I’m excited to welcome Tiombe Huggins onto the podcast today!

Tiombe Huggins is a former public school educator, turned Pure Barre fitness instructor and creator of her own stationery brand. Living on the Butter Side is a Black-owned, NYC-based stationery brand inspiring femininity, self-care, and growth. 

In today’s episode, Tiombe and I chat all things self-love, entrepreneurship, and ultimately, how your passions fuel your fitness journey. Self-development starts with self-care; in order to discover what truly lights you up and brings you joy, it’s VITAL that you prioritize self-love and self-care in your everyday life!

Self-love and self-care don’t have to look luxurious or bougie either - it’s really about bringing simple, yet impactful practices into your daily routine. 

This was such a fun and uplifting conversation with Tiombe. I hope this episode inspires you to start living more intentionally + weave more self-love into your fitness, and life!

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Tiombe’s journey from public school teacher, to Pure Barre instructor & creator of her own self-care stationery brand
• How you can weave more self-love & self-care into your everyday life
• Figuring out what types of workouts YOU love on your fitness journey
• The key role that self-love plays on your fitness journey
• The importance of finding joy & purpose beyond your ‘work’ + being intentional with your self-care practices 

Links/Resources:

• Follow Tiombe on Instagram @livingonthebutterside
• Check out Tiombe’s Living on the Butter Side Lifestyle stationery products
• 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, Kristy Castillo Fit!
• Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!

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When you’re working hard on your fitness journey and you’re putting effort in with your workouts, you want those workouts to be EFFECTIVE.

One of the best ways to achieve that is to structure your workouts using workout splits!

I’m sharing my thoughts on how often you should be lifting (especially if one of your goals is to build muscle), examples of muscle group splits (i.e. full body, lower body, etc.), why both compound AND isolation movements matter, and more.

While it’s important to understand the different muscle groups and how you can match these to your fitness goals, you don’t have to know every.single.detail either. This doesn’t have to be crazy complicated or keep you from working out in the first place - I promise!

I hope this episode provides you education and insight into ideal workout splits, and how you can make this fit seamlessly into YOUR life!

In this episode, we cover:

• Number of days/week you can work out (aka LIFT)
• Ideal workout splits, dependant upon how many days/week you’re lifting
• Possible muscle group splits + the only ‘rule’ you really should follow
• Using a good mix of compound & isolation exercises
• Examples of full body compound movements 
• Effective superset workouts

Links/Resources:

• 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!

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I’ve got a simple + powerful mindset shift for you in today’s episode!

When it comes to your fitness journey, it’s sooo easy to think about all that you’re losing. Maybe you’re cutting out certain foods and drinks during a ‘cut’ phase (what I’m doing right now to prepare for summer), not going out for special occasions as much, etc. - you get the picture.

Instead of focusing on all that you’re losing or giving up right now, focus on all that you’re gaining! It doesn’t have to be a super negative, ‘woe is me’ situation, because there can be so much GOOD on the other side of what you’re doing!

You are in charge of how you want to look and feel, and it’s important that this is in alignment with your fitness goals. When you’re following a plan or program that is realistic & sustainable for YOU, then you’ll stay committed, trust the process, and actually enjoy the journey more.

It’s time to flip the script and unf*ck your mindset, because you’re gaining so MUCH on your fitness journey. You’ve got this!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Shifting your mentality from what you’re losing on your fitness journey to instead, what you’re gaining
• Choosing how you want to look & feel + aligning this with your goals
• Realizing that your sacrifice(s) won’t be a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’
• Why the physical aspect can be super motivating

Links/Resources:

• 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!

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I was having a recent conversation with a listener about calculating calories and macros. We were chatting about her dilemma with frequent dieting, calorie limitations, and macro calculations, and she was feeling pretty discouraged.

While I love that there are plenty of tools and programs to help with this, it can be overwhelming and confusing to navigate. It’s also never going to be something that is 100% spot on for you and YOUR goals! 

I think using a solid calories & macros calculator can be super beneficial (you can check out the one I recommend here).

