The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

Welcome to 2026, and a VERY different kind of January! This episode kicks off the year by NOT feeding into the loud, exhausting “new year, new me” noise that dominates the fitness space every.single.January. Instead, we’re starting where real change actually begins: self-trust.Here’s the uncomfortable truth most people won’t say out loud - new year motivation doesn’t work. It’s emotional, seasonal, and creates a false high that feels productive without requiring real action. January hype convinces you you’re changing before you actually do anything. January isn’t magical - nothing changes just because the calendar flips. Change only happens when YOU do!It’s not about trying harder this year - it’s about becoming the woman who follows through because it’s who she is. This month isn’t just a reset - it’s the beginning of how you show up for yourself going forward! Episode recap:Why the “new year energy” creates a false highRealizing that January isn’t magicalRepeatedly starting over isn’t a motivation issue, but a self-trust issueWhy January goals are based on who you WISH you were7 things that actually create consistency4 action steps to help you move away from the “new year, new me” conceptWhat you can expect for the rest of this January seriesLinks/Resources:Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

I’ll be honest - recording this episode felt exciting and a little terrifying. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a HUGE rebrand, officially merging Kristy Castillo Fit with Unf*ck Your Fitness! If you’re someone who tends to overthink, feels very type-A, or gets overwhelmed by big pivots, you’re not alone. This rebrand felt big, scary, and also, incredibly necessary.Here’s the truth: my business was built by an older version of me that no longer exists. While my content isn’t changing, everything else is getting a major refresh, and I could NOT be more excited!The Unf*ck Your Fitness podcast changed everything. It showed me that I don’t need to “fit” into the fitness space to belong here, and it showed me what people really need when it comes to their health and fitness.This rebrand is about alignment - my personality, my values, and the mission behind this work. I’m SO grateful you’re here, and I can’t wait to help you unf*ck your fitness journey in 2026!!Episode recap:Why merging Kristy Castillo Fit with Unf*ck Your Fitness felt overwhelming (and also very necessary)My journey from Beachbody & short-term programs to sustainable, long-term trainingHow the Unf*ck Your Fitness podcast clarified my voice, values, and communityWhy FitClub is built for real life (not quick fixes or 21 day programs)The vision & mission statement behind the rebrandWhy I have to continue growing and evolving to help YOU unf*ck your fitnessA sneak peek at what’s coming nextLinks/Resources:Connect with XZ Creative Lab on LinkedIn or send them an emailConnect with Emily on Instagram @podcastingwithemilyGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Christmas week can be beautiful and magical, and also… heavy, chaotic, and emotionally exhausting. Today’s episode isn’t about protein targets, perfect workouts, or “balancing out” desserts. It’s about making your fitness a VIBE, and something that supports you (instead of draining you). This year stretched me in ways I never expected. From serious health issues to scary moments with my kids, unexpected losses, and being forced to slow down when I didn’t want to, 2025 asked more of me than most years EVER have.Honestly? I did the bare f*cking minimum with my fitness for long stretches of time. Not because I didn’t care, but because that’s all I had.If you’re in a similar season where all YOU can do right now is the bare minimum, that is still enough! This week, your effort might look smaller, but your intention gets to be BIGGER. It’s not about pushing harder - it’s about showing up softer, and in a way that truly supports you in this season.Episode recap:Why your Christmas week doesn’t need perfect workouts or rigid rulesMy reflection on an incredibly challenging year + how this impacted my fitnessWhy the bare f*cking minimum IS enoughPrioritizing your atmosphere over workouts3 ways to romanticize your fitness during the holidaysWhy your biggest fitness progress isn’t always physicalLinks/Resources:Ep. 220 | Romanticizing Your Fitness: Softness, Intention & Connection This Holiday SeasonGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

Today’s episode came to me as I was about to hop in the shower, and I started listening to a podcast about “romanticizing winter”. It’s definitely not something I would have been intrigued by in the past, but I LOVED it. After listening, I thought “what if we romanticized our fitness journey?!”Like…I’m not a winter girlie at ALL (probably never will be), but something about softening into a season I usually resist made me think about softening into fitness, too. And no…not toxic positivity or pretending life is “perfect”. Think more intention, emotion, and calm to something that can feel so HARSH this time of year.I don’t want December fitness to feel like pressure. I don’t need the “push harder, grind harder” vibe right now, and neither do you. This season can be chaotic AF, and you don’t need to bully yourself into hustling when your bandwidth just isn’t there.This holiday season, you don’t need more discipline. You need more connection, intention, and moments that feel GOOD!!Episode recap:Why “romanticizing your fitness” helps you soften pressure & stay consistent this seasonShifting from harsh motivation to calm & intentional energy to support your habitsThe role of emotion, beauty & reward in creating sustainable habit loopsHow soft structure reduces burnout + builds self-trust5 ways to romanticize your fitnessWhy small wins matter MOST right nowHow slowing down can actually move you forwardWhy intention > discipline during busy seasonsWhy every positive choice compounds right nowLinks/Resources: Trying Not to Care Podcast | Romanticizing Winter: How to Enjoy the Holiday Season and Love Your LifeEp. 219 | Overeating During the Holidays: How to Stop the “Screw-It” Spiral + Actually Break the CycleGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterListen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show

The holidays have a *special* way of bringing out those overeating habits, don’t they? You can be totally fine all year, but then December hits and suddenly EVERYTHING feels harder. My clients feel this every single year, and honestly…I do too!When you slow down long enough to pay attention to your habits, so much clarity comes up. Most overeating isn’t about lack of willpower - it’s about stress, decision fatigue, emotions, nostalgia, and an environment full of high-reward foods. As moms and busy women, we’re constantly cooking, shopping, hosting, working, and doing allll the things. Your brain wants relief, and food is the fastest and most familiar option.Once you understand what’s actually going on underneath the overeating, you can catch it before it spirals into the “screw it” mentality. It’s time for you to enjoy the holidays AND stop the self-sabotage cycle. You’re capable, self-aware, and your future self is going to be so damn proud!!Episode recap:3 core reasons we overeat during the holidays5 ways to help you make intentional choices without restrictingWhy stress, overwhelm and old patterns make this season harderHow to break the “screw it” mentality & stop restarting every MondayMindset shifts to replace guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinkingHow to support your goals AND enjoy the holiday season without self-sabotageLinks/Resources:Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep BlueprintListen to the Sol Fit PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show