Fitness Journey: Modified 75 Soft
Welcome back to My Jamaican Vignettes. This week, I am sharing a new development in my fitness journey. In July, I started my own modified 75 soft challenge. Let’s discuss.
Modified 75 Soft Challenge
The 75 soft or hard challenge is something I stumbled across on TikTok. But I don’t like rigid rules and strict habit tracking so I have a modified 75 soft challenge that runs until 14 September 2024.
In my version, I walk for 30 minutes each morning, Monday to Friday, the weekends are for rest, relaxation and recreation and reading. I read every day but still, you understand what I mean. While, not strict, I am aim to eat a high protein diet and maintain a calorie deficit each day and eat fruits and vegetables. I am cutting back on sweat treats. And I drink at least 2000 ml of water each day.
My goal weight at the end of the 75 days is 154 pounds and if you recall that was the weight I was back in 2022 when this on and off again fitness journey started.
I think that is manageable.
This week, I also introduced three days of strength training activities using two four-pound dumbbells. I don’t know what the impact of these will be quite yet but I am hoping for the best.
I am writing this post as a sort of public accountability so let’s check back in mid-September and see how far I’ve progressed.
Have you heard of the 75 soft challenge? Would you try it?
Until next Sunday, live with gratitude and be well.
Chantel DaCosta
Chantel DaCosta is a storyteller, editor and lifestyle blogger. She is passionate about mental health awareness and Jamaican women's own-voices stories.
