176. How to Pivot Your Fitness Journey for Pregnancy and Postpartum Success
Jan 11, 2026
Let’s get real - pregnancy, postpartum, and the beautiful chaos that is navigating your fitness journey through it all can be a LOT. It’s been a minute since I’ve been pregnant (like 17 years), but I remember allll of the feelings and emotions that come with this life-altering season!
I’ve also learned plenty since my pregnancies. I know that your movement and mindset during pregnancy and postpartum is super important, and you MUST give yourself permission to evolve.
Pregnancy isn’t a time for the ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking - it’s a time to shift your workouts, and honor your energy. Movement is still medicine, and taking care of your body and mind is NEVER selfish!
Postpartum is a time for you to heal, nourish, and give yourself grace. It’s NOT about ‘bouncing back’, or forcing your body into extremes. You’re not going backwards…you’re building something brand NEW.
You don’t need to wish for your ‘pre-baby body’. Whatever chapter you’re in, I hope you keep showing up, pivot with purpose when necessary, and trust that every season is shaping the strongest version of YOU yet!
Episode Recap:
- How to approach movement during pregnancy & postpartum
- Why your pregnancy shouldn’t be an ‘all-or-nothing’ season
- Prioritizing YOUR health & well-being during pregnancy
- The power in realizing that YOU are your baby’s home (and that means everything)
- Real talk on postpartum fitness + sustainable ways to rebuild your strength
- Embracing the version of you right NOW & letting her take the lead
Links/Resources mentioned:
- Ep. 166 | Rethinking Fitness: How Body Recomp Can Transform Your Fitness Journey
- Ep. 170 | Body Recomp: Key Mindset Shifts for Long-term Change
- Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF Newsletter
- Listen to the Girls with Opinions Podcast
- Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym
- PRIVATE COACHING is my 1:1 program (choose 3 or 6 month option)
- Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast so we can keep this conversation going-be sure to tag me in your posts and stories!
- Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness
- Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!
More about 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.kristycastillo.com/
