147. The Steps I Would Take if I Was Starting My Fitness Journey in 2025
Nov 29, 2025
Since we’re a couple of weeks into the new year, I want to dive into a topic that I believe will really resonate with you - especially if you’re just starting your fitness journey!
I’m 15 years into my fitness journey; what I’m doing now looks pretty different compared to what I was doing at the beginning. I’ve learned a lot along the way, so I want to share the steps I would take if I was starting my fitness journey in 2025.
One of the MOST crucial pieces to set you up for success is building a solid foundation. A strong foundation is essential to your long-term fitness success. While it can take some time to set this up, it will pay off weeks, months, and years down the road!
When it comes to your workouts, your nutrition, water intake, and more, ALL of these habits should be simple and sustainable. Give yourself time to implement these into your life, and stay away from the quick fixes and detoxes that are EVERYWHERE this time of year (those aren’t doing you any favors - I promise)!
Ultimately, I want you to understand (and truly believe) that you CAN see progress on your fitness journey. This work isn’t something you’re doing for a 30 or 90 day challenge; these are habits you’re creating for LIFE, so let’s get you there!
Episode Recap:
- Why it’s vital that you have a solid foundation when starting your fitness journey
- Utilizing a workout program that includes weightlifting & mobility/flexibility
- Tracking what you’re eating into MyFitnessPal
- Focusing on more walking + water
- What you can hone in on & personalize once your foundation (all of the above) is in shape
- My best advice for navigating all of the quick fixes, sugar detoxes, GLP-1s, and more this time of year
Links/Resources Mentioned:
- Ep. 135 | The Power of Inner Work: How Therapy Transforms Your Body Image, Fitness Journey, and More with Erin Burns (Part 1)
- Ep. 136 | Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Compassion on Your Fitness Journey with Erin Burns (Part 2)
- 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
- 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/
