I Tried 75 Hard…and it changed my life

[@SgtCrypto]

I completed 75 Hard March 17, 2023. I was fired on January 18, 2023. I still completed the challenge because it was the only thing I could control during that time.

[@haidarfakih2987]

How is it looking for you now? Are things getting better?

[@stylingandfitnessingwithty2713]

I started mine on 5 February 2024, got fired 22nd March 2024, still completed it.

[@Anewevisual]

It’s unnecessary. Workout 1 time a day 5-6 days a week. You don’t need to follow these artificially created rules by 1 guy to get fit.

[@pauljansen6650]

​@@Anewevisualits not about getting fit

[@yingyang7666]

​@Anewevisual it's unnecessary for you my friend. He point is to get thing done. Some people can do it your way and some have to do it his way. If it makes them do it its good

[@GivemChills]

I just finished 75 hard yesterday, dropped from 250 to 220 and lost about 10% body fat which was nice but I gained an insane amount of discipline and self control.

[@GoalGuys]

Dang!!! Congrats!

[@sk8gio803]

@@King_Haze225lbs of fat or muscle?

[@King_Haze]

@@sk8gio803 both

[@King_Haze]

@@sk8gio803 both

[@TheHKdan]

Wow! 👏🏻

[@jvdb5509]

"The old me would have quit by now" What a powerful sentence, real life poetry.

[@HakuYuki001]

Are you a child?

[@ulrikvonliektenstein9907]

Nah it’s super cringe

[@JustinAnywhere]

It's also rubbish. As someone subbed and who's been watching these guys for over a year, they're so disingenuous. They've apparently been training to like the level of elite athletes since the channels inception. Every video is a transformation from 35%bf slob to 20% bf motivated and changed man. The videos are good for an overview of a program, but the channel as a whole is just bs to push affiliate links and get views.

[@brotendo]

It's a powerful sentence yes... to an 8-year-old.

[@nopeIdontthinkso388]

@@JustinAnywhere it's the truth, you got a problem with the truth?

[@lshaeffer78]

I have completed 75 Hard twice, plus Phase 1 and 2. If you read the book, Andy Frisella will tell you this isn't a fitness challenge, it's a self discipline challenge. Good on you for doing it, I enjoy it when I do it. It just makes my whole lifestyle better.

[@GoalGuys]

Dang, good on ya mate! 75 Hard is no small feat!

[@lshaeffer78]

@@GoalGuysthank you, good on you as well. It’s a great thing to do. Next up is Phase 1, 2, & 3. 😊 And thanks for your videos, I enjoy them.

[@GoalGuys]

@@lshaeffer78 appreciate it mate! Didn’t actually know there were different phases to 75 Hard, so I’ll have to look into it!

[@kenfreeman8888]

Well done. I'll bet it was cool seeing your own work in the book you were reading. I love the "old me would have quit" line, then continuing. Well done.

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you so much!! Super cool to read that for sure!

[@DavidTilley-l8p]

Tip for iPhone users with the progress pics is to open the notes app and saving the photos to a note. The photos don’t show up on you camera roll.

[@dlwilliamson5644]

thank you!

[@BetterLait]

Sick tip!

[@ladyinpink_productions]

"the old me would have quit by now." Sent chills. I'm starting the challenge on Sunday and that is going to push me through

[@AikiraBeats]

As someone who’s done the 75 hard challenge, the end was the hardest part. I decided to 10,000 steps on top of this challenge, needless to say I wouldn’t do this again. It was an incredible experience for me to try out. I’ve lost 20lbs and gained 5% muscle, as a woman. Congrats on completing the challenge.

[@Sagegabs]

🥱

[@janolinaa]

I don't know if you'll belive me.... I'm on my 7th day of 75 hard.. I just thought to myself - I wonder if that jump rope skipping dude tried this program (sorry for not knowing your name).... went on my youtube and there it was ... freshly uploded video .. 38 minutes ago ... I paused to write this comment, so happy to watch this video now.. hope it went well... edit: Congratulations !! So happy for you !! Really hope it sticks ! Wondering if you're considering doing the whole year of Live Hard program ?

[@FlorinPop]

Good luck with your challenge!

