LEADERBOARD
WEEK 1
WEIGHT-LOSS: BROOKLYN
STEPS: WHITNEY
CLASSES: DARLENE
WEEK 2
WEIGHT-LOSS: COURTNEY
STEPS: WHITNEY
CLASSES: ITS A TIE! DARLENE, WHITNEY & TAYLOR
WEEK 3
WEIGHT-LOSS: NICOLE
STEPS: WHITNEY
CLASSES: DARLENE
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GRAND PRIZE
CHALLENGE INTRODUCTION
December 2, 2024
We wanted to set up an accountability challenge at Soleil to motivate those who are looking for a little push to jump into the New Year as your best self! We decided to do our own version of the ever growing in popularity, 75 Hard.
Here are Soleil’s Rules:
One 45-minute workout daily (inside or outside). Soleil classes will give you points.
10K steps daily (proof of steps aka pic will give you points - logged weekly).
Adhering to a diet. You can pick the diet, but you can’t cheat. (This one’s on you! For help with a personalized diet reach out & we can set you up with our nutritionist )
Reading 10 pages of a self-help or educational book (book suggestions to follow).
Drinking a gallon of water (track it).
Taking a progress picture for yourself (before & after) - most significant change from before & after gets points.
Weigh in daily (right as you wake up before you eat, this helps you stay on track!) Sunday weigh-ins at studio earn points (not mandatory).
No alcohol - (this is a good challenge for yourself to prove that you can do hard things, get the best results by abstaining & detox that body!)
Gratitude journal - write down 3 things you’re grateful for every day (I love the five minute journal or gratitude journal you can purchase on amazon).
We will be launching a sign up sheet to join the challenge, create a community board to share recipes & cheer each other on! Join with buddy to help you stay on track!
The person with the most points in different categories will win small prizes along the way to keep you motivated. The one with the most overall points at the end wins …. AN ALL EXPENSES PAID DAY TRIP TO THE SPA!!! Included full access to amenities, meals & spa treatment!
We are all winners in the end! Show up for yourself in a big way & join a super fun & supportive community to help you do it!
WHAT TO EXPECT
December 3, 2024
Here’s what you can expect for Soleil 75 Hard Wins !!!
Your skin becomes clearer.
Increased self worth and confidence.
Develop the ‘get sh*t done’ mentality.
Finish books you would have otherwise never read.(book list for suggestions to come!)
Lose some weight. Although, this isn’t always the primary goal. But, 1 workout & completing your 10K steps everyday will definitely help you get back in shape.
Start building healthy habits such working out consistently.
Develop the habit of going for walks. It’s important to spend time in nature, but we hardly do it with our busy schedules (if you can brave the cold, get outside for your steps!)
Learn better time management. Seriously, once it becomes habit, realize how easy it is to fit a 45-minute workout into your daily schedule while working full-time. (With early bird & evening class options)
CHALLENGES WE MAY FACE
December 3, 2024
MINDSET
The moment you start negotiating with that little voice in your head, you’re screwed! It begins with something like, “fine…I’ll read 8 pages today” or “I’ll workout for 30 minutes and call it a day. And the next thing you know, you’ve skipped a workout entirely and quit.
It’s important to have a strong mindset during those 75 days. And it’s easier to stick with it at first, but as the days pass and your enthusiasm fades, it can get challenging. That’s where accountability partners can help. (So sign up with a buddy!)
CREATING ROUTINES & SYSTEMS
You don’t have to make things harder than they’re supposed to be. That’s why, having a proper routine can help you (on most days) while taking on a challenge like 75 hard.
Here are a few tips to help you create a better system that works for you.
Plan in advance. This includes scheduling your workouts, meal planning and grocery shopping.
Get a one gallon water bottle (like this aquafit bottle from amazon) to help you keep track of your water intake.
Choose a sustainable diet and then don’t – even for a second – think of compromising. When you commit to a diet, it’s easier to say no to the junk food.
Set up a tracker system in a journal or in your notes to track (workouts, water, pages, diet, progress pic, weight)
Use journals to record your experience ! This allows you to process things, and remembering the obstacles you overcame will only motivate you to keep going.
It can be hard to create new habits and systems in your life in the beginning. Thats why we started this challenge as a community to keep routing each other on along the way! Join our Soleil Accountability page to share recipes, and cheer each other on along the way!
YOUR COMPANY MATTERS
Having people supporting you and pushing you to give your 100% is helpful. But, I just believe in making things as simple for you as possible in order to support your goals. And having the right company could help you a little. And if you don’t have that, you can find plenty of people through the challenge willing to help including me!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
December 3, 2024
MINDSET - Take things one day at a time. If you’re on Day 14 and thinking about how you’ll survive Day 58, believe me, you’ll start panicking. Every day is different, so just stop letting your mind control you with these made up scenarios and focus on today.
