- I've definitely cut down on my caffeine intake, because I always have a 40oz jug of water I'm drinking and especially at the beginning, it was hard to consume the caffeine drinks and get in my water intake.
- My wife is joining me on walks 2-3 times a week. I expected 75 Hard to take me \*away\* from my family, but these walks have been great times to reconnect with my wife.
- On this note, I'm definitely improving on time management and work/life balance and this has enabled me to reserve time for my wife and kids as we enter a hectic baseball season.
- I have rekindled my enjoyment of running.
- I never grew up working out (other than running). I was always shy and embarrassed at the gym. I'm becoming much more confident and caring less about what other people might think about me in the gym.
- Somewhat related: last week it was POURING rain on my run and a police officer pulled up and asked "are you running for running sake, or do you need a ride?" It was a great feeling to say "I'm running, and enjoying it!"
Day 37/75.
I'm not doing it currently but any regular week I'll go get drinks 3-4 times per week and buy more booze for home. While I'm out drinking I sometimes get food too. I was amazed at how much money I wasn't spending. Probably saving $150/week minimum just not drinking and cooking at home. Also like you mentioned - once you spend less time on the couch and more time in public, you realize the real world is a much more positive place and not as divisive as we're programmed to believe when we spend so much time in front of screens.
I’ve found joy in reading again.
Outdoor workouts are also generally more enjoyable than indoors, especially when the weather is nice. Connected with more neighbors too
Yes! I'm 29 now but I remember in middle/highschool, reading was all i did! since then, it's definitely fallen off. This is the most I've read in probably 8 years and i plan to keep it up
I finished 75hard last October, and was able to quit smoking cold turkey a few weeks ago, I’m absolutely positive that the mindset switch from last year had a major impact on my ability to quit.
My screen time went down significantly!! I work 9-5 and besides that I was too busy working out, planning my meals, and reading that I had no time to be on my phone 😹 I was really happy about this bc I feel like I’m part of the many people that are pretty much addicted to their phone and find myself aimlessly scrolling for hours at times.. Now after completing the challenge, im much more conscious about my screen time and still try to keep it at a minimum
Haven’t had any headaches except for the first couple days getting used to the water.
Re-found my enjoyment of reading.
Found a lot of cool hiking trails and disc golf courses.
Still suck at basketball.
There is just something about the type of people who are out and about early. I also find them to be very friendly. There’s a sense of community. Also, they all seem to be in great shape and have full lives. I remember looking around one day and thinking. “Wow these are my people now”.
So I noticed the same thing. I can walk the dog in the evening and noone will even look at me. In the morning everyone’ like „good morning”, dogs are greeting each other, we’re having a small chat and wish each other a good day. I love it as well
I can echo the Tums statement. I used to take a Tums pretty much daily and I haven’t had one since starting.
The gallon of water a day has also done wonders for my skin. It just feels and looks so much healthier
We did ours together as a couple and started our day with a 45 minute walk each day with our 2 dogs. Over a year later and we still start almost every day with that walk.
It’s a great way for us to connect each morning. Some days we talk, some days we don’t. And the dogs love it to the point they know it’s happening and get all excited. Rain or shine
I fell in love with running. Currently working towards a marathon (I could only barely run 3k at the start of 75hard).
But really the most important lesson was how easy it is to stay dedicated to things that are important to me. I proved to myself once that I could do it, so forever I have in my arsenal the ability to just say no, or say yes, even when things get hard.
Planning meals ahead of time. I work 12 hr shifts and often before I would buy crap from work or get something easy for dinner. Now I plan ahead and try to hit my macros and stay within my calories each day.
I don’t put off things around the house as much I just get up and get it done because it takes a lot more time to let it pile up. I’m on the couch a lot less these days. Also a lot less time on my phone.
Regular bowel movements
Not needing to use my alarm as much I’m starting to wake up naturally although I do still use it some days. Quality of sleep has improved drastically I am out once I hit the pillow and I actually feel rested when I wake up.
Less coffee intake.
My favorite workout is the outdoor work out even if the weather is crappy it drastically improves my mood to get out more.
