Her 75 Hard Daily

Day 36 Recap: Today marks the end of the challenge for me—unfortunately, I did not complete all the tasks. I’m definitely disappointed and wish I were still in the middle of the program. I’m recording this a few days after ending, and honestly, my stress and overwhelm feel even heavier now than when I had five structured tasks to complete each day. My mental clarity is lower, and my body doesn’t f...

Day 35 Recap: Another extremely challenging day. Work continues to get harder to manage, and some days the 75 Hard tasks feel almost impossible to complete. Even with all the chaos and exhaustion, I still got everything done—though, once again, it all happened at the end of the day. It’s not ideal, but the boxes are checked, and that’s what matters. Honestly, I don’t have much more to say about to...

Day 34 Recap: Office day! And honestly, this challenge is getting really hard for me right now. Work has been so intense and chaotic lately, and it’s becoming tougher each day to keep up with all the 75 Hard tasks. Today was packed with meetings and calls, which meant I didn’t get in my 45-minute walk or my reading during the day. Everything had to happen at night—within the last four hours before...

Day 33 Recap: Today was one of those days where life threw in an unexpected time-consuming task. My daughter needed to go to the doctor, and since we live out in the country, that meant a 30-minute drive each way—plus time in the waiting room and another wait at the pharmacy. Altogether, it ate up nearly three hours of what would’ve been my 75 Hard time in between meetings. Definitely not ideal! E...

Day 32 Recap: The beginning of the week always feels like a reset, and I needed it. Weekends can be tough to manage with all the 75 Hard tasks—they tend to feel a bit unorganized and overwhelming. Having the kids at school and the house to myself brings me so much calm and focus to get things done. I’m still really enjoying The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . I’ve realized I especially like...

Day 31 Recap: Even though it was the weekend and I technically had all the time in the world, I still ended up finishing my water around 9pm and knocking out both workouts later in the day. Not ideal, but done! Food-wise, I kept things light and simple—and made a mindful choice by skipping the highly processed nacho cheese on my homemade chili fries. That’s a quiet win I’m claiming proudly. I’m st...

On Day 30, the mental battle is real. I found myself deep in a spiral of wanting to quit—crafting in my head how I’d even announce it on the podcast. The idea of switching to another program or something “more flexible” felt incredibly tempting, especially because this challenge forces me to leave my comfort zone daily. It’s uncomfortable, it’s repetitive, and it requires discipline when I just wa...

It’s that time of the month again, and today came with fatigue, headaches, and cramping — basically the perfect combo for not wanting to tackle 75 Hard. But here we are, still doing the thing. I kept my workouts light: an outdoor walk and then another walk on my walking pad with some stretching. Couch to 5K will have to wait for a day when my body isn’t waging war against me. 😅 Food was a bright...

Four weeks down—hooray! 🎉 But real talk… it’s starting to feel a little monotonous. I’m not someone who thrives in repetitive routines for too long, and right now, I can feel that boredom creeping in. Water is becoming the biggest struggle. I’m tired of thinking about it. I don’t enjoy drinking it anymore, and I always end up distracted during the day, which leads to chugging a ton at night. Not...

Day 27 landed on an office day, which I love for the social energy—but wow, it does NOT always love me back when it comes to staying on top of 75 Hard tasks. I totally slacked on my water and completely ran out of time to get my outdoor workout in before heading home. By the time I walked through the door at 6pm, I still had two full 45-minute workouts to get done. Not ideal. So, we improvised. I...

Day 26 — and today I realized something simple but powerful: the magic of checking something off a list. I was so behind on my 75 Hard tasks that I decided to stop overthinking and just do something. I took my progress picture midday, opened my Habit app, and checked that box — and wow, that tiny moment of progress actually gave me the motivation I needed to keep going. Sometimes you just need one...

We made it to Day 25 of 75 Hard — one-third of the way through! 🎉 I’m so proud to have reached this milestone, but it’s also made me realize something important: I only seem to know how to celebrate by eating poorly or drinking alcohol. That’s definitely something I want to reflect on and change moving forward. Today was one of the hardest days of the challenge so far — not because of temptation,...

