The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

Kristy Castillo
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If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofitLearn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.unfuckyourfitness.com/

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    258. Deficit, Maintenance or Build? It’s Time to Lock TF In with Your Fitness this Fall

    September feels like a turning point, but…not in a “change your entire freaking life today” kind of way.  It’s more like a transition. Summer is winding down, and routines are shifting. This is your opportunity to *finally* stop being wishy-washy about your fitness and decide what you actually want to work toward! In today’s episode, I’m building on the Fitness Audit (ep. 256), and everything we’ve been talking about with deficits, maintenance, and building muscle. Before you change your macros or adjust your workouts, you need to know your goal. Different goals require different strategies, and you can’t chase all of them at the same time. Fall doesn’t have to become another cycle of going all-in, quitting, and deciding you’ll start again in January. Do the Fitness Audit. Decide what you actually want, and choose the phase that supports that goal. You don’t need the perfect time or another complete overhaul. You need to decide, lock TF in, and give yourself enough time to actually get somewhere! Episode recap: Why you need to stop trying to fix every part of your fitness journey at onceUsing your Fitness Audit to identify the ONE area that needs your attention mostGetting clear on your actual goal before changing your macros or workoutsWhy you shouldn’t automatically default to a calorie deficit every time you want changeUnderstanding when maintenance might be the best goal for youWhy a build phase + eating more may be exactly what your body needsWhy building muscle matters at every age + stage of lifeWhy you don’t need the perfect Monday, season, or time to get startedCommitting to your plan long enough to get feedback + see progressUsing fall as a turning point instead of another cycle of going all-in and then quittingDeciding your goal, choosing the phase that supports it + locking TF in Links/Resources: Ep. 256 | The Fitness Audit: What’s Actually Keeping You Stuck?Get your free Fitness AuditSHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  2. Sep 1 ·  Video

    257. Fitness Q&A: Muscle Building, Micro Cuts, Macro Tracking + More

    You asked, I answered, so…I’m doing another FUN fitness Q&A! In today’s episode, I’m covering everything from building muscle and calorie deficits, to macro tracking, progressive overload, and training smarter. Basically, if you've been wondering what you should actually be doing with your fitness right now, there's probably something in this episode for you! I'm also answering your questions about calorie deficits, transitioning into maintenance, increasing carbs, and balancing macro tracking with your actual hunger and fullness cues.  As we head toward fall and build season, we're going to keep digging deeper into how to eat, train, and build muscle intentionally. No rushing, and no trying to change your entire body in one season. We're playing the long game, and as always, getting strong AF along the way! Episode recap: One of the worst lies women are told about fitnessMy best tips for a build/bulk phaseWhat changes when you enter a calorie deficit w/more muscle than beforeMicro-cuts + when they make senseHow to know if you’re actually in a calorie deficit + how long to stay thereWhat to eat when transitioning from a deficit into maintenanceHow to balance hunger + fullness cues while tracking macrosHow to explain macro tracking to someone who thinks it’s obsessive or restrictiveWhen it’s ideal to do progressive overloadThe best way to shorten a weight workout when you’re short on timeExercises that are over-hyped and/or don’t really do much for you Links/Resources: Get your free Fitness AuditSHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  3. Aug 25 ·  Video