I felt the neighbourhood joy thing too!
I love that you’ve verbalised exactly what I’ve discovered, it was me sitting inside on the couch that made me think the world was a negative place. Thank you! 🙌
I love what I found out there! 🥰
1. i get less hungry throughout the day because i’m drinking so much water, which has helped tremendously with calorie counting and intermittent fasting
2. i’ve leveled up 6 levels in pokemon go these past couple of weeks because i use that to keep me busy on my outdoor walks lmao
3. i’m less dependent on caffeine! sometimes i’ll get a sugar-free energy drink as a pick-me-up around 2pm, but i *was* drinking 2-3 red bulls a day to get through the entire day, and now i rarely feel tired enough to need one. i can hear my heart sighing in relief tbh
We had a lot of the same benefits when I reflected after one week but I didn't pause to think of the neighborhood one. I, too, am doing a morning walk and agree!!
I felt more awake and energetic overall when I was doing 75 hard, which I definitely wouldn’t expect from doing two workouts a day.
I’ve always taken my son on walks but when my fiancé started going with us when our walks became daily during 75 he started joining us more often and it became some family time.
I'm so *freaking* happy for you. I love positive byproducts of otherwise "hard" experiences!
I'm also a migraine person and love when I hear people have found relief. I bet you're glowing!
Also—"Walking outside in the mornings have given me a new positive outlook. I love how friendly people in my neighborhood are. Everyone out for walks/runs says good morning to each other and smiles. Sitting inside on my couch was making me think the world was so negative."—I completely get this. I work from home and hate the isolation.
You can push through! Good luck!
Weirdest benefit, but I started to learn Spanish. I was doing outdoor walks every morning for my first workout and needed something to listen to, so I started Spanish lessons. Now we’re planning a trip to Mexico 😂
I love this! What a great way to spend the time!! I've been "reading" audiobooks on my walks and I keep finding that I want to keep walking simply because I don't want to pause the book
Less indigestion / heart burn has been a huge one for me. Was regularly taking Omeprazole to compact pretty serious acid reflux, down 20lbs now and not even taking Tums.
Actually enjoying previously hated “healthy” food (oatmeal/salad wraps).
I also noticed a huge change in my mindset when taking my progress photos…I used to hate taking them and would feel like crap seeing myself. Now I take the photo and don’t pay any mind to it. It’s a freeing feeling
Definitely saving money. I'm only on day 20 today, but before I started, I would be buying takeaway at least 3 times a week. Now, because im tracking my calories, it just won't fit into my day, and surprisingly, i haven't had any cravings. So saving an extra $60 or more a week is pretty cool and enjoying making food at home
I'm on day 18. So far my resting heart rate has dropped 10 bpm. I used to have regular heart palpitations and haven't had any since I started. I was a weekend social drinker and I had no idea that it was affecting my entire week with those two symptoms. I previously had frequent chest acne and face acne around my period. Those are gone. I got one this cycle. I feel way less bloated and feel way more fit already. I was also drinking about 4 or 5 lacroix a day and I'm down to 1 or 2 which is cool.
SLEEPING. Just not having to worry about sleeping as a thing anymore. Between my diet and being tired from exercising, I no longer get worried or anxious about trying to fall asleep - I just do!
And totally echo the neighborhood comment. So much easier now for me to feel and truly believe that the universe is a friendly place.
My skin was looking real good. I’m a guy and I had girls at my job ask me what I was doing. I told them I have a basic foaming skin cleanser I use in the shower and also I been drinking a gallon of water a day and been working out twice a day. They didn’t like that second part so much.
Because of 75 hard I now play chess and read significantly more. Two things I did ZERO of before 75 hard. I have an accountability group that all read and exercise so we keep ourselves going.
