I finished the second to last phase of Live Hard on Thursday, had one "rest" day on Friday, then completed my first marathon today!!!! Rest in quotes cause I still went on a hike 🤣🤣🤣 This never would have been possible without this challenge, this group, all the tools I've put together, and all the support along the way. I am going to actually rest now, and I'll see y'all on December 2nd when I start the final phase!!!!!
With one of the rules being 3 hours between workouts I interpret that as 3 hours from the first workout ending to the next one starting. Friend of mine who is talking of starting it was questioning that the 3 hours could be from both start to start time, for talking sake.
- outdoor run at 3pm
- weights session at 6pm
Just interested to see everyone’s views on this.
Anyway day 28 for me and still grinding it out!
Recruited a friend to take on this challenge with me. I’m a full time working single mom to a toddler and have gained 13 lbs since returning to work after losing all the baby weight on my mat leave.
I have a little home gym set up in my garage which will take care of one workout. The outdoor workout is where I think I’ll struggle the most just due to lack of time. I’ll likely have to split it up into increments (half hour outdoor workout on my lunch break) and the other 15 minutes in the evening after I get home. I have a jogging stroller I can put the little guy in and go for a run around the neighbourhood.
My diet is going to a OMAD/carnivore diet for simplicity due to time constraints.
Anyone else starting Monday?
Should be done on Christmas Day. Day will do the live hard program. I am so excited!!! 2027 will be my year for sure but I am not going to wait!!
After 7 failed attempts over the past 3 years, I finally completed 75 Hard.
I went through a breakup after a relationship of 5 years and gained 20kg, started abusing alcohol and drugs and wasn't in a good place, physically or mentally.
Then, after getting the flu for the FOURTH time in just six months, something clicked.
I made it, no shortcuts, no rule bending.
I lost 14.9 kg (32.8 lbs). I couldn't run 1km and now I can easily run 7km. I made a sports bucket list and have checked off so many boxes already :)
I know that 75 Hard alone doesn't solve addiction or mental health struggles. I still have work to do but it did help me to keep myself accountable and reach out for professional help so I can keep this up.
If you've failed at something more times than you can count, please don't assume that means you're incapable of changing.
I was scared of the challenge coming to and end and not having the rules as guidance but I have to say it feels more like a new beginning than and end. :))
I‘ve been wanting to complete 75 hard for over a year now and the first few days usually go very well but as soon as my schedule changes or something unexpected happens my whole routine is thrown off and I‘m struggling to keep up. My ahdh makes it really hard for me to plan things out/ stick to my schedule bc of poor time management skills. Also the dopamine and the initial motivation wear off after a couple of days and I don‘t know what I can do differently. So my question is: Has anyone with adhd completed 75 hard or is currently doing it and has some tips for me? I‘d really appreciate it :)
Hey!
Would anyone want to start a what’s app or snap accountability group starting Tuesday? 30f from Canada!
I’m done. Pictures were my least fav part because they had me judging my body negatively. I didn’t do this for any specific physical benefit and ultimately the positives for me ended up being mostly mental anyway (although health stats on my whoop app show better HRV, resting heart rate, and vo2max)
Sharing pictures because I wanted to see all the pictures at the beginning and even though I didn’t change much physically I’m still glad I did it- it was worth it. Also photos really depend so much on lighting, angles, time of day, bloating, menstrual cycle.
First is my before, last is morning of day 75.
I was sick for a few days, during that time, I pushed myself to go for walks outside and stuck to the rules. Now, only a cough remains. I have a syrup at home to relieve the cough, but it contains 43% alcohol. I take 2 spoons of it a day. Does this mean I have to start the program all over again? I don't normally consume alcohol, so this rule had never been an issue for me before. I want to know if taking this much alcohol, in a situation like this, violates the rules.
Starting today October 11, so I can be done by Christmas Eve. Plan is to finish the year strong and have a week of enjoyment from Christmas to New years eve.
My main motivation for doing this is: I have had a hard time getting myself to the gym. "It can always be done later, or worst case tomorrow."
I think the regularity of 2x workout per day enforced by 75 hard will be good for me.
I went out for a nice trail with a buddy this morning, and sticking to my diet should be simple:
Generally a clean, low carb diet, but I'm not counting the carbs or calories.
Will post weekly updates here to keep myself accountable.
I'm starting tomorrow but am looking for any kinda motivation, so joined this sub. I would be more than happy to be part of any group chats ect doing this to get myself on track was only 11 stone 6 months go and if I could even get back to that I'd be happy, I'm doing wholefood intermediate fasting diet as it's a lifestyle change I'm looking for more then anything, wish me luck I guess 😅......
Finished 75 Hard (or close enough)! Had 3 days where I only got in 1 workout, but made up for it with 3 the next day. Forgot a photo once and came up short on water once, but calling it a win—down 12.6 lbs!
I cannot believe it, so much as changed for me. Incredible it just takes 37 days to actively turn your life around. My energy has changed completely, my body so much. I'm getting more opportunities because I have energy and confidence again. I cannot believe I've almost read two books, its been literally years since I finished a book.
Showing up for myself everyday and not self-betraying has carried me through in hard moments. my body has adjusted to drinking water. I really have only great things to say and I hope your experience is going well too.
I sadly don’t see any difference. I’ve been sticking to everything and the scale and my body scans have been saying that I’m loosing fat and gaining muscle but these pictures look the same. I’m only seeing progress in the definition of my back muscles. I lowered my calories by 200 from 1,750 to 1,550. I’m try to do a recomp but I’m seeing little progress. I can feel the difference in strength though. Idk, maybe I’ve been staring at the pics for too long. I’ve go 30 days left tho! Woohoo!
I got 1 workout in and now I’m about to f up number 2. Done with my water before 5 because my cousin told me I needed to be. The water thing, not so bad when pacing yourself but I’m still peeing like there’s no tomorrow. Read The Mastery of Love this morning. I don’t know if you’ve read it but I love this book! The beginning is about how we are affected by other people’s programming. We all have these invisible wounds that other people are unknowingly touching… if you’ve read it you know! The diet thing, going well. Took my progress pic. Can’t wait to see what I look like in a week? LOL(I know, I like to get the cart before the horse!) I was listing to Andy earlier today and he said something to the effect of you need to train in all weather. It starts snowing here in October but is already pretty cold in the morning. Sometimes I’m outside talking myself up. Ignoring my “bitch voice” 🤣 I go after it regardless of weather. This is building mental toughness. I can do hard things. I can do anything for a day. I refuse to fail.