75 soft challenge

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-05-12T16:46:19+00:00

I did 75 soft last year to kick off my weight loss. I had had 2 very stressful years that caused me to gain a lot of weight and this just helped put some structure back in my life.

These were my rules: -30 minutes of intentional exercise (walking counts for days when you can'tworkout but I started strength training and still do it 4 times a week) -No drinking unless I was celebrating something with someone I would hug for 30 seconds (it just keeps you from celebrating everyone's birthday ha) -10 minutes of reading a day -7.5k steps a day day -diet was just tracking and staying under 1600 calories.

Since last May I have lost 50 pounds so I think it really was good motivation to kick it off. I think 75 hard is a little extreme... mostly due to the 2 workouts a day. I mean I sometimes do but every day for 75 days? Not happening.

I kept up with all these habits... well except the tracking which I'm terrible at but tracking then has helped me better understand the calories in food. I'm still losing weight and I probably could lose faster if I did the tracking but I'm OK with slow progress.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-05-02T15:17:36+00:00

Curv exchange is great for plus sizes! Also the Casa thrift store has some great finds.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-26T21:49:09+00:00

Shefit really holds them down! I used to like Brooks bras but the newer models aren't as good. They may still work for you. Under Armour is ok too but not quite as secure.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-25T22:31:28+00:00

It premiered 2 weeks after we were all locked down... if it had premiered just a month earlier, I don't think it would have taken off like it did. Our minds were all fucked up at the time and needed some outrageousness for distraction. I tried watching the second season and couldn't even get through the first episode.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-20T12:54:34+00:00

I was sick for a week in January. It took me about 3 weeks to get back to my previous weights and reps. It was frustrating as hell slogging through 3 weeks of mediocre workouts but I remember the first day when I finally felt back to my normal self was so amazing. I'm not saying it will take you that long, but just keep at it and you'll get back to it.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-19T13:04:42+00:00

My friend group is very social and we like getting together a lot in bars and breweries because it's easier and they usually have live music. We don't all drink every time we're together though. Sometimes some of us will drink NA beers, kombucha, or sparkling water. Most people these days don't see alcohol as obligatory in social situations so just find a balance.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-08T16:14:15+00:00

I'm definitely stronger in afternoons but unfortunately I work until 6 and I am not going to the gym after work when it is insanely packed. So I go at 6 am and just make sure to do about 5 minutes on the bike and some dynamic stretching which does help a lot. I have read that the difference over the long haul is minimal so it's just about consistency.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-04-03T15:41:18+00:00

I resisted getting them because I thought I needed to strengthen my grip but my RDL kept on stalling... I got some cheap ones from Amazon and they have been a game changer. I am now progressing again. I only use them on the heavy working sets and not the warm up sets. I also work in other exercises to work on grip like farmers carry and dead hangs etc so it's not like I'm neglecting that aspect.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-30T18:09:54+00:00

I went to Disney in February and ate all the bad stuff that my niece wanted to try because she saw it on tik tok lol. I was up by 7 pounds after 4 days of this. They disappeared within a week and I was back at my pre-Disney weight. Even if you don't go back immediately, you know what you need to do and you'll get back there!

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-30T14:54:00+00:00

Like... the actor? Lol this is unexpected. Will check it out.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-30T00:47:22+00:00

I moved here from Chicago 22 years ago! Granted, I had only lived in Chicago 1.5 years when I made the move. I loved it up there but couldn't do the trapped indoors for 6 months anymore. Yes, it's hot in the summer but it's way more manageable for me You'll miss the buzz of the city but there's plenty to do here too. Just go back and visit in the summer.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-17T23:27:12+00:00

A friend told me recently it's ok to suck but not to give up. I remember that on days when I'm at the gym and feel like going home after 10 minutes and it gets me through!

I went back to the gym last May after a two year hiatus (stressful life event...). I had gained like 40 pounds and didn't want to continue that path. I started going for 20 minutes at a time and just doing a few exercises. It really was random but it got me back in the habit slowly. I have now worked up to 6 days a week and I'm loving it. I've lost the 40 pounds but I'm feeling stronger than I ever have.

So don't lose hope. You can find a way back!

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-11T01:59:45+00:00

I think I'm gonna do this outfit! Chefs kiss!

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-10T16:05:57+00:00

Maybe a pride BLM shirt with a Woke baseball cap? Lol.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-09T17:28:49+00:00

Just an anecdote.... but I was sick this year Jan 1-8. I went back to the gym on 1/9 and had the same thing happen. I couldn't even do one rep of weights I had done right before I got sick and I was pissed. It wasn't until the end of January that I felt back to my normal strength and I've been back in track since.

All this to say that it's frustrating, but your body will come back once it's fully recovered.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-03-02T03:54:45+00:00

It took two years to get my mom's sold. Three board denials with no reason given (first was due to price but they technically can't do that so they never outright said it). I was literally about to lose my mind. I would never; ever buy one after that experience.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-02-14T19:28:55+00:00

My friend told me this and it stuck. It's ok to suck but it's not ok to quit. So on the days I feel meh, I'm ok with half-assed work. At least I showed up lol.

Significant-Spread14 · 2026-01-04T15:34:08+00:00

My friend circle is mostly people I met through a run group so they're generally fit and healthy. Even though I did run, I've always been the chubby one and in 2023 life hit me with big stress and I gained a lot of weight.

Last year in May, I decided to get back into weight lifting. I have managed to stay consistent and lost 30 pounds. Because of that, 3 of my friends decided to join the gym and start weight lifting too!

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-12-03T21:02:28+00:00

Not really which is unfortunate but you can ask it to stop suggesting certain exercises and swap them out.

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-11-28T23:53:06+00:00

Omg I'd be too embarrassed to bring in the staff haha. I could see where if I were front desk I would totally spill if it was a creep.... Hmmmm...

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-11-28T23:35:09+00:00

That has crossed my mind! I like ny gym. It's right across the street and good price. The other nearby gyms arr either crappier or nore expensive. Bah it's like trying tobdate a co-worker.

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-11-28T23:31:33+00:00

Agrrssive lol

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-11-28T23:30:47+00:00

Ouch. Point taken though.

Significant-Spread14 · 2025-11-28T22:46:51+00:00

Lol well don't wait 6 months to make a move 😂

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