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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS star Cam Woods doesn't look like this anymore! Hard partying long-haired lothario unrecognisable as he undergoes dramatic transformation after giving up one BIG vice
For years, Cam Woods' favourite thing to do was to enjoy a beer at the pub after knocking off from a long FIFO shift. But his love for a cold one was taking a toll on the 30-year-old tradie, and earlier this year he decided to give up the grog and trade in his bad habits for a new healthy lifestyle. This week Cam, who appeared on the Channel Nine dating show in 2023, unveiled his remarkable transformation and it's all thanks to transformative mental toughness program, 75 Hard. Cam told Daily Mail he decided to overhaul his life after realising he was stuck in a rut. 'I think the reason why I did 75 Hard is because I was just stuck in a pattern back at home where I was unfit, unhealthy and making bad choices,' he admits. 'Not bad like breaking the law – just unhealthy. I'd eat s*** food, drink a f*** tonne of beer, and really let loose. I obviously know how to party, but I needed to give myself a target.' The 75 Hard program - made famous by US entrepreneur Andy Frisella - requires participants to follow a strict daily routine for 75 consecutive days. It includes two workouts a day, a clean eating plan, reading 10 pages of a non-fiction book, drinking four litres of water, and zero alcohol or cheat meals. For Cam, it's been a game-changer. 'I'm stubborn. So if people say I can't do something, I want to prove them wrong,' he says. 'It's been really good. I've been reading books, which, if you'd asked me a year ago, I would have told you to stick the book up your a***. But it's opened my mind. I'm seeing things differently now and not jumping to conclusions. You can't change people, and that's okay.' The program has kept him off the booze and in the best shape of his life. 'I don't think I'll be drinking as much as I used to. Right now, I'm the fittest, healthiest and strongest I've ever been. I'm putting on a bit of size, eating heaps of food, and it's all down to consistency,' he says. Cam's routine is relentless - a morning gym session followed by an afternoon CrossFit workout, with occasional long walks thrown in. 'It's not always full-on intense training, but I move every day. That's the point, just showing up for yourself,' he explains. With just under a month to go before he completes the challenge, Cam says the experience has not only reshaped his body but also his mindset. 'This has been massive for me. I feel f***ing great,' he says. 'It's not about looking like a Greek god – it's about being the best version of yourself.' Cam was brutally dumped by his bride Lyndall Grace during the final vows of his season on MAFS. The Perth-based accountant told the carpenter she wanted to build a life she could be proud of - which 'does not include' him. After listening to her vows through gritted teeth, Cam moved to take his notes out of his jacket pocket - but Lyndall stopped him and said: 'I just feel like no matter what you say today, it's going to disappoint me.'
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
What is '75 Hard'? The viral TikTok trend that expert warns can be dangerous
Thousands have been participating in the #75hardchallenge, a 'mental toughness' program which sees people exercising twice a day and reading regularly. An expert says there are dangers to this challenge If you've been scrolling online, you may have come across the '75 Hard Challenge'. It has been purported to help people lose weight, shirk addiction and completely revolutionize their lives. But how feasible is it? 75 Hard was started by Andy Frisella in 2019, who designed it as a 'mental toughness' program. The rules include: two 45-minute workouts (one of which must be outdoors), following a diet (and abstaining from alcohol), drinking a gallon of water per day, reading 10 pages of non-fiction a day and taking a progress photo each day, for 75 days. If you miss one day, or task, you reset the clock. Sounds intense? It is – but that appears to be part of its allure. The Gen Z stare is a viral phenomenon - and it's more than a TikTok trend There are over 600,000 posts on TikTok under the challenge hashtag and it's been endorsed by everyone from YouTubers to fitness influencers, many of whom have shown off drastic physical and mental transformations. Some have even incorporated their own extra rules, like taking cold showers and cutting down on screen time. Celebrity strength coach Michael Baah decided to try the 75 Hard Challenge after some of his clients, which include athletes and TV creatives, claimed it completely 'changed their mindset.' He said he was partly motivated by the desire to research it – and partly to prove to himself he could do it. One of the most difficult parts of the challenge was the impact of adhering to a strict diet (and going alcohol-free). Michael admits: 'Explaining to friends that