The ‘75 Hard’ Challenge

Srama · Dec 18, 2021

16th Dec

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

Meditation experience was interesting. Mind was clear but I was constantly called by different people for different things didn’t get agitated though.

17th Dec

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

Another interesting meditation – meant to get up in 10 mins but the timer was silent and ended up sitting for more than 20 mins

Gauri03 · Dec 19, 2021

Day 11: 12/16/21

* IF 18:6 - done
* 2L water - done
* Language lessons 30 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 60 minutes rowing - done

Day 12: 12/17/21

* IF 18:6 - done
* 2L water - done
* Music practice 120 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* >60 minutes walk - done

Day 13: 12/18/21

* IF 18:6 - done
* 2L water - done
* Language lessons 40 minutes - done
* Meditation 25 minutes - done
* >60 minutes walk - done

NOW · Dec 20, 2021

I have not been able to stick to Intermittent fasting(16:8) for most of this week as I was getting headaches around 10 A.M and felt like eating a good high protein breakfast. Sleep is all over the place too due to work on weekdays and attended 2 parties this Friday and Saturday. I did not exercise as well both days but had a good time with friends. It's holiday season after all !!! I will keep reporting if any of the day I am able to hit my goals.

NOW · Dec 21, 2021

I was able to few things yesterday:

IF (20:4)
Limit Caffeine
Meditation - 15 min
Reading - 30 min
Study - 1 hr

Gauri03 · Dec 22, 2021

Day 14: 12/19/21

* IF 16:10 - done
* 2L water - done
* Language lessons 30 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 55 minutes walk, 15 minutes bedtime yoga - done

Day 15: 12/20/21

* IF 16:10 - done
* 2L water - done
* Music practice 40 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 45 minutes run/walk, 20 minutes barbells - done

Switched to a 16 hour fasting window for the holidays. No school and easier work schedules mean late bedtimes and late dinners. After multiple iterations of this challenge I've learned that it is better to relax some rules than fail altogether. At this point I'm mostly pretending to work while waiting for my break to begin. This means opportunities for long walks. Nothing like bracing mid-day walks on cold and sunny winter days. My dog is looking at me expectantly. That's my cue to step out and breathe! : )

NOW · Dec 22, 2021

Gauri03 said: ↑

Switched to a 16 hour fasting window for the holidays. No school and easier work schedules mean late bedtimes and late dinners. After multiple iterations of this challenge I've learned that it is better to relax some rules than fail altogether. At this point I'm mostly pretending to work while waiting for my break to begin. This means opportunities for long walks. Nothing like bracing mid-day walks on cold and sunny winter days. My dog is looking at me expectantly. That's my cue to step out and breathe! : )
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So true, I am not able to wake up early to exercise and just sticking to walks with kids. For us sometimes work gets busier as more team members are on vacation. I am looking forward to vacation next week and doing bare minimum to get by this week

NOW · Dec 22, 2021

Dec 21st

1. Walking - 1 hr
2. Meditation - 15 min
3. IF ( 18:6)
4. Reading - 20 mins

Slept poor but woke up late to compensate.

I am thinking of restarting the challenge from first week of January after I am back from vacation and till then will keep working on the goals as much as possible.

Gauri03 · Dec 24, 2021

Day 16: 12/21/21

* IF 16:10 - done
* 2L water - done
* Language lessons 30 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 60 minutes walk - done

Day 17: 12/22/21

* IF 16:10 - done
* 2L water - done
* Music practice 30 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 60 minutes run/walk - done

Day 18: 12/23/21

* IF 16:10 - done
* 2L water - done
* Music practice 120 minutes - done
* Meditation 15 minutes - done
* 40 minute walk, 20 minutes yoga - done

I can finally put my feet up and enjoy the break. Couple more days until we leave for our vacation. I might not be able to update here while I'm traveling but I will keep up my daily goals.

Srama · Dec 28, 2021

18th Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 20 mins
45 mins workout > One hour yoga
Drink 1L of water = 2L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

19th Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 20 mins
45 mins workout > One hour yoga
Drink 1L of water = 1L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

20th Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 10 mins
45 mins workout > Spinning
Drink 1L of water > 2L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

21st Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 10 mins
45 mins workout > 45 min walk
Drink 1L of water > 1.5 L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

Srama · Dec 28, 2021

22nd Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 10 mins
45 mins workout > 55 min spin + 45 min yoga
Drink 1L of water = 2 L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

23rd Dec

Sun Salutations - 12
Chant > 10 mins
Meditate - 10 mins
45 mins workout > 55 min walk
Drink 1L of water = 2 L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

24th Dec

Drink 1L of water = 2 L
IF 16:8 - done
Read 10 pages a day – done

Skipped everything else!

It has been a hectic holiday time. I have been able to push through the holiday time and am grateful to be able to do that. With a lot of family visiting, I decided to go easy and decided to take a small break from my daily routine, especially with the first part which I usually finish first thing in the morning.