloquent but also relaxed and funny. Liked your channel very much.
Love hearing you talk about lifting.
Meg, I have been lifting steadily for five years now. I have packed on muscle, excess weight, got leaner and had a baby, breast fed and came back to train. With that said, you can't be anymore right. True FACTS. I have never competed, just because I am scared I am not good enough. But this video makes perfect sense now that I see how my journey has transformed into what it is today.
UA-cam algorithm is annoying. So many channels I'm subscribed to but never show up in my feed such as yours.
I had to actually search your channel for it to start showing up. Trying to get my wife into lifting with me. She's also post partum and feeling pretty bad about her body
Tip #1 is the best tip I've heard after months and hours of watching other YT fitness professionals. Sorry I haven't subscribed earlier, you are a game changer. Thank you!
feeling so foreign in my own body. wow! it's like you're in my head. always great to see your tips! Tips for staying so positive like you? do you have a spotify mix of the music you bump for workouts?
I worked out for years thinking I was a hard gainer, but the reallity is I just had a lousy. I then tried the Agoge diet, and started seeing much faster and better results.
Today was day one of lifting. Regression style 🤣. I cannot wait to utilize this info. Tomorrow morning, LET'S GOOOOOOO!!! 🏃🏾♀️
Hi Meg. Can I just say, I looked up lifting belt review videos and your channel popped up. I watched your equipment vid and was instantly drawn to your personality as you seem extremely genuine. You’ve got a new follower and definitely checking out your brand for equipment!! Thanks for the info and btw, you look amazing for being 3 weeks postpartum here.
Just started lifting 💪thanks ❤for sharing!!
Your so authentic, love it. My wife will love your videos.
Omg…the combo was all I’ve been doing and no wonder it didn’t work!! Glad I found you!
Really glad you said a lot of people cant do a barbell right away. I bought an Olympic 45lb barbell about a month ago and boy is it a struggle. BUT I can do deadlifts, bench presses, and squats with it. Just ordered four 2.5lb weight plates for it!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby!…. Thanks for the Upload 🙏🏽❤️🌞
new to the channel but really liking it so far! i was looking for more vids to prime my brain towards training again. personal stuff had me out of state and i lost hold of my regimen a few weeks after i got back to to MORE other stuff.
one thing i struggle with is exercise intolerance. like, i got pumped, was doing a 4x schedule at gym, basically all my weights, split into 2 days then repeat. but it won't be sustainable. after a certain point i just start feeling TIRED and then no longer recover. it's frustrating... and it wasn't diet, hydration, etc. and i've even switched it to be every OTHER day to get more rest. and then dropped to 3 days. and it's like NOPE. idk if by the time i feel tired, any changes won't really help. (guess i could start up again on 3 or 2)
anyway it helps to watch vids, just to get in the headspace by listening to others talk about this stuff. and i was looking for someone more focused on the mechanics, diet, talking about stuff, than the type of influencers that are ego-puffing and narcissistic.
so, i'm glad to have found your channel. congrats on le bébé, though it's been a whole year now. lol!!!
Oh congrats!!! I didn't realize you already had your baby!!!
Love that Old Glory is displayed in the background of your gym 🇺🇸❤
Much love all the way from indonesia! Your videos help me so much during my journey! Also congratulations on your babyyy
Started lifting again after 2yrs... So sore. So happy I started! Did the worst, ugliest dead lifts ever! But I did 'em! Yisss.
I really enjoy your videos. I'm just starting my lifting journey and your videos are definitely helping my confidence. Just a shout out to say thank you.
Great job to you! Have you been getting more comfortable in the gym now :)
These are actually amazing tips, thanks so much!
This mumma is on fire 🔥 what a woman 💪🏻 👑
Beginner series and playlist from MegSquats yayyyyyy 😬😬😬😬😬
How long of a rest break should i take ?