    256. The Fitness Audit: What's Actually Keeping You Stuck?

    Feeling like your entire fitness journey is a hot mess? Before you cut more calories, add another workout, or decide you'll just “start over Monday,” I want you to do something different: audit your fitness! In this episode, I'm walking you through a full fitness audit across six areas: goal clarity, nutrition, training, movement + cardio, recovery, and mindset + consistency. You'll rate yourself before answering the questions, get brutally honest about what you're actually doing, and then score yourself again.  No judgment, and no giving yourself the “right” answer. Just real information you can actually use! I've even created a free downloadable fitness audit so you can work through this episode with me and repeat the process every month. Print a few copies, grab a pen, and be f*cking honest with yourself.  Celebrate what's already working, find your highest-impact opportunity, and give yourself 30 days to work on it. I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you!! Episode recap: How to use the Fitness Audit to get honest about what’s really workingGetting clear on your primary fitness goal & whether your current actions support itAuditing your nutrition for calories, protein, consistency, sustainability & food noiseEvaluating whether you’re truly training with purpose or simply doing workoutsLooking at your movement + cardio and if it supports your goalsAssessing your recoveryGetting brutally honest about your mindset + consistencyComparing your scores, celebrating what you’re already doing well, and identifying your highest-impact opportunityChoose one area + 1-3 behaviors to focus on for the next 30 daysRepeating the audit monthly to track your progress, adjust, and keep moving forward Links/Resources: Get your free Fitness AuditEp. 254 | You’re Doing Everything Right…So Why Don’t You Look Like You Work Out?Ep. 255 | Why Your Dream Body Probably Weighs More Than You ThinkSHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  4. Aug 18 ·  Video

    255. Why Your Dream Body Probably Weighs More Than You Think

    What if the body you're working sooo hard to build actually weighs MORE than the number you've been chasing?  For years, women have been taught that smaller equals better. Eat as little as possible, weigh less, fit into smaller jeans, etc. - the list goes on. But…if your goal is to look strong, muscular, healthy, and confident, constantly trying to shrink yourself might be the exact thing keeping you from getting there! In this episode, we're talking about why eating more and watching the scale go up can feel like such a mind f*ck (even when you're gaining muscle, getting stronger, and feeling better).  Your healthiest body may not be your lightest body, and your strongest body *might* weigh more than you think it should. Remember - the goal isn't to become the smallest version of yourself. It’s to become the strongest version of yourself, so let’s f*cking do it!! Episode recap: Why your dream body might actually weigh more than your goal weightWhere your goal weight came from + whether it still makes sense for your body & life NOWMoving from “how little can I eat” to “what does my body need to feel good, train hard, and build muscle?”Why eating more can feel uncomfortable after years of diet culture & restrictionWhy body recomposition requires fuelWhy the scale going up doesn't automatically mean you've gained fat.How eating enough can support every part of your lifeMeasuring progress by your strength, energy, confidence, performance, and consistencyShifting from becoming the smallest version of yourself to the strongest version Links/Resources: SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  5. Aug 11 ·  Video

    254. You’re Doing Everything Right…So Why Don’t You Look Like You Work Out?

    Ever feel like you're doing all the "right" things, like tracking your food, lifting weights, and getting your steps in, but…you don’t look like you work out? It’s one of THE most common frustrations I hear from the ladies I work with! It’s usually not because you're lazy or your body is “broken”. More often, it’s because you're working on the wrong things. In this episode, I'm breaking down six reasons your body may not be changing the way you want it to. From under-fueling and chasing perfection, to skipping recovery and overcomplicating your routine, these are the habits I see holding women back time and time again.  The goal isn't to do more - it’s to remove the things preventing your body from adapting and growing. Looking like you lift doesn't happen because you work yourself into the ground. It happens when you fuel your body, train with intention, recover well, and repeat the process long enough to let your body adapt! Episode recap: Why working harder doesn't always mean working smarterWhy under-fueling is keeping you building muscle + recovering wellFocusing on repeatable habits vs. trying to be “perfect” with everythingWhy you NEED recovery days Stop overcomplicating the basics Focus on optimizing + doing the basics firstWhy your body adapts to what you repeatedly do Links/Resources: Ep. 253 | Why Food Noise Is Real + Why It’s Keeping You StuckSHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  6. Aug 4 ·  Video