But…this tool isn’t going to *magically* help you lose weight and create new habits! You’ve got to figure out why you’re feeling ‘stuck’, and thinking you need to diet your way to a smaller number on the scale. 

Drastically cutting your calories over and over again is NOT doing you any favors!!

I KNOW how scary it can feel to make changes with your health & fitness. Thankfully, you have choices, and you can take steps that will help you reach YOUR goals. 

If you need personalized support in calculating your calories & macros, or doing workouts that will help you build a body you love, I’m here for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your number of calories isn’t *actually* the problem
• The online calorie calculator I’ve used off and on over the years
• How to effectively input & figure YOUR personal calories/macro breakdown
• What’s going to happen if you’re not fueling your body enough
• What you can do TODAY if you’re feeling stuck & what you’ve been doing isn’t working
• Why you shouldn’t be overly dependant on any fitness tools
• Taking a customized calories & macros approach instead of  ‘one-size-fits-all’

Links/Resources:

• Online Calories Calculator (JCD FIT)
• Ep. 159 | Redefining Fitness Culture
• Ep. 154 | Flexibility with Macros: 5 Options to Help You Design Your Week & Stay Consistent on Your Fitness Journey
• 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!

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When it comes to your fitness journey, something that has to be top of mind is COMMITMENT.

Being fully committed to your goals doesn’t just pertain to fitness though - it can apply to your career, finances, relationships, or anything else in your life. Whatever you’re committing to (whether that’s your fitness or something else), going ‘all in’ and really committing to the process WILL lead you to success!

I know this may not be earth-shattering information, but honestly… the simple, boring, and ‘unsexy’ stuff is where the magic happens!

I'm currently in a season of re-committing to my fitness journey, and making necessary changes to achieve my goals. For me, it’s not a matter of ‘I’ll try’ - it’s a matter of ‘I’m going to’. There’s a HUGE difference when you change how you’re thinking and speaking!

I want you to figure out what is realistic for YOU in this season. Stop comparing yourself to others, and fully commit to ‘XYZ’ on your fitness journey. There’s no ‘plan B’, and there’s no reason for you to keep falling ‘off track’, when you have the right tools and support in place!

I hope you enjoyed this little pep talk. Remember - when you fully commit to something, there’s NO WAY you won’t succeed, friend!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why committing to & going ‘all in’ with your fitness journey WILL lead to success
• What my commitment to my fitness journey looks like in this current season
• Changing what you’re thinking & saying from ‘I’ll try’ to ‘I’m going to’
• Fully committing to what you’re doing because there’s no other option
• Why *not* committing & quitting too soon is a HUGE part of the problem

Links/Resources:

• 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!

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Something that has really been on my mind lately is fitness culture (or gym culture), and what it looks like to redefine that.

Fitness culture is EVERYWHERE these days. It can provide motivation, support, and a sense of community, which are all amazing things!

But…it can also lead to unhealthy thoughts and beliefs that are unrealistic, and end up doing more harm than good.

I personally LOVE following other women in the fitness space; I look to them for inspiration and motivation, but I also find myself feeling overwhelmed and drained if I’m doing too much of it. I bet you can relate to this, too!

Instead of following and consuming content from every.single.fitness coach, influencer, etc. online, I want to encourage you to ONLY learn from those who align with your personal goals.

Redefining fitness culture/gym culture is super important to me - it’s a huge reason why I’m all about helping you unfuck your fitness with this podcast, my programs, and more. 

Ultimately, I hope this episode leaves you refreshed, inspired, and ready to embrace the path that feels right for YOU!

In this episode, we cover:

• What you think you’ll feel vs. what you *actually* feel when consuming other people’s content online
• What gym culture/fitness culture refers to
• Navigating overwhelming fitness advice & feedback from others
• Redefining fitness culture and what that means for YOU
• Being particular about who you follow and consume content from

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 148 | Making Sense of Macros: How to ‘Budget’ Your Macros and Stop Dieting for Good
• 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!

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I don’t know about you, but mentally…I’m preparing for Spring!

