How I Wasted My First Two Gym Years

When I first started lifting, I wasted nearly two years doing things the hard way—repeating poor workouts, trusting bad nutrition advice, and chasing quick fixes that never worked. In this episode, I share the exact mistakes I made early in my lifting journey and what I’d do differently today. From skipping form feedback and overusing supplements to believing coconut oil was “magic,” these are the lessons that’ll save you time, frustration, and money if you’re still figuring things out. 🚀 Work With MeBook a Consultation Call • 1:1 Online Coaching🎯 Start Free14-Day Fat Loss Kick-Starter • Free Fitness Guides📘 Read My BookYour Fat Loss Journey Starts Here📲 FollowInstagram • Threads • YouTube Timestamps:00:15 Intro – What I’d Change If Starting Again00:54 Not Having a Workout Plan02:39 Progressive Overload Explained Simply05:25 Getting Form Feedback Early08:00 Transition – My Real Problem Was Nutrition08:18 Falling for Coconut Oil and “Magic Foods”09:48 Overusing Supplements and Ignoring Basics12:00 Eating Too Much or Too Little14:24 The IIFYM Phase and Ignoring Food Quality16:55 What I’d Tell My Younger Self20:27 Consistency and Patience – The Two Game Changers21:17 Wrap-Up and My New Fitness Consultation Call