Are You Ready for the #SheSpeaksChallenge? Five Chances to Win an Amazon Echo Dot!

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Every year on Jan 1, we see articles about month-long crash diets and super exercise routines. So we are curious... Is four weeks really enough time to change a habit? Can you really see a difference in your body, your life, or your health, by doing something for 28 days straight?

We decided to do some highly unscientific testing...

Eight SheSpeaks team members each picked a different Four-Week Challenge. We'll try them all out over the next 28 days and then let you know which challenges are worth doing and which not to waste your month trying.

Our challenges start today. Will you join us? Five participants will each win an Amazon Echo Dot!

Get ready. Get set. Let's get going to reach our #SheSpeaksChallenge together!

Prep the Day Challenge, Ann

Just like with most families, my life always feels crazy. I have four kids with four different schedules - I need to try something new to make our days run smoother! So I'm challenging myself to do more at night to prepare for the next day. I'll get the coffee ready, lay out my clothes to wear, make a list of things I need to accomplish, and get the ingredients ready for the next night's dinner. Basically, I'm not going to go to bed until I'm organized for the next day. Ideally, I'd like to keep this up forever, but I'll at least try to get through the next month!

Water Challenge, Julia

I'm notorious for not drinking enough water.  People often warn me that I would notice such a drastic change by incorporating more water in my life (I tend to drink excessive amounts of coffee and Diet Coke). So I am challenging myself to drink 5 water bottles a day (12oz bottles) for these 28 days. I'd love to see a positive change in my body and energy levels, and to become less reliant on caffeine to keep me going. (And as a bonus, I'm trying not to use any disposable water bottles in this challenge!)

Gratitude Challenge, Carol

I've always tried to focus on the positive but I don't always walk the walk. So when I read about the Rachel Hollis' New Year, Do You Challenge, I knew this would be perfect. Every day, I will make a list of 10 things I am grateful for. They can be big or they can be small, but since I'll need to fill the list every day, I'm hoping it will force me to have a better outlook on life and more appreciative of my blessings.

Cardio Challenge, Missy

I love to ride my bike when it's nice out but I skip it when weather is too cold or hot. For Christmas, I got an Indoor Trainer (stand) for my bike so now I have no excuse. I'm challenging myself to bike 30-45 minutes/day 3x/week this month, and hopefully continue it after that. My goal is to lose 5 pounds per month through Spring and I'm hoping this is a great way to get me on the path to getting healthier in 2017!

No Added-Sugar Challenge, Aliza

I've been reading about how bad added sugar is, that it can cause cancer, Alzheimer's, obesity and "sluggish thinking." But I also read that just a few weeks of a changed diet can show immediate results in your body chemistry, etc. I have done "no sugar" diets before but I can only do that for 10 days. So for the next month, I will just eliminate foods that have added sugar. For example, fruit is ok but not fruit juice. I'm hoping I will feel different in terms of energy. I sure hope it is worth it, I do like sugar!

Push-Up Challenge, Susan

I saw a 28-day challenge where you work up to doing 45 push-ups at a time. It's supposed to be good for improving upper-body strength, posture, endurance, and overall health. I have my doubts since I've never been able to do even one push-up with my legs straight-out, I'm always on my knees. But it says it will "completely change your body in 28 days" so of course I am intrigued!

Healthy Eating: Soup Challenge, Galit

My husband got into an accident in December and can not be physically active during his recovery. So we need to eat in a more healthy way, with foods that everyone will eat (I'm tired of being a short-order cook!) I'm hoping that soup is the answer. I'll make a new soup every day. It will force me to be creative and cook with more nutritious ingredients. And it's perfect for these cold winter days!

Meditation Challenge, Kelly

Meditation helps bring me an overall sense of well-being and an even greater appreciation of life. I have an on and off relationship with it that I would like to keep consistent. I'm challenging myself to do 20 minutes of meditation daily, regardless of where I am or what is going on each day. I'm looking forward to a greater sense of inner peace.

