149. Staying Motivated + On Track with Your Fitness Goals During the Cold, Winter Months

I don’t know about you, but this time of year is HARD for me.

I’ve never been a fan of winter - I also live somewhere that gets super cold, so I look forward to warm weather and summer even more!

I also know how difficult it can be to stay motivated during these cold, winter months. I personally struggle with seasonal depression, and sometimes that makes it even harder to want to commit to my fitness goals. If you can relate, today’s episode is for you!

Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to help with motivation during the winter. One of the most helpful things you can do is plan ahead, and set clear goals during this time. Visualize what you want to look AND feel like in the upcoming spring and summer months, journal about it, and/or put it on your vision board!

While I always recommend you follow a set workout plan/routine, this can be a great time to try some new + different workouts. Find a friend to work out with, too!

Since you’re most likely inside more, this can be the perfect time to experiment with some new recipes, and even refresh + brighten up your workout space. 

I KNOW the cold weather makes it harder to stay active. Motivation can for SURE be a struggle, but at the end of the day, this is your health, and your LIFE. This shit is NOT optional, so you need to figure out a plan for your fitness, and take action. You’ll be sooo glad you did when warmer weather arrives!!

Episode Recap:

• My ongoing struggle with seasonal depression
• Tips to help you with ‘finding’ motivation during the cold, winter months
• Changing up your workout routine + trying different workouts that interest you
• Experimenting with fun + creative recipes at home
• How to stay focused on your long-term goals
• Refreshing + ‘brightening up’ your workout space

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to the Sol Fit Podcast
• Ep. 138 | How to Reward Yourself on Your Fitness Journey
• 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/