[@janolinaa]

@@FlorinPop Thank you very much !

[@kevn64]

Goodluck!

[@GoalGuys]

Wohhh!!! Good luck!! Haven’t considered the live hard, but have been continuing with strength training and cardio training since the challenge ended!

[@oilyvio]

for those wondering: 2.51 ng/ml = 250 ng/dl 7.69 ng/ml = 769.5 ng/dl HUGE

[@ReesMDavidson]

100%+ increase

[@judahjeremydelrio7886]

@@ReesMDavidson200+

[@devilmay]

thats called, testing in the evening vs testing in the morning. its also what the test calls "user error".

[@Liz-ru2io]

Sorry what’s the point of converting to dl?

[@swordfish779]

​@@Liz-ru2io testosterone is often measured in ng/dl so probably for those who didn't know the conversion.

[@dingadingadingadinga]

10:33 I LOVE when creators find a way to incorporate these little side tangents or whatever you want to call them. You were already within the style of reporting between multiple days, so it doesn't interrupt your pacing at all. It just makes the work feel so much more honest.

[@morfigasoulslayer]

The reason why you were feeling like shit, was because you were on a caloric deficit while doing godly amount of cardio and training without a single rest day. The challenge is cool but no doubt in my mind you could have better results with a more solid plan. With this in mind the discipline and mental fortitude you gained from this are incredible and you would probably not have gained them without this challenge

[@orfeas.l]

Fyi, to break through the "wall" that you came across toward the end of the challenge what you have to do is take an entire week off, where you just do very light stuff. This is normal and it's why mesocycles exist. It's because over time too much cumulative fatigue builds up and then you have to "reset" it and thats called a deload week. Dr. Mike Isratel has some amazing content on YT about all of that stuff.

[@HuwRaphael]

Thanks! This was very inspirational! When you said. "The Old Me would have quit by now." I gasped out loud. I'm just starting my fitness journey andtotally not ready for 75 Day (not even done withmy second month of gym membership yet!) but you've set a goal for me to shoot for.

[@smoothbrainwalks]

Dude this is so sick! I've been watching y'all forever, and it is super motivating to see what you have accomplished. Congrats again man!

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you!!

[@hyugahyuga3761]

Great video! It's interesting how little is mentioned about hormones, especially testosterone, which is crucial for building muscles. For natural exercisers, the book 'You Are Stronger Than You Think' by Borlest has some useful insights on testosterone that could be helpful.

[@GoalGuys]

I'll have to check out that book!

[@nealevans9492]

How to access the book? Internet isn’t internetting & I can only find one place that looks sketchy at best to purchase a PDF.

[@BogotheMonkey]

​@@GoalGuysjust wanted to say I have the same habit of breaking my diet. What helped was eating the junk but keeping the calories the same.

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

What insights about Testosterone? "You Are Stronger Than You Think" by Peter Borlase does not specifically focus on testosterone or its role in strength, motivation, or resilience. The book is primarily centered around psychological and emotional strength, resilience, and mental toughness, with less emphasis on biological or physiological factors like hormones.

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

@@nealevans9492 Just ask ChatGBT to summarize it bruh

[@markusseppala6547]

At first I thought, oh no he's been slacking off and now he's going all out again. But nice to see you found a better balance with the harder stuff. Still I hope you find a form of exercise you truly enjoy in the long run and won't have these constant ups and downs.

[@abcdefgh1]

It highlights the real trick to achieving almost anything ...consistency. You don't need a fad diet, or anything extreme, you just need to keep showing up. Now what happens after these 75 days are finished? It wasn't sustainable forever, so on to find the next thing.

[@R3FL3XSN1P3R]

I'm not sure it does- this is itself a fad, and another thing people stick to for a bit then drop. The top of this comment has a better view- it's finding something you enjoy. I've not met anyone in life who stays fit and active and healthy just by forcing it- they find something they enjoy, and the rest kind of falls into place as it becomes important to you.

[@TC-by3il]

Unfortunately based on this video it doesn't seem like the lesson has been learned. Don't get me wrong, he's done an amazing job and I certaintly wouldn't be able to stick to 75 hard. But that's kinda the point. The idea that you have to 'push' through something you find terrible and that it's somehow a success is misguided imo. Finding sustainable habits and gradually changing your lifestyle over time is what makes the biggest difference in the long run.

