Your hair looks like a Pantene commercial, very pretty!!! 😁😂😂

Women like you helped me so much with my ED. I don’t want to be super skinny anymore! I just want to be fit and Strong! #bemorenotless

In some angles you look like Emily Blunt 😍

I went from in shape gym rat to couch potato for past 2 years. I've had a huge feeling of shame & embarrassment around friends & family. Finally had enough and I'm trying to get back to the lifestyle I want. This video was motivational and made me feel less of a failure. Thank you!

I'm 58 years old and only recently conquered 4 decades of disordered eating and got back to the gym because I like how I feel strong and not because I want to burn calories. The best input I have for anyone that is beating themself up over making "bad" choices is you would not be at the place you are now if you had not traveled the path that got you here. Everything we go thru in life, right or wrong good or bad, teaches us.

Never heard anyone talk about serious binge eating. This made me so emotional. Thank you.

I realize this is an old video, but it’s so relevant to me and where I’m currently at in my life. I was in the best shape of my life before I had my son, I had previously struggled with an eating disorder. Post pregnancy to now I’ve had such a hard time finding motivation. My body is not the same. I’m going to try to focus on building strength and eating healthily, and hopefully the rest follows. Thank you so much for this video 🙏

Love the fact that you are so honest with everything and so open about where you've been, what you've done and where your going. You are a beautiful person and an inspiration. Good luck with all your future goals!

I overheard something yesterday at the gym, and it's totally related to this topic. I was changing for my crossfit class, and in the changing room 2 girls were discussing diet and fitness etc. And one of the girls started listing her "goals", but it was all "I have these bumps in my thighs that I really hate, and my calves are too large, it's just not proportionate etc..." needless to say, she looked amazing, I didn't see those faults. And my heart was just breaking, and I remembered that I used to be like that (and sometimes still am), and it made me realize that I never want to hate my body ever again! Moreover, no woman should ever hate themselves for whatever body they currently or ever have. Sure, we can aspire to be leaner or more muscular, but that should always go together with the love and appreciation of the way we are now. And I think your channel really helps this! So thanks :) I will stay a follower whatever sporty or non-sporty activities you will do :)

Your hair looks fantastic.

It's so nice hearing that other people who look amazing also struggle with binge eating. It's something I have struggled with for years now and to this day I have not gotten a hold of. This video has really motivated me to seek help and change these habits. I want to be Meg strong ❤

Love this and love seeing other strong women who have their ups and downs. Helps the rest of us know we are all on a journey and it's ok.

i appreciate this video (and you) so much. picking up a barbell at 23 changed my life-now at 28, i have a totally different view of myself and what i’m capable of. i love that you’re using this platform to encourage others to try strength-focused training, because imho it really does re-wire your brain in ways that translate to healthy habits outside the gym, too! keep killing it; you are an inspiration!

Thank you for talking about BED. I went through the same thing, and nobody was talking about it at the time. The social isolation and fear of reaching out kept me from getting better for a long time. It’s wonderful that girls and women alike will be able to glean from your experience and know what to do if they find themselves in the same mental space. ❤️

Much love to you Meg, for giving us so much love! Thank you for taking the time to revisit the hard stuff with us, and to reflect out-loud on the good and the bad and the "meh" of your past journey, from the perspectives you have now.

You inspire me so damn much - I am forever grateful I stumbled upon your channel. I have been so wishy washy with my fitness journey for the last year, confused on what my goals are, confused on what I want out of this lifestyle. I go back and forth, wanting to just enjoy weightlifting to wanting to try powerlifting to being totally burned out and it's frustrating. But what you said resonates in me, that strength is at the forefront of that. I started this as a 90 pound girl getting winded going up stairs and not being able to curl 10 pound dumbbells. Now I sit at 135 pounds aged 26 and just trying to get strong AF every day. Thank you for being you and being GENUINE!