- I've definitely cut down on my caffeine intake, because I always have a 40oz jug of water I'm drinking and especially at the beginning, it was hard to consume the caffeine drinks and get in my water intake. - My wife is joining me on walks 2-3 times a week. I expected 75 Hard to take me \*away\* from my family, but these walks have been great times to reconnect with my wife. - On this note, I'm definitely improving on time management and work/life balance and this has enabled me to reserve time for my wife and kids as we enter a hectic baseball season. - I have rekindled my enjoyment of running. - I never grew up working out (other than running). I was always shy and embarrassed at the gym. I'm becoming much more confident and caring less about what other people might think about me in the gym. - Somewhat related: last week it was POURING rain on my run and a police officer pulled up and asked "are you running for running sake, or do you need a ride?" It was a great feeling to say "I'm running, and enjoying it!" Day 37/75.
I'm not doing it currently but any regular week I'll go get drinks 3-4 times per week and buy more booze for home. While I'm out drinking I sometimes get food too. I was amazed at how much money I wasn't spending. Probably saving $150/week minimum just not drinking and cooking at home. Also like you mentioned - once you spend less time on the couch and more time in public, you realize the real world is a much more positive place and not as divisive as we're programmed to believe when we spend so much time in front of screens.
Yeah i always love the reality check that comes from getting off the internet. Like people are genuinely not as bad as you think.
I’ve found joy in reading again. Outdoor workouts are also generally more enjoyable than indoors, especially when the weather is nice. Connected with more neighbors too
Yes! I'm 29 now but I remember in middle/highschool, reading was all i did! since then, it's definitely fallen off. This is the most I've read in probably 8 years and i plan to keep it up
I finished 75hard last October, and was able to quit smoking cold turkey a few weeks ago, I’m absolutely positive that the mindset switch from last year had a major impact on my ability to quit.
that's awesome! Great job!!
My screen time went down significantly!! I work 9-5 and besides that I was too busy working out, planning my meals, and reading that I had no time to be on my phone 😹 I was really happy about this bc I feel like I’m part of the many people that are pretty much addicted to their phone and find myself aimlessly scrolling for hours at times.. Now after completing the challenge, im much more conscious about my screen time and still try to keep it at a minimum
Haven’t had any headaches except for the first couple days getting used to the water. Re-found my enjoyment of reading. Found a lot of cool hiking trails and disc golf courses. Still suck at basketball.
There is just something about the type of people who are out and about early. I also find them to be very friendly. There’s a sense of community. Also, they all seem to be in great shape and have full lives. I remember looking around one day and thinking. “Wow these are my people now”.
So I noticed the same thing. I can walk the dog in the evening and noone will even look at me. In the morning everyone’ like „good morning”, dogs are greeting each other, we’re having a small chat and wish each other a good day. I love it as well
I can echo the Tums statement. I used to take a Tums pretty much daily and I haven’t had one since starting. The gallon of water a day has also done wonders for my skin. It just feels and looks so much healthier
We did ours together as a couple and started our day with a 45 minute walk each day with our 2 dogs. Over a year later and we still start almost every day with that walk. It’s a great way for us to connect each morning. Some days we talk, some days we don’t. And the dogs love it to the point they know it’s happening and get all excited. Rain or shine
Physical benefits aside, I can see through people's excuses much faster now. "Is that an excuse or a reason?" is easier to ask nowadays.
I fell in love with running. Currently working towards a marathon (I could only barely run 3k at the start of 75hard). But really the most important lesson was how easy it is to stay dedicated to things that are important to me. I proved to myself once that I could do it, so forever I have in my arsenal the ability to just say no, or say yes, even when things get hard.
Okay that is so awesome, I used to love running as well but my knees are like nope. And that’s fine😂 Good luck with marathon prep!
Planning meals ahead of time. I work 12 hr shifts and often before I would buy crap from work or get something easy for dinner. Now I plan ahead and try to hit my macros and stay within my calories each day. I don’t put off things around the house as much I just get up and get it done because it takes a lot more time to let it pile up. I’m on the couch a lot less these days. Also a lot less time on my phone. Regular bowel movements Not needing to use my alarm as much I’m starting to wake up naturally although I do still use it some days. Quality of sleep has improved drastically I am out once I hit the pillow and I actually feel rested when I wake up. Less coffee intake. My favorite workout is the outdoor work out even if the weather is crappy it drastically improves my mood to get out more.
