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Megan Young shares how she lost 20 pounds through discipline and consistency

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Megan Young opened up about her fitness journey and the discipline it took for her to lose 20 pounds.</p><p>In an Instagram post, the actress looked back on her progress and admitted that the journey had not been easy.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s been quite the journey!!! Sobrang hirap because I took no short cuts and really had to be disciplined with my workouts and food intake,&quot; she recalled. &quot;But we’re not stopping here 😁 road to building muscle here we goooo💪🏻.&quot;</p><p>In a carousel of photos, Megan detailed how she began her fitness journey in March this year. In March and April, her routine included lifting weights three to four times a week.</p><p>By May, she began monitoring her food intake. &quot;Found my maintenance macros and adjusted for a deficit,&quot; she shared.</p><p>She also remained committed to tracking her meals and working out even while on vacation.</p><p>In June, Megan began noticing visible changes in her body. &quot;Weight slowly going down, more arm definition, gaining confidence,&quot; she said.</p><p>The former Miss World continued to make progress in July, saying, &quot;Stayed consistent. Stayed disciplined. May abs na ako hahahaha.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbLfUIhATcT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A614374.4%2C%22ls%22%3A104354.59999999998%2C%22le%22%3A104838.90000000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Megan also expressed her appreciation for her husband, Mikael Daez, whom she described as her &quot;biggest cheerleader.&quot;</p><p>Reflecting on how far she has come, she wrote, &quot;Malayo pa pero malayo na.&quot;</p><p>Fans online were quick to react to Megan&#x27;s post.</p><p>&quot;Na-amaze po ako sayo sobra ate @meganbata. Nung March ko nakita sa post mo about your weight loss journey. Sabi ko aabangan ko talaga ang before and after mo. Very inspiring,&quot; one fan wrote.</p><p>&quot;You are an inspiration. With all the easy ways, you’ve shown us the hard and most natural way,&quot; another fan wrote.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/5/megan-young-opens-up-about-experience-during-first-two-weeks-of-motherhood-1214"><strong>READ: Megan Young opens up about experience during first two weeks of motherhood</strong></a></div><p>Megan welcomed her first child with Mikael in May 2025 named Leon.</p><p>In June 2025, Megan shared a glimpse of her first two weeks as a first-time mother and reflected on the joys and challenges of adjusting to motherhood.</p><p>On Instagram, she wrote: &quot;In my momma era 🥹 the past two weeks have been crazy fun, crazy tiring and crazy happy 😁.&quot;</p><p>At that time, Megan also thanked the people who supported her throughout the experience, including her family, friends, and medical team.</p><p>&quot;I’m grateful to have such a good support system!! From all the doctors and nurses from when we were in the hospital, our family and friends that have visited and shown love and care nonstop, and to the friends that have helped whenever I would send messages asking for advice... thank you for being there for us!!!&quot; she relayed.</p>