    253. Why Food Noise Is REAL + Why It’s Keeping You Stuck

    If you've ever felt like food is constantly on your mind, you're NOT alone. Food noise is definitely a buzzword these days - it’s literally EVERYWHERE. It’s also one of the most overlooked parts of a health journey! Food noise can feel overwhelming. I’ve had my own experience with food noise, from restrictive dieting and all-or-nothing thinking, to finally understanding how nutrition can set me free (instead of hold me back). Ultimately, food isn't supposed to control your thoughts, mood, or entire day. When you learn how to fuel your body (not punish it), you’ll experience one of THE most powerful mindset shifts.  If you're exhausted by constantly negotiating with yourself around food, feeling guilty after meals, or believing you have to earn what you eat, this conversation is for YOU. Healing doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen for you, one intentional choice at a time! Episode recap: What food noise actually is (and what it isn't)Recognizing the common signs of food noise in your daily lifeMy personal journey w/food noise + how I’ve found food freedomWhy quick fixes don't solve food noiseHow diet culture & past experiences really shape your relationship w/foodViewing food as FUEL + how you to start fueling your bodyHow tracking macros can create freedom (not restriction)Why healing your relationship w/food takes timeWhy lasting food freedom IS possible Links/Resources: SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  7. Jul 28 ·  Video

    252. Nutrition Q&A: Calories, Maintenance, Muscle Building & More

    After spending the last several episodes breaking down calorie deficits, maintenance, and build phases, I KNEW it was time to answer some questions that I’ve been getting from you! In today’s episode, I’m answering some of the most common nutrition questions I receive. From how to find your true maintenance calories and transition out of a deficit, to tracking food without becoming obsessed, building muscle, adjusting your calories when necessary, and more. And no…there isn’t one *perfect* calorie target or magic formula. Your body is unique, and the best way to learn what works is by collecting data, staying consistent, and making intentional adjustments along the way! Remember - every fitness journey is different, but the fundamentals stay the same. Keep learning, stay consistent, and trust the process. You’ll be AMAZED at what happens when you stop guessing + start building habits that actually last! Episode recap: Are maintenance calories an exact number or a range?How do I know if my maintenance calories are actually correct?How do I increase my calories after being in a calorie deficit?How long should I stay in maintenance?How do I loosen up tracking once I've found my maintenance calories?Where do I start if I have 50+ pounds to lose?How long should I stay in a calorie deficit?How do I get comfortable eating more in a surplus?Should I carb cycle while in a calorie deficit?Should I adjust my calories based on my workout that day?How do I know if I'm building muscle vs. gaining fat? Links/Resources: SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Listen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

  8. Jul 21 ·  Video

    251. How to Transition Between Calorie Deficit, Maintenance & Build Phase

    Understanding calorie deficits, maintenance, and build phases is one thing. But… knowing how to move between them? That’s what actually creates lasting results! Too many women bounce from one extreme to the next, wondering why they're stuck in the same cycle. Every nutrition phase has a purpose, and learning how to transition intentionally can completely change your progress. In this episode, I break down exactly how to move from a calorie deficit into maintenance, what accidental maintenance vs. intentional maintenance looks like, how to build muscle without overdoing it, and more.  The goal isn't to jump from one extreme to another - it’s to make small, intentional adjustments that your body can actually sustain. Remember, your fitness journey shouldn't be built around constantly starting over. It should be built around understanding what phase you're in, WHY you're there, and where you're headed next! Episode recap: How to confidently move between a calorie deficit, maintenance & build phaseHow to transition from fat loss into maintenance without losing your progressAccidental maintenance vs. intentional maintenanceHow to enter a build phase to support muscle growth without overdoing itHow to know when you’re truly ready for another fat-loss phaseMaking intentional decisions (not emotional ones) w/your nutrition phasesHow to avoid common mistakes like chronic dieting, fearing maintenance & changing calories too quicklyWhy consistency and patience will always beat starting over every Monday Links/Resources: SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Listen to the Girls with Opinions PodcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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

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If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofitLearn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.unfuckyourfitness.com/

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  • Creator
    Kristy Castillo
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast
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