Vishal Sharma

Hi everyone, happy new year, and happy new semester! Every January 1st, people set off with intentions to better themselves in the new year. They vow to eat healthier, swear off junk food and take out, and sometimes take on fitness challenges. I was at the gym in my hometown over break and overheard one of the personal trainers discussing with another how she’ll be doing the 75 Hard Challenge starting this month. 75 Hard is a challenge that lasts for that many days, and consists of dieting, trying not to have cheat meals, working out twice a day, drinking a gallon of water daily, reading nonfiction, and some other self-improvement activities. At face value, there’s nothing all that questionable in this challenge, but – like many other “fitness challenges” – 75 Hard is imperfect.