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!In this episode, we cover:Why it’s vital that you have a solid foundation when starting your fitness journeyUtilizing a workout program that includes weightlifting & mobility/flexibilityTracking what you’re eating into MyFitnessPalFocusing on more walking + waterWhat you can hone in on & personalize once your foundation (all of the above) is in shapeMy best advice for navigating all of the quick fixes, sugar detoxes, GLP-1s, and more this time of yearLinks/Resources: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 Sol Fit podcastJoin FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymPRIVATE 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 FitnessClick HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi!