The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast
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 @kristycastillofit
Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.unfuckyourfitness.com/
Episodes
242 episodes
241. Client Story: How Julie Lost 30 Pounds, Built Muscle, and Changed Her Mindset
I am so excited to feature one one of my Unf*ck Your Fitness clients, Julie, to talk about her fitness journey over the last three years!Julie came to me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, underfed, and stuck. She had recently c...
240. Q&A: Bloating & Gut Support, Glute Growth, Deload Weeks, Fasting and GLP-1s
In this Q&A episode, I’m answering some of the questions you have sent in recently, and we are covering a little bit of everything.We talk about what I personally use for bloating and gut support, the smart scales I’ve use...
239. Creatine, Aminos, and Why Muscle Matters More Than Ever with Liz Plosser
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Plosser to talk about essential amino acids, creatine, protein, aging, and why muscle matters so much for women. We break down the difference between protein powder, creatine, and EAAs, talk about why recovery...
238. How to Stop Obsessing Over the End Result
In this episode, I’m talking about why obsessing over the end result can actually pull you further away from the progress you want. I see this so often with my clients.Obsessing over the end result and not focusing enough on the small wins or d...
237. Straight Sets, Supersets, and Circuits: What’s Best for Body Recomp?
Not all workouts are built the same - and if your goal is body recomposition, that matters.In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between straight sets, supersets, and circuits so you can better understand what each...
236. The Truth About Rest Days and Muscle Growth
If taking a rest day makes you feel guilty, anxious, or like you’re going to lose progress… this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m talking about the mindset shift I had to make around rest days, recovery, and what actual...
235. Why Diets Work…But Still Keep You Stuck
Why do so many diets seem to work at first… but still leave women stuck?In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between following food rules and actually understanding nutrition. From Beachbody containers to Weight W...
234. My Thoughts on Alcohol, Fitness, and the Confidence to Make Your Own Choices
In this episode, I’m sharing (in a very real and raw way) my honest thoughts on alcohol, fitness, and the confidence it takes to make choices that truly align with you.I’ve mentioned recently that I’m not drinking this year, a...
233. Fitness Built More Than My Body
In this episode, I’m sharing (in a very real and raw way - thanks to building confidence in myself)) what fitness has made me better at - not just physically, but in the way I live my life every single day. It was crazy to think back o...
232. Real Life Q+A: Meal Timing, Measuring Progress, Progressive Overload, and How to “Do It All”
In this Q&A episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I get inside the Unf*ck Your Fitness community - and as usual, I’m giving you simple, repeatable answers you can actually apply immediately.We’re t...
231. 4 Mindset Shifts That Took Me to the Next Level with My Training and Macros
If you want different results than the majority of people who feel stuck, frustrated, and constantly starting over, you HAVE to think differently than they do.These four mindset shifts didn’t happen overnight for me - they too...
230. Calories In, Calories Out Is Real…But It’s Only Part of the Equation
Let’s talk about the phrase you see alllll over social media: calories in, calories out.According to the internet, it’s the *only* thing that matters. Just “eat less, move more,” and BOOM - problem solved.But...
229. What Training Volume & Intensity Actually Mean
If you’ve ever thought, “Well, I guess I can’t progressive overload because I don’t have heavier weights,” this episode is for YOU.We’re talking about training volume, progressive overload, and why lifting heavier isn’t
228. Fitness Q&A: Strength Training, Cardio Timing, Body Recomp During Perimenopause & More
Today’s episode is another fun Q&A pulled straight from my Instagram community!I received quite a few questions related to fitness and workouts, so I wanted to dive deeper into them here. From belly ...
227. Your Body Is NOT Amazon Prime - Stop Expecting Instant Results
I’m just going to say it…Your body is NOT Amazon Prime. You don’t hit “order” on macros and wake up with your dream body 2 days later! Honestly, this expectation is why SO many people keep quitting.<...
226. Pain-Free Performance: How to Build a Powerful and Healthy Body for Life with Dr. John Rusin
I’m very honored to welcome Dr. John Rusin to the podcast today!John is a physical therapist, personal trainer and injury prevention expert who has been named one of the top 50 fitness experts in the world by Men’s Health maga...
225. Set Your Standards So High People Think You’re Crazy
January can feel heavy. Life is busy, schedules are packed, energy is low, and it’s easy to fall into that “blah” headspace.Instead of lowering the bar or going into survival mode though, this episode is a reminder th...
224. Why Your Goals Aren’t Working + How to Build Real Self-Trust This Year
New year, same cycle? You set the goals, feel fired up for a week or two, and then…you slowly fall off the wagon. Sound familiar??If that resonates, you are NOT alone! This episode is your permission slip to stop chas...
223. The Problem With New Year Energy + What to Do Instead
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’r...
222. When Growth Demands a Pivot: The Rebranding of Unf*ck Your Fitness
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! ...
221. The Bare Minimum Is Enough: Real Talk for You This Christmas
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 you...
220. Romanticizing Your Fitness: Softness, Intention & Connection This Holiday Season
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. ...
219. Overeating During the Holidays: How to Stop the “Screw-It” Spiral + Actually Break the Cycle
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 sin...
218. Quiet Progress Counts: Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think
The holidays hit different, don’t they? One minute you feel like you’ve had your whole year together, and then suddenly, October and November roll in and you’re like “what the hell am I even doing?!”If that’s you, you’re NOT a...
217. Simple Habits I’m Grateful For + Why They Matter Even More Right Now
As much as I LOVE the cozy vibes, food, and extra family time that come with the holiday season, it can definitely knock you off your routine if you’re not paying attention.Honestly? This is the PERFECT time to check ...