[@ElizabethBugbey]

This was a great watch. I just started my KZbin channel documenting my 75 Hard journey, which started on August 1. The takeaway you got from Coach Greg's video is the same I spoke about in my Week 1 video. You have to be strategic about how and when you push yourself in this challenge. I've heard stories of people getting injured and having to quit at day 50+, which would be so disappointing! Thanks for making this video, got lots of inspiration in how to improve the viewing experience of my future videos as well.

[@michaelmcgovern5906]

I’m going to be re-attempting this as well soon. Experience similar physical consequences as well. Thing that helped me and I’m hoping will help when I try this again is to get adequate protein at least 1 g per pound of bodyweight, prioritize sleep, was negatively affected by the last time, I did this challenge by continuously delaying and pushing my workouts further into the day. Go to bed early wake up early try to get all or majority of the test on the list completed by midday. Great video man very inspiring

[@ryanhawkermoto]

Thanks for the motivation. I loved the part “I would have given up by now” I needed that.

[@kumudkenedy9959]

nice synchronicity @10:54. A sweet treat by the Universe for your hardwork hehe

[@abudalbalooshi5239]

My girlfriend broke up with me last week i’m glad you came when I needed you guys the most!!

[@garygjl9036]

"my" gf ? wtf. then, blah blah blah. another weak and too needy male. be happy for your ex. smart girl.

[@marksaldanha2906]

I love that each of your videos has at least one moment that makes me LOL .... this time it was the music going with the junk food temptation on the TV 😂

[@Reverihealth]

We loved this challenge! So glad Reveri was able to help along the way!

[@annapee2367]

Completed in 2022 ❤️ time for a second round. Great program. Don’t forget this is not an exercise challenge or a diet. It totally is a mind game

[@InfluentialPMO]

Congratulations! What an accomplishment and such astounding results. Also, what a great reading list!!

[@hellotinashe]

Congrats! I finished 75 Hard on April 27, 2024! It remains the best thing I've done for myself in a long time.

[@angelogenao]

The story, editing, tempo, payoff. This video was perfect.

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks mate!

[@HemExists]

"I'm in this book" holy moly that must've been motivating!!

[@GoalGuys]

Such an insane experience lol

[@raymondrose-stevans3590]

I believe you restricted calories too much. You should have maintained maintenance calories and increased carbs. I believe this would have definitely helped with energy and sleep. Other than that awesome stuff! Well done! Amazing work thanks for the encouragement 👍

[@fixnflipfanatic]

Congratulations! This video was perfectly timed. I'm currently on Day 6 of my second round of 75 Hard, I needed this motivation, Thank You!

[@GoalGuys]

Ayyy! You’ve got this!!!

[@remzzo]

I love how this challenge has read 10 pages (something you can do in 5-10 minutes) but forbids you to read fiction but then people will read the most trash books out there (popular science stuff). This challenge clearly goes very light on mental work and is just exercise and diet in disguise

[@vovinlonshin3708]

I am already getting up at 4:20am to work a 10hr shift at a hot sweaty job where I am on my feet all day, then hit the gym for an hour after getting home at after 6:30pm most days. No way I am going to be able to get up an hour earlier to do this. But good for you being able to keep with this

[@GoalGuys]

Impressive that you’re still getting to the gym after an early morning and 10hr days! Props to you mate!

[@Angus-McFife-2nd]

​@@GoalGuys it's not that hard.

[@AlexFuturemark]

Awesome! Also, love that you’re repping Vancouver! 💪

[@Björn-Schenk]

That's insane! You're a beast! congrats for such an amazing achievement!

[@benjiconfidence2.043]

I was on day 41 today. My dog and I were attacked by another dog 3 minutes into a walk this morning. Luckily I was able to fight the dog off and my girl is shaken but otherwise ok. I have scratches and knees and elbows are banged up and my tooth is loose, meaning i can’t eat solids and drinking water is difficult. It’s too late in the day to drink the two and a half litres i still need to drink to complete the gallon. I will heal and come back from day 1. Thankyou to the @goalguys for continuing to inspire.

