03/19/2023
LONG POST ALERT: 75 HARD CONCLUSION
I did this all while eating in my maintenance calories of 1950-2000/calories per day and carb cycling :)
First and FOREMOST thank you to each one of you who reached out and cheered me on through this entire process!! To those of you who already crushed this challenge, thank you for setting the best example for all of us. :)
Talk about getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, best experience and most difficult one as well but, I honestly would do it all over again!!! If you are even thinking about it, stop thinking and just do it. You will not regret it!
I survived 4 birthday celebrations, one vacation to Florida and all while I was working full-time (40+ hours a week), running my own personal training company and coaching at the gym. They do not call it 75 Hard for nothing, but if you want it bad enough, you will find the time to prioritize all the tasks and the crazy obstacles life throws at you to get it done.
I am by no means bragging, I just want to be as honest about this process as I possibly can for anyone who is thinking they can not do this challenge. You have to schedule, you have to organize your life every single day of this challenge! Was it hard, 100%!!! Were there days when I thought I would not make it through that second outdoor workout, 100%!!! Did I almost give up a few times, as the exhaustion set in and my schedule just got more insane, 100%, but I didnβt. I choose to push past all of the crap I had let myself use as an excuse for years of not getting done what I WANTED to become the best part of ME!!!
Things I accomplished during my 75 hard journey:
Started therapy again and joined a support group to deal with trauma from 15+ years ago
My relationship has never been stronger :)
Finished my nutrition certification course
Grew my personal training business by 7 new clients (Can not wait to announce the new collaboration I have been working on!!!)
I read 4 books
150+ workouts completed
Dropped down a pants size
Lost 6lbs
Lost 2.5% body fat
Gained and maintained that muscle
Signed up for my first Deka Strong- t-minus 9 days
Signed up for my first Spartan Race in April-t-minus 5 weeks out
I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life. Yβall age is just a number. If you want something bad enough, you can accomplish it! The mental benefits alone are amazing and I am truly grateful for this experience. The physical part was just a bonus. I cannot wait to see what my body is capable of doing.
So whatβs next???
There are 3 more phases to complete and this is just the beginning.
To those of you still working on completing this challenge, KEEP IT GOING! You are almost there and I cannot wait to celebrate with you once you kick some butt!