258. Deficit, Maintenance or Build? It’s Time to Lock TF In with Your Fitness this Fall

September feels like a turning point, but…not in a “change your entire freaking life today” kind of way. 

It’s more like a transition. Summer is winding down, and routines are shifting. This is your opportunity to *finally* stop being wishy-washy about your fitness and decide what you actually want to work toward!

In today’s episode, I’m building on the Fitness Audit (ep. 256), and everything we’ve been talking about with deficits, maintenance, and building muscle. Before you change your macros or adjust your workouts, you need to know your goal. Different goals require different strategies, and you can’t chase all of them at the same time.

Fall doesn’t have to become another cycle of going all-in, quitting, and deciding you’ll start again in January. Do the Fitness Audit. Decide what you actually want, and choose the phase that supports that goal.

You don’t need the perfect time or another complete overhaul. You need to decide, lock TF in, and give yourself enough time to actually get somewhere!

Episode Recap:

• Why you need to stop trying to fix every part of your fitness journey at once
• Using your Fitness Audit to identify the ONE area that needs your attention most
• Getting clear on your actual goal before changing your macros or workouts
• Why you shouldn’t automatically default to a calorie deficit every time you want change
• Understanding when maintenance might be the best goal for you
• Why a build phase + eating more may be exactly what your body needs
• Why building muscle matters at every age + stage of life
• Why you don’t need the perfect Monday, season, or time to get started
• Committing to your plan long enough to get feedback + see progress
• Using fall as a turning point instead of another cycle of going all-in and then quitting
• Deciding your goal, choosing the phase that supports it + locking TF in

Links/Resources mentioned:

• Ep. 256 | The Fitness Audit: What’s Actually Keeping You Stuck?
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• Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF Newsletter
• SHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!
• Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym
• Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast
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• 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/