Instagram remains one of the best platforms for documenting fitness journeys, with Instagram Reels now driving massive engagement for challenge content. Here are creative post ideas to share your 75 Medium journey and build an engaged community.
Feed Post Ideas
Progress Photos
- Day 1 baseline photo
- Weekly comparison (side-by-side)
- Same outfit/same pose comparisons
- Lighting-consistent progress shots
Daily Check-In Posts
- Screenshot of completed checklist
- Gym selfie with day count overlay
- Morning water bottle photo
- Book you're currently reading
Meal Content
- Meal prep flat lay (all containers)
- What I Eat in a Day grid post
- Before/after cooking transformation
- Grocery haul aesthetic shot
Story Strategies
Daily Story Framework
- Morning: Day count + intention for the day
- Mid-day: Workout clip or progress
- Evening: Tasks completed checklist
Interactive Story Ideas
- Polls: "Should I do cardio or weights today?"
- Questions: "What day are you on?"
- Quizzes: Test followers on 75 Medium rules
- Sliders: "Rate my meal prep 1-10"
Story Highlights to Create
- ?? Day-by-Day (save daily stories)
- ??? Workouts
- ?? Meals
- ?? Books
- ? Wins
Reels That Perform
High-Engagement Formats
- Day X montage: Quick clips of daily tasks
- Get Ready With Me: Morning routine for 75 Medium
- What I Eat: Full day of meals in 30 seconds
- Transformation: Day 1 vs. current day
- Workout tutorial: Demonstrate exercises
Trending Audio Ideas
- Motivational speech clips
- Upbeat workout music
- Trending sounds (check Reels tab daily)
- Original audio for unique content
Reel Tips
— Hook viewers in first 1-2 seconds
— Keep under 30 seconds for best retention
— Use text overlays for silent viewers
— Post at peak times (11 AM, 7 PM)
Caption Templates
Day Update Caption
Day [X] of 75 ?
Today's wins:
45-min workout
? Followed my diet
10 pages read
? 5-min meditation
? 2.7L water
? Progress photo taken
[Personal reflection about the day]
What day are you on? Drop a ?? in the comments!
#75MediumChallenge #FitnessJourney
Milestone Caption
HALFWAY THERE! Day 37 of 75 ??
When I started, I didn't think I could do this. Here's what's changed:
?? [Physical change]
?? [Mental change]
?? [Habit change]
37 more days to go. Let's finish strong.
#75Medium #TransformationJourney
Struggle/Real Talk Caption
Day [X] was HARD. ??
I almost [what you almost did]. But I didn't.
Here's what I learned: [lesson]
Tomorrow is a new day. Keep pushing.
Anyone else having a tough week? Let me know ??
Carousel Post Ideas
Educational Carousels
- "75 Medium Rules Explained" (slide by slide)
- "What I Eat in a Day" (each meal = 1 slide)
- "My 5 Favorite Workouts" for the challenge
- "Books I've Read During 75 Medium"
Progress Carousels
- Weekly photo progression
- Day 1 ? Day 25 ? Day 50 ? Day 75
- Before/after with stats overlay
Weekly Content Schedule
| Day | Post Type | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Reel | Week start motivation |
| Tuesday | Feed Post | Transformation Tuesday |
| Wednesday | Carousel | What I Eat Wednesday |
| Thursday | Reel | Workout content |
| Friday | Feed Post | Week wins recap |
| Saturday | Stories Only | Rest/lighter content |
| Sunday | Carousel | Meal prep + week plan |
Consistency Tip
Batch content on weekends. Film B-roll during workouts. Edit 3-4 posts at once. This ensures you always have content ready even on busy days.