191. Body Dysmorphia: The Struggle No One Talks About + Why It Doesn't Disappear at Your Goal Weight

A struggle that comes up for pretty much everyone, but isn’t talked about NEARLY enough in this space? Body dysmorphia.

Yep, this one hits DEEP, and is so, so real. It shows up in quiet moments, fitting rooms, mirror reflections, and even when you’re crushing your fitness goals. 

I’ve felt it, my clients feel it, and I KNOW you do too. Most of us are walking around with some version of it, whether we say it out loud or not.

This episode was sparked by a conversation with my client Julie (who’s been KILLIN’ IT), and a reel that broke me wide open (the creator is linked below). I realized how often we think we’ll feel “better” when we reach our goal, but even then, we still pick ourselves apart. 

Even after we have incredible, life-changing results on our fitness journeys, we’re STILL our biggest critics. Body dysmorphia doesn’t *magically* go away, just because you fit into a smaller pair of jeans.

If you’ve ever reached a goal, only to find new insecurities waiting for you, this episode is for you. You’re not broken, and you’re definitely NOT alone!!

Episode Recap:

• Why unf*cking your fitness goes way beyond macros & workouts
• How social media feeds body image struggles 
• Julie’s powerful transformation + why she’s still her own worst critic
• Why always wanting to “do more” in fitness, parenting, or life isn’t a bad thing
• Why body dysmorphia can actually get worse, the fitter you get
• Practical ways to combat body dysmorphia on your journey
• Understanding that reaching your “goal body” isn’t the finish line, because you’ve got to maintain it
• Why compliments are rare (especially IRL) + why you don’t need them
• The real flex of building self-confidence, self-love, and owning your imperfections

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• Follow @mattyq.fitness on Instagram
• 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/