THE UNF*CK YOUR FITNESS PODCAST

With KRISTY CASTILLO

248. Understanding the Truth About Calorie Deficits Jun 30, 2026
 

You've heard it before: "The only way to lose weight is a calorie deficit." And while that statement is technically true, it's also one of the most oversimplified pieces of fitness advice on the ...

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243. What to Use at the Gym (Without Feeling Overwhelmed) | The Gym Confidence Series May 26, 2026
 

Walking into the gym can feel intimidating when you don’t know what anything does. Between the machines, dumbbells, barbells, cable stations and cardio equipment… it’s easy to feel overwhelmed be...

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242. Gym Lingo 101: Terms You Need to Know to Feel Confident in the Gym | The Gym Confidence Series May 19, 2026
 

Have you ever opened a workout and thought, “Okay… what the hell does that mean!?” Same. And honestly, this is exactly why I wanted to record this episode.

This is the first episode in The Gym C...

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241. Client Story: How Julie Lost 30 Pounds, Built Muscle, and Changed Her Mindset May 12, 2026
 

I am so excited to feature one one of my Unf*ck Your Fitness clients, Julie, to talk about her fitness journey over the last three years!

Julie came to me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, underf...

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235. Why Diets Work…But Still Keep You Stuck Mar 31, 2026
 

Why do so many diets seem to work at first… but still leave women stuck?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between following food rules and actually understanding nutrition. From...

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228. Fitness Q&A: Strength Training, Cardio Timing, Body Recomp During Perimenopause & More Feb 10, 2026
 

Today’s episode is another fun Q&A pulled straight from my Instagram community!

I received quite a few questions related to fitness and workouts, so I wanted to dive deeper into them here. 

Fro...

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185. Moving Vs. Training: The Truth About Body Recomp and RPE Jan 12, 2026
 

Let’s talk about a question I hear a lot: “Am I training hard enough?”

The answer? Probably not…especially if you’re not seeing the results you’re working for (i.e. if your goal is body recomp)!...

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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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166. Rethinking Fitness: How Body Recomp Can Transform Your Fitness Journey Dec 22, 2025
 

Today’s episode is covering one of my FAVORITE topics: body recomp!

Body recomposition (body recomp for short) is something I’ve grown to LOVE as I’ve been on my own journey + coached hundreds o...

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203. The Mental Game Behind Body Recomp (That Nobody Talks About) Aug 19, 2025
 

If you caught last week’s episode about structuring your year nutritionally for body recomp, this one’s your MINDSET wake-up call!

This journey isn’t *just* about eating less, doing more cardio,...

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202. How to Structure Year Round Nutrition Phases for Body Recomp Aug 12, 2025
 

If you’ve ever wondered how I manage to feel good, look good, AND still enjoy my life year-round, today’s episode is for you!

It’s not “magic”, or luck, or any big secret honestly. It’s intentio...

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193. Unf*ck the Middle: Why You’re Not “Stuck” - You’re in Maintenance Jun 10, 2025
 

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in the fitness world: MAINTENANCE. 

Nope…It’s not sexy, or flashy, and it’s definitely not talked about enough.

But… if you're serio...

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