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!
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The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast
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’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 high
- Realizing that January isn’t magical
- Repeatedly starting over isn’t a motivation issue, but a self-trust issue
- Why January goals are based on who you WISH you were
- 7 things that actually create consistency
- 4 action steps to help you move away from the “new year, new me” concept
- What you can expect for the rest of this January series
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