you can't have a glass of wine because you're on a 'mental toughness programme' is humbling, to say the least.' But he says he noticed many positive effects from completing the challenge. Daily workouts helped keep his activity levels high, while reading daily improved his discipline. He says drinking a gallon of water daily also boosted his skin and energy. However, it's not something he would necessarily recommend to everyone. Michael says: 'It's one of those things that looks simple on the surface, but when you break it down, it's a full-blown lifestyle overhaul. For some, that's the appeal. But for many, especially those who aren't already athletic, it can do more harm than good if approached the wrong way." He continues: 'Let's be real. Two workouts a day for 75 days straight, with no flexibility, no missed steps, and zero room for life getting in the way…that's intense. Most people aren't ready for that kind of commitment, physically or mentally.' For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. And while the program's rigidity may work for some, it can have a counterproductive effect on others. 'The biggest issue I see is the all-or-nothing mindset it creates,' Michael explains. 'Miss one task? You've 'failed' and have to start over. That's a recipe for guilt, shame, and in some cases, disordered behaviour around food or exercise.' He adds that he's worked with clients who've come out the other side of the challenge feeling burnt out instead of empowered. For those who aren't as athletic but still want a challenge, Michael suggests opting for a 'soft 30' instead. This involves one workout a day (which can be a walk), drinking water, eating three solid meals with protein and reading something useful. He adds: 'No crazy restrictions, just a commitment to consistency. You get the benefits without the burnout.' Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Is the 75 Hard Challenge? All About the Strict Fitness Program (and the Dangers That May Come with It)
One of the latest diet and fitness trends to take over social media is the 75 Hard challenge. Created in 2019 by entrepreneur and podcaster Andy Frisella, 75 Hard has become popular in recent years for its extreme requirements — and transformations. Those who embark on the challenge must commit to completing two workouts a day, following a strict diet and drinking a gallon of water (along with other nutrition, fitness and self-help tasks) every day for 75 days. The challenge doesn't allow for any cheat days, slip-ups or misses — and if you do, the tally starts back at zero. 'This is the equivalent of an Iron Man, of climbing Mount Everest,' Frisella said on a 2022 episode of his podcast about the program he created. The difficulty of 75 Hard hasn't served as a turnoff for the nearly 1 million people who have completed the program, according to its website. Daily progress photos and final transformation shots have also gone viral on both Instagram and TikTok, racking up millions of likes and views. So what exactly is the 75 Hard challenge? Here's everything to know about the fitness craze — including how it can be potentially dangerous. The 75 Hard challenge is not a diet or fitness plan, according to its website. Instead, it is described as a 'transformative mental toughness program' that has the power to 'change your life.' The so-called 'Ironman for your brain' requires its participants to complete five tasks — all centered around nutrition, fitness and self-improvement — every day for 75 days. If one day — or even one task — is missed, the 75 Hard challenge stipulates that the tally of days starts back at zero. The rules may be strict, but the results are reportedly drastic, according to the program's website. The 75 Hard challenge has five primary rules, or core values. Those embarking on the challenge must follow a diet (with no cheat meals or alcohol), drink one gallon of water, complete two 45-minute workouts (one of which must be outdoors), take a progress picture and read 10 pages of a non-fiction book, every day. Each of these tasks must be completed daily for 75 consecutive days to successfully complete the program. While the program itself is rigid, the individual rules offer some leeway. For instance, the 75 Hard challenge does not dictate what specific diet or nutrition plan must be followed, allowing participants to decide what works best for their health and lifestyle. Individuals doing the challenge are also allowed to pick their own exercise routine and reading material. This flexibility in the rules was created intentionally, according to the 75 Hard website. 'No matter where you are at physically, you can do the tasks,' it reads. 