Performance
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 8
But today, I deep cleaned the carpets in the living room and master bedroom—a 4-hour functional movement marathon of vacuuming, lifting, pouring, and walking back and forth—yet my watch only tracked 2,000 steps! I just don’t get it. Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 7
I felt a little better, enough to get back on the horse again, so to speak. My daughter and a couple of her school friends came with me to the rec center because they wanted to work out together. While… Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 6
I hurt. Every inhale and exhale hurt. I couldn’t work out. I could barely make it through the day—just breathing was a challenge. Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 5
Watching my daughter move through the poses with ease was amazing and inspiring—to be so young and perfectly flexible! I think she had fun because she got to laugh at me! Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 4
Today was hard. I was sore, tired, and struggled to get up this morning. I just wanted to sleep and lounge all day like a kitten. I didn’t have time to walk the full 2 miles and figured I’d catch… Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 3
Today was hard and disappointing—I thought I would have exceeded 10,000 steps, but I didn’t. According to 75 Hard rules, I should start over—but forget that! This is already challenging enough without forced do-overs. Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 2
I kept reminding myself that baby steps are okay. At least I’m moving, and with time, it will get easier and longer. I didn’t get to where I am overnight, and I won’t get to where I want to be… Continue reading
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Mixed-Method 75 | Day 1
The first day is always the hardest, and doing it when daylight savings kicks in—losing an hour of sleep—didn’t make it any easier! Normally, I don’t hit 14,000+ steps in a day, but grocery shopping and running errands helped rack… Continue reading
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75 Hard vs. 75 Soft: The Challenge That’s Taking Over Social Media
After months of chaos—work, my dissertation, and illness — I needed a reset. Weighing over 200 pounds for the first time ever, I created my Mixed-Method 75: a stress-free, balanced approach to fitness, mindfulness, and self-discipline. Let’s redefine the challenge! Continue reading
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Embracing Your Imperfections
Much like a quilt’s charm emanates from its mismatched corners, the richness of life springs from embracing imperfections. Rejecting the futile pursuit of perfection, we find beauty in life’s asymmetry, celebrating our flaws as integral to our unique narrative of… Continue reading
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