The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

220. Romanticizing Your Fitness: Softness, Intention & Connection This Holiday Season

Kristy Castillo

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 season
  • Shifting from harsh motivation to calm & intentional energy to support your habits
  • The role of emotion, beauty & reward in creating sustainable habit loops
  • How soft structure reduces burnout + builds self-trust
  • 5 ways to romanticize your fitness
  • Why small wins matter MOST right now
  • How slowing down can actually move you forward
  • Why intention > discipline during busy seasons
  • Why every positive choice compounds right now


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