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New Year, Optimized You: Join This Year’s Food Tracking Challenge

Hey there, health enthusiasts and food-tracking fans! As we step into the fresh beginnings of January, we’re rolling out a fun, nutritious, and rewarding food tracking challenge that’s all about celebrating healthy eating and mindful nutrition.

Starting January 1, we’re inviting you, our amazing community, to join us in a journey of dietary discovery and wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned food tracker or just starting out, this tracking challenge is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your health goals for the year.

Each day you log is a step closer to not only a healthier you but also a chance to win a grand prize worth over $1,000 USD 🎁

Challenge Details

First things first, you’ll need to opt-in to the food tracking challenge. Read below for instructions on how to do that. 

Once opted-in, every day you log your food into Cronometer between January 1-31 will count towards entries into the contest. You must log your food on at least 7 days in January to qualify for the Grand Prize, but the more you log, the better your chances!

  • 7-13 days: one entry
  • 14-20 days: two entries
  • 21-29 days: three entries
  • 30+ days: five entries
  • Bonus entry: Refer A Friend

The Grand Prize

  • A Garmin Instinct watch (valued at up to $499.99 USD)
  • A 5 Year Cronometer Gold Subscription (valued at up to $299.95 USD)
  • A Hatch Restore 2 Smart Sleep Clock (valued at up to $169.99 USD)
  • $150 USD gift card to GNC
  • $150 USD gift card to Lululemon

We will be doing a random draw for the winner on Feburary 3rd, 2025. The winner will be contacted via email. Full contest rules and regulations can be found here.

How To Enter

Opt-in

As of January 1, you’ll have the opportunity within the app to opt-in to participate in the challenge. By opting in, you ensure that your account will be considered for the Grand Prize draw.

Look out for an in-app message prompting you to join the challenge and click ‘Yes, I Accept’. Don’t see it? Try this:

  • Check your Newsfeed. On mobile, tap Discover > the megaphone icon in the top right-hand corner > press and drag down to update your feed. On web, click the megaphone icon in the top right-hand corner from any page.
  • Force close the app and open it again.
  • Log out of and log back into the app.
  • Send an email to support@cronometer.com. 

Once opted-in, you’ll receive an in-app message, a message in your Newsfeed and an email (if subscribed) confirming that you’re in the food tracking challenge. 

Stay Motivated

Subscribe to emails & push notifications

By opting in, you’re not just ensuring that you’ll be entered to win the Grand Prize, you’ll also be sent motivational tips and reminders to log your food throughout the month.

Make sure you are subscribed to our emails and are allowing push notifications to get the most out of the program and stay updated about the food challenge. 

Navigate to More > Account > Privacy and make sure the ‘Send me emails and promotional newsletters’ is toggled on. For push notifications, navigate to More > Account > Notifications and toggle on ‘Allow Notifications’.

Join us on Reddit

If you’re looking to connect with a community of fellow food challengers, head to Reddit! We’ve created a thread just for you guys to share your progress, get motivated and ask questions. Find it here.

We’re also hosting a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on January 9th starting at 11:00am PST. If you have any questions you want to ask our team, make sure to mark your calendar!

Like & follow Cronometer

For more nutrition tricks and motivational content, make sure you’re following us on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter! We’ll be keeping you educated and motivated throughout the month.

Share your progress

We can’t wait to see how you’re all doing! Show us your streak numbers, your Diary page, your selfies or your workout routines! Talking about your progress is easier than ever with our Share feature, just don’t forget to tag us or tag #CronoLove.

Good Luck!

To all of our users and beyond, we wish you a healthy, happy 2025! And if you’re planning to hop on the challenge with us, may the odds be ever in your favour. 

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