Embarking on Project 75: My Journey Begins
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After months of contemplation and preparation, I'm excited to announce that I've started Project 75 on January 13th, 2024. While this challenge has gained popularity recently, I've decided to make it my own while staying true to its core principles of discipline and dedication.
What is Project 75?
Project 75 is an intensive 75-day challenge that focuses on building mental toughness and creating lasting healthy habits. The standard challenge includes:
- Two 45-minute workouts daily (one must be outside)
- Following a diet with no cheat meals and no alcohol
- Drinking 1 gallon (3.7 liters) of water daily
- Reading 10 pages of a book daily
- Taking a progress picture every day
My Modified Approach
While keeping the challenge's essence, I've tailored it to align with my goals and lifestyle:
Workout Structure
1. 1-hour indoor workout following a structured weekly split:
- Monday: Legs: Glutes
- Tuesday: Pull
- Wednesday: Glutes and Hamstrings
- Thursday: Push
- Friday: Legs: Glutes
- Saturday: Core and Cardio
- Sunday: Mobility and Cardio
2. 30-minute outdoor walk with my puppy, Kimchi OR rollerblading
I've specifically designed my weekends as active recovery days. Coming from a 5-day workout routine, this adaptation allows me to maintain the challenge's daily movement requirement while giving my body the rest it needs. The addition of mobility work is crucial for injury prevention and optimal performance.
Mental Stimulation
I've incorporated a daily mental exercise requirement: either reading or sketching – and sometimes both when inspiration strikes. As an artist, this flexibility allows me to maintain my creative practice while also expanding my knowledge through reading.
Nutrition Plan
My nutrition approach focuses on clean eating with minimal to no sugar intake. My daily meals include:
- Protein pancakes or egg sandwiches
- Tuna, grilled chicken or steak and quinoa
- Nutrient-rich soups
- Protein smoothie (made without added sugars)
Supplement Support
To ensure my body gets all the support it needs during this intense training period, I'm following a comprehensive supplement routine:
- Multivitamins for overall nutritional support
- Electrolytes to maintain proper hydration
- Creatine for muscle recovery and strength
- Magnesium for muscle function and recovery
- Calcium and zinc for bone health and immune support
My Goals for Project 75
Through this challenge, I aim to:
- Establish a consistent early-morning routine (7 AM wake-up)
- Improve my overall strength and mobility
- Develop better eating habits with minimal sugar intake
- Maintain creative consistency through daily sketching/reading
- Build mental resilience
Documentation Journey
To keep myself accountable and share my experience with others, I'll be:
- Posting daily updates on my Instagram
- Writing weekly journal entries to reflect on my progress, challenges, and victories
- Taking progress photos to track physical changes
Starting Point
Beginning this journey on January 13th feels right - new year energy without the January 1st pressure. I'm approaching this challenge with both excitement and realistic expectations, knowing there will be tough days ahead but feeling prepared to face them.
Join Me on This Journey
If you're interested in following my Project 75 journey, you can find my daily updates on Instagram and weekly recaps here on my blog. I'll be sharing everything - the victories, the struggles, and all the lessons learned along the way.
Here's to the next 75 days of growth, challenge, and transformation! 💪