Strive 66: 66 day health and wellness challenge
Strive 66:
Strive66 is designed to help you build consistent, sustainable habits through a realistic, structured approach. It is perfect for beginners who want to get healthier without feeling overwhelmed.
Remember It only takes 66 days to form a habit.
o Start Date: January 1st – 7th, 2025
o End date: March 7th-14th ,2025
o LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE APP:
January 7th
Why It Works:
Strive66 is uniquely effective for beginners because it prioritizes realistic, sustainable changes over extreme measures that often lead to burnout or frustration. Many programs, like 75 Hard or fad diets, demand perfection or rely on strict rules that can feel overwhelming and unattainable, especially for those just starting out. Strive66 instead focuses on gradual progress, allowing room for flexibility and imperfections while still fostering growth.
The challenge includes approachable habits like 45 minutes of movement daily, which can be tailored to individual fitness levels and preferences, and the 80/20 nutrition rule, which encourages healthy eating without eliminating indulgences. It addresses hydration and sleep—two often-overlooked but critical components of overall health—by introducing simple practices like drinking water at key times and creating a consistent bedtime routine.
Strive66 also nurtures mental well-being through mindfulness practices, journaling, or reading, helping participants develop stress management and self-reflection skills alongside their physical goals. This balance of physical, mental, and emotional focus ensures an integrated approach to health, making it manageable and motivating for beginners.
By fostering consistency and building foundational habits, Strive66 equips participants with tools for long-term success. It avoids the “all-or-nothing” mindset that often comes with extreme programs, replacing it with a steady path toward lasting lifestyle changes. This makes it an empowering, approachable challenge for anyone starting their journey toward better health.
CHALLENGE RULES
1) Move for AT LEAST 45 Minutes EVERY DAY
o What counts: Walking, Light cardio, yoga, strength training or dancing
o Flexibility: If needed, split into two 20–25-minute sessions
2) Follow the 90/10 Nutrition Rule.
o 85% of meals: Focus on nutrient- dense foods/ Whole Foods.
o 15% of meals: Enjoy indulgent foods guilt-free in MODERATION.
3) Hydrate Daily.
o Drink 2 Cups (16oz) of Water when you wake up and before you go to bed.
o Always carry a water bottle with you throughout the day.
4) 10 PM rule
o Be home by 10 pm so you can wind down for bed.
o Goal: Prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep
5) Journal or Read a Physical Book for 15 Minutes Daily
o Goal: to minimize screen time throughout the day.
o Also Exercise your brain
6) Practice 15 Minutes of Mindfulness Before Bed
o Goal: Pair with Mindfulness with your bedtime routine to relax and wind down before bed.