'Whether you haven't exercised in a decade, or you hit the gym 7 days a week, you can do this.' The 75 Hard challenge was created in 2019 by entrepreneur and podcaster Andy Frisella. Frisella is the founder of a supplement store, Supplement Superstores, which has 30 locations throughout the Midwest and of a nutrition brand, 1st Phorm. In addition to his two businesses — which reportedly bring in more than $100 million in sales a year, according to a 2017 Forbes article — the Missouri native is the host of two podcasts: The MFCEO Project and Real AF. However, Frisella's podcasts have landed him in hot water in the past. Particularly, in September 2024, Frisella made sexist, violent and derogatory comments about female police officers on an episode of the Real AF podcast. The episode has since been removed, and Frisella posted an additional podcast episode clarifying his remarks and another apologizing. The rigidity of the 75 Hard challenge is a turnoff for some people and has paved the way for a less strict version of the program to emerge. Known as 75 Soft, the modified challenge allows for alcohol consumption at social occasions, requires only one 45-minute workout a day and lessens the water goal from one gallon to three liters, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It also doesn't penalize slip-ups: If a task or a day is skipped, participants don't have to restart the challenge and can continue on toward the 75 day goal. However, Frisella does not endorse any modifications to the 75 Hard program. 'I see people trying to change or modify the program,' he wrote on his website. 'That's the whole problem of your entire life." He continued, 'You have to follow the program with zero compromises. Everything in 75 Hard has a purpose that you will understand once you complete the program.' The 75 Hard program has drawn criticism from some health experts for its extreme requirements, particularly around exercise. The New York Times reported how the challenge calls for more than four times the amount of weekly exercise recommended by federal officials (630 minutes versus 150 minutes) — which some experts warned could be too taxing for individuals who were previously inactive and lead to potential injury. Another cause for potential concern is the 75 Hard program's daily water goal. One TikToker, Michelle Fairburn, was hospitalized in 2023 while participating in the 75 Hard challenge for a severe sodium deficiency caused by drinking too much water — also known as hyponatremia, or water toxicity. Hyponatremia occurs when the amount of sodium in your blood becomes 'abnormally low,' according to the Mayo Clinic. When this happens, the body's water levels rise, causing cells to swell. This swelling can lead to a variety of health problems, ranging from mild to life-threatening — including seizures, coma and even, in rare cases, death. The 75 Hard challenge has garnered the attention of thousands on social media — and even counts a few celebrities among its participants. In January 2023, singer Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque embarked on 75 Hard, she revealed on her Instagram. She took on the program at the start of a new year as a 'commitment' rather than a resolution, and was looking to challenge her 'mental toughness,' JoJo wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption. 'I'm definitely worried that I'll cop out and not make it. That I'll prioritize my comfort over this commitment and it'll be yet another thing I've tried and not finished,' she wrote, seven days into the challenge. 'But it's THAT EXACT FEELING that compelled me to say YES when I heard about 75 Hard. I'm enjoying shifting my priorities around right now and I'm grateful I have the flexibility to do so.' Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy also attempted 75 Hard at the start of 2025 (before announcing her second pregnancy in February). Prior to the baby news, however, she shared the meals that she was eating during the program on her Instagram Stories in early January — and let her followers in on her diet secret. 'I don't follow a specific diet. I simply make foods and meals I enjoy, especially when I'm working on a program like 75 Hard,' she wrote. 'What you see is what you get, plain and simple.' Read the original article on People
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nucleus Software appoints Aabhinna Suresh Khare as chief marketing officer
Nucleus Software , India's provider of robust digital lending and transaction banking solutions to the global financial services industry , has announced the appointment of Aabhinna Suresh Khare as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new role, Khare will lead the global marketing strategy , drive digital brand transformation and strengthen stakeholder engagement across markets. With over 18 years of multi-sector leadership experience, Khare has been instrumental in building and scaling customer-centric brands across fintech, media, and consumer-tech industries. He has previously held senior roles at Bajaj Capital, BookMyForex, IndiaMart, Travel Triangle, and Star and Zee Networks, where he led impactful marketing strategies aligned with business growth and innovation. This appointment reflects Nucleus Software's continued investment in strategic brand leadership at a time when AI, digital experience, and trust-driven