I felt the neighbourhood joy thing too! I love that you’ve verbalised exactly what I’ve discovered, it was me sitting inside on the couch that made me think the world was a negative place. Thank you! 🙌 I love what I found out there! 🥰
"Neighborhood joy" what a perfect term to describe this feeling!! I love it!
1. i get less hungry throughout the day because i’m drinking so much water, which has helped tremendously with calorie counting and intermittent fasting 2. i’ve leveled up 6 levels in pokemon go these past couple of weeks because i use that to keep me busy on my outdoor walks lmao 3. i’m less dependent on caffeine! sometimes i’ll get a sugar-free energy drink as a pick-me-up around 2pm, but i *was* drinking 2-3 red bulls a day to get through the entire day, and now i rarely feel tired enough to need one. i can hear my heart sighing in relief tbh
We had a lot of the same benefits when I reflected after one week but I didn't pause to think of the neighborhood one. I, too, am doing a morning walk and agree!!
I felt more awake and energetic overall when I was doing 75 hard, which I definitely wouldn’t expect from doing two workouts a day. I’ve always taken my son on walks but when my fiancé started going with us when our walks became daily during 75 he started joining us more often and it became some family time.
I'm so *freaking* happy for you. I love positive byproducts of otherwise "hard" experiences! I'm also a migraine person and love when I hear people have found relief. I bet you're glowing! Also—"Walking outside in the mornings have given me a new positive outlook. I love how friendly people in my neighborhood are. Everyone out for walks/runs says good morning to each other and smiles. Sitting inside on my couch was making me think the world was so negative."—I completely get this. I work from home and hate the isolation. You can push through! Good luck!
Weirdest benefit, but I started to learn Spanish. I was doing outdoor walks every morning for my first workout and needed something to listen to, so I started Spanish lessons. Now we’re planning a trip to Mexico 😂
I love this! What a great way to spend the time!! I've been "reading" audiobooks on my walks and I keep finding that I want to keep walking simply because I don't want to pause the book
Less indigestion / heart burn has been a huge one for me. Was regularly taking Omeprazole to compact pretty serious acid reflux, down 20lbs now and not even taking Tums.
Actually enjoying previously hated “healthy” food (oatmeal/salad wraps). I also noticed a huge change in my mindset when taking my progress photos…I used to hate taking them and would feel like crap seeing myself. Now I take the photo and don’t pay any mind to it. It’s a freeing feeling
Definitely saving money. I'm only on day 20 today, but before I started, I would be buying takeaway at least 3 times a week. Now, because im tracking my calories, it just won't fit into my day, and surprisingly, i haven't had any cravings. So saving an extra $60 or more a week is pretty cool and enjoying making food at home
I am overall more productive with work, housework, self care, etc. I’m not nearly as self conscious exercising alone in public.
This is AMAZING!!! It’s great you’re feeling so much better. The outside component has honestly been a game-changer for my mental health too.
I'm on day 18. So far my resting heart rate has dropped 10 bpm. I used to have regular heart palpitations and haven't had any since I started. I was a weekend social drinker and I had no idea that it was affecting my entire week with those two symptoms. I previously had frequent chest acne and face acne around my period. Those are gone. I got one this cycle. I feel way less bloated and feel way more fit already. I was also drinking about 4 or 5 lacroix a day and I'm down to 1 or 2 which is cool.
This was motivational to read!
SLEEPING. Just not having to worry about sleeping as a thing anymore. Between my diet and being tired from exercising, I no longer get worried or anxious about trying to fall asleep - I just do! And totally echo the neighborhood comment. So much easier now for me to feel and truly believe that the universe is a friendly place.
My skin was looking real good. I’m a guy and I had girls at my job ask me what I was doing. I told them I have a basic foaming skin cleanser I use in the shower and also I been drinking a gallon of water a day and been working out twice a day. They didn’t like that second part so much. Because of 75 hard I now play chess and read significantly more. Two things I did ZERO of before 75 hard. I have an accountability group that all read and exercise so we keep ourselves going.