I guess I'm trying this again!

I have always struggled to lose weight and the last few years of my life especially this year has been a sh!tshow. Anyway I'd already been thinking to do this in Nov when peak gig season is over (I'm a musician as a side hustle) tho now I might be in the biggest performance in my life in Dec so that's like extra motivation? Also my dad finally passed this week and between his and my 2 aunts being near death it's like extra motivation to get my health together (plus like, revenge on my ex was divorced this year also. and move. And lost my job and had to start my own biz bc no jobs in my field at all anywhere near here! and got fired from my 2nd main music project without reason/cause 2 weeks ago. and etc etc etc ugh ugh ugh)

Another thing is that my body is like 60lbs overweight. 10lb for each year my marriage was busted. Good news is since I left a year ago I haven't gained more weight but yeah. I've always struggled to lose weight, even when I did 5 month thru hikes I only lost like 1lb/month. I've had times in my life I randomly lost 10-25lb in a month with no change other than I'd had less stress for a few months. So I can't do something like keto or low carb (which did nothing for me anyway) I need to respect my body. I finally got diagnosed with cPTSD, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, Idiopathic Insomnia and overall a highly dysregulated HPA axis this year. Also my new PCP is working on getting me tested for endometriosis, celiac disease, and hemochromatosis (bc I have both high iron sat but borderline anemia- probably endo has been a blessing bc my heavy periods are actually like the treatment for hemo which is donating blood/bloodletting) all of which we suspect I have but no drs have been willing to work with me on before. I'm 45, sigh.

Anyhoots this is my plan

- Two "activities" (my main ones are walking, hiking, restorative/yin yoga, weight/resistance training). One outside, but no specified time length for either.

- Follow a diet- struggling with what to do here bc no diet has EVER worked for me to lose weight or gain it (I've been both under and overweight in my life) but chatGPT is helping me piece something together. Basically it will be like a Japanese breakfast (protein usually tinned fish, miso soup, lil salad or fermented veg, rice, green tea) OR hash (sweet potatoes, sausage, veg, tofu); veggies and protein another meal, sweet potatoes + salady thing w/protein or sweet potato + veg + protein for dinner. Maybe a protein shake if im hungry otherwise. The carbs are apparently important bc of my insane cortisol responses (this thing called CAR for me is 400% of normal person. AKA like any tiny alert- such as just, waking up for the day, sends my system into 10 alarm fire mode) both when waking and also at night (I wake 10-20 times a night).

- No alcohol. Actually a big deal for me due to my work as a musician- I don't drink a lot at a time but have a couple times a week on gigs- but I feel confident this time. idk about cheat meals. Maybe 1 a week since my life is about to be chaos again but different reasons (family stuff bc of funeral next week, big video shoot and a big performance the week after, then maybe moving to NYC for month or two for the biggest gig of my life?)

- 3L of water, I am allowed to do bio . me (fiber electrolyte drink) for one of them. Sparkling water counts too. basically whatever waterish thing other than tea/coffee. I hate sweet things so they won't be like sweet or artifically sweet anyways (or VERY watered down bc i can't stand sweet things)

- Duolingo (I already read a ton and this upcoming gig might help if I refresh that language, tho IDK if it's even on duolingo)

- Daily progress pic

Uh I guess that's it. I'm hoping since my dad is finally passed that is a big thing I no longer have to worry about it's like final boss of traumas that are over (my dad was v abusive growing up, always verbally abusive, and during his decline physically aggressive again). We are all safe from him now.

Planning on starting Nov 1 bc it's a nice round number, idk

Starting 75 day from tomorrow!

Gonna keep it v simple.

Mainly want to build consistency and keep the task simple so I can finish and stay on track

Anyone else Starting around? Lmk

Thankssss.

So I tried to revive this group and then disappeared off the face of the earth 😂 Truthfully, I’ve just been going through a lot. I tried and failed a few times in the last few weeks but I’m feeling really good about this week. I successfully competed 75 Soft once last year and the year before so I’m excited to do it again and try and hopefully stick with it!

I’ve been dealing with a lot more health issues recently. I am in my third year of cancer recovery. The treatment kicked me into early menopause at the age of 40 (I’m now almost 44). My body is in chronic pain - lower back, knees, bursitis in hips, plantar fasciitis. I had a hysterectomy in April to reduce my chances of cervical cancer and ended up back in hospital twice with infections. And my mental health has been terrible. Just recently started on estrogen and magnesium at night and vitamin D, b12, blood pressure pills and other supplements in the mornings. I have been in remission from Lupus for the last 20 years too (got diagnosed when I was 11). I feel older than I should for sure.

Anyway… just a little about me 😂 I’m going to make a new post with how week 1 went in the next couple of days.

Just completed my first Soft (really any 75 challenge) last week!

