Want to Stick to Your New Year Resolution? There's a Free App for That!

According to Statistic Brain, statistics show that only 8 percent of the U.S. population successfully achieves their new year resolutions. Sadly, that's a pretty lame success rate. Whether it's a lack of motivation, a lack of time or loss of interest, the perfect app can help keep us on track to achieve our goals.  By making reasonable, achievable New Year's resolutions and getting support from apps to keep you on track, you can do better and feel better in 2015. Most of us start off the new year with that "new year/new you" enthusiasm and nothing deflates it more than if you fail. I found a few apps that can help you stay the course with your resolutions -- and best of all, they're free!

Here are the three  ranked New Year's resolutions and free apps that can help you make them a reality:

Lose Weight: MyNetDiary

As we all know, losing weight involves not only exercise, but behavior change and diet, and this app tracks your calorie and nutrition intake, as well as your exercise. It's easy to use with a bar code scanner for packaged food and search function with a database of more than 420,000 foods. So before you dig in, you can check out the details here! My trainer, Dewayne Riggins, who also trains numerous celebrities and NFL players, says, "You build muscle in the gym, but you lose weight in the kitchen."

Get Organized: Workflowy

Not just for OCD neat freaks anymore! In our chaotically paced lives, organization is becoming a necessity for everyone. If a simple to-do list just won't do, then this is the app for you. Users can create different sections and fill them with tasks, sub-tasks, reminders, ideas, etc. Items are easily collapsible, allowing you to focus on the task at hand, and completed tasks can be archived and never lost.

Spend Less, Save More: Coupon Sherpa

Most of us don't clip coupons, but who doesn't like to get the best deal? This app offers both in-store coupons and exclusive online deals that are searchable by category and store name. Users are able to locate merchants close by for easy comparison shopping in the palm of your hand. I do this while I'm in a store, whether it's Barney's or Target.


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