What if the body you're working sooo hard to build actually weighs MORE than the number you've been chasing? For years, women have been taught that smaller equals better. Eat as little as possible, weigh less, fit into smaller jeans, etc. - the list goes on.But…if your goal is to look strong, muscular, healthy, and confident, constantly trying to shrink yourself might be the exact thing keeping you from getting there!In this episode, we're talking about why eating more and watching the scale go up can feel like such a mind f*ck (even when you're gaining muscle, getting stronger, and feeling better). Your healthiest body may not be your lightest body, and your strongest body *might* weigh more than you think it should.Remember - the goal isn't to become the smallest version of yourself. It’s to become the strongest version of yourself, so let’s f*cking do it!!Episode recap:Why your dream body might actually weigh more than your goal weightWhere your goal weight came from + whether it still makes sense for your body & life NOWMoving from “how little can I eat” to “what does my body need to feel good, train hard, and build muscle?”Why eating more can feel uncomfortable after years of diet culture & restrictionWhy body recomposition requires fuelWhy the scale going up doesn't automatically mean you've gained fat.How eating enough can support every part of your lifeMeasuring progress by your strength, energy, confidence, performance, and consistencyShifting from becoming the smallest version of yourself to the strongest versionLinks/Resources:SHOP UFYF merchandiseGrab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep and get the UFYF NewsletterSHOP Kion - my favorite Protein, EAA’s and Creatine!Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gymConnect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcastJoin 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! Support the show

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