187. Redefining Fitness on YOUR Terms: What Does It Actually Mean to You?

Jan 13, 2026
Redefining Fitness on YOUR Terms: What Does It Actually Mean to You?
 

In today’s episode, I want you to get crystal clear on what fitness ACTUALLY means to you.

I’m not talking about what your Instagram feed is telling you, or what your old Beachbody program claimed it should be. If you’re serious about unf*cking your fitness, this is the first step - you can’t skip it!

For me, fitness meant burning the most calories, chasing a smaller body, and hating my workouts. For years, I had ZERO clue what I was doing, because I was following someone else’s definition of what I thought I “should” be doing.

Now? Fitness for me means feeling STRONG over being skinny. It means knowing when to rest without guilt, and having the clarity and confidence to listen to my body!

Think about - what does being “fit” feel like for you, and what do you want your body to be able to do? What BS beliefs are you still holding onto about what fitness should be?

You don’t need to follow my routine, or what you see some influencer doing. Your goals and your season of life is what matters, and YOU are in control of your journey!

This episode is your permission slip to stop following the outdated fitness “rules” that don’t serve you, and redefine fitness on YOUR terms!

Episode Recap:

  • Being mindful of the fitness content you consume + making sure it aligns with you
  • How my definition of fitness has evolved over time
  • Why confidence is a total game-changer on your journey
  • Journal prompts to help you define fitness on YOUR terms
  • Why fitness isn’t a “look”, but a FEELING that’s all yours
  • How this ties into body recomp & sustainable results
  • Redefining fitness for your current season + giving yourself permission to pivot

Links/Resources Mentioned:

  • Being mindful of the fitness content you consume + making sure it aligns with you
  • How my definition of fitness has evolved over time
  • Why confidence is a total game-changer on your journey
  • Journal prompts to help you define fitness on YOUR terms
  • Why fitness isn’t a “look”, but a FEELING that’s all yours
  • How this ties into body recomp & sustainable results
  • Redefining fitness for your current season + giving yourself permission to pivot

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/

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