Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall Why Choosing The Hardest Path Is A Good Idea
Welcome to Episode #150! Today I'm going to be talking about #75HARD. A little over 3 months ago I randomly came across a podcast, Episode #290 of The MFCEO Project by Andy Frisella: A 75 Day Guide To Winning The War With Yourself. In it he launched his program, #75HARD, which has now become a worldwide movement.
I decided shortly after listening to this episode to start the programme myself. There was just something about Andy's energy, his message that resonated with me. A little under 3 months later I've completed it. A massive thank you to everyone who's supported me on this journey, and especially to those who have joined me on #75HARD.
The program was a mental endurance challenge - with physical benefits.
I completed:
ππ» 150 workouts in 75 days
ππ» 75 days of Keto - which I hated - with zero cheat meals
ππ» 75 days without alcohol
ππ» 75 gallons of water drunk
ππ» 750 pages of entrepreneurial/self help books read
ππ» Progress pic taken each day
Results:
π Resting heart rate: Down from 66 to 50
ποΈββοΈ Body Fat: Down 7% from 24.7 to 17.7%
π©Weight: Down 1.5 Stones from 12:12 to 11:7
π€Έπ»ββοΈEnergy: Off the chart. Simply donβt get tired anymore. No post lunch-induced coma at work
π§ββοΈSkin: Clear complexion:Not red or blotchy anymore
πReached the #1 goal I set for myself in 2019 - getting a #1 ranked podcast in iTunes
Observations:
ππ»Dream bigger & set bigger goals - when I started this challenge my aim was to merely finish & lose a stone. If I realised what I was actually capable of, I would have set far bigger Smart goals.
ππ»Iβve gotten this far in life with using only a fraction of my potential
ππ»I am 100% in control of my success & failure - in anything I choose
ππ»Iβm actually mentally tougher than I thought
ππ»The harder things are, the more Iβve learnt to embrace them & actually enjoy them
ππ»Itβs nothing to do with proving anything to anyone. Itβs all about proving the voice in my head is wrong.
ππ»Iβve been physically more tired than Iβve ever been, but the most mentally awake & focused
Two things I found out I love:
πββοΈ Running - against other people & the clock. Developed an addiction to Poole parkrun, started 6 weeks ago & so far knocked 8 minutes+ off my PB
π§πΌββοΈYoga - with no other people & no clock! Especially The Strength Temple with Richie Norton courtesy of Fiit
Regrets?
πOnly that I wish Iβd dreamt bigger & set bigger goals to achieve.
ππ»ββοΈ Wish Iβd had more than the 1 sports massage my wife Carly Chisnall kindly booked me, as I battled, at times, excruciating lower back pain
What next?
There is a next! Iβll be releasing a podcast about it this Wednesday- link in the comments below if youβd like to subscribe in advanceβ¬οΈ plus the link to the man who started #75HARD Andy Frisella from 1st Phorm
Massive Thankyou to all the support Iβve had, and especially to those who have taken up the challenge tooπͺπ»