Your previous journey story was what inspired me to take up powerlifting. I’m 41, I bought your 12 week program and followed it with minimal slips and even followed your advice to volunteer at a meet! I’m going to compete in my first meet on 12/15. I’m not going to be able to pull impressive numbers but it’s going to be a start. I have to keep telling myself that I’m not in my 20’s or 30’s and it’s ok. I’ve also just learned that my lady (code word for reproductive system) issues are real health issues that’s probably contributing my fatigue and lifting performance. My current PR’s are 195lb squat, 120lb bench and 225lb deadlift. I only started training seriously since March of this year after several years of being seriously sedentary due to depression. Thank you Meg for open about your struggles and your triumphs, I still want to be you when I eventually grow up 🤗

I absolutely love love love your transparency!!! It’s great to know we’re not alone and you having the courage to share this perspective from an athlete is such an inspiration!!! This has truly uplifted me personally!!! Rock on and thank you!!!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

You’re the best. I am focusing on fat loss/body recomp for 2019, and speed for my fitness goal. Sprinting just sounds really exciting, and a scary experience I had this year also makes me want to be able to run as fast as possible, whenever. I want to be ready for anything!!

There's so much strength in sharing this story. But yes I agree with you, in chasing perfection you're setting yourself up for isolation and failure.

Meg! I just wanna say I love you girl! Lol I don’t care if you’re MegSquats or Meg Gallagher. I just care about your brain and that knowledge you keep dropping on us! You got me into lifting and I can’t thank you enough❤️you’re such an inspiration ❤️❤️

I feel like I’m at where you were when you were starting CrossFit and also struggle with BE. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤️💪🏼❤️

I needed this. I’ve been frustrated because of my past of disordered eating it’s hard to see the numbers on the scale go up but when I look back at old lifting videos from last year I look so small and I love how strong I look now. I sometimes feel stuck with my lifts not going up as fast as I’d like but everything takes time. You’re forever an inspiration.

This is exactly how i felt when i gained a lot of weight after being extremely restrictive with my diet. I went through the same thing but not until now have i found someone who went through the same thing. Thank you! I feel not as alone

the most open & honest vid I have ever seen on youtube. love this

Meg< i sincerely hope you never struggle again with feeling beautiful. You my dear are an absolutely inspirational human being and I just want to thank you for being brave enough to share your story as well as body transformation photos. Stay strong and keep loving yourself, it suits you well!

You're an absolute inspiration to everyone, so proud of you and everything you have accomplished, I share your story to everyone that resonates

I started my fitness journey a year ago.... I found you about 6 months in when I finally got up the courage to start lifting heavy.... Thank you for being real, open, and honest about your fitness journey it gives me hope I can keep moving forward and accomplish my goals.... Lost 100lbs so far and just about to start DL my body weight.. so I’m so proud.... Thanks for being so awesome and amazing meg.. my hope is one day to meet you... because you really are a hero to me

Most hardcore physique bros and brodettes have body dysmorphia issues, me included

@megsquats I had tears about your 2014 year. I have the same issue with binging. I always have. It's just impossible to stop. Still watching and listening to see if you stopped. :)

This made me really emotional. I suffer with a binge eating disorder and I’m a very newbie powerlifter. You give me hope, thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️

This might be my favorite video yet. I struggled with anorexia when I was young and had to be hospitalized several times. I did end up getting professional help, but lifting helped me so much. Appreciating what my body could do rather than being a certain weight on the scale. Food has become fuel to help me get stronger rather than an enemy to be avoided. Thanks for sharing your story in such a public arena.

Thank you for sharing the updated version of your journey. I've been keeping up with you for so long. You're such an inspiration. Thank you thank you thank you for being you Meg

Hey thank you for sharing this video. I've struggled with my identity as someone who wants to be fit and be an athlete and this video really has inspired me. I've been struggling with similar issues but I'm ready to change and be the strong healthy person I know I can be... so again thank you!