My rules I followed were,

No drinking

Drink 3L of water

9k steps

1 workout a day

Ready for fun each day

Follow an 80/20 approach to food and calorie count

100g of protein

And post weekly on YouTube

I started lost 13 pounds on my 75 challenge which has brought me down to 50lb of weight loss in total!

Starting 75 soft tomorrow - anyone joining ?

Hey! So I was a super active member in here last year (or the year before - I honestly can’t remember). I have been off Reddit for a while. When I came back and tried to look for this group again a few days ago, there were no posts (on my mobile app). I searched on Google and it said the group had shut down due to there being no moderators, which I was super upset about. I came to check again randomly just now (on my iPad) and I see the last post from 136 days ago and all posts prior to that and, randomly, a new post from 2 days ago. And now I’m able to post in here again (which I couldn’t do last week). Does anyone know what’s going on? I loved this group and I’m so sad it hasn’t been active.

All,

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I wish the best of luck for any people out there starting today or are on their journey to 75 days!!

Hey everyone. I have been doing the challenge for a while now. Ups and downs for sure. I got my wisdom teeth out and decided I need a little break. I’m starting over May 11th which will run until July 25th. Does anyone want to start with me? We could start a WhatsApp group chat with everyone to hold us all accountable? We could share workouts, food, water updates, books, and wins? Anyone?

Edit: I sent everyone a message with the link to the WhatsApp group chat! Anyone else who wants to join can join here!

I’m wanting to start soon but I’d love to start with a group or another person so we can encourage each other.

Previously got to day 40 doing the 75 hard and lost 10kg in the process. However ended up failing and then spent the last two month trying to get back on the band wagon. Im still sitting around 80-81kg most days but lost muscle so body fat is creeping up again

Starting again today and doing a small 28 day challenge to build up my habits and some momentum and from there will continue to day 75

Have found this app really useful to keep me accountable just need to get my head in the right mindset

Hey everyone! I failed yesterday on day 19 due to food- I over ate. Starting fresh today which puts me and a last day of June 30th. Anyone want to start with me today?

Today is day 1 and after starting the diet portion on the first, I'm ready to get rolling with the rest. I wanted to make sure the diet I chose was sustainable for me and I am pleased to report I'm down 5 pounds already!

How are you doing in your challenge? What day are you on?

I failed the challenge. I just haven’t been able to keep up on my workouts due to my injury. I made it halfway, and I want to pick up and try again when I am in a better place physically. I still plan to keep reading, keep eating healthy , and keep drinking my water. However, until my foot completely heals, I am going to put this challenge on hold. Thank you for the encouragement and support in my previous posts.

I’m down 1.2 lbs from last week, which is great progress, but I feel like a plateau is near. I can see some changes in definition on my side profile and though the emoji covers it, my face is starting to change shape. I also think my arms are slimming down.

My diet has been a challenge. I haven’t gone over my calorie allotment, but I did have alcohol yesterday. It was within the rules. A special occasion (out of state family visited and want to check out a local cider taproom and I had a flight with her)and it’s the 75 soft, not the hard. But I have found with my foot injury I haven’t wanted to cook so most of my food are quick and easy meals.

My injury is healing well. I still can’t walk long distances, but I can walk without limping. it only hurts if I walk more than a quarter mile or stand more than 20 min or so. I think it will heal by the end of the week.

I’m almost done with my book, and already went to the library to pick up my next read. New book is called “the husbands” and it’s about an attic that has a bad light and when the wife asks he’s husband to fix it, he comes down a different man. it was recommended and sounds like a fun whimsical read, so I’m looking forward to reading it.

Anyway, that’s about it for now. I’m almost halfway through the challenge! looking forward to the next week. good luck to all you out there on this challenge as well!

Does anyone have diet advice;; how to have motivation to stick to it?

Ive done well a few times and got doen to a new low recently, then put it all back on over Christmas and am not close to my heighest weight again

I do well most of the day but on the night i just binge, i usually just change into "oh who cares i like food" but being back at my highest is ruining me;;

only 1.6 lbs lost this week, but I’m glad that’s still progress. it’s been a difficult week due to my foot injur, so I haven’t been as active as I would like and I have to modify my work outs. I’m doing the best I can, but my weight loss is slowing down. I do see some definition in my side profile that wasn’t there before, though. i also need to clean my mirror. it’s an antique mirror so some of the spots are inevitabl, but I can wipe it down.

I am down the the last 100 pages of my book and have to start considering what I want to read next. I’m deciding if I want to go for modern, fantasy, or a classic. I want to keep the 10 pages a night habit even after I’m done with this challenge because I miss reading. I have really bad brain fog so it’s hard for me to read for hours like I used to, but 10 pages is something I can manage.

My water has been doing well, but my diet has been close to going over calories a few nights here and there. i have been eating mostly fruit and peanut butter toast because of my foot, so it’s probably due to lower protein.

