Choose Your Hard
Grit supports distinct paths. Whether you are building a foundation, testing your limits, or forging your own way, there is a challenge for you.
Compare at a Glance
| 75 Soft | 75 Balanced | 75 Hard | Custom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Cut 1 Vice | 1 Cheat/Week | Strict. No cheats. | You Decide |
| Workouts | 1x 45min | 1x 45min + 15min | 2x 45min (1 outdoor) | 1-3 Daily Sessions |
| Water | 64oz (2L) | 100oz (3L) | 128oz (1 Gal) | Any Amount |
| Reading | 10 pages or Audio | 10 pages (Any) | 10 pages (Non-Fiction) | Page Goal |
| Photo | Day 1 & 75 | Weekly | Daily | Toggle On/Off |
| Failure | Keep Going | Penalty Day | Restart at Day 1 | Your Rules |
75 Soft
Building the Foundation
For those starting from zero or recovering from burnout. Focus on adding good habits rather than strictly removing bad ones.
Why this works
"Low barrier to entry. "Movement" is less intimidating than "Workout," helping you build the habit of showing up for yourself without the pressure of perfection."
The Rules
- Eat mindfully. Cut out ONE specific vice (e.g., soda, fast food).
- One 45-minute session of movement daily (walk, yoga, gardening).
- Drink 2 Liters (~64 oz) of water.
- Read 10 pages of any book, or listen to 20 minutes of an educational audiobook or podcast.
- Take a photo on Day 1 and Day 75 only.
- No restart penalty. Just keep going.
No sign-up required. Data stored locally.
No Cloud. No Compromise.
Most apps sell your data. Grit doesn't even have a server to store it. It loads once and works anywhere—perfect for those outdoor workouts in remote areas.
1. You Log a Task
You mark your daily progress. No login, no account, no signup form.
2. Instant Local Save
Data is written immediately to your browser's internal database (PouchDB).
3. Zero Data Leaks
Your personal data never touches a server. It stays encrypted on your device.
The Science of 75
Why 75 days? Why not 30?
Research suggests it takes an average of 66 days to wire a new habit into your brain. Most challenges stop right when things are getting real.
Grit pushes you to 75 days to take you beyond the "honeymoon phase" and into lifestyle permanence. By the time you cross the finish line, these tasks aren't chores anymore—they're just who you are.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. "— Will Durant
Find Your Path
Not sure where to start? Identify your current season of life. There is no shame in starting where you are—only in staying there.
The Restarter
You're dusting off the cobwebs. Maybe it's been a while, or maybe you're recovering from burnout. You need a win, not a beatdown. This is about proving to yourself that you can show up, day after day.
The Busy Pro
You're juggling a career, kids, or a chaotic schedule. You want the physical transformation, but you also need to live in the real world. Intensity is good, but sustainability is king.
The Iron Mind
You're done with your own excuses. You want a total system reset and you're willing to embrace the suck to get it. This isn't just a fitness challenge; it's a test of your character.
The Maverick
You march to the beat of your own drum. You know exactly what your body needs—whether that's 3 workouts a day or a specific reading goal. You build the protocol. You set the bar. You crush it.
Open Source
We believe in total transparency. You can inspect our code to verify our privacy claims, audit the security, or fork the repo to build your own version.
TypeScript Next.js 15 Tailwind
Help Us Build Grit
Grit is built by the community, for the community. Found a bug? Have a great idea for a feature? We want your help to make this the best privacy-focused tracker on the web.