When I first started researching 75 Soft, I wanted to know one thing: does it actually work? Not the Instagram-perfect transformations or influencer testimonials—I wanted to know what real people, with real lives and real constraints, actually experience over 75 days.
What I found was both inspiring and grounding. The results are real, but they're also nuanced. Some people lose significant weight; others don't move the scale at all but feel completely transformed. Some see dramatic physical changes; others experience shifts so subtle they almost miss them—until they realize they've become someone who shows up for themselves every single day.
Physical Results Overview
Let's start with what many people are most curious about: the physical changes. Based on community reports, testimonials, and aggregated data from forums like Reddit and various blogs, here's what people commonly experience:
Weight Loss
The range is significant—anywhere from 0 to 20+ pounds over 75 days. Most people who are starting from a sedentary lifestyle with room for dietary improvement report losing between 5-15 pounds. However, it's crucial to understand that 75 Soft is not designed as a weight loss program. Weight changes are a byproduct of improved habits, not the primary goal.
One Reddit user shared their results: "Dropped 6.1kg (about 13.5 lbs) and trimmed 13.5cm off the waist." But what struck them most wasn't the numbers—it was "the structure and clarity it gave my mornings."
Reality Check: Weight Loss Expectations
If weight loss is your primary goal, 75 Soft can support it—but it's not a crash diet. The 80/20 eating approach and single daily workout create a sustainable caloric environment, not an aggressive deficit. Expect gradual, sustainable changes rather than dramatic drops.
Body Composition Changes
Many participants report changes that don't show up on the scale:
- Clothes fitting differently — Looser in the waist, more defined in arms and legs
- Reduced bloating — Often from improved hydration and nutrition
- Visible muscle definition — For those incorporating strength training
- Improved posture — From regular movement and core engagement
Energy and Vitality
This is one of the most consistently reported physical changes. People describe:
- More sustained energy throughout the day
- Fewer afternoon crashes
- Waking up feeling more refreshed
- Better sleep quality and falling asleep faster
- Reduced need for caffeine (though it's not required to reduce it)
Other Physical Changes
- Clearer skin — Thanks to hydration and improved nutrition
- Better digestion — From consistent hydration and healthier eating
- Increased strength and flexibility — From daily movement
- Reduced inflammation — Many report less joint pain and puffiness
Mental & Emotional Transformations
Ask most 75 Soft completers what surprised them, and they'll talk about the mental changes. These often feel more significant—and more lasting—than any physical transformation.
Increased Self-Trust
This is perhaps the most profound result. When you tell yourself you'll do something and then actually do it—75 times in a row—something shifts. You build evidence that you can rely on yourself. This self-trust spills into other areas: work projects, relationships, personal goals you've been putting off.
"I didn't go beast mode or anything extreme, just stayed consistent and didn't BS myself." — Reddit user on completing 75 Soft
Reduced Anxiety and Improved Mood
The combination of regular exercise, proper hydration, and daily reading creates a powerful anxiety-reducing cocktail. Research supports each element individually; together, they compound. Participants commonly report:
- Feeling calmer and more grounded
- Improved stress resilience
- More emotional stability
- Reduced rumination and worry
Mental Clarity and Focus
Better hydration directly supports cognitive function. Regular exercise increases blood flow to the brain. Daily reading exercises your focus muscle. People report sharper thinking, better concentration, and improved problem-solving at work.
Improved Relationship with Discipline
For many people—especially those with a history of extreme diets or punishing exercise programs—75 Soft heals the relationship with discipline itself. It proves that discipline can be gentle, that progress doesn't require suffering, that you can be kind to yourself AND still show up consistently.
The Identity Shift
Perhaps the most valuable mental result is identity change. You stop being someone who "tries to work out" and become someone who "moves their body daily." You shift from wanting to read more to being a reader. These identity shifts last far beyond Day 75.
