Her 75 Hard Daily
Her 75 Hard Daily is an unfiltered, day-by-day podcast chronicling a 37-year-old woman's journey through Andy Frisella's 75 Hard Challenge. Based in the Midwest, she shares the wins, struggles, and lessons of building discipline, resilience, and mental toughness. The show offers daily motivation and a woman's perspective on the challenge.
Episodes
Day 36 of 75 Hard – Breaking Point, Hard Choices & Honest Reflections - The End of The Challenge | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 36 Recap: Today marks the end of the challenge for me—unfortunately, I did not complete all the tasks. I’m definitely disappointed and wish I were still in the middle of the program. I’m recording this a few days after ending, and honestly, my stress and overwhelm feel even heavier now than when I had five structured tasks to complete each day. My mental clarity is lower, and my body doesn’t f
Day 35 of 75 Hard – Overwhelmed but Unbroken | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 35 Recap: Another extremely challenging day. Work continues to get harder to manage, and some days the 75 Hard tasks feel almost impossible to complete.Even with all the chaos and exhaustion, I still got everything done—though, once again, it all happened at the end of the day. It’s not ideal, but the boxes are checked, and that’s what matters.Honestly, I don’t have much more to say about toda
Day 34 of 75 Hard – Long Workdays, Late Nights & Laser Tag | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 34 Recap: Office day! And honestly, this challenge is getting really hard for me right now. Work has been so intense and chaotic lately, and it’s becoming tougher each day to keep up with all the 75 Hard tasks.Today was packed with meetings and calls, which meant I didn’t get in my 45-minute walk or my reading during the day. Everything had to happen at night—within the last four hours before
Day 33 of 75 Hard – Unexpected Detours, Late Workouts & Staying Proud | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 33 Recap: Today was one of those days where life threw in an unexpected time-consuming task. My daughter needed to go to the doctor, and since we live out in the country, that meant a 30-minute drive each way—plus time in the waiting room and another wait at the pharmacy. Altogether, it ate up nearly three hours of what would’ve been my 75 Hard time in between meetings. Definitely not ideal!Ev
Day 32 of 75 Hard – Monday Reset, Early Wins & Hydration Battles | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 32 Recap: The beginning of the week always feels like a reset, and I needed it. Weekends can be tough to manage with all the 75 Hard tasks—they tend to feel a bit unorganized and overwhelming. Having the kids at school and the house to myself brings me so much calm and focus to get things done.I’m still really enjoying The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I’ve realized I especially like th
Day 31 of 75 Hard – Weekend Wins and Mental Reset | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 31 Recap: Even though it was the weekend and I technically had all the time in the world, I still ended up finishing my water around 9pm and knocking out both workouts later in the day. Not ideal, but done!Food-wise, I kept things light and simple—and made a mindful choice by skipping the highly processed nacho cheese on my homemade chili fries. That’s a quiet win I’m claiming proudly.I’m stil
Day 30 of 75 Hard | Struggling with Motivation and Wanting to Quit | Her 75 Hard Daily
On Day 30, the mental battle is real. I found myself deep in a spiral of wanting to quit—crafting in my head how I’d even announce it on the podcast. The idea of switching to another program or something “more flexible” felt incredibly tempting, especially because this challenge forces me to leave my comfort zone daily. It’s uncomfortable, it’s repetitive, and it requires discipline when I just wa
Day 29 of 75 Hard – Showing Up Even When It Sucks | Her 75 Hard Daily
It’s that time of the month again, and today came with fatigue, headaches, and cramping — basically the perfect combo for not wanting to tackle 75 Hard. But here we are, still doing the thing.I kept my workouts light: an outdoor walk and then another walk on my walking pad with some stretching. Couch to 5K will have to wait for a day when my body isn’t waging war against me. 😅Food was a bright spo
Day 28 of 75 Hard – Four Weeks In & Feeling the Monotony | Her 75 Hard Daily
Four weeks down—hooray! 🎉 But real talk… it’s starting to feel a little monotonous. I’m not someone who thrives in repetitive routines for too long, and right now, I can feel that boredom creeping in.Water is becoming the biggest struggle. I’m tired of thinking about it. I don’t enjoy drinking it anymore, and I always end up distracted during the day, which leads to chugging a ton at night. Not id