[@NS-fo2lb]

I hope that you and your dog are good 🙏

[@benjiconfidence2.043]

@ Thankyou 😊

[@Colehike]

Holy Crap. I ALSO got my DEXA scan done at the same place. I was amazed to find out I was 24% despite being “skinny”. I’m currently on a bulking diet ATM. 24 was after my cut

[@GoalGuys]

I got my first Dexa scan back when I was running long distance. Weighed like 135 pounds, skinniest I’ve ever been, and the dexa said I was 24% bodyfat lol. So even though I was skinny and visibly very lean, I had a low amount of muscle. Super interesting stuff though! Good luck with the bulking!

[@chantelamanda__xo9363]

I loveeeeeee this 🥰🥰 best quote ‘the old me would have quit by now!’

[@warrenbaron8779]

Congrats Cam! Well done overcoming this challenge!

[@beaubreau]

Lost 15 pounds in a month in a half not working out a single day. The only the I changed was my diet. I cut out sugar and artificial sweeteners unless the food itself had the sugar naturally + plenty of fiber. If losing weight is the goal, your diet is really the only thing that needs to change. Gaining muscle... well that's another story.

[@SkullsDev]

I love doing challenging challenges, I am definitely going to do this in the fall. The only reason I'm not doing it now is because nearly every day of the summer where I live is 100+ Fahrenheit

[@SumGuyLovesVideos]

I love when we get to see how the challenges and books, really all the creators out there improving the world and playing off of each other, grats on being in the book!

[@MrTrip666]

Crazy transformation! 😮 im going to use this as inspo for my own transformation. 💪 congrats man 👏

[@ryanshearsmith1627]

Best part of the video? Seeing how happy you are with results. Splendid stuff brother

[@tsoupakis]

Man, congratulations!!! Congrats my friend!! That’s one of the hardest things one can do, and that quote.. “my old self” man that hitted hard.. Again well done my friend, well done

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you!!!

[@seanmaher3018]

Seeing a lot of negativity in this comment section. Just want to say absolute incredible video, got me motivate to give it a go and what an incredible result! Massive difference between the two pics and hopeyou continue the trend 💪

[@Colehike]

Even more amazing is it shows building muscle and losing fat at the same time is possible. The bodybuilding community says you can’t do both. This video is the first time we actually get to see a concrete example of this

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks so much!!

[@kristopherbowman1672]

Congrats on this! Happening upon a reference to you in the book that you're reading is wild!

[@letsdomath1750]

13:06 Please incorporate yoga nidra and body scan meditations when you experience sleep disturbances, especially on your next challenge. Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) practices will eliminate exhaustion and fatigue, and they can help you restore your natural sleep faster, even when faced with increased daily stressors.

[@extrememinimalism]

For the weights, dont worry about always doing more. Some days, its okay to go lighter... you are still in the gym, you are still killin' it.

[@ItsMe-ox8lm]

The final fotos have a huge difference. Congrats, you're an inspiration man.

[@jamesgaz788]

Pretty amazing to see, you would benefit looking up what deloads are so that you can keep progressing long term instead of hitting a wall :)

[@mmk82758]

I literally picked up my phone tonight to look up recent info on 75 Hard. This was the first video on my feed. It’s a sign.

[@GarbageGamer-fz8tz]

Bro this video is so well made and creatively edited, the story is amazing and the way he weaves it in is amazing

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you so much mate!

[@friendsplain]

I am sad I just found this channel. Very entertaining video of a very challenging pursuit! Thanks for sticking with it. My favorite part is definitely you finding yourself in Adam Grant's book! What are the chances!

[@juanpabloa23]

Im on day 65. Stronger than ever! The hardest part is food but when you’re committed, it’s easy. I’ve even done 30 days off carbs too. Results are CRAZY

[@lana_blue]

I completed 75 Hard early last year, and I loved the level of discipline I had to persevere even when life got busy, or I was tired. At one point I had a foot infection so had to get creative with my workouts. I also loved collecting nutrition data and being able to actively tweak what I was eating for different times and different training for different times of my cycle. It sounds like such a cliche, and I lost heaps of weight, but the mental benefits were the real winner for me. I'll definitely do it again. Also I LOVED that you were in the book! Such a great discovery!

