218. Quiet Progress Counts: Why You’re Doing Better Than You Think

The holidays hit different, don’t they? One minute you feel like you’ve had your whole year together, and then suddenly, October and November roll in and you’re like “what the hell am I even doing?!” If that’s you, you’re NOT alone - my clients feel this every.single.year (and yep, I’ve been there too). Honestly though? You’re doing WAY better than you think. Even if you haven’t been “perfect”, you’ve been building quiet, meaningful progress day after day. It deserves more credit than it gets! Slow progress doesn’t always look glamorous, but it freaking MATTERS. You may not “feel” ahead because you keep raising your own bar. While it’s not a bad thing to keep evolving and aiming for more, you’ve got to stop and recognize how far you’ve come! This “quiet progress” has made your entire life feel lighter, and it’s actually the most underrated part of transformation. As you move through the holidays, remember: you don’t need a new diet, challenge, or total reinvention in January. You just need to keep building on what’s already WORKING. You’re a total badass, so don’t forget to celebrate yourself!! Episode recap: Why you’re doing way better than you think What “slow progress” actually looks like in real life + why it matters Why it’s hard to feel ahead when you keep raising your own bar How to collect REAL evidence of your progress this year The power of doing an “energy inventory” & noticing what feels lighter Reflection questions to help you see how far you’ve come Why you don’t need to reinvent yourself in January (just build on what’s already working) Links/Resources: Ep. 217 | Simple Habits I’m Grateful For + Why They Matter Even More Right Now Grab your FREE Body Recomp Meal Prep Blueprint Listen to Girls with Opinions 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! Send me a text with episode ideas or just to say hi! Support the show