Are you ready to join the #SheSpeaksChallenge and be one of five lucky Amazon Echo Dot winners? Here's how you enter:

  1. Comment below on what you would like to personally accomplish. It could be one of our month-long challenges, a dream you are working toward, or a goal you are hoping to reach.
  2. Join the conversation! Participate on our discussion board, and share your goals & accomplishments on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #SheSpeaksChallenge and #entry.
  3. Come back and tell us how you are doing. In one month, we will post the results of our Challenges and let you know what worked, and what didn't. We'd love to hear an update from you too.

The more you participate, the more chances you have to win!

Click here to Tweet: "Entering the #SheSpeaksChallenge giveaway: 5 chances to win an Echo Dot, thx to @SheSpeaksUp! bit.ly/2j0FXD3"

*Five lucky participants will be chosen at random to each receive an Amazon Echo Dot, each valued at $49.99. Giveaway is open through February 20th, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

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by Yeah75 | PEVELY, MO
Jan 16, 2017

I want to get more organized!

by JeanieKool | CNTRY CLB HLS, IL
Jan 16, 2017

Drink more water, less Diet Pepsi.

by Jayuyamom | Alpha, NJ
Jan 16, 2017

I am in the yo-yo face of losing weight, lose 10 gain 10 and again. Still have hope

by Jpratt9165 | Bulan, KY
Jan 16, 2017

I would like to go to school. I've never been to college. This year, I hope to make that happen!

by splumstead | COUDERSPORT, PA
Jan 16, 2017

I want to lose my baby weight by summer and live a healthier life.

by Williamsk | Jacksonville, FL
Jan 16, 2017

My number one goal is my health. I have some health problems and I will improve my health. I want to increase my self-esteem and look my best to improve my confidence. I have about 10 pounds to loose and I love trying new things.

by millitt | Fort Worth, TX
Jan 16, 2017

I am hoping and challenging myself to workout 4x a week.

by hodapn31 | MANKATO, MN
Jan 16, 2017

Overall I want to make more healthy choice options for myself when it comes to eating out.

by HeatherPC | BROOK PARK, OH
Jan 15, 2017

I don't really make New Year's Resolutions, I prefer to try and be a better person all year long because I don't think 28 days is really long enough to make a change and sometimes trying to be successful at a goal just takes longer than that so if you are expecting quick results you might be setting yourself up for failure

by wittes02 | Chester, VA
Jan 15, 2017

This year I am challenging myself to spend more time with my husband and children. Not just "time" but actually sitting down at least 4 times a week to specifically listen, engage, talking with, and laughing with each one.

by vegasgirl | ALEXANDRIA, MN
Jan 15, 2017

I would like to lose some weight and get fit. I need to drink more water, exercise more. I need motivation.

by Mandermanbear | STILLWATER, MN
Jan 15, 2017

I would like to get in the splits fully, lost a few pounds, tone up and read 1-3 books a month for mental sharpness.

by Peachesncream887 | NASHUA, NH
Jan 15, 2017

I want to try to eat healthier and have more home cooked meals.

by Lollie2 | Toledo, OH
Jan 14, 2017

Good luck Anne! I need to be more organized too. Julia, if you are not drinking filtered water think about a reusable bottle with a good coconut filter. Carol, I think the gratitude challenge is a great idea. I have a lot of things to be grateful for but I don't always remember to say thanks. Missy, my bike is blue and my stand is black and everyday I walk by and look at it. I use to ride 4 miles, 5 days a wk. Galit, I am already doing the whole soup thing I lost my job before Christmas and lentil soup and saltines are very budget friendly as well as nutritious . Aliza, I am trying to give up sugar too, including fruit. Susan (lol) I've never been able to do one push up either. Kelly, I bought a headstand chair so for 5 minutes I could very easily meditate. Good luck ladies!

by Lollie2 | Toledo, OH
Jan 14, 2017

My goal for this year is so close I know that eventually it will become a reality. I want a good paying real work from home job.

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