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Megan Young details how she lost 20 lbs post-pregnancy: 'I took no shortcuts'
Megan Young just got real about how she transformed her body after pregnancy.
On Instagram, the Kapuso actress detailed how she lost 20 pounds in four months.
Megan started working out consistently in March when she weighed 151 lbs. She did strength training, including lifting weights, three to four times a week. During this time, she also went on vacation and didn't track her macronutrient intake.
For those unfamiliar, macronutrients consist of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
By May, she had begun tracking her food intake and adopted a calorie-deficit diet, even while on vacation.
A month later, Megan said she started noticing her "weight slowly going down" and more definition in her arms. Throughout the process, she also gained more confidence.
By July, through consistency and discipline, she began reaping the rewards, including more defined abs.
"It's been quite the journey!" she said. "Sobrang hirap because I took not shortcuts and really had to be disciplined with my workouts and food intake."
"But we're not stopping here," she added. "Road to building muscle, here we go!"
In the comments section, celebrities including Iya Villania, Isabelle Daza, and Ruffa Gutierrez congratulated and supported the first-time mom.
"Ang galing, Meggy!! Ugh, food intake… the biggest struggle," Iya commented.
In May, Megan said that becoming stronger is about more than just physical transformation.
"I love getting stronger for myself so that I can be stronger for my family," she said.
The same month, she celebrated her first Mother's Day as a mom.
Megan and Mikael, who got married in 2020, welcomed their son Leon in 2025.
—Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA News
