The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

I don’t know about you, but this time of year is HARD for me. I’ve never been a fan of winter - I also live somewhere that gets super cold, so I look forward to warm weather and summer even more! I also know how difficult it can be to stay motivated during these cold, winter months. I personally struggle with seasonal depression, and sometimes that makes it even harder to want to commit to my fitn...

One of my all-time favorite topics to dive in and educate on is…MACROS! I’ve talked about macros many times in previous episodes (check some out linked below), but my goal for today’s episode is to break them down super simply, and with a bit of a fresh perspective. Macros (short for macronutrients) are the biggest piece of the puzzle; they’ve transformed sooo much for me over the years, and reall...

Since we’re a couple of weeks into the new year, I want to dive into a topic that I believe will really resonate with you - especially if you’re just starting your fitness journey! I’m 15 years into my fitness journey; what I’m doing now looks pretty different compared to what I was doing at the beginning. I’ve learned a lot along the way, so I want to share the steps I would take if I was startin...

Happy New Year!! I wanted to kick off the first episode of 2025 in true Kristy Castillo fashion with some #realtalk (I know those are your favorite). I recently posted a question on my Instagram stories about what’s *really* holding you back from having the body you want. I received sooo many amazing responses, and I wanted to share several of those in today’s episode (thank you for taking the tim...

I can’t believe it, but…we’ve made it to the last episode of 2024! As we gear up for 2025, you may be tempted to set a ton of New Year’s resolutions. I used to do this too; I would write my resolutions down, lose the paper I wrote them on, and totally forget about them all together! Instead of going the whole ‘traditional resolutions’ route, I want to encourage you to do something a little differe...

I don’t know about you, but this time of year has me feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and definitely TIRED.  I’m often asked about navigating fatigue on your fitness journey. I’m feeling pretty damn fatigued myself right now, so I thought it was fitting to dive into this topic for today’s episode! For some reason, we beat ourselves up when we feel so tired, and we think something is *wrong* with us...

Today’s episode is covering a topic that is pretty widespread, and affects all of us in some way or another: self-sabotage.  Self-sabotage is complicated, and it can manifest in countless ways - the root of where it stems from within each of us is different, too. From our fitness goals to our personal ambitions, self-sabotage can rear its ugly head and realllly hinder us from making the progress w...

When it comes to our health and fitness, we tend to make it sooo damn complicated.  This isn’t necessarily our fault. We are constantly bombarded with information from coaches and influencers on social media, to health and wellness companies trying to sell us the ‘next best thing’. It’s exhausting, overwhelming, and honestly..I’m OVER IT! I’ve been on my fitness journey for over 16 years now, and...

It’s that time of year again - the holidays are upon us! I know this time of year is hectic; the holidays are fun, but also suuuper busy, stressful, and can feel really hard. You can think of today’s episode as your ‘holiday survival guide’ in regards to your fitness journey. I know you’ll be hearing plenty of tips and tricks on how to navigate the holidays without gaining weight or getting ‘off t...

I’m super excited to welcome my friend, Caitlin Mundy, onto the podcast today! Caitlin Mundy is a NASM-certified personal trainer and macros coach. She is passionate about helping moms 35+ get in the BEST shape of their life, without giving up what they love, and gain more confidence in the process (I’m totally here for all of that!)  In today’s conversation, Caitlin and I chat about the power of...

Today’s episode is covering a couple of different topics that are important to me, especially as I’m currently navigating perimenopause! I feel like I’m in the ‘thick of it’ with perimenopause, and am really struggling with certain changes. Lately, I just don’t recognize my body. Sure, my body *looks* fine, and it could all just be in my head. But..I feel like my muscle is leaving my body, deterio...

When you think about rewarding yourself on your fitness journey…what comes to mind? Maybe you’re excited to go out and celebrate at your favorite restaurant with your family and friends, or..maybe you’re excited simply because you’re noticing beneficial changes happening within you. Regardless of how you like to reward yourself when you reach a new goal or milestone on your fitness journey, there’...