You're precious... You've got a lot of wonderful information and experience to share. It not easy sharing private experiences of personal struggle, so thank you for being brave enough to do so!

Thank u for sharing ur truth, true strengths, self forgiveness and less self judgement. I'll be honest that I admire how much you progressed and appreciate yourself and I reall enjoy your clear tutorials and your honesty without being so sappy. Your like the perfect balance !!

I feel like you were talking to me when you said that the video was for the people who were feeling stuck. THANK YOU ❤️

I totally get having an addictive personality and wanting a perfect body. Thank you for your power and motivation!

This is the first comment I’ve ever posted in all my KZfaq watching years, because this is the first time I feel like I’m truly watching my story. Post Figure comp. binging daily and trying to figure how to pull out of it. This was really motivational. Thank you for being so honest about your struggle.

I´ve watched this a few times and see and hear new things every time. This message that you share is a message that many many MANY people need to listen to, because we get so caught up in details of our journey and sometimes miss the bigger picture. Thank you for sharing this and as always you rock! much love

As someone who is recovering from B.E.D, I really appreciated hearing someone talking about it so sincerely. It is nice to see someone come across who has gotten through it and is able to be strong and healthy 😁 very inspiring and nice to see a person who is in recovery

growing pains megsquats.....you are inspirational. ty for sharing everything. hugz

This video is so relatable! I love it so much and I’ve shared on all social media. I am currently still battling with myself after my second show. There’s the occasional day I let old habits and thoughts creep back, but for the first time in years I am able to look in the mirror and smile! Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s incredible to know it’s not just myself battling xxx

Thank you! I loved everything about that video. Couldn’t have been a better time for me to hear what you shared about your journey and embarrassment on your behaviors. Makes me feel confident things can and will get better xxx

Wow this video really helped me alot, I finally realize why I gained so much weight after I had strictly lost weight and became underweight for a couple years. Now I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been (struggled with binge eating) and I’m working on getting back to a healthy body and having healthy habits. Thank you for this. I felt so confused and ashamed, for so long. Thank you.

Awesome video Meg!!! Thanks for opening up about some struggles and how to overcome them. Can't wait for what you do next! 😘

I love hearing people talking openly about their eating struggle in a competitive world. You hit the nail on the head when talking about you feel like you looser your identity. So many woman have struggle with this specially after competing. Your video is the proof that it can and it will get better. I have been struggling with this my self for a while. Thanks again for the share

Such an inspiration! I've struggle with binge eating for yearssssss. I still have bad days but I keep my head forward and keep lifting! Thanks Meg!

I picked up a barbell because of you and it changed my life. Whether you’re squatting or not, you will always be an inspiration to me. I can’t wait to see what amazing things you do next!

That cat on the couch though! It looks so incredibly fluffy

I’ve been powerlifting since I found your squat to 300lbs videos years ago. Thanks for always being authentic in your journey and struggles. Hope you’re doing well figuring out your next steps in life. You’ve already made a difference to so many 💕

You are an amazing soul. I’m only half way through this video, and it’s so touching that I had to stop it and write a comment. Thank you for being you - in all the ways and for sharing your journey.

Ive been watching and subbed since you did the collab with Maxx, and i have to say this is my fav video of yours! thank you for sharing with this with us Meg!

I resonated with this more than I thought I would. Thank you. ❤️

I really appreciate this video, I struggle with binge eating and do not have people in my life that understand how this is a problem for me , this really just makes me feel less alone and gives me hope. Thank you so much ❤️

I had to stop the video and cry a bit because your story from 2013-2014 is exactly what I’m going through now. Perfect body, gained 40 pounds, now trying to get my life back together. So I thank you for this video , I didn’t think anyone would understand.

Hi. Im Dave. Idk who your demographic is but I feel very connected to you and your journey for the last 2 or so years. Im glad to see you have so much balance now and have a full view of lifting/health and most importantly happiness. Part of strength is ability to change or take a step back. Do you girl

Love this video! It was so relatable! Also, I love how you tried so many different styles of working out and you challenge yourself with new things! Can’t wait to find out your New Years resolution!