Day 27 of 75 Hard – Office Day Chaos, Laser Tag Workouts & New Book Energy | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 27 landed on an office day, which I love for the social energy—but wow, it does NOT always love me back when it comes to staying on top of 75 Hard tasks. I totally slacked on my water and completely ran out of time to get my outdoor workout in before heading home. By the time I walked through the door at 6pm, I still had two full 45-minute workouts to get done. Not ideal.So, we improvised. I g
Day 26 of 75 Hard – Small Wins, Big Motivation | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 26 — and today I realized something simple but powerful: the magic of checking something off a list.I was so behind on my 75 Hard tasks that I decided to stop overthinking and just do something. I took my progress picture midday, opened my Habit app, and checked that box — and wow, that tiny moment of progress actually gave me the motivation I needed to keep going. Sometimes you just need one
Day 25 of 75 Hard – A Third of the Way There! Juggling It All as a Working Mom | Her 75 Hard Daily
We made it to Day 25 of 75 Hard — one-third of the way through! 🎉 I’m so proud to have reached this milestone, but it’s also made me realize something important: I only seem to know how to celebrate by eating poorly or drinking alcohol. That’s definitely something I want to reflect on and change moving forward.Today was one of the hardest days of the challenge so far — not because of temptation, b
Day 24 of 75 Hard – Strength Training Wins and Finding Focus | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 24 of 75 Hard was a great one! I always love the weekends — everything about this challenge just feels so much more manageable when I’m not balancing work and family life at the same time. I got everything done today without much struggle, but I did learn something important about my focus.While doing my morning reading, I sat in the living room while my husband watched SportsCenter, and I rea
Day 23 of 75 Hard – Game Day Temptations and Staying Strong | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 23 of 75 Hard brought one of the toughest food challenges yet — college football game day! We had company over, and the temptation was at an all-time high. From queso dip to mini pigs in a blanket, it felt like a true test of discipline.While I did enjoy some of the healthy, delicious options we made, I stayed committed and skipped the queso, pigs in a blanket, and even the drinks — though I w
Day 22 of 75 Hard – Finding Balance and Showing Up Anyway | Her 75 Hard Daily
⚡ Note: Sorry for the delay in episode uploads! I’m catching up on the technical side and will be releasing a larger batch over the next few days to get back on track.Day 22 of 75 Hard felt like a smoother day overall. I managed to complete everything without too much trouble, which was a nice change of pace. Lately, I’ve been doing walks for both of my 45-minute workouts — great for staying consi
Day 21 of 75 Hard – Finding the Balance | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 21 Recap: Today was a pretty average day — I managed to complete all of my tasks without too much struggle. But I’ve been thinking a lot about balance lately.As much as I love this challenge, I’m constantly trying to figure out how to give it my all and still be fully present for my family. I find myself sacrificing bits of quality time to squeeze in workouts or finish my reading, and sometime
Day 20 of 75 Hard – The Texas Roadhouse Test | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 20 Recap: Today tested every ounce of willpower I’ve built so far. We went out as a family to celebrate my son’s birthday at Texas Roadhouse — and if you know, you know. Those endless baskets of warm, homemade rolls with cinnamon butter are dangerously good. Sitting there while everyone else devoured them was almost too much to handle.But I stayed strong. I focused on my own plate filled with
Day 19 of 75 Hard – Mocktails and Mindset at the Bar | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 19 Recap: Today was an office day, and I really crushed it! I fit in a solid lunchtime walk for my workout, packed healthy leftovers for lunch, and stayed on top of my water goal — most of it was gone before I even left work. I ended the night with my progress pic and some quiet reading time while my husband was reviewing his fantasy football waivers… whatever that means.After work, a few cowo
