If you have been following me for any length of time, you will know that I do love a challenge. Over the years, I have done many challenges, mostly fitness challenges. I have done Project 50 I think three times and then I did 75 Soft once or twice before. Plus, many other little challenges done by trainers and fitness teachers I’ve known over the years.

I find a challenge like these are a great way to motivate yourself towards your goals. Also, for me they help to keep me on track and consistent with my workouts. Even with all the challenges I have done, there is one I have been too unsure about my ability to complete it and that is the 75 Hard Fitness Challenge.

What is the 75 Hard Challenge?

75 Hard was a challenge that was created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella. He created this challenge, which he refers to as a “transformative mental toughness program” not just another fitness challenge. The rules for 75 Hard are as follows:

• Follow a diet with no cheat meals and no alcohol.
• Read 10 pages of non-fiction reading per day, this is mostly focused on personal development books. Atomic Habits by James Clear seems to be the book everyone reads for this challenge. It is a great book; I’ve read it twice.
• Drink one gallon of water per day.
• Do two 45-minute workouts per day every day and one of those must be outside.
• Take a progress picture or short form video every single day.

I decided to start this challenge now as I’m currently fasting for Lent, so being on a clean eating plan is part of the challenge. In addition, I want to finish this challenge right in time for LGBTQ+ Pride here in Orlando, which is the first week of June.

I have been pretty consistent with my workouts lately but doing two workouts a day will push me even further. And with the nutritional plan I am following for LENT, I already have the clean eating plan in place.

Watch the video below to learn more about the 75 Hard Challenge and what I’ll be doing and reading during the challenge.