[@GoalGuys]

The mental benefits are pretty wild!!

[@yuriypavlyuk-h8d]

Miss your content so much!!!

[@EsotericMindsets]

One thing I’d love to mention in case it wasn’t in the video, if drinking 1 gallon of water daily be sure you’re also supplementing your minerals because so much water without proper electrolytes balance can throw off the body as well, some even claim to suffer water toxicity if not tracking the electrolyte balance :)

[@relentlesspursuitofshade1234]

I completed 75 hard in September 2022 and followed with phase 1 and 2. Never got phase 3 done. But it changed my life it broke a bad alcohol habit, I read more, lost about 25 pounds and gave me confidence to be a better person overall. Great job finishing it! Your results are amazing!

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks! And congrats on your accomplishments!

[@jeffreybarker357]

“Feelings good” about working out in crappy weather is what we in my line of work call “Type 2 Fun”.

[@aboutmillions]

I completed 75 hard March of 2023. The hardest part was the monotony. I realized that the last 20 days was really just Me vs Me but I ended up losing 9 lbs and 4% body fat & 8" around my entire body, including 3.5" on my waist. I could've lost more but my caloric deficit wasn't that high, I still found myself hungry at night for the first few weeks tho. But at the end My body comp was completely different than when I started. I was burning 1000 calories per day which I never dreamed was possible due to my sedentary job. I read around 6 books as well. It was a hell of a challenge, I started over around 4 times because I failed at a task lol

[@askingwhy123]

Every-day challenges are not good. Recovery is literally where all progress is made. I appreciate the spirit, but this is only for the very young and the very lucky. The success stories are survivorship bias: only folks who don't get injured post their success photos and get bragging rights.

[@auntie2]

I don’t think the point of the challenge was to do flashy amounts of fitness. I think it was to keep a promise to yourself and learn discipline for your growth.

[@abrinkley7]

The work out could be something as simple as an outdoor walk, yoga, swimming in a pool, wall ball, pickleball. It doesn’t have to be high impact and it is good to stay active during recovery with low impact workouts.

[@timegoesby421]

Every day challenges are what build consistency

[@AckerQ.]

@@timegoesby421, you can be consistent with exercising 4 times a week as well. I’ve seen more progress running 4 times a week than trying to run every day. I don’t feel exhausted, tired etc. Your body needs time to adapt after hard workouts, it’s not all about the mind over body.

[@emobuddha]

Not to mention this mentality really isn’t healthy. It’s okay to mess up. It’s okay to miss a day. And also describing food as good and bad isn’t good either. It’s a fad but it’s not sustainable

[@NasrisLeftFoot]

Great video. Where’d you get that alarm clock!?

[@LuisELopezGarcia]

How about if you do the challenge but prioritize your health over everything else. You did well in the beginning when you took Greg's advice to lower intensity to avoid burnout. You should have done it again when you weren't sleeping towards the end.

[@sateIIitepilot]

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Bravo!

[@brendonmoore3505]

You have sold it for me. Im starting tomorrow.

[@meganhuff2346]

I completed 75 hard, between 3/1/24 to 5/14/24. The last 2 days, I was sick, had a fever, and still completed my 2 45 minute workouts. Only because if i actually rested to heal, I would have to start over. Not going to happen, so I pushed through

[@patrickcoyne3102]

I wonder how they categorize cheat meals and what are considered workouts? Some of the things that you seemed to consider against a diet seemed fine for me

[@98Destructo]

Things like losing sleep are hidden signs of overtraining. Fatigue accumulation is real

[@jordanstocker-palmer8023]

Truly inspirational. Kudos to you!

[@CallumFaulds1]

This is awesome! You're an inspiration to many!

[@kathleenbolanos]

12 days in over here. Congrats on getting through!!

[@GoalGuys]

Ayyy, good luck with it!!

[@CasualGuidesRS3]

It's really nice to see somebody finish🎉

[@Wendys_Youtube]

Hell yea

[@MrSkindianabones]

Well done mate. Looking good. Keep it up. Training is like getting a sun tan. Little and often. Don’t go too hard or you’ll get burnt.