Day 18 of 75 Hard – Embracing the Amateur | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 18 Recap: Kind of a boring Monday overall, but sometimes that’s exactly what I need to stay consistent. I managed to complete all of my tasks today without much struggle — which honestly feels like a win.Even though my physical book for the challenge isn’t Steal Like an Artist, I’ve been listening to it as an audiobook during my outdoor walks, and it’s been hitting me in all the right ways. On
Day 17 of 75 Hard – Turning Yard Work Into a Full-Body Workout | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 17 Recap: Today was a productive weekend day that left me feeling accomplished and strong. I decided to use both of my workouts to tackle an outdoor project—removing a stubborn tree stump. Between digging, pulling, and hauling dirt back and forth to fill in the hole, I got a solid full-body workout and definitely felt it everywhere.Thanks to all that activity, getting my gallon of water in was
Day 16 of 75 Hard – Family Day at the Zoo & Saying No to Temptation | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 16 Recap: Today was a family day at the zoo! It was full of quality bonding time—and all that walking definitely covered my outdoor workout. I got most of my tasks done early in the day, including reading and my indoor workout, which made the rest of the day more enjoyable.I was tempted by a giant pretzel (who wouldn’t be?), but I stayed strong and said no. I can feel myself getting better at
Day 15 of 75 Hard – Mastering the Art of Multitasking | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 15 Recap: Another challenging day with the kids home from school, but today I leaned into multitasking and made the most of every small pocket of free time. I read my 10 pages while waiting for pasta to cook, took my progress picture while the peas boiled, and simplified meals to reduce mental load.During my indoor workout, I stayed productive by using my walking pad, hopping off every so ofte
Day 14 of 75 Hard – Balancing Work, Kids, and the Challenge | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 14 Recap: Today was tough. The kids were home from school while I was still working a full day from home, which is always a challenge since my husband works in the office. My youngest especially craves quality time with me and has a hard time leaving me alone, which made it even harder to balance work, parenting, and the added pressure of 75 Hard.Tasks stretched across the entire day — I read
Day 13 of 75 Hard – Office Day, Clearer Mind & Positive Energy | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 13 Recap: Another office day! I don’t always get much done, but I love the social aspect — as an extrovert, working from home gives me flexibility but I need people-time or I start to go crazy. I was semi-prepared today with my Stanley and workout clothes, but forgot my lunch.One of my favorite things about office days is taking my outdoor walk in the nearby residential area. It gives me a ref
Day 12 of 75 Hard – Balancing Family Time & Keeping the Streak | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 12 Recap: Today wasn’t very exciting — a short episode because nothing out of the ordinary happened, but we completed every task. I found myself balancing the challenge with family time: we’re working our way through the Harry Potter movies, and instead of missing movie night I did a short workout video, followed by a deep stretch on the floor while watching with the family.On busy work days a
Day 11 of 75 Hard – A By-the-Book Day, New Reads & Healthy Fajitas | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 11 Recap: Today I woke up so thankful I didn’t quit yesterday. This day felt refreshingly simple—no major temptations, stress, or obstacles. It was a true “by the book” day, and I hope more days start to feel like this as 75 Hard becomes a normal rhythm in my routine.I started a new non-fiction audiobook on Audible, Steal Like an Artist. While it doesn’t count toward my 10 pages of daily readi
Day 10 of 75 Hard – Pushing Through Emotional Turmoil & Choosing Discipline | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 10 Recap: Today was one of the hardest days so far, but not because of workouts or diet. A personal disagreement with someone close to me left me frustrated, emotional, and ready to quit. For a while, the challenge felt insignificant compared to the weight of the conflict.But I reminded myself why I started: 75 Hard is about silencing that inner voice that wants to quit when life gets inconven
Day 9 of 75 Hard – Game Day Temptations, Peer Pressure & Staying Sober | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 9 Recap: Today was the toughest challenge yet—it was college football game day. Between tailgating and the game itself, I was surrounded by food, drinks, and friends encouraging me to join in. I was easily the only sober person in a 10-mile radius, and the peer pressure to “lighten up” was real.Still, I stayed strong. The 45+ minute walks to and from the tailgate, game, and parking lot actuall
