133. Taking ‘Breaks’ on Your Fitness Journey for Pregnancy, Injuries, Mental Health Struggles, and More

I’m excited to cover a highly requested topic in today’s episode - taking ‘breaks’ on your fitness journey!

This has come up a lot with clients, and many ladies worry about taking a break, or taking time off from their fitness routine. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, an injury that’s resulting in surgery, mental health issues, or something else, we ALL face struggles that require us to change and pivot.

It’s totally okay to take some time off and/or adjust when you’re experiencing a major life change - especially something like pregnancy. This is a time that can vary sooo much from person to person, and you’ve got to be willing to shift your mindset and goals along the way.

If you’re focused on making healthy choices for you and your baby and finding a balanced routine that works for YOU, it will be that much easier as you move into postpartum, too!

This also applies to an injury, illness, surgery, and even mental health struggles. Maybe you’ve had an injury or sickness that requires surgery, or maybe you’ve had extra stress due to a shitty life circumstance.

Whatever the case may be, you’ve GOT to take a step back, and give yourself a chance to fully heal. At the end of the day, we ALL experience life’s curveballs, but we’ve got to be willing to adjust and pivot along the way. Taking a break from fitness when needed doesn’t have to be a huge deal, because we’re in this for the long-term!!

 Episode Recap:

• Why it’s okay to take time off when you need to heal, experience a major life change or setback, etc.
• Understanding that you will need to shift your mindset and goals as you navigate pregnancy 
• Choosing to pivot and do the best you can when you’re going through a challenging (or different) life circumstance
• What can happen if you don’t take the time to truly recover and heal your body 
• My personal experience with slowing down and allowing my body to ‘chill out’ when I need to
• Planning ahead + visualizing what your upcoming life event is going to look like

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to the Sol Fit 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
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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/