[@Grant_lach]

The narrative structure of these videos is so effective! Great story telling as always! I’d be interested to see this style adapted to a live presentation

[@rodrigofcb]

Great cinematography and content!

[@MakoBeauty]

man i thought you and your bro were gonna train for an ironman and got so hyped--please do one! show us how its done!

[@GoalGuys]

Maybe one day!! That would be amazing

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

Nice! And that must have been quite the surprise to realize he was talking about you in that book ;)

[@GoalGuys]

Oh I freaked out lol

[@Smurfiestella]

I did this in Jan 2021 and honestly I didn't think it was that hard. The thing I hated the most was the stupid picture.

[@itzan7513]

70 days with no rest is hell on your nervous system, you accumulate a ton of fatigue and you can't rest properly. It's amazing you got to the last week before symptoms started showing up. While these kinda challenges are impressive, long term you should have 1 or 2 rest days a week, both to improve muscle gain and to give your body and nervous system time to rest. Doing it everyday is the equivalent of not sleeping for days or sleeping 2-3 hours a day.

[@naitcst]

Definitely want to see a collab with Derek from more plates more dates

[@frederik2723]

As a father of 3 Kids I had to smile at the 4-6 Hour sleep thing 😅

[@GoalGuys]

lol!

[@sm0k1nggnu_]

Congratulations on your results! It's really great to have self discipline but forcing yourself to do 2 trainings a day on several nights of only 4-6 hours sleep might be contraproductive and even unhealthy. I know the program doesn't let you quit or skip a day but it's important to listen to your body as well. If you're miserable and your trainings get worse, it's time for a rest day or two. The sleeping problems could also be because of the intensity of your training, lack of rest and high cortisol. (And getting back into a routine after taking a break really tests your discipline)

[@yamamancha]

Me, having never heard of "75 Hard", realizing that I'd be halfway through 75 Hard if only I was taking progress photos...

[@galvinlee8028]

Way to go! Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@dylanmaloney2221]

Great video. Thought the cinematography was a real step up from previous videos.

[@GoalGuys]

Thanks!!

[@pandadundee6430]

Oh I can’t wait to watch this, good luck! 🤞

[@sylithics]

That’s was awesome! Makes me think I can do it also ❤

[@jw2223]

The lack of sleep was probably from under eating. He would have had better results from this program if he was fueling his body better. Looks like he needed far more protein, supplements and more calories overall to give him energy and help build muscle mass. Nevertheless, massive challenge and good on him for seeing it through.

[@ZachRenwickData]

That must have felt amazing to realize the book excerpt was written about your video!

[@ahmed_saied]

Does anyone know a resource that can provide me workout plans for this challenge? Would be very appreciated

[@wombat7961]

I really like those black trackpants or running pants from the bodyscan clip, where can I get a pair?

[@justenejorger1840]

I appreciate the pull ups. Good for you getting to 4. As someone who can't even do 1.

[@michaelpatrick3994]

How’s you go about requesting the blood tests? Which blood test company did you use?

[@LegendaryBeanie]

My friend told me about this he was trying to do it and I was like why not make it 100 days hard but 25 of them days it’s rest recover or at least active rest like long walks and smaller muscle groups and over all volume on them days cut down. Of course you’d have to read a lot more tho. My mate 40+ hours at work and was clearly dying I’m all for pushing through and leveling up being tough but I’m also all about practicality the body needs rest and recovery took me a while to accept this but when I tried to mix boxing and weights through out the week you soon learn fast if you over did it on legs you’re gonna be a punch bag and primarily working on counter hits defence because your legs won’t work with you 😂 Mad respect for you tho love this channel ❤

[@high-captain-BaLrog]

this man is given as an example in books, he must be on a good trajectory, keep going random dude :)

[@a.8500]

Awesome, very awesome, your videos very helpful for us, i love your videos, keep it up 👍 god bless you!

[@kruemmel-sq1ju]

Oh wow, Congrats Bro!!!

[@andrewt8436]

Good for you man, great job!

[@ForRealConfused]

great video dude great work!