What the Community Reports
Aggregating data from Reddit discussions, blog testimonials, and social media posts reveals some consistent patterns in what people experience:
Most Commonly Reported Benefits (in order of frequency)
- Better energy levels — Nearly universal
- Improved hydration habits — Often continue post-challenge
- Established exercise routine — Many keep the habit
- Weight loss or body composition changes — Variable but common
- Mental clarity and focus — Frequently mentioned
- Better sleep — Often by week 3-4
- Increased self-confidence — From completing what they started
- Books read — 5-10 books over 75 days is typical
Challenges People Face
It's not all smooth sailing. Common struggles include:
- Week 2-3 motivation dip ("the honeymoon is over")
- Fitting workouts into busy schedules
- Social situations and the alcohol rule
- Travel disruptions
- The reading requirement feeling like homework (at first)
- Week 8-9 plateau feeling ("am I still making progress?")
Results Timeline: Week by Week
While everyone's experience is unique, here's a general timeline of what many people notice at different stages:
Week 1-2: The Adjustment Phase
What you might experience:
- Possible headaches as body adjusts to increased water intake
- Fatigue as you establish new exercise routines
- Initial enthusiasm followed by "this is harder than I thought"
- Frequent bathroom trips (your body adjusting to hydration)
- Maybe some irritability if reducing sugar/processed foods
What to remember: This is normal. Your body is adapting. Push through gently.
Week 3-4: Energy Emergence
What you might experience:
- Energy improvements often begin here
- Sleep quality frequently improves noticeably
- Habits start feeling less forced, more automatic
- Workouts become something you look forward to (sometimes)
- The reading might start feeling enjoyable rather than obligatory
Week 5-7: The Groove Phase
What you might experience:
- This is when many people hit their stride
- Mental clarity becomes pronounced
- Stable, improved mood
- Beginning of visible physical changes (if they're going to happen)
- The challenge feels less like a challenge, more like life
Week 8-10: The Plateau & Push Through
What you might experience:
- Progress feels invisible to many
- Potential boredom with routines
- This is where gentle discipline matters most
- Trust that the work is compounding even when you can't see it
Week 11 and Beyond: Reflection & Integration
What you might experience:
- Reflection deepens
- Many report feeling fundamentally different—not just in body, but in how they relate to themselves
- Thinking about what habits to keep post-challenge
- Pride in having completed what you started
What Affects Your Results
Results vary dramatically between individuals. Here are the key factors that influence what you'll experience:
Your Starting Point
Someone who's been sedentary for years will see more dramatic changes than someone who already exercises regularly. Someone who rarely drinks water might feel transformed by proper hydration alone. The further you are from the 75 Soft baseline, the more noticeable the changes.
How You Interpret the Rules
75 Soft's flexibility is its strength, but it also affects outcomes. "Eat well 80% of the time" means different things to different people. A strict interpretation will yield different results than a loose one. Neither is wrong—they just produce different outcomes.
Consistency vs. Perfection
The people who see the best results aren't always the ones with perfect days—they're the ones who show up even when it's hard. An imperfect workout counts. A "good enough" meal counts. Consistency over 75 days beats perfection for 30 days followed by giving up.
Workout Intensity and Type
Walking every day produces different physical results than high-intensity interval training or progressive strength training. Both are valid within 75 Soft, but they yield different outcomes.
Sleep and Stress
External factors matter. If you're chronically sleep-deprived or under extreme stress, your results may be muted. 75 Soft can help these issues over time, but they affect your starting trajectory.
How to Measure Your Own Success
I encourage you to define success beyond the scale. Here are ways to track your transformation that capture the full picture:
Physical Metrics (Beyond Weight)
- Body measurements (waist, hips, arms, thighs)
- How your clothes fit
- Progress photos (same lighting, same pose)
- Fitness improvements (can you walk further? Lift more? Recover faster?)
- Energy levels throughout the day
- Sleep quality (falling asleep, staying asleep, waking refreshed)
Mental & Emotional Metrics
- Mood stability
- Stress resilience
- Mental clarity and focus
- Self-trust (do you believe yourself when you commit to something?)
- Relationship with discipline and self-improvement
Habit Metrics
- Days of consistent habits completed
- Books read
- Water intake consistency
- How automatic the habits feel
- What you've learned about yourself
Want to see how others have transformed? Read about before and after stories with context, or learn about who 75 Soft is really for.