There’s a topic I’ve been dying to dive into on the podcast. I’ve been feeling especially frustrated about it lately (and I’m betting you can relate), so I knew it was time to bring it here! I want to share my thoughts on the harsh effects of social media on your fitness journey. Like I said, this has continued coming up for me recently, and honestly..it’s been pissing me off!  I don’t know about...

I’m very excited to be BACK with my amazing guest, Erin Burns, for today’s part 2 episode! If you haven’t listened to part 1 from last week, make sure you do that first, and then come back to this one. In today’s convo, Erin and I discuss how thoughts like shame and guilt can get you stuck in a vicious cycle of ‘suck’, and how anxiety comes into play. Years ago, anxiety wasn’t something that peopl...

I’m beyond excited to welcome my very first GUEST, Erin Burns, onto the podcast today! I’ve contemplated whether or not to have guests on my podcast, because I always want to make sure you’re getting the best information and value possible. However..I have no doubt that Erin is going to provide all of that, and I’m so pumped that she is here! Erin Burns is an Illinois-based licensed clinical profe...

I’m excited to talk with you all about how I set up my own personal training programming in today’s episode! There are plenty of ways to set up your workouts each week, and there’s really no right or wrong answer in regards to how they should be. I’ve had quite the journey with my workouts over the years. From being an avid runner to doing only Beachbody workouts, to then finding weightlifting and...

I’m excited to cover a highly requested topic in today’s episode - taking ‘breaks’ on your fitness journey! This has come up a lot with clients - many ladies worry about taking a break, or taking time off from their fitness routine. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, an injury that’s resulting in surgery, mental health issues, or something else, we all face struggles that require us to change an...

I’m digging into one of my favorite topics today - MACROS!  I looove the world of macronutrients (aka macros), but I’ve found this is something that gets very overcomplicated for people as they’re navigating their fitness journeys. There is no shortage of information about macros today, but even if you feel like you understand macros fairly well, that doesn’t mean you know how to make them work fo...

I’m super excited to be chatting with you, all about the Oura Ring today! I’ve been using my Oura Ring for almost a year now, and I’ve gotten quite a few questions about what I think of it. Honestly..it’s been a game-changer for my overall health, and it’s a seriously great product! I wanted to take some time and dive into what my experience has been like, and really, why I believe it’s such a phe...

Today’s episode topic may be a bit of a ‘buzzkill’, but..we’re going there anyway! An ongoing challenge that many of us face (it comes up ALL.THE.TIME. with my clients), is staying on track on the weekends. There’s a variety of reasons why people tend to fall ‘off track’ regularly on the weekends, but this episode isn’t going to be filled with a bunch of corny ‘tips’, because this isn't a &ap...

One of my favorite things to talk about is habits. They are so, SO important when it comes to unf*cking your fitness, and honestly..I want you to be obsessed with your habits!  When I say ‘obsessed’, I don’t mean that in a super unhealthy way of course. But..I DO want you to be obsessed with the habits you’re creating and implementing, instead of being obsessed with the outcome (yes, there’s a dif...

Today’s episode is one that has definitely been on my heart lately, and after talking with many of you on Instagram, I found out it’s something I NEED to talk about here!  When it comes to your fitness journey, I’m sure you’ve wanted to give up at LEAST a time or two along the way. We all experience struggles and hardships through various seasons in life; it would feel sooo much easier to just thr...

It’s hard to believe, but summer will soon be coming to an end, and fall is right around the corner. This is the time of year where I transition my health and fitness routine to prepare for the new season, and I love helping my clients do the same! While there are some changes you can make for the cooler months ahead, this doesn’t have to be drastic or overwhelming. So often, we tend to overcompli...

As a health & fitness coach, I've worked with a variety of clients over the last several years, and I've learned that every single woman I work with has a desire to change her body in some way! Typically, my ladies are undereating when we first start working together. However..that’s not the case with everyone. Whether you’re undereating or overeating, it often comes down to your lac...

When it comes to your fitness, do you tend to follow a plan..or your mood? Maybe you’re not feeling motivated to work out, track your macros, or drink more water. Maybe you’re just not seeing the progress you thought you would by now, so you’re ready to say ‘f*ck it’, and throw in the towel all together. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this from ladies over the years; I’ve felt like thi...