Day 24 of 75 Hard was a great one! I always love the weekends — everything about this challenge just feels so much more manageable when I’m not balancing work and family life at the same time. I got everything done today without much struggle, but I did learn something important about my focus. While doing my morning reading, I sat in the living room while my husband watched SportsCenter, and I re...

Day 23 of 75 Hard brought one of the toughest food challenges yet — college football game day! We had company over, and the temptation was at an all-time high. From queso dip to mini pigs in a blanket, it felt like a true test of discipline. While I did enjoy some of the healthy, delicious options we made, I stayed committed and skipped the queso, pigs in a blanket, and even the drinks — though I...

⚡ Note: Sorry for the delay in episode uploads! I’m catching up on the technical side and will be releasing a larger batch over the next few days to get back on track. Day 22 of 75 Hard felt like a smoother day overall. I managed to complete everything without too much trouble, which was a nice change of pace. Lately, I’ve been doing walks for both of my 45-minute workouts — great for staying con...

Day 21 Recap: Today was a pretty average day — I managed to complete all of my tasks without too much struggle. But I’ve been thinking a lot about balance lately. As much as I love this challenge, I’m constantly trying to figure out how to give it my all and still be fully present for my family. I find myself sacrificing bits of quality time to squeeze in workouts or finish my reading, and sometim...

Day 20 Recap: Today tested every ounce of willpower I’ve built so far. We went out as a family to celebrate my son’s birthday at Texas Roadhouse — and if you know, you know. Those endless baskets of warm, homemade rolls with cinnamon butter are dangerously good. Sitting there while everyone else devoured them was almost too much to handle. But I stayed strong. I focused on my own plate filled with...

Day 19 Recap: Today was an office day, and I really crushed it! I fit in a solid lunchtime walk for my workout, packed healthy leftovers for lunch, and stayed on top of my water goal — most of it was gone before I even left work. I ended the night with my progress pic and some quiet reading time while my husband was reviewing his fantasy football waivers… whatever that means. After work, a few cow...

Day 18 Recap: Kind of a boring Monday overall, but sometimes that’s exactly what I need to stay consistent. I managed to complete all of my tasks today without much struggle — which honestly feels like a win. Even though my physical book for the challenge isn’t Steal Like an Artist , I’ve been listening to it as an audiobook during my outdoor walks, and it’s been hitting me in all the right ways....

Day 17 Recap: Today was a productive weekend day that left me feeling accomplished and strong. I decided to use both of my workouts to tackle an outdoor project—removing a stubborn tree stump. Between digging, pulling, and hauling dirt back and forth to fill in the hole, I got a solid full-body workout and definitely felt it everywhere. Thanks to all that activity, getting my gallon of water in wa...

Day 16 Recap: Today was a family day at the zoo! It was full of quality bonding time—and all that walking definitely covered my outdoor workout. I got most of my tasks done early in the day, including reading and my indoor workout, which made the rest of the day more enjoyable. I was tempted by a giant pretzel (who wouldn’t be?), but I stayed strong and said no. I can feel myself getting better at...

Day 15 Recap: Another challenging day with the kids home from school, but today I leaned into multitasking and made the most of every small pocket of free time. I read my 10 pages while waiting for pasta to cook, took my progress picture while the peas boiled, and simplified meals to reduce mental load. During my indoor workout, I stayed productive by using my walking pad, hopping off every so oft...

Day 14 Recap: Today was tough. The kids were home from school while I was still working a full day from home, which is always a challenge since my husband works in the office. My youngest especially craves quality time with me and has a hard time leaving me alone, which made it even harder to balance work, parenting, and the added pressure of 75 Hard. Tasks stretched across the entire day — I read...

Day 13 Recap: Another office day! I don’t always get much done, but I love the social aspect — as an extrovert, working from home gives me flexibility but I need people-time or I start to go crazy. I was semi-prepared today with my Stanley and workout clothes, but forgot my lunch. One of my favorite things about office days is taking my outdoor walk in the nearby residential area. It gives me a re...

Day 12 Recap: Today wasn’t very exciting — a short episode because nothing out of the ordinary happened, but we completed every task. I found myself balancing the challenge with family time: we’re working our way through the Harry Potter movies, and instead of missing movie night I did a short workout video, followed by a deep stretch on the floor while watching with the family. On busy work days...