75 Hard Attempt #4 Day 1: Back to the Pool
Attempt number four begins with an early morning swim, reading in the spa, turkey roll-ups, taco night, and a reminder that success isn't about perfection—it's about creating systems that support your goals.
75 Hard Attempt #3, Day 2: Sometimes You Know Before the Day Ends
I didn't fail because of food. I didn't fail because I quit. I failed because I left an important task for later and life got in the way. Here's the lesson my third 75 Hard attempt keeps teaching me.
75 Hard Restart Day 1: Starting Again
I failed 75 Hard by missing my water goal. Many people told me to keep going and pretend it didn't happen. Instead, I chose to restart. Here's why attempt number three feels less like failure and more like growth.
75 Hard Restart Day 12: Lake Yoga, Kayaking & Living Into the Season
Lake yoga, kayaking, seasonal planning, and a milestone worth celebrating. Here's how Restart Day 12 reminded me that sustainable health is about creating a life you enjoy—and how that approach has helped me lose 10 pounds in 29 days.
75 Hard Restart Day 11: Movie Day, An Upset Stomach & Listening to My Body
Not every day is about pushing harder. Sometimes it's about recognizing when your body needs rest. Here's how I spent Restart Day 11 balancing movement, recovery, movie day traditions, and a much-needed early bedtime.
75 Hard Restart Day 10: Monkey Mind, Distractions & Learning to Refocus
Some days the challenge isn't the workout or the food. It's keeping your attention on what matters. Here's how I navigated monkey mind, distractions, podcast creation, and alignment during Restart Day 10 of my 75 Hard journey.
75 Hard Restart Day 9: Listening to My Body
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 9 including swimming workouts, In-N-Out Burger, post-travel exhaustion, and the importance of balancing structure with recovery on a wellness journey.
75 Hard Restart Day 8: Back to Reality, Dandelion Wishes & Running on Empty
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 8 including post-travel recovery, lunchtime walks at Pena Adobe, Greek food with friends, and the reminder that exhaustion and laziness are not the same thing.
75 Hard Restart Day 7: Lost Parking Tickets, Teriyaki Traditions & Choosing the Adventure
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 7 including airport workouts, a lost parking ticket, a long journey home from Brown University graduation, and the milestone of losing 10 pounds through simple daily habits and consistent alignment.
75 Hard Restart Day 6: Delayed Flights, Airport Laps & 23 Hours of Travel
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 6 including airport terminal workouts, delayed flights, hotel gym recovery, graduation travel chaos, and learning how to stay aligned through constant changes.
75 Hard Restart Day 5: Graduation in the Rain, Hotel Stair Workouts & Running on East Coast Time
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 5 including graduation ceremonies, rainy workouts in heels, seafood celebrations, hotel stair workouts, and adapting to life while staying committed to your g
75 Hard Restart Day 4: Airport Chaos, Lost Luggage & Travel Stress
Follow my realistic 75 Hard Restart Day 4 with airport sprints, lost luggage, hotel workouts, graduation travel, and learning how to stay aligned during chaotic travel days.
75 Hard Restart Day 3: Red Eye Flights, Airport Workouts & Real-Life Alignment
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 3 including airport terminal workouts, red eye travel, healthy salad bar meals, productivity struggles, and learning how to lead yourself through busy days.
75 Hard Restart Day 2: Hot Weather, Shifted Plans & Real-Life Balance
A realistic look at 75 Hard Restart Day 2 including low sleep, gym workouts, Starbucks breakfast, sweet potato fry dinners, and learning how to balance structure with flexibility in real life.
75 Hard Restart Day 1: Starting Over With Better Structure
A realistic look at restarting 75 Hard after failing Day 17, including early morning workouts, supportive routines, swimming laps, and learning how to build structure that makes success easier.
75 Hard Day 17: The Day I Failed & Had to Start Over
A realistic look at 75 Hard Day 17 including neighborhood walks, poke bowls, busy workdays, and the unexpected moment I failed the challenge after falling asleep before finishing my water and reading.
75 Hard Day 16: Monday Reset, Shin Splints & Supportive Routines
A realistic look at 75 Hard Day 16 including hill walks, shin splints, healthy comfort meals, Monday reset routines, and learning how to create supportive structure without perfection.
75 Hard Day 15: Long Drives, Special K & Stuffed Peppers
A realistic look at 75 Hard Day 15 including hotel breakfasts, road trip recovery, healthy comfort meals, evening walks, and learning how to stay aligned even on low-energy days.
75 Hard Day 14: Eel River Walks, Hotel Life & 7 Pounds Down
A realistic look at 75 Hard Day 14 including hotel life, Eel River walks, healthy restaurant choices, podcast work, and reflections after losing 7 pounds in two weeks.
75 Hard Day 13: Road Trips, Hotel Pools & Saying No to Funyuns
A realistic look at 75 Hard Day 13 including road trip snacks, hotel pool workouts, Japanese food, travel routines, and learning how to make healthier choices while still enjoying life.