Anne Curtis at iba pang celebrities, nag-react sa honest postpartum journey ni Megan Young

Published 31 May 2026 at 5:35 PM

by Chris Franco

3 min read

Megan Young kept it real by stating she did not immediately bounce back after giving birth
On Instagram, she admitted that she only started with simple walking and light weights too
Her fitness timeline faced a major delay during her fifth month postpartum when she caught dengue suddenly
After a year of hard work, Megan shared that she loves getting stronger for herself so she can protect her family

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Miss World 2013 Megan Young is winning the hearts of many mothers online with her honest look at life after giving birth. Instead of pretending that losing weight is easy, she openly shared that getting her strength back took a lot of time, effort, and patience.

Anne Curtis at iba pang celebrities, nag-react sa honest postpartum journey ni Megan Young — Photos: @meganbata, @annecurtissmith on Instagram
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In a video posted on her Instagram account, Megan compared how she looked at one month postpartum to her strong physique a full year later.

Megan explained that as soon as her doctor allowed her to exercise again, she took time getting back into a routine, which many were able to relate to.

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"I didn’t bounce back. Ever since I got cleared by my OB @mae_sexy_young to workout after giving birth, I’ve been slowly getting into my groove," Megan confessed in her now-viral post.

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During the first four months, she focused on basic movements because her body was still carrying extra weight from her first-ever pregnancy.

"Months 1-4 I was doing light walking, eventually lifting weights again but still wasn’t at the point that I wanted to be. I was still 25 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight. In total, I gained 50 lbs during my pregnancy."

Just as she was trying to build a habit, her journey hit a sudden bump when she got dengue at Month 5.

Once she recovered, she focused on healing her core muscles and rebuilding her confidence from months six to nine. By her tenth month, she stepped up her training with a professional coach to push herself more.

As seen in the video, Megan has been putting in serious work at the gym, doing kettlebell swings, lifting barbells, and holding planks. She and her husband, Mikael Daez (whom she affectionately calls Fofo), have been keeping each other accountable.

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"We’ve been working HARD for the past two months. Work out kahit nakabakasyon, tracking my food intake every single day. It has been so worth it," Megan proudly stated in her post.

For Megan, the ultimate goal isn't just about looking thin—it’s about being healthy enough to take care of her loved ones, her husband and baby.

Megan Young is a prominent Filipino-American actress, model, and beauty queen. She began her entertainment career as a contestant on GMA‑7's reality show StarStruck. Since then, she has starred in several TV series and films, but her most historic achievement came in 2013 when she was crowned Miss World Philippines — and later, Miss World 2013 in Bali — making her the first Filipina to win the global title. Since her reign, Megan has maintained a dynamic career in media and advocacy. Meanwhile, in her personal life, she married fellow actor Mikael Daez in 2020.

As previously reported by KAMI, Megan Young shared highlights from her family’s recent vacation in Boracay, where she spent quality time with her husband Mikael Daez, son Leon, sister Lauren Young, and other family members. She expressed joy over Leon’s growing comfort in the water and his developing independence in trying new food. The actress also noted sweet moments, including her son’s habit of sharing food and their relaxed family bonding activities.