An ER Nurse Ran 75 Hard Three Times, Starting With Walks — She Lost 114 Pounds
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Virginia Rogus, a 32-year-old emergency room nurse in Martinsburg, West Virginia, started the 75 Hard program in spring 2021, according to TODAY. Each day meant two 45-minute workouts, a gallon of water, reading a self-help book, a progress photo, her chosen diet with no cheat meals, and no alcohol.
At first both of her daily workouts were simply walks — she stressed that the workouts don't have to be strenuous. After finishing her first 75-day round she took a three-day break and kept going. By her third round she was riding a Peloton she bought with money from extra nursing shifts during the pandemic.
Across those rounds she lost 114 pounds. '75 Hard has completely changed my life. I used to be a complete TV addict and couch potato, but I barely watch TV anymore,' she said, recommending taking it 'day by day, task by task.'
Key takeaways
- ›Started 75 Hard in spring 2021
- ›Completed at least three rounds, with a 3-day break after the first
- ›Walked for both 45-minute workouts at first; added Peloton in round three
- ›114 pounds lost in total
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