I am still fighting my binge eating. A lot of your videos have taught me how to have a healthy relationship with my body. Even though I am still struggling, I have lost a lot of weight and it isn't as horrible as it is before. You are an amazing motivator and seeing that even some of the strongest people have overcome this, I can realize that I have a chance to make my life, mind, and body better.

I am so motivated by you. I started to get really scared from squatting and other heavy lifts, nw that I don't have access to them, I MISS IT SO MUCH. thank you for being a strong, honest athlete.

Just wanted to say that my 17 year old boy thinks you're absolutely beautiful. His name is Konstantin and he has autism. He always comments about as he puts it your beautiful hair and smile. Anyhow this year one of the things he's asked for for Christmas is a poster of you so I guess I'm saying thank you for inspiring people and keep on keeping on.

Been a fan for a while and straight up you've looked amazing to me from then til now. Stay you!👌🏋️‍♀️

Meg you are so inspirational. I am so sorry for all the struggles you went through, but I am also so thankful that you have decided to share your story with everyone.

Uhm wow... I literally cried watching this because it was so impactful and touched on not just one but quite a few things that I've been going through physically and emotionally. My favorite part is forgiving myself. Thank you for posting this and you're a total inspiration

You looked good at every single stage!! Thanks for sharing 👏🏽💙💙💙

Lady, I was just thinking about you! Glad to see you again😃

Thank you! I needed to hear this. Lately I have been feeling a bit lost - no goal in sight - not being strict with food or training program. But I need to realize that it's okay - no need to chase the abs! Time to grow and perfect the form + enjoy life!

This is so awesome that you share the ups AND downs of your fitness journey. I feel so inspired by your vulnerability to come on here and share your story. You are beautiful and brave and amazing!

Who is Megan Gallagher? I think she is a young woman who shares her story, both good and bad, to inspire those around her. In your last video you were talking about finding who you truly were outside of Megsquats. You could be talking about the importance of flossing and you would still get the same respect. You are charismatic and humble - and it's just something about you. You were meant to inspire others, fitness or not, in one way or another, that's who Meg Gallagher is. You've been inspiring me for years. To be confident. Strong. Feminine. Thanks, Meg.

Loved listening to your story!! I have a great suggestion for you, so I hope you see this: if your focus is to build strength in astounding and fun ways, I would strongly consider trying your hand at calisthenics. I saw a video in which you used gymnastics rings for a bit, and I got super excited, but I didn't see much of that again! I took a year off of my weight training to focus on things like my front lever, planche, l-sit, and more, and wow, what a difference it made!! Not only did I develop incredible strength that transitioned over to my weight training, but I built up smaller muscles that made me look leaner than ever. I would absolutely love to see some videos of you doing more gymnastic-style training, and not for comedy, but to follow you on your journey. Not many women delve into that area, either, so it'd be a breath of fresh air to watch! Thanks! Stay strong and stay sincere! - Pierce

Thanks for your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your struggles. This is so relatable and will bring a lot of hope to other women.

Love love love!!! I've been with you for a while now and you have always been an inspiration for me to be stronger and do better. You're amazing. Thank you for putting out videos like this and being real.

I have never clicked on a video so fast!!!! ❤️❤️

I wish I looked like you at your heaviest! The struggle is real!

Thank you so much for this Meg! So many things you said that really resonated with me. I'm also taking a break from powerlifting (partly due to an injury) but I'm inspired to continuing doing what I love but in a different way. Dieting really messes with your mental game and feels like a constant battle, but it empowering to know that we're not alone!

