128. Self-Worth and Fitness: Never Give Up on Your Journey
Oct 05, 2025
When it comes to your fitness journey, I’m sure you’ve wanted to give up at LEAST a time or two along the way. We all experience struggles and hardships through various seasons in life; it would feel sooo much easier to just throw in the towel, and give up on ourselves, right?
Maybe you’re not seeing results as quickly as you hoped, or maybe what you’re doing feels a lot harder than you thought it would be, and you don’t know if you can keep going. Whatever it is, trust me - I’ve BEEN there!
I’ve been on my fitness journey for over 15 years now, and I’ve had to adjust and pivot many times. I’m pretty much a boss at doing so, and that’s why I love helping my ladies do that when they need to!
I’ve learned that taking a ‘pause’ and actually slowing down to figure out what you need to do next is super beneficial, and will truly help you in NOT giving up. You must believe that you’re worthy of committing to, and even when things get hard (because they inevitably will), you and your health ARE worth putting effort into! Be confident in what you’re doing, and get crystal clear on WHY you’re on this journey in the first place.
We’re all busy and we all experience tough sh*t along the way - that’s just life. It’s okay to slow down, ‘chill’ for a bit, and get back up when you’re ready - you’re not a failure or ‘less than’ for doing so. At the end of the day, I want you to believe that you ARE worth it; choose to celebrate yourself and what you’re doing, and never give up on yourself!
Episode Recap:
- My decision to continually pivot and adjust when I need to, instead of ‘give up’ on my fitness journey
- Pausing and taking some time to figure out what you really need in the season you’re in
- Understanding that you ARE worthy of committing to and not giving up on
- Finding confidence in whatever your reason(s) are for wanting be healthy and fit
- Going back to the basics and looking at everything you’re *actually* doing
- The habitual ‘busyness’ that plagues all of us in our society today + learning to slow down and ‘chill’ a bit when you need a break
Links & Resources mentioned:
- 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/
