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January Cohort
January Challenge
Starts
Jan 12
Duration
14 days
Participants
16
Spots Left
Unlimited
Kick-start 2026 with 14 days of daily movement, whole foods, and no alcohol. A simple, focused challenge to reset your body and build momentum for the year ahead.
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This challenge is currently in progress. Check the leaderboard to see how participants are doing!

Key Dates
Start Date
Monday, January 12, 2026
End Date
Sunday, January 25, 2026
8
days remaining
What You'll Achieve
Complete this 14-day challenge and experience...
Increased energy from day 3 onwards
Better sleep quality without alcohol disrupting your cycles
Reduced bloating and improved digestion from whole foods
Mental clarity and improved focus
Momentum and confidence to tackle bigger challenges
Weight loss without calorie counting or restriction
Proof that you can commit to your health for 14 days straight
A reset after the indulgence of the holiday season
Daily Steps to Complete
Complete these 4 steps every day for 14 days

1
20-minute walk
Walk for at least 20 minutes. Morning is ideal — get outside, get sunlight, and start your day with movement. Can be done anywhere, no equipment needed.
morning

2
30-minute workout
Complete 30 minutes of intentional exercise. Strength training, running, Pilates, swimming, sport — pick what you enjoy. The goal is to move with purpose and challenge your body.
morning

3
Eat whole foods only
Eat only whole, unprocessed foods. Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes. No junk food, no sugary snacks, no processed foods. If it comes in a packet with ingredients you can't pronounce, skip it.
anytime