Thank you for sharing your story and being open about your eating disorder. Overcoming it is half the point. To risk belonging in order to tell the truth despite the fear and shame is courageous. Your authenticity IS strength. You inspire me, and I feel connected to you as a fellow human being. Thank you. ❤️

Wow Meg, I subscribed to you because you have my ideal body; little did I know we had so much in common. Realistically speaking, I can never look like you, unless I get skin removal surgery. I started out at 286 lbs at my heaviest, and in 2016, I started a weight loss challenge at work( to start off our new years resolutions). I lost 18lbs that month, and ended up losing 80ish lbs that year. I dropped down to 165, and then some real life s@%%# came my way, and the stress of being a student happened, and I retreated back to a horrific lifestyle of binge eating. I never completely stopped lifting, but I, too, gained 30 lbs. I have major depression and anxiety right now, having to see people for the holidays when I gained all this weight, even though I still look so much better than when I started. I was known as the "fitness girl" and i know how bad my eating has been, so I feel guilty every time someone compliments me, because I feel like I'm living some weird lie. This is what I needed to see. I kept telling myself eventually I will snap out of it, and I know I will probably yo-yo in the future, the only thing I can do is make a conscience effort to do better each day. Seeing someone else explain how I feel makes me feel even less alone and hopeful that I will soon get back on track food-wise. Thank you for this! Sorry for the long winded comment. ❤Your strong, strong friend!

Anyone else in 2020 binge watching trying to get some inspiration????

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been constantly looking through my old photos, and asking myself “why did you let this happen” “get your shit together” I’m finally starting to take my life back and be in control of my mind and setting goals again! But this video helps and lets me know we are never alone in what we are going through! Thank you again!

Woah, hey. I've been recovering from binge eating for about 3 years now and it kills me inside, my life is getting better but it is still a thing that needs a bit more time, help and awareness. good god, Im really glad I just watched this video, thank you for sharing Meg

I loved this video. I'm also a binge eater and I've been dedicated to the gym for 2 months now. I love lifting heavy. This video just made my day. Thank you. 💜💜😉👍💪🏋️‍♀️

I have been struggling with binge eating for the last 3 months and everything that you said was so on point , the whole weight gain where you feel as if you just killed your progress in such a short amount of time hit me the most. I would like to say that im recovering, but i still binge eat almoast once a week. The thing that helped me the most was letting go of the "perfect" body that i had prior to binge eating , accepting myself the way i am now and knowing that the future is in my hands . Also strength training is probably the best thing to do while recovering because you start viewing your body as a tool to lift things instead of just the appearance that it has. Meg is really the biggest motivator when it comes body image, this video proves that anyone can fall into the eating disorder hole and there is no shame in that .

I can so relate, for so long I have gone 2 steps forward 1 -2 step back. Particularly the isolation and embarrassment really hit home for me. Thank you so much for sharing. You're channel is one of my top 10 I enjoy watching...

Life is only about finding your best path and you my friend Megsquats are killing it.

That's exactly how I feel when I binged! It was like I was outside of myself watching food going into my mouth.

Thank you for sharing this xx

Just glad to see you back on KZfaq and seeming happier and still posting a positive message, keep it up and stay strong.

I appreciate your courage to share you journey. I am so inspired by you; to be a better me and to push through. YOU ARE AMAZING!!💚

I know exactly what you meant, when you said you couldn't help eating everything in front of you, unfortunately Im going through the same thing, but I'm getting better at stopping my binges.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing megsquats!!! You are an inspiration.

Thank you for sharing! Just finished competing in my first show and now I am struggling with food. Hearing your story and seeing where you are now gives me hope. Thanks for being such a inspiration you’re truly a boss babe

I love the fact that you talk about the binge eating, it is something i have also have been experiencing and couldn't really wrap my mind around it

