Seven Apps That Help You Accomplish Your 2015 New Year’s Resolutions
Workout more, lose weight, spare your wallet - like any other year we have made ambitious resolutions for 2015. However, sooner or later most