4
No alcohol
No alcoholic drinks for the full 14 days. Zero exceptions. This resets your sleep, energy, and gives your body a chance to recover from the holiday season.
anytime
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Leaderboard
16
Participants
8
Days Left
187
Top Score
Top 10
1
Doug
🔥Week Warrior🔥Getting Started✅First Step
187
pts
7
2
Divyansh
🔥Week Warrior👋Social Starter🔥Getting Started
180
pts
7
3
Jade
🔥Week Warrior🔥Getting Started👋Social Starter
173
pts
7
4
Yashvardhan
🔥Week Warrior🔥Getting Started👋Social Starter
173
pts
7
5
Joe
🔥Week Warrior🔥Getting Started🤝Team Builder
168
pts
7
6
Brett
🔥Week Warrior🔥Getting Started✅First Step
168
pts
7
7
Jaid
🔥Getting Started🤝Team Builder👋Social Starter
108
pts
8
Sienna
🔥Getting Started✅First Step
105
pts
6
9
Matthew
🔥Getting Started✅First Step
73
pts
3
10
Al
🔥Getting Started✅First Step
71
pts
2
Prizes Up for Grabs!
Win prizes for showing up.
We're giving away prizes to participants who complete the January Challenge. No random draws — these rewards go to people who actually do the work.
🏆 Challenge Champion — $100 Voucher
One winner
Awarded to the participant who completes all 14 days AND shares their journey publicly (Instagram stories, posts, or reels tagging @routineimpact). We'll pick the most inspiring or creative entry.
How to win: Complete all 14 days + share at least 3 posts/stories documenting your challenge + tag @routineimpact
🔥 Streak Finisher — $50 Voucher
Three winners
Awarded to three randomly selected participants who complete all 14 days with no missed days. Show up every day, get entered to win.
How to win: Complete all 14 days with a perfect streak
📸 Best Transformation — $50 Voucher
One winner
Awarded to the participant who shares the most compelling before/after reflection. This isn't just physical — it could be energy levels, mindset, sleep quality, or how you feel. Tell us what changed.
How to win: Complete the challenge + share your journey documenting your challenge + tag @routineimpact
👋 First-Timer Award — $25 Voucher
Two winners
Awarded to two randomly selected participants who are completing their first-ever challenge on Routine Impact. Everyone starts somewhere — this one's for the newcomers.
How to win: Be a first-time Routine Impact challenge
🎁 Voucher Options
Winners can choose from:
- Amazon voucher
- Nike voucher
- Lululemon voucher
- Apple voucher
- Donation to a charity of your choice
Total Prize Pool: $350
How Winners Are Selected:
- Challenge Champion & Best Transformation — Selected by Joe based on creativity, effort, and inspiration
- Streak Finisher & First-Timer — Randomly drawn from eligible completers
- Winners announced within 7 days of challenge end (January 18th, 2026)
- Must complete challenge through Routine Impact to be eligible
Why Prizes?
Let's be honest — the real prize is how you'll feel after 14 days of showing up for yourself. But a little extra motivation never hurts. These prizes reward people who do the work, share their journey, and inspire others.
Ready to compete for these prizes?
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🏆 Achievements to Earn
Complete the challenge and unlock these badges!
🔥 Streak Achievements
Build consistency by completing days in a row
🔥
Getting Started
Complete 3 days in a row
+25
🔥
Week Warrior
Complete 7 days in a row
+50
💪
Fortnight Fighter
Complete 14 days in a row
+100
⭐
Habit Former
Complete 21 days in a row
+200
👑
Monthly Master
Complete 30 days in a row
+300
✅ Completion Achievements
Celebrate your progress milestones
✅
First Step
Complete your first day
+10
🏆
Challenge Champion
Complete an entire challenge
+500
🏆 Milestone Achievements
Climb the leaderboard and prove your dedication
🎖️
Top 10
Reach the top 10 on a leaderboard
+100
🥉
Podium Finish
Reach the top 3 on a leaderboard
+200
🥇
Champion
Finish first on a leaderboard
+500
👥 Social Achievements
Connect with friends and grow the community
👋
Social Starter
Invite your first friend
+25
🤝
Team Builder
Have a friend join via your invite
+50
👥
Community Leader
Have 5 friends join via your invites
+150
Why This Works
The January Challenge strips away the noise and focuses on what actually matters: move your body, eat real food, and cut the alcohol. That's it. No calorie counting, no gym membership required, no perfection needed.
Most people start January with a long list of goals and zero momentum. By January 15th, they've already fallen off. This challenge gives you a quick win — 14 days of focused discipline that proves to yourself you can follow through. Once you've done that, everything else feels possible.
This isn't about transforming your entire life in two weeks. It's about building a foundation of health habits that carry you through the rest of the year.
Why These Four Habits?
These aren't random. Each one was chosen because it delivers maximum impact with minimum complexity:
- Walking — The most underrated health habit. 20 minutes of walking improves mood, aids digestion, reduces stress, and burns fat. Anyone can do it, anywhere, with no equipment.
- Exercise — 30 minutes of intentional movement builds strength, boosts metabolism, and floods your brain with endorphins. Strength training, running, Pilates, sport — pick what you enjoy and show up daily.
- Whole foods — Processed food is engineered to make you overeat. Whole foods — meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs — nourish your body and regulate your appetite naturally. No counting, no tracking. Just eat real food.
- No alcohol — Alcohol destroys sleep quality, spikes inflammation, adds empty calories, and tanks your energy. Two weeks without it resets your system and shows you how good you can actually feel.
Together, these four habits attack the foundations of health: movement, nutrition, and recovery. Master these for 14 days and you'll enter February feeling like a different person.
What You'll Achieve:
A Physical Reset
After the holiday season, your body is craving a reset. Two weeks of daily movement, clean eating, and no alcohol will clear out the sluggishness. Expect less bloating, clearer skin, more stable energy, and better sleep. You'll feel lighter — physically and mentally.
Momentum for the Year Ahead
The hardest part of any year is starting. This challenge gives you a win in the first two weeks of January. While everyone else is still "planning to start Monday," you'll have 14 days of discipline under your belt. That momentum carries forward into everything else you want to achieve in 2026.
Clarity on How Good You Can Feel
Most people have forgotten what it feels like to treat their body well. They've normalised the afternoon slump, the poor sleep, the brain fog. Fourteen days of clean habits will remind you what's possible. You'll have a new baseline to measure against.
A Foundation to Build On
This challenge isn't the end — it's the beginning. After 14 days, you'll have proven you can show up daily. You'll have habits already in motion. From there, you can extend into a longer challenge, add new habits, or simply continue what's already working. The foundation makes everything else easier.
How to Get the Most From This Challenge:
- Register on January 2nd. Register early to secure your place.
- Do your walk and workout in the morning. Get them done before the day derails you. Afternoons and evenings get unpredictable.
- Meal prep on day 1. Stock your fridge with whole foods. If the healthy option is easiest, you'll choose it.
- Remove temptation. Get the alcohol and junk food out of your house. Don't rely on willpower when environment design works better.
- Stack the habits. Wake up → walk → workout → whole food breakfast. Build a morning routine that knocks out most of the challenge before 9AM.
- Tell someone. Share that you're doing the January Challenge. Accountability makes quitting harder or even better invite a friend to join you!
- Track it visibly. Check off each day on Routine Impact. Watching your streak grow is motivating.
Ready to start building better habits?
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