Today, I’m starting the 75 Hard Challenge (which I’ve attempted multiple times and failed, lol). I wouldn’t say I’m scared, but I am definitely worried about failing, AGAIN because my schedule is already packed working 4 jobs. However, I’ve seen people with just as much (or more) going on complete it – so if they can do it, why the heck couldn’t I?
If you aren’t familiar with 75 Hard, it’s more of a mental challenge than anything. Yes, you have to work out twice a day, but they don’t have to be intense – one can be yoga or even just walking. The real challenge is forcing yourself to be disciplined enough to check every box every single day for 75 days straight.
Here are the official rules:
1. Two 45-minute workouts – one must be outdoors. If you skip the outdoor workout, you restart from Day 1.
2. Follow a structured diet – no cheat meals, no alcohol. You pick the diet, but you have to stick to it.
3. Drink a gallon of water daily.
4. Read 10 pages of a personal development book daily.
5. Take a progress picture every day.
6. No skipping days. If you fail, you restart.
Why Am I Doing This?
I’ve wanted to complete 75 Hard for a while because I feel like if I can do this, it proves that I can do hard things. I want to build better habits, become mentally tougher, and simply show up for myself the way I do for others.
I’m not putting too much pressure on the physical results – I know changes will happen, but for me, this is about discipline, not aesthetics. I’m doing this to challenge my mindset.
My 75 Hard Game Plan (aka How I’m Making This Work)
1. Two 45-Minute Workouts (One Must Be Outdoors)
My Plan:
- Outdoor workout: a 45-minute walk outside, ideally with my dog because he should get to enjoy this challenge too, lol.
- Second workout: a mix of strength training (3x per week), Pilates/HIIT (3x per week), and yoga/stretching (1x per week).
- Why this approach? I don’t want to burn out by lifting every single day – I want this to be sustainable. The yoga/stretching day will also help me mentally reset.
2. Follow a Diet (No Cheat Meals of Alcohol) 🚨 ED Trigger Warning
I’m treading lightly with this one because I’ve struggled with disordered eating in the past. Instead of doing something restrictive, I’m focusing on hitting my macros/micros and prioritizing whole foods. I refuse to let this challenge become an unhealthy obsession – so my plan is balance, not perfection.
3. Drink a Gallon of Water a Day
This is going to the the hardest part for me. I’m awful at drinking water, but my plan is:
- Adding lemon to make it taste better.
- Using sugar-free flavoring if I need to (yes, sue me, but plain water is boring).
- Tracking with my Stanley Cup: I need to drink three full Stanleys a day.
- Morning to Noon → One Stanley
- Noon to 4 PM → One Stanley
- 4 PM to Bed → One Stanley
4. Read 10 Pages of a Personal Development Book
I’m starting with The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller. Since I’m working to scale my real estate business, this book feels like the perfect choice to keep me focused, motivated, and learning while I take on this challenge.
5. Take a Progress Photo Every Day
Not much to explain here – just snapping a quick pic daily.
6. No Skipping Days – If I Fail, I Restart
This is what’s keeping me accountable. If I skip a day, I’m just delaying my finish line – and I do not want to delay this challenge out any longer than necessary.
What I’m Most Nervous About vs. What I’m Excited For
Nervous about:
- Drinking a gallon of water (seriously, why is this so hard?!)
- Fitting two workouts into my already packed schedule
- Staying consistent on busy or stressful days
Excited for:
- The mental toughness I’ll build
- Seeing if this changes my energy levels and productivity
- Proving to myself that I can do hard things
Final Thoughts + Weekly Updates Coming!
I’m hoping this challenge pushes me to show up for myself the same way I show up for my clients. If I can do this, I can handle anything – closings, contracts, chaos, all of it.
Also, it takes about 66 days to form a habit, so by the end of this, I hope some of these rules become second nature. Do I think 75 Hard is sustainable for everyday life? No. But I hope that by the end, I’ll have habits I don’t want to stop doing.
To hold myself accountable, I’ll be posting daily updates on TikTok (because let’s be real – people will notice if I skip a day, lol). And starting Monday, I’ll be doing weekly blog updates on my progress!
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- End Date: June 5, 2025
If you’re doing 75 Hard too – DM me on socials and let’s suffer (I mean, THRIVE) together!
XOXO,
Sav