communication are defining the next era of enterprise engagement. "We are delighted to welcome Aabhinna to Nucleus Software's leadership team. His deep expertise in modern marketing, combined with a strong understanding of technology, makes him a valuable addition as we accelerate our global growth. At Nucleus, we have always believed in building meaningful connections—with our customers, our people, and the industry. Aabhinna's vision of AI-powered storytelling and purpose-led brand building aligns with our mission to deliver value with trust and innovation," said Parag Bhise, chief executive officer and executive director, Nucleus Software. An alumnus of MICA (Gold Medalist) and NIT Raipur, Khare has further sharpened his leadership through executive programs at ISB (Customer Experience) and Reforge (Product and Analytics). His marketing philosophy blends data-backed decisions, storytelling at scale, and human-centered design to deliver measurable business impact. "We are at the edge of a paradigm shift where AI is not just transforming technology—but reshaping how we build trust, tell stories, and connect with people. At Nucleus, we're uniquely positioned to lead this transformation with purpose and intelligence," said Khare. "My vision is to craft a brand that is as advanced as the solutions we offer—smart, scalable, and deeply human. A brand that doesn't just talk about innovation, but embodies it at every touchpoint', he further added. Beyond the boardroom, Khare is a passionate advocate of fitness and personal mastery—having completed the 75 Hard challenge twice. He is a lifelong learner intrigued by the intersection of spirituality, mythology, and business, often drawing inspiration from ancient wisdom to inform modern strategy. He describes his journey as the pursuit of Arete (ἀρετή)—a classical Greek concept of excellence in thought and action. As Nucleus Software accelerates its growth across global banking ecosystems, Khare's vision and leadership will help shape a brand that is future-ready, purpose-driven, and differentiated in a crowded marketplace, the company stated in a press release.
India.com
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Alaya F's fitness secrets revealed: Inside her 75 hard wellness routine
Alaya F's fitness secrets revealed: Inside her 75 hard wellness routine In the glamorous world of Bollywood, people are obsessed with looking youthful and staying fit. Fitness for them isn't just about well-being, but it's their currency. The requirement for fitness in Bollywood has shifted from professional an individual choice to a requirement. Actors these days are not just screen artists, but they are also influencers whose lifestyle, fitness choices, and wellness routines are followed religiously. One such actress whose fitness routine is creating a buzz these days is of Alaya F. At the forefront of this new generation of wellness-oriented celebrities is Alaya F, who has emerged as the newest to enter the elite club of Bollywood fitness aficionados. However, rather than mere gym routines and fad diets, Alaya has gone on to devote herself to something much more rigorous — the world-renowned 75 Hard challenge. Talking on the HSBC podcast On Realign Season 3, the 27-year-old actress revealed about her new emphasis on fitness and mental toughness. 'I just recently restarted this thing called the 75 Hard,' she revealed. 'It consists of two workouts a day — one indoors and one outdoors — each of at least 45 minutes.' Designed by entrepreneur Andy Frisella, 75 Hard is a mental toughness program disguised as a fitness challenge. Over 75 continuous days, participants must follow a strict routine with no exceptions and no excuses. The rules are: two 45-minute workouts daily, one of which must be outdoors, 3.8 litres (1 gallon) of water every day, 10 pages of a nonfiction/self-help book (audiobooks don't count), 4. Follow a strict diet with no cheat meals whatsoever, If you skip even one activity on one day — whether it's missing a workout or reading only 9 pages — you have to begin again from Day 1. For Alaya, that kind of discipline is what makes the challenge so strong. 'Even if I fall asleep on the ninth page of reading, I wake up and start again from day one,' she explained. 'That's the kind of mindset it creates — total commitment.' In addition to her physical regimen, Alaya also includes 10 minutes of meditation in her daily routine, overlaying a component of mental sharpness and composure onto her rigorous plan. When asked where she was at in the journey currently, she laughed and said, 'Day 4.' It's a testament to her commitment — understanding that even the smallest mistakes mean starting over, but being motivated enough to continue. Alaya F's experience with 75 Hard is more than a health fad — it's a testament to Bollywood's changing attitude towards fitness. It's not about looking good on camera anymore. It's about turning up, being disciplined, and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone — body and mind.