CHECKLIST - Have a checklist, digital or traditional, so you don’t forget anything. And the gratification that comes from ticking all the boxes every day is unmatched.
WATER - Get a 1 gallon water bottle so you don’t have to keep track.
WORKOUTS - join us at Soleil for a class every day, whether you’re wanting an intense burn or a more gentle stretch every class counts towards points. For extra points, track 10K steps daily by documenting them with a photo. (We will keep a weekly log at the studio!) Now, I know rest days and giving your body some space once in a while is important. But you only have to do this for 75 days. And it’s not just about your body; it’s about your mind, building discipline, getting things done, and being in CONTROL of your life. If you’re craving a rest day, sign up for a Restorative Yoga or Slow Flow & Restore. Remember, your body can handle almost everything, it’s your mind you have to convince.
DIET - you don’t need to go on a fad diet. It can be as simple as eliminating junk food and sugar and replacing them with healthier alternatives. You have to follow this for 75 days, so choose something that’s sustainable. Once you have the rules laid out, it isn’t as hard to say no to the junk.
SUPPORT - we will have a facebook group to join for support with healthy recipes, motivation & cheering each other on. Ask a friend or family member to join you in the challenge to help you stay accountable! You’ll meet a supportive community at Soleil & we will become your cheerleaders!
BOOK SUGGESTIONS
December 6, 2024
What I love about this challenge is that it’s about discipline. With enough discipline you can accomplish anything you set your mind to! This challenge is just as much about mental toughness as it is physical.
Here’s a list of where to begin when searching for a self development book for your 75 Hard Challenge!
Atomic Habits by James Clear
You are a badass by Jen Sincero
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Unf*cK Yourself by Gary John Bishop
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S Sharma
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Old Path, New Clouds by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey
The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Compound Effect by Daren Hardy
Grit by Angela Duckworth
How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The ONE thing by Gary Keller
Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins
The Power Of One More by Ed Mylett
Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
There are so many more! Here’s a little kickstarter for some popular self development books! Take the time to read 10 pages a day and open your mind!
HOW TO EARN POINTS
December 12, 2024
Just by participating in the challenge, you are committing to yourself & that already makes you a winner! But, if you’re a little competitive we are giving away a Spa Day to the Miraval Spa to the person who gathers the most points after the 75 Days! Smaller motivational prizes will be given out through to keep it spicy!
Points will be given for :
Class attendance (in class or virtual)
Weigh in daily for yourself to keep you on track. There will be a scale in the studio for you to weigh in in person weekly & write in your weight (if participating virtually send a photo Sunday & we will write it in for you) The person at the end with the largest weight loss percentage will receive EXTRA points.
10K steps — not everyone has a way to track steps so this is an extra challenge (visibly track & record with a photo for each day you walk 10K steps, for extra points and send proof Sundays! )
Daily pic for accountability this is for you (before & after) we will compare the largest change photo (between your before & after) largest change will win EXTRA points
The rest of the challenge is all honor system & a challenge against yourself! Remember none of the above is required to participate! If you are just looking for accountability for yourself and a community to join you are all welcome! The prizes are just gravy baby!
JOIN OUR FACBOOK GROUP
January 2, 2025
Join Soleil's 75 Hard community!
Share recipes, personal challenges, helpful tips, what's working/not, tips, etc. - anything and everything 75 Hard related!
This is also where you will submit your Sunday weight & steps check-in (post or chat) if not in-studio.
CHECK-INS
January 3, 2025
Join our Sunday 9 am in-studio class
to gain points, weigh-in & log your weekly results!
WEIGH-INS - logged during 9 am Sunday class (in-studio). If participating virtually or with your own routine you will need to submit a photo of Sunday morning's weight. You can submit your picture as a post in our 75 Hard FB Group or send via the 75 Hard Chat.
STEPS - through your step tracker, your phone will keep the steps you’ve walked each day. In-studio Sundays, you can record all your steps total for the week (only count the days where you exceeded 10K or more) on your personal page in our 75 Hard Journal. If you aren’t in-studio, submit your step count along with your weigh-in.
CLASSES - Soleil class participation is tracked through the studio (both in-person & virtual).
If you have not been in the studio since the 75 Hard Challenge has begun but you are participating (we can log your weigh-in tomorrow as your starting weight)
*SINCE THE CHALLENGE BEGAN ON A THURSDAY WE ARE ONLY LOGGING FOR THE FIRST "WEEK" FROM THURSDAY TO END OF DAY SATURDAY. MOVING FORWARD IT WILL BE SUNDAY TO SUNDAY TO KEEP IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE. OUR LAST "WEEK" WILL ALSO BE A SHORT ONE (SUNDAY-TUESDAY).
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