Woooo, GO MEG💛

I went abroad over the summer and lost some weight due to just eating less, and not snacking between meals. For awhile. I slowly started gaining weight to the point where I was back to my weight before I left (heavier than I wanted to be), and then when I got back, I binged on all the foods that I had been deprived of. Fast-forward a month, and now I'm finding myself binging. And it's terrifying. I used to never have to think about what I ate, and I would stay consistently within a healthy range, but I'm now getting closer and closer to the point of being overweight. It's scary thinking that I could lose control and get overweight or obese. I bought a scale a week ago, and went from losing weight consistently while trying to count calories etc, trying some intermittent fasting (or complete fasting), then trying to eat intuitively, then finally, to binging, and gaining weight past my initial weight as a result. One day, I got a severe stomach ache from suddenly breaking (after being "on track" with my calories for the day) and snacking on super sugary foods. I decided "look - this makes me feel awful. I won't do this again." And then literally the next day I ate 1,800 calories worth of cookies - an entire carton. Today, I felt bad. I didn't try to count calories until the end of the day, and found myself successfully meeting my calorie goal (or, at least, not being 1,000+ calories over my 1,500 calorie goal) after giving myself a break, and just eating good meals. I think there are a lot of things contributing to this (odd weight loss and diet changes abroad, lack of sleep, bad habits of eating when I'm bored or eating for comfort, too much stress, possible depression, and of course the good ol "path of least resistance" (if I don't have a good meal mostly or fully prepped, I'm going to go for the cookies or snacks that are ready)). But. I'm going to figure it out. Today I did try a bit of re-framing of my mindset - I've been labeling myself as a "binger" the past few days, and it doesn't feel great. Today I decided "no - I'm not a "binge eater" - I've had some binge eating episodes, certainly. They're scary and make me feel bad about myself. BUT, these binge eating episodes don't define *me*." Seeing this video is helpful. It's been hard to find info or videos (when looking initially) on this subject. On weight creeping up on you, or binging. The only videos or information I seem to be able to find are fad diets, miraculous "easy" weight loss, etc, or sterile articles on bingeing, telling me what I already know, which just made me feel alone in this situation. So it's really a relief to see your story, and know that someone else dealt with this terrifying "loss of control," and to see the reality of the timeline that it took for you to get out of this situation. Thank you *so* much for sharing. I'm going to work to try to keep re-framing my mindset, not let my binge eating or weight gain define me, being mindful about what my body is telling me (even if it's in the midst of a binge - just being present), and I should probably look into seeking some therapy or counseling... Seriously thank you for sharing this. I'm so glad I stumbled across this video

Girl you are awesome. You are my inspiration. You are not afraid of pushing past your limits. And loving your body at every stage. Its a journey. Because of you I learned to love my body more, no matter what stage. I love being strong and fit. #yasss

I appreciate you talking about how everything takes time!!

Hi Meg I enjoyed the video and I like your hair style it looks beautiful and keep doing you and stay motivated at what you do and your outfit looks beautiful to and keep up the great work and stay positive and you are a gorgeous fit woman and have a great day 👍 excellent job on the video

I don't really follow much female fitness personalities. However, there is something about your character that is interesting and entertaining. On top of that, you obviously have a good understanding of fitness. Strength is the bases for endurance and power. Now that I just taken the time and curiosity of listening to your story, it's not that different than mine. However, I been just mainly doing squats right now because I have a tennis elbow injury that I'm recovering from. Thanks for the informative and entertaining content

Thanks Meg for sharing your experience. I was having similar problems in the past during my fitness journey. This honestly made me feel normal, knowing that I'm not the only one that had the same thoughts/habits. Today I'm doing much better and I'm inspired when I watch your videos❤ Thankyou!

This is exactly why I decided to specialize in binge eating recovery...because it’s so hard to understand what it feels like unless you’ve been through it. And it’s common for someone to go a little bit too far in their fitness/weight loss journey and end up binging. And it’s much more than the weight gain, it also causes you to really beat yourself up mentally over lack of control. Agree that a support system or professional help is really beneficial. I love being able to help people recover and get back to feeling in control around food, and hopefully messages like yours will help to prevent people from also going down the binging road. Thanks for sharing Meg!