THE UNF*CK YOUR FITNESS PODCAST

With KRISTY CASTILLO

178. Maintenance Calories 101: Building Strength, Hormonal Health & Food Freedom Jan 11, 2026
 

Let’s talk about maintenance calories, because I get this question super often. What the heck are they? Will I gain weight? Lose weight? Eat more? Should I be tracking them? 

I know this can fee...

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177. Stop Quitting on Yourself: Why Your Consistency is More Powerful Than Your Program Jan 11, 2026
 

Have you ever caught yourself saying “nothing works for me”? If so, you’re NOT alone!

I recently had a call with a new client that turned into a major lightbulb moment - not just for her, but me...

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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), b...

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223. The Problem With New Year Energy + What to Do Instead Jan 06, 2026
 

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.s...

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222. When Growth Demands a Pivot: The Rebranding of Unf*ck Your Fitness Dec 30, 2025
 

I’ll be honest - recording this episode felt exciting and a little terrifying. 

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a HUGE rebrand, officially merging Kristy Castillo Fit with Un...

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175. Should You Take Creatine? Real Talk on What It Is + Why Women Shouldn’t Ignore It Dec 23, 2025
 

Creatine isn’t new, but it’s definitely having a moment in the online space right now!

I knew it was time to dive into my REAL, no-BS creatine facts with you here. There are sooo many myths surr...

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174. Muscle Takes Time: What to Expect from Lifting + When You’ll See Results Dec 23, 2025
 

Let’s talk about one of THE most common questions I get as a personal trainer: How long is it going to take before I see results from lifting weights?

I get it - you’re showing up, lifting weigh...

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173. Macros, Music, Muscles, and More: A Fun Q&A with Me Dec 23, 2025
 

I’m switching things up with a super chill and FUN Q&A session for today’s episode!

Between perimenopause, a new cut phase, and all the day-to-day chaos, life has been LIFEING (I know you know t...

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221. The Bare Minimum Is Enough: Real Talk for You This Christmas Dec 23, 2025
 

Christmas week can be beautiful and magical, and also… heavy, chaotic, and emotionally exhausting. 

Today’s episode isn’t about protein targets, perfect workouts, or “balancing out” desserts...

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172. Stop Chasing the Burn: What *Really* Impacts Your Calorie Burn + What to Focus on Instead Dec 22, 2025
 

Today’s episode was inspired by a super juicy question I got on Instagram (shoutout to Julie)! The question I knew I had to dive into here was: “Why do some people burn more calories than others?...

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171. Redefining 100%: It’s About Effort, Not Perfection Dec 22, 2025
 

Today’s episode is unpacking a truth that sooo many of us need to hear: giving 100% doesn’t mean giving everything we have to everything, all.the.time. 

Unfortunately, we’ve been conditioned to ...

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170. Body Recomp: Key Mindset Shifts for Long-term Change Dec 22, 2025
 

Your mindset plays a VITAL role in achieving success across many areas of life. It’s no different with your fitness - especially when it comes to body recomposition!

Embarking on a body recomp j...

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