Day 8 of 75 Hard – Restaurant Temptations, Progress Pic Wins & TikTok Struggles | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 8 Recap: Today was the first time I faced restaurant temptations. I went out for sushi during happy hour and really wanted one of their specialty cocktails, but I stayed strong and stuck with cucumber-infused water.On the win side, I finally took my progress picture in the morning, which felt like a huge relief compared to remembering right before bed. I also kept my indoor workout simple with
Day 7 of 75 Hard – Late Starts, Rain Interruptions & Pushing Through Annoyance | Her 75 Hard Daily
Quick note: Apologies for the audio quality in this episode—I just bought a new mic and the sound should be much better within the week!Day 7 Recap: Today felt like an upside-down kind of day. I got a late start on everything, didn’t finish my first 30 ounces of water until noon, and my attempt to sneak in an outdoor workout between rain showers got cut short when work called. I ended up walking o
Day 6 of 75 Hard – Office Day Struggles, Playing Catch-Up & Not Quitting | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 6 Recap: Today I went into the office, forgot my water and lunch, and had to cram all my 75 Hard tasks in after 6pm—but I still got it done.I normally work from home, but being in the office threw me completely off my routine. Without my Stanley cup, I didn’t drink water all day while catching up with coworkers, and forgetting my lunch didn’t help either. I grabbed a healthy option from Panda
Day 5 of 75 Hard – Beating Mosquitoes, Smarter Food Swaps & Pushing Through Injuries | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 5 of 75 Hard is in the books, and let me tell you—the mosquitoes might be the hardest part of this challenge so far. My outdoor workout was miserable thanks to them, but I pushed through and got it done.I’m still enjoying my current read, Do Over by Jon Acuff, and I’m switching things up—reading a full chapter each day instead of just 10 pages. My goal is to power through as many nonfiction pe
Day 4 of 75 Hard – Yoga for Cramps & Finding Motivation While Sick | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 4 of 75 Hard is complete, and it came with new challenges. I’m still feeling sick, and now I’m also dealing with fatigue and cramps. The good news is I discovered that doing yoga specifically for when you’re sick or on your period really helps—and thankfully, Yoga with Adriene has amazing videos on YouTube for that.Cravings weren’t as bad today, and for the first time, water felt easier—I didn
Day 3 of 75 Hard – Must Have Sugar | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 3 of 75 Hard is officially done, and it was one of the most challenging days so far. I’m still feeling sick, and the cravings hit hard today—especially for sweet treats like a DQ Blizzard and Oreos. I also learned that things don’t always go my way. I started my outdoor walk, but a call from work forced me to transition inside to my walking pad before finishing my outdoor workout later.One bri
Day 2 of 75 Hard – Why Am I Doing This Again? | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 3 of 75 Hard is complete—but it wasn’t easy.Today I pushed through a hot outdoor walk in 94°F weather, wrestled with the temptation of the hot dogs I made for my kids, and seriously considered starting over tomorrow because I’m feeling sick. Instead of quitting, I dug deep, leaned on discipline, and completed every 75 Hard task for the day.This challenge is already testing my limits, but those
Day 1 of 75 Hard – Finding a Routine | Her 75 Hard Daily
Day 1 of 75 Hard is in the books! I kicked things off strong by getting both of my workouts done early, but I definitely struggled to keep up with my water intake throughout the day. I’m also loving the book I chose to start with—Do Over by Jon Acuff—and it’s already giving me great insights as I work through this challenge.One big lesson from today: I need to build a stronger daily routine so I d
Day 0 of 75 Hard – Starting is the Hardest Part Right? | 37-Year-Old Midwest Mom’s Journey
Today is Day 0 of my 75 Hard Challenge journey, and I’m sharing how I plan to tackle this intimidating challenge, which starts tomorrow! 75 Hard was created by Andy Frisella to push normal people like you and me to reach their potential and build mental toughness.As a 37-year-old mom in the Midwest, I’m documenting this challenge day by day to show the real ups and downs—no filters, just honesty.
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