The 75 Forge Blog

Guides, deep-dives, and real-world playbooks for 75 Hard, 75 Soft, and building lasting discipline.

75 Hard Progress Photos: How to Take Them, What to Expect, and Why They Matter

September 8, 2026 · 8 min read

75 Hard Progress Photos: How to Take Them, What to Expect, and Why They Matter

The daily progress photo is the most quietly skipped rule of 75 Hard. Here's how to set it up once, what changes to actually expect week by week, and the common mistakes that ruin the comparison.

The 75 Hard Rules Explained: Every Task, Every Day, No Confusion

September 7, 2026 · 9 min read

The 75 Hard Rules Explained: Every Task, Every Day, No Confusion

The complete, unambiguous breakdown of every 75 Hard rule — the diet, the two workouts, the gallon of water, the 10 pages, the progress photo, and exactly what counts as a restart.

How to Track 75 Hard on Your iPhone (The Easy Way)

August 27, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Track 75 Hard on Your iPhone (The Easy Way)

Paper checklists and Notes app screenshots fall apart by Day 20. Here's exactly what to track for 75 Hard and how to set up iPhone tracking that survives all 75 days.

75 Hard Success Stories: What the People Who Finish Have in Common

August 20, 2026 · 8 min read

75 Hard Success Stories: What the People Who Finish Have in Common

Fewer than 1 in 10 people finish 75 Hard. Here's what the ones who do actually have in common — the patterns behind the transformation stories, and what changes by Day 75.

Why Most People Fail 75 Hard — And How to Not Be One of Them

July 27, 2026 · 8 min read

Why Most People Fail 75 Hard — And How to Not Be One of Them

Fewer than 1 in 10 people finish 75 Hard. Here's exactly when and why people restart, the 5 real reasons behind it, and the specific fixes that get you to Day 75.

The Best Books to Read for 75 Hard (10 Pages a Day)

July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The Best Books to Read for 75 Hard (10 Pages a Day)

10 pages of non-fiction a day, no audiobooks, no skipping. A curated 75 Hard reading list organized by discipline, habits, mindset, and business — plus how to pick a book you'll actually finish.

75 Hard Workout Ideas: Indoor and Outdoor Options for Every Day

July 15, 2026 · 8 min read

75 Hard Workout Ideas: Indoor and Outdoor Options for Every Day

Two 45-minute workouts a day, one always outdoors, for 75 days. A full menu of indoor and outdoor options, weather backup plans, and a weekly structure that survives the whole challenge.

What to Eat on 75 Hard: A Beginner's Diet Guide (No Cheat Meals, No Alcohol)

July 6, 2026 · 8 min read

What to Eat on 75 Hard: A Beginner's Diet Guide (No Cheat Meals, No Alcohol)

75 Hard doesn't prescribe a diet — it demands you pick one and follow it perfectly. Here's how to choose, plan, and survive 75 days without a single cheat meal.

75 Hard vs 75 Soft vs 75 Medium: Which Challenge Should You Actually Do?

June 29, 2026 · 7 min read

75 Hard vs 75 Soft vs 75 Medium: Which Challenge Should You Actually Do?

Full rules, completion rates, and an honest breakdown of who each challenge is right for. Pick the one you'll actually finish.

Why Doing 75 Hard with Friends Changes Everything (And How to Actually Pull It Off)

June 19, 2026 · 6 min read

Why Doing 75 Hard with Friends Changes Everything (And How to Actually Pull It Off)

75 Hard is brutal alone — but doing it with friends transforms the challenge into something sustainable. Here's why group accountability works, what to watch out for, and how to set it up.