75 Hard Update

Update on our pursuit to have discipline.

Here at Outside Therapy, we seek consistent growth. We want to experience 75 Hard to create discipline in ourselves and then understand how to foster it in other individuals. First, what are the roles of 75 Hard?

1 Follow a Structured Diet

2 Two 45-minute workouts (1 must be outside)

3 Drink a gallon of water

4 Read 10 pages of a non-fiction, educational book that can be used to improve any area of your life.

5 Take a progress picture

We committed to starting this process on January 1st of this year. In Wyoming, one might think that the hardest part of this journey would be getting outside in January. You could be right, but we have learned the importance of fitting this into our everyday activities.

The first day went smoothly, and we were excited and motivated to give it our all. On the second day, we realized we needed to finish a gallon of water by 6 PM, or we would regularly make midnight bathroom trips. By the third day, it felt like this was becoming a routine and was easily manageable.

However, on the fourth day, illness hit us with a fever of 101 degrees. Despite our best efforts, we tried to continue 75 Hard for three more days. Our Malamute encouraged us to enjoy the snow outside, so we were determined to complete all the tasks. Unfortunately, on the eighth day, we had to surrender to the call of our mattress. Unable to breathe, out of work, and bedridden, we found ourselves with no strength or discipline to complete most of the tasks.

The lesson? Just because we need to spend time in recovery doesn't mean we have an excuse to engage in unhealthy behaviors or to give up entirely. We still aim to drink a gallon of water each day because staying hydrated is beneficial when recovering from a cold and laryngitis. Additionally, we eat as healthily as possible, as this will support our body's recovery. We also plan to restart the 75 Hard program as soon as we are physically able to do so. This doesn't mean we are less than because we failed; most people fail. It means we are strengthening our mental toughness to return better and stronger than ever.

Join us next week to witness our progress as we tackle the 75 Hard challenge and work towards earning our certificate. If you or someone you know is eager to take on 75 Hard and desires a supportive community, we’d love for you to connect with the 75 Hard Community in Wyoming on Facebook. Let's support each other on this transformative journey!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913152892230