Since we’re (hopefully) getting to warmer weather soon, this is a great time of year to start preparing for a ‘cut’. I’ve found that this is something many people think about too late though, so let’s talk about it (and plan for it) NOW, before summer arrives!

Before you even *think* about doing a ‘cut’, you need to consider 3 missing pieces: your habits, preparation, and intentionality. You’ve got to be both flexible AND realistic with your goals, and make sure they’re attainable for you in this season of life. 

I can’t stress enough that you should be building habits that are SUSTAINABLE - especially before you do a ‘cut’. We’re not trying to constantly do 30, 60, or 90 day challenges, and then start back at square 1 - no thanks!

There will be sacrifices (usually short-term), when you’re in a ‘cut’ phase. Ultimately, it’s up to YOU to make sure you’re truly ready to commit to those changes. 

If you’re ready to build a body (and life) that you love, I’d love to support you in doing so. There’s no better time, so let’s GO!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Thinking and planning ahead of time vs. waiting until the last minute
• Setting yourself up with sustainable habits BEFORE you start a ‘cut’ phase
• Being flexible & realistic so you CAN be successful with your long-term fitness habits
• 5 things to really consider when going into a ‘cut’ phase
• Breaking down what your ‘trade-offs’ can look like
• Why you need to make sure you’re *actually* serious about your fitness journey BEFORE hiring a coach or starting a workout program 

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 152 | Effective Strategies for Transitioning Through the 3 Fitness Phases: Surplus, Maintenance and Deficit
• 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!

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You’ve probably heard the saying “we all have the same 24 hours in a day”. 

Honestly, this is one of those statements that drives me CRAZY. 

So, I’m just going to come out and say it…

We do NOT all have the same 24 hours in a day.

Sure, we all ‘get’ a total of 24 hours every day, but they do NOT look the same. Not all time is created equal!

I know you have a lot on your plate, but that doesn’t give you permission to use the whole ‘I don’t have time’ excuse indefinitely, either. It’s important to make the most of YOUR 24 hours - especially if your health and fitness is a priority!

You’re not a loser, and you’re not a failure - you just don’t have the same amount of time as Beyonce, or anyone else! 

Thankfully, you DO have time to focus on what really matters to you. Stop waiting for life to be ‘less busy’, and make it happen NOW!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why being an influencer & building a business online IS a full-time gig
• Why we don’t *actually* have the same 24 hours as anyone else
• Making the most of YOUR 24 hours
• The real ‘time suck’ that is social media
• Realizing that you probably *won’t* have more time in your schedule as your kids get older

Links/Resources:

• 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!

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Something that seems to be prevalent now, more than EVER in our society, is receiving unsolicited comments about our bodies.

Today’s episode is actually inspired by a recent message I received from a listener, all about THIS topic. I’ve dealt with it on my own journey, and even if you haven’t, I bet you know someone who has!

For some reason, people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions on other people’s bodies (typically, women are the ones getting this feedback). This is happening super frequently online with social media, but it happens in person too (i.e. women working out in the gym). 

I’m not sure where people have gotten the audacity to do this, but it is NOT okay to put other people’s bodies down. Words DO matter, and they have consequences.

We really need to get back to the concept of ‘thinking before we speak’ (or type online) - not everything should be spoken out loud!

If you’ve experienced this, I want to urge you to protect your peace, however that looks for you. You are ENOUGH already, and if you need support to keep kicking ass on your fitness journey, I’m here for you! 

In this episode, we cover:

• Why people are feeling more comfortable than EVER to comment on other people’s bodies
• The audacity that people have, thinking it’s okay to say the things that they say
• Normalizing the concept of ‘thinking before you speak’
• How to protect yourself when someone gives their unsolicited opinion on your body

Links/Resources:

• Ep. 150 | Empowering Women in Fitness: Breaking Stereotypes, Embracing Authenticity and Building Strength + Confidence
• Ep. 116 | Social Gatherings Without Guilt: Tackling Food and Drink Pressure from Others
• 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!

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