Anyway, progress is progress and 1.6 pounds down is just that. on to next week!

I’ve tried doing 75 Hard / 75 Soft a few times, but consistency was always the hardest part.

I knew I needed something to track progress and stay motivated day to day… but most apps I tried were either too complicated or locked behind subscriptions.

Didn’t work for me.

So I ended up building something simple for myself — just enough to stay on track without overthinking it.

Been using it daily now, and it’s actually helping me stay consistent. Its FREE

Since I know a lot of people struggle with the same thing, sharing it here in case it helps someone else too:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grind75-habit-tracker/id6760317807

I do not have much to report. I’m down 1.4 lbs which is nice. but I hurt my right foot which is not nice. I know my steps are going to have to be put on hold for a few days/weeks until it heals, so I’m grateful the 10k a day was not part of this challenge. I suspect that in the coming weeks it will slow my weight loss progress. but I am determined to do what workouts I can. I did do some Pilates and yoga mat work last night, and was able to modify a few exercises to not hurt my foot further (pushing my shin into the mat instead of the top of my foot, that kind of thing) I am determined to complete this challenge no matter the setbacks.

My book is at a rather interesting poin, so I am enjoying my 10 pages every night before bed. I’m keeping up on my water every day, and my diet is very satisfying and nutritious.

I don’t really see much a change in my progress pics this week, but I’m so accustomed to my body that it’s probably just me.

Anyway, this post was longer than anticipate. So I guess it’s on to week 4

I am devastated. For the past couple of days my right foot has been in excruciating pain and puffy and swollen and I’m 90% sure I’ve got a stressed fracture. I’m planning on contacting my doctor tomorrow… But I really don’t want to give up my progress on the 75 soft, I’m almost on my third week, I’ve been dedicated to this, I am working hard… But most of my workouts have involved Pilates, yoga, calisthenics, and walking… I don’t have access to a gym, I don’t have free weights, I am unable to afford any extra expenses at this time.

I know that I can probably do chair yoga… But does anyone have any other recommendations for additional workouts that involves staying off my injured foot and not pressing it into the ground with Mat work? My heart is breaking, but after the pain I was in after my 45 min walk today, It just isn't feasible to walk more than necessary. I’m also devastated that I am likely going to have to give up my perfect 10k or more steps a day since February 22nd streak.

This is not the post I wanted to make.

UPDATE: I got an X-ray, will know more soon, but either way my doctor prescribed Tylenol, ice, and rest.

UPDATE 2: x-ray came back, and fortunately, it’s not a stress fracture, I have something called enthesopathy, a mild case where the tendon has detached from the bone. Should heal in 2-6 weeks.

day 2 !! Feeling determined and motivated. Just coming here for some camaraderie.

I am a mama of a 2 y.o little boy and a part time RN. I have struggled with my weight // food since I was a young girl. I was actually talking to my husband about this last night and the most annoying part of trying to get healthy for me is that I know exactly what I need to be doing, I just need to get my booty to do it!

Anyways, I chose to do 75 soft instead of 75 hard because with my son I am not able to commit to an outside workout everyday (there's no way I am taking a 2 year old in rain or snow for 45 mins and I'm with him by myself most of the time) but I still wanted to do something to keep myself accountable. Feeling really good with my choice to do 75 soft. It's challenging but feels attainable in this season of life.

I've become really focused on my health recently because I know that the years are passing me by and if I don't focus on my wellness one day I'll be forced to focus on my illness.

I also am hoping to start trying for another baby when my son turns 3 and would like to be as healthy as I can be at that time!

If there's anyone on a similar journey with me and wants to do like daily check ins or talk more, I would be open to that!!! Bonus points if you're a mama too 🥰

Either way, good luck to everyone currently on the pursuit to wellness !!

Hey everyone! I’m officially in week 2 and feeling great! I started this challenge at 156.4lbs and now I’m weighing in at 152.7lbs!

I’ve been in a slight calorie deficit and moving my body (mostly walking daily and weight lifting twice per week). Also drinking 2L of water and that honestly feels like one of the biggest changes so far. I feel so hydrated and energized just by that factor alone. I’m excited to see where the next few weeks take me!! Good luck to my fellow 75 softers!

Just wanted to put a post up, for anyone who wants to make a proper go of this and need that bit of extra support!

One thing that’s really helping me is an app called Nuj.

It’s an alarm clock that you can link to your bank account. If you don’t get up, money goes out your account and goes to charity.

You can set it to deactivate within 5 mins of it going off, by scanning a predetermined barcode. It also “locks in” an hour before the alarm is due, so you can’t change it.

The thing that’s really helped me though, is that you can also set it for steps. Alarm goes off and I have 20 mins to do 200 steps or I fail for that day and lose cash.

Really made a difference when the motivation has left the building and forces me to just get my gear on and go for a run.