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The ‘75 Hard’ Challenge

Discussion in 'Keep Fit & Maintain Shape' started by Gauri03, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. Gauri03

    Gauri03 Moderator Staff Member IL Hall of Fame

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    Day 36: 01/21/22

    * IF 18:6 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * Language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Run 40 minutes, Walk 30 minutes - done

    Day 37: 01/22/22

    * IF 18:6 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * Music lessons 30 minutes, language lessons 40 minutes - done
    * Meditation 20 minutes - done
    * Hike 150 minutes - done

    Day 38: 01/23/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 3L water - done
    * Music lessons 30 minutes, language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Run 40 minutes, Yoga 25 minutes - done

    Day 39: 01/24/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 3L water - done
    * language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Walk 40 minutes, Rowing 20 minutes - done

    I signed up for my first race in a while. Have a few months to train and get myself ready physically and mentally. If my knee problems flare up again I'll know it's time to hang up my running shoes for good. But I want to give it one last try. I will be adding daily knee conditioning exercises to my other workouts. I've started running in the mornings and one thing that was immediately apparent was that I cannot wait until noon for my first meal. I'm starving within an hour after the run. A 14:10 IF interval seems much more sustainable for now.
     
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    lavani Platinum IL'ite

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    super madam. you motivate me a lot.
     
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    Day 15 Jan 26

    Water intake done
    IF done
    Walking done
    Reading done
    Sloka chanting done
     
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    Day 16 : 22nd Jan 2022
    IF 16:8 Done
    Suryanamaskar : 2 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 20 mins ) : --- Done
    Yoga : ---- Not done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Done


    Day 17 : 23rd Jan 2022

    IF 16:8 Done
    Suryanamaskar : 5 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 20 mins ) : --- Done
    Yoga : ---- Done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Done


    Day 18 : 24th Jan 2022

    IF 14:10 Done
    Suryanamaskar : 3 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 10 mins ) : --- Done
    Yoga : ---- Not Done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Not Done


    Day 19 : 25th Jan 2022 ( most missed)

    IF 16:8 Done

    Suryanamaskar : 5 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 20 mins ) : --- Not Done
    Yoga : ---- Not Done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Done


    Day 20 : 26th Jan 2022( Most missed)

    IF 14:10 Done
    Suryanamaskar : 2 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 20 mins ) : --- Not Done
    Yoga : ---- Not Done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Done


    Day 21 : 27th Jan 2022

    IF 14:10 Done
    Suryanamaskar : 2 Sets
    Meditation /Pranayaam ( 10 mins ) : --- Done
    Yoga : ---- Not Done
    Non Fictional book Reading : Done
    Walking : -- Awaited!!
     
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  5. Srama

    Srama Finest Post Winner

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    24th Jan

    Sun Salutations - 12
    Chant > 20 mins
    Meditate - 10 mins
    45 mins work out – 45 min spinning
    Drink 1L of water = 2 L
    IF 16:8 – 16:8
    Read 10 pages a day – done

    25th Jan

    Sun Salutations - 12
    Chant > 10 mins
    Meditate - 10 mins
    45 mins work out – None – so bitter cold, could get myself to do anything ☹
    Drink 1L of water = 2 L
    IF 16:8 – 16:8
    Read 10 pages a day – done

    26th Jan
    Sun Salutations - 12
    Chant > 10 mins
    Meditate - 10 mins
    45 mins work out – 45 mins spinning
    Drink 1L of water = 2 L
    IF 16:8 – 16:8
    Read 10 pages a day – done

    27th Jan

    Sun Salutations - 6
    Chant > 10mins
    Meditate - 10 mins
    45 mins work out – 45 min spinning + 1 hour yoga
    Drink 1L of water = 2 L
    IF 16:8 – 16:8
    Read 10 pages a day – done

    I have to confess, the hardest thing for me to do is to meditate :(
     
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    I do hve to agree to this
    However, I somehow have not been able to jump back on the yoga bandwagon too!
    This cold temperature threw the early wake up times a bit out of gear and now ... well just some struggle to get back. But glad for other things that happen because of demanding consistency and some accountability ! OW am sure those also wouldn't be happening
    Keep inspiring you guys .. rather girls ;) :)
     
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    Day 40: 01/25/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Walk 50 minutes, Knee conditioning 15 minutes - done

    Day 41: 01/26/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Running 40 minutes, Yoga 20 minutes - done

    Day 42: 01/27/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * Music lessons 90 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Walk 50 minutes, Knee workout 20 minutes - done

    Day 43: 01/28/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 2.5L water - done
    * language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Running 40 minutes, Yoga 20 minutes - done

    Day 44: 01/29/22

    * IF 14:10 - done
    * 2L water - done
    * language lessons 30 minutes - done
    * Meditation 15 minutes - done
    * Walk ~60 minutes - done
     
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    Wow! simple and consistent
     
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    29th And 30th Jan 2022 : Took it easy

    Finding myself feeling a bit sluggish and a lil low on energy over these last few days

    IF is something that I do carry on with naturally , a bit of walk and reading some of it was accomplished but all in all couldn’t get my self to do the regimen as intended.

    Day 23 : 31st Jan 2022

    IF : 14 :10 Done
    Suryanmaskar : 5 sets done
    Non Fictional Book reading : Done
    Couldn’t sit for yoga/meditation and by experience I don’t think this would be accomplished in the evening today :(
    Walk : Fingers Crossed
     
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    Day 11 - Jan 23rd

    1. Meditation - 10 mins - DONE
    2. Journaling - 5 mins- DONE
    3. Exercise - 40 mins Run -DONE
    4. Sleep - 7 hrs -DONE
    5. IF (16:8) - DONE
    6. Limit caffeine - DONE

    Day 12 - Jan 24th

    1. Meditation - 10 mins - DONE
    2. Journaling - 5 mins- DONE
    3. Exercise - 45 mins Walk -DONE
    4. Sleep - 7 hrs -DONE
    5. IF (16:8) - DONE
    6. Limit caffeine - DONE

    I got myself hurt and things piled up at work, study project and home. Dropping temps did not help me :( !

    Will reboot myself today and continue..
     
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