Back in the Game: A 75 Hard Challenge to Reclaim My Fitness Goals

Hey everyone, it’s been a minute, hasn’t it? Five years to be exact. I’m back, and I’m ready to dive back into the world of blogging, especially as I continue my journey towards achieving my fitness goals.

To kickstart this new chapter, I’ve decided to take on the infamous 75 Hard Challenge. Starting on October 1st, I’ll be committing to 75 days of physical training, following a strict diet, drinking gallons of water, reading daily, and adhering to a no-excuses mentality.

I’ve chosen the 75 Hard Challenge because I believe it’s the perfect way to test my resilience, discipline, and commitment. It’s a mental and physical gauntlet that will push me to my limits. Also my lil cousin (Bri) told me she was about to do a version of the challenge herself.

I know, I know, I’m a bit late to the 75 Hard Challenge party. I actually craved the challenge last year but didn’t quite have the will power to dive in. However, I’m determined to make up for lost time and put in the work to achieve my fitness goals.

While the 75 Hard Challenge offers numerous benefits, it’s not without its challenges. Let’s explore some of the pros and cons:

Pros:

  • The challenge is designed to build mental resilience and willpower. It forces you to confront your fears, overcome obstacles, and persevere through adversity. This mental toughness can translate to other areas of your life, such as work, relationships, and personal goals.
  • Consistent workouts and a disciplined diet can lead to significant physical changes.
  • The 75-day commitment can help establish healthy habits that last a lifetime.
  • Completing the challenge provides a tremendous sense of achievement.

Cons:

  • The challenge is demanding and can be physically and mentally exhausting.
  • Adhering to the requirements can be time-consuming.
  • If not approached with balance, the challenge could lead to burnout.
  • If you know me, you know I live for a good bottle of red. Not having a glass of wine after a long day is going to be rough. I will find ways to cope!!! I got this!!

I’m excited to share my experiences with you throughout the 75 Hard Challenge. I’ll be providing an update at the half way mark; documenting my progress, and offering insights into the ups and downs of this transformative journey.

I hope you’ll join me on this adventure. Let’s inspire each other and achieve our goals together.

Thanks for taking the time to come through….show me some love in the comment section. 😘

 #runsyrun #fitnessoverforty #75HardChallenge, #FitnessJourney

Public Service Announcement

Ok, it has been a minute…

🎶Allow me to re-introduce myself…..in my best H-to-the-O-V voice 🎶

The last time I left off, I was eight months into some competition prep ( link). I say some because I never set my sight on an actual date. Well, that was almost two years ago. Wow can’t believe it’s been that long.

Sooooo, what has happened in two years…..

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Sometimes We Fall Down.  But We Get Up. Bikini Comp – Review

It’s been a minute since I last wrote about my journey to my first bikini competition.  A lot has happened over these last six months​ and let me just say, I still have my work cut out for me.

No more excuses.  It’s really time to buckle down, pick a date and make it happen.  Just working out with no real goal in sight makes it a lot easier for me to lose focus. I need a plan. Not having a date set, I find myself justifying that glass or two of wine or Mimosa (my favorites).  Time to switch things up.

I’m not going to lie, lately I’ve been feeling as though I’m wasting my coins.  I mean, I’m a personal trainer, I know what to do. Apparently go harder, lift heavier and eat right.  I got that!!  I’ve been physically fit for a minute now.  I’m just not competition ready (hence hiring a competition coach).

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Bikini Contest Prep – Weeks 1-2

As you all know, I have been in the running game for quite some time now (not as much lately as before but I still gets it in every now and again).  Well, last March I wanted to help my running by adding some strength training into the mix.  Somehow, I got totally hooked on lifting weights and only ran when I made the time (outside of lifting).  It was also during this time that I met several people in the figure competition world.  I saw that you had to be very disciplined, focused and determined to make that a reality.  I already posses all of those traits, so I said why not give it a try.

So here I am weeks 1-2 giving it a go.

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Day 1 Let’s GO!!!!

 

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Bikini Contest Prep

Last year I said I wanted to compete in a show before my 40th birthday. I wasn’t sure what type of show 😁, I just knew that I wanted to hit that stage.  Well my 40th  has came and went so I decided why not now.  I talked to my good friend in the business and he pointed me to a coach in my local area that knew the ropes.  My new coach recommends a bikini competition, so bikini it is.

Me on my 40th birthday getting ready to head to the beach in Puerto Vallarta!!

 

You can follow me right here on this journey.  I’m excited and a little nervous.  Nervous because a lot of folks say, ‘you can’t do this on a plant based diet’.  I follow a few vegans on social media that are doing it without any issues.  So, I’m sure about to see what it does and hopefully it’s not as bad as ‘them’ folks say.

 

Wish me luck!!! Day 1 starts tomorrow.