I am 15 years old and trying to throw 100 mph
Great tips! I especially liked tip #1
Loved the tips, and also enjoyed seeing Ryan using an old keyboard for his typing 😅 I miss that noise
Random but we had a bunch of old keyboards in my basement growing up and I'd just sit in front of them as a kid and just click clack away at nothing 😂 glad I'm not the only one who liked that noise lol
@@taylifts id do the same 🤣
Huge sidetrack but your eyeshadow matches your skin tone and hair sooo well!
Love this video.
The cool/fun aspect can help motivation,interest, and consistency.
E.g., since I started mixing in calisthenics movements with lifting weights , it keeps me.more excited about it. Muscle ups, etc
Oomg i have the love to swaddle sleep sack as well🤣🤣saved our sanity,sleep😂
Thanks for the great tips! You look like a combination of Julia Roberts and Adele, lovely!
thats it!i think ive finally found my fav youtube channel!
This might've been nine months ago, but I'm starting my journey now!! Young ladies can do it too! 🤩✨
Thanks for sharing 💕
Just recently had twins and decided I need to get healthy cuz I won’t be able to keep up with them once they start walking lol. I started lifting this week, here goes nothing 🏋🏽♀️
Literally clicked this video because I started lifting AND your arms in the thumbnail omg! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻❤️❤️❤️
I didn't know you could go to the gym and just squat. I wanted to go to the gym and do whatever I wanted mainly practice back squat, front squat, deads, ohp, bench, and hip thrust but I thought people would look at me weird for not doing other things
Recently stumbled across your channel. You are so adorable 🥰 . The tips shared here are very helpful ✨
I loved this video! Thank you !
Awww, you miss lifting. Those are the faces I made when my gym was closed due to Covid. Thanks for this video! 💕
Do you provide a program for beginners?
I love your videos and your progress is very inspiring.
Thank you
Any tips for ppl lower back issues? While trying to build muscle and burn fat.
I had a full goatee at the birth of my baby and it didnt bother him till I started shaving again. :( Now I have to be cleanly shaved everyday. Phew seeing all those squats and fails. I was always too afraid to fail so I probably only trained up to 80-90%
Congratulations on your baby!!!!
You are right just started train it’s second month for me
Two month a go
Hallo from Egypt
Wonderful advice! Start!
I've noticed that it's much easier for me to feel the muscles and correct the form when I have some weights on, light enough to move easily but heavy enough to feel the resistance. So, I use it as a part of a warm up🤷🏻♀️
I squat every time I go to the gym. Sometimes that's every day. You're pretty inspiring. I do this with an umbilical hernia (flat stage), so that is definitely gnar as fuck sometimes.
Turning the camera round to show us those coolers was the coolest thing ever Meg. 😀
And I know you might not believe this, but you look amazing right now. And I'm not saying that because I think I'm bigger than you are or think you're fitter than I am. You really, really, really, look, so healthy. And I'm glad I saw this video because I can finally give up this idea conscious or subconscious, of losing "the last 5 kilos" - whatever that is... there's always a last 5 kilos, when I was 85 there was a last 5 kilos, I'm 80, there's a last 5 kilos, when I'm 75 there will probably be a last 5 kilos (I'm 6'1)...
I don't want to lose more kilos, I want to look exactly the way you do, right now, glowing, healthy, beautiful, vibrant, glowing, did I say glowing?...
Feeling inspired after your video
But you HAVE been lifting! Your cute bundle of joy! 🤪
Meg when I squat I get lower back pain and I cant train for the rest of the week! but I really want to train for strength and Im trying super hard but I swear... the squat is sooo much more difficult than anything else. I weigh 233 lbs and Im only able to squat about 180 due to the back pain. I'm probably lifting with the front of my foot or rounding my back... but I just cant put my figure on it Im trying so hard. What do I do? in pain and discouraged. Is a velcro belt worth the buy? I see people with those big bulky belts and they look extra intimidating
Love it. Thanks for the tips. What are the floor covers please? Are they soft foam or high density rubber or even metal? Thanks much.
A mentality video would be amazing!
You own Buff Chick!?? No way! I sampled it at The Arnold this year and really liked the pre workout flavors. 👍😊 Very good, and good ingredients!