Hey everyone, I hope the new year is going well for all of you! I have been eating a lot and have gained some weight yet again but I look lean thanks to the muscle I gained last year when I did 75 Hard. It is time yet again for me to get back into the routine and do another round of 75 Hard. I was going to start in January but it turns out you have to unwind a lot before you can start new things. So now that the wait is over we shall begin again.

Officially I have begun 75 Hard on 31st January 2026. This post will be visible on 1st February 2026 and from there each post will follow on the next day. If you are not familiar with 75 Hard I will walk you through the rules first.

1. Follow a Diet: Choose any structured diet (keto, paleo, etc.), but stick to it perfectly with no cheat meals or alcohol for the entire 75 days.
2. Two Workouts: Complete two 45-minute workouts daily; one must be outdoors, regardless of weather.
3. Drink Water: Consume one gallon (about 3.8 liters) of water every day.
4. Read: Read 10 pages of a non-fiction, self-improvement book; audiobooks don’t count.
5. Progress Photo: Take a daily progress picture for accountability and to track visual changes. 

Key Aspects of 75 Hard:

• Mental Toughness: It’s a mental resilience program, not just a fitness challenge.
• No Exceptions: Any missed task, no matter how small, requires you to restart from Day 1.
• Consult a Doctor: Experts recommend talking to a healthcare professional before starting due to its intensity. 

I have done this two times before and have succeeded both times. The goal is to reset your mind and give you a confidence boost. The tasks are not hard to do but the inconvenience of it is what makes it challenging. If you feel you have the time and the motivation I highly recommend you do it. If for any reason the water intake feels too high for you get a doctor’s note and make sure you achieve that limit of water intake. The rest or the tasks are doable and are universal.

My first day was hectic because I woke up a little later than I should have. I wanted to wake up early but slept through my alarm. When I went for my first workout at the gym I had not set up a proper routine so it took some figuring out to do. I am still working on my handstand and splits. Its going to take time. But in the mean time I developed some other skills like skipping like a boxer and built more strength and endurance.

After my first workout I went home ate lunch. After lunch I got some work done. After work I headed out for my walk which is also my second workout. On the walk I wore my new shoes. I have never owned white shoes before and this was interesting to me. The shoes are nice but they are made for running and the pumps inside it are soft and not optimal for walking. I had to adjust my gait when I walk because the heels feel taller than my other shoes. I think I might look like a T-Rex when I walk in them.

When I came home I showered and finished my gallon of water. My day was busy so I think that kept me away from distractions. Day 1 was a success.