From Skinny Fat to Strong: Building Muscle the Right Way

In this episode of Beyond Strength, Levie Nacional shares her personal journey from being “skinny fat” to building strong, lean muscle. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to improve your muscle-building strategy, this episode is packed with insights, practical tips, and motivation to help you train smarter and see real results.

Levie recounts how she overcame gym intimidation, trained with purpose, and focused on strength-building fundamentals that truly work. From lifting heavy with proper form to cleaning up her diet and prioritizing recovery, she breaks down everything you need to build muscle the right way—without unnecessary bulk.

💪 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The importance of progressive overload and why lifting heavy is key to muscle growth ✔️ Why compound movements (squats, deadlifts, bench press) should be your priority ✔️ How nutrition plays a major role in muscle definition—fuel your body right! ✔️ Why rest and recovery are just as crucial as training ✔️ How tracking your progress helps you stay consistent and motivated

🔥 Levie’s Weekly Challenge: 1️⃣ Increase your weights—add 1–2 kilos to your main lifts. 2️⃣ Start meal prepping—prepare at least one healthy snack or meal at home. 3️⃣ Improve your sleep—aim for 7–9 hours of quality rest.

📝 Resources & Links:

Follow Levie on Instagram for fitness tips and updates: @levie.nacional Need a structured workout plan? Check out fitness.cogeter.com Recommended apps for tracking workouts: FitNotes, Google Sheets, or the good-old pen and paper 🎧 Tune in Now! Building muscle isn’t just about hitting the gym—it’s about consistency, balance, and the right mindset. No shortcuts, just real progress. Listen now and start lifting with purpose!

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