Starting something new like 75 Days Hard is not a quick decision. For me, I heard about it back in
September at a friend’s birthday part and that night I just did a quick google search about it. I put it in the back of my mind for the next couple months. I then saw a fellow keto Instagram Account doing the challenge. I watched it for the next couple weeks and started to do my research.
I first found out who the creator of the challenge is. Andy Frisella is the creator of the 75 Hard Challenge. He has a following of 1.5M. He started this program not just a physical challenge but also mental. Andy explains it as going from sitting the passenger seat to the driver’s seat. Its building mental strength and toughness.
Right now, with COVID-19 and quarantine. I feel like I am a prisoner to my emotions. I am eating whatever I please because I keep telling myself that I will work it off. Well surprise surprise I am not working off. I have gained some weight, not a lot that people are really noticing but enough that it is affecting my mood. After lots of research on Andy Friesella’s page and website, YouTube and Google, I was finally ready to start the challenge. I made the decision to start after my birthday since my mother in law always gets me a non keto cake and I did not want to hurt her feelings.
The rules are simple enough. Choose a diet of your choice, of course I would not be changing my diet and sticking to my normal keto diet. Drink a gallon of water… Did I mention I am not a fan of water. Two exercises a day and one of those exercises must be outdoors. Which I love because with all the COVID, getting outdoors is such a wonderful thing. No cheat days… Well DUH! If you are trying to strengthen your mind, you are not going to do that with cheat days. Also, absolutely no alcohol. Take a progress picture every day. Read 10 pages of a book, not an audiobook every day. I love this part. I was a big book reader and I just have not made the time lately. Doing this challenge lets me get back into the groove of reading again, even if its 10 pages. If you miss one of these in the day, you must start back at Day One.
The rules look simple enough when I am writing them down, but are they going to be that simple to follow them. I started today (July 13th). I took my progress pictures right when I woke up. Went downstairs and before I started on my coffee, I first drank 16oz of water. I decided it is easier to drink a gallon of water if you start right when you wake up, which for is 6am. Right now, with barely starting this challenge I can already see that my water intake is going to be the hardest part me on this. I love working out and cannot wait to add a 2nd one in my day. With 2 active kids I plan on walks with them or going to our neighborhood pool. I do not use a scale. I was a victim to the scale for years and when the scale’s batteries died, I refused to replace them. I am going to off how I feel and progress pictures I am taking.
I cannot wait to see what the results from this challenge is mentally and physically. Remember that this challenge is not a quick decision. Take the time to research or consult a doctor before starting this. Your research that you put in will be your strongest ally. Check out Andy Frisella’s website and Instagram page which I have link below. Join a Facebook group. Support is the best thing that keeps me going. September 28th will be the end of the 75 days and I cannot wait to show the results from it.
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