The Ultimate 75 Hard Challenge Guide

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The Ultimate 75 Hard Challenge Guide & Tracker

(Plus 75 Soft Rules for a Gentler 75‑Day Journey)

Crush your 75 Hard challenge—or ease in with 75 Soft—using Picpakt’s photo‑verified streak tracker, accountability feed, and daily reminders.

What Is the 75 Hard Challenge?

“75 Hard” (often searched as 75 hard challenge or 75 day hard challenge) is a 75‑day mental toughness program created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella. The rules look simple, yet the no‑excuses consistency makes the 75 Hard challenge notoriously hard to finish. Millions have attempted it; far fewer make it to Day 75. Picpakt was built to change that by turning the daily grind into a shareable streak game you can play with friends.

Official 75 Hard Rules — All in One Place

Use this quick list (save it, screenshot it, or track it in Picpakt) every single day:

  1. Follow a diet—no cheat meals, no alcohol.
  2. Complete two 45‑minute workouts. One must be outdoors.
  3. Drink 1 gallon (3.78 L) of water.
  4. Read 10 pages of non‑fiction (no audiobooks).
  5. Take a daily progress photo.

Miss any rule = restart from Day 1. Those five bullet points capture the entire set of 75 Hard rules, but execution is where most people stumble—usually around Days 16–20. That’s why Picpakt prompts you to post a front‑and‑back camera photo at milestone moments, so your group sees proof you’re still on track.

75 Day Hard Challenge Daily Checklist

Task ✅ / ❌ Diet followed (no cheats, no alcohol) Workout #1 (indoor or outdoor) Workout #2 (must be outdoor) 1 gallon of water finished 10 pages non‑fiction read Progress photo uploaded to Picpakt

Open Picpakt → select “75 Hard Challenge” template → the checklist auto‑resets at midnight local time, and the app stamps your heat‑map green only when all six boxes are checked.

Struggling With the Intensity? Try the 75 Soft Challenge

Search interest for 75soft, 75 soft challenge, and 75 soft rules exploded when TikTokers wanted something more sustainable. The 75 Soft challenge keeps the 75‑day momentum but loosens the rigidity:

75 Soft Rules

  1. Eat well & limit alcohol to social occasions.
  2. Exercise 45 min daily—one day of active rest per week.
  3. Drink 3 L of water.
  4. Read 10 pages of any book.

No restart penalty—just aim for 80 % adherence. Picpakt lets you switch from 75 Hard to 75 Soft rules inside the same group, so mixed‑ability friends can still motivate each other.

75 Hard vs 75 Soft—Side‑by‑Side

Feature 75 Hard Challenge 75 Soft Challenge Duration 75 days 75 days Workouts Two × 45 min; 1 outdoors One × 45 min; rest day allowed Diet Strict, no alcohol Balanced, social drinks OK Water 1 gallon 3 L Restart if you slip? Yes (back to Day 1) No; just resume Best for Maximum discipline & bragging rights Sustainable habit building

Because both challenges hinge on daily proof, Picpakt’s photo‑verified consistency heat‑map works for either set of rules.

How PicPakt Supercharges Your 75‑Day Streak

  1. Front + Back Photo Verification
    Show the workout AND your sweaty selfie in a single post—no room for fakes.
  2. Automatic Streak Heat‑Map
    Miss a day? Your green turns red. Keep hitting the checklist? Watch the chain grow.
  3. Group Accountability Feed
    Invite friends into a private group; every post drops into a TikTok‑style feed so you can cheer (or roast) each other.
  4. Built‑In 75 Hard & 75 Soft Templates
    Choose “75 Hard rules” or “75 Soft rules” at signup—Picpakt auto‑loads the correct daily tasks.
  5. Push Notifications
    “Hydrate, bookworm! You still owe 20 oz of water and 4 pages.”
  6. Progress Collages
    End of week = auto‑generated side‑by‑side photos you can share to IG with #picpakt75.

Step‑by‑Step: Starting Your 75 Hard Challenge in Picpakt

  1. Download Picpakt on iOS or Android.
  2. Tap Create Challenge → “75 Hard Challenge.”
  3. Pick a start date (today or Monday hype).
  4. Invite friends—or join the public Picpakt 75 Day Hard group.
  5. Complete Day 1 checklist → post your first dual‑camera proof → watch the heat‑map turn green.

If you’d rather ease in, select “75 Soft Challenge” instead; the app swaps the rule set automatically.

Pro Tips to Finish the 75 Day Hard Challenge

  • Batch meals on Sunday. Pre‑logging macros prevents last‑minute cheats.
  • Schedule workouts back‑to‑back on busy days to avoid midnight panic cardio.
  • Carry a half‑gallon jug. Two refills = done.
  • Audiobooks don’t count. Keep a paperback in your gym bag.
  • Use Picpakt’s outdoor workout reminder, triggered by local sunset time, so you’re not sprinting at 11 PM in the dark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I really have to restart the 75 Hard challenge if I miss one sip of water?
A: According to the original 75 hard rules, yes. The program is binary. Picpakt will flag an incomplete day so you can decide if you’re purist or practical.

Q: Does Picpakt cost money?
A: The core 75 Hard & 75 Soft trackers are free. Premium unlocks advanced analytics and weekly progress collages.

Q: Can I switch from 75 Hard to 75 Soft mid‑way?
A: Yup—toggle challenges in Settings → your streak continues with the new checklist.

Ready to Own Your 75 Hard (or 75 Soft) Journey?

Join tens of thousands turning streak pressure into real results. Download Picpakt now and start Day 1 of the 75 Hard challenge—or keep it chill with the 75 Soft challenge—today.