Early on in this conversation, actor Alaya F makes it evident that when it comes to fitness, she isn’t relatable. While the concept of a fitness challenge is still alien to the common man, most folks adopting one would agree that adhering to every little detail of the plan is seemingly impossible. Alaya, however, makes a fitness challenge look meek. “The 75 Hard challenge required one to adhere to certain practices for 75 days, without straying away from the requirements for even a single day. For all the days, non-stop, one needs to do two workouts a day, one indoor and another outdoor. One also needs to consume 3.5 litres of water, and adhere to a diet designed to meet the individual’s goals. Alcohol and cheat meals are prohibited, and it is compulsory to read at least 10 pages each day. In the event that a person reads nine pages only, or skips an outdoor workout because it may be raining, they must start the challenge all over again. I took this ‘75 Hard’ challenge and made it ‘75 Harder’. I added 10 minutes of meditation, and did three workouts on most days. I also ended up reading six books, which is far more than the stipulated 10 pages daily, and did 10 minutes of [writing] and Buddhist chanting. Furthermore, I quit gluten, sugar, meat, fried foods, and caffeine,” says Alaya, 27, whose social media page can serve as inspiration for any fitness enthusiast.