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75 Soft Challenge

habits · medium · 45-60 min exercise + 20 min reading daily

What is 75 Soft Challenge?

A 75-day consistency challenge that's more sustainable than 75 Hard: eat well (flexible), exercise 45 min/day (one can be outdoor walk), drink 3L water, read 10 pages. No alcohol except social events. Went viral for being achievable.

Is there evidence for it?

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How do you do 75 Soft Challenge?

  1. 1.Eat a balanced diet with focus on whole foods (no strict macro counting)
  2. 2.Exercise 45 minutes per day — at least one session must be outdoors
  3. 3.Drink 3 liters of water daily
  4. 4.Read 10 pages of any non-fiction or self-improvement book
  5. 5.No alcohol except for social occasions (max 2x per week)

How long does it take?

45-60 min exercise + 20 min reading daily.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

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Source: Stephen Gallagher (75 Soft), evolved from Andy Frisella's 75 Hard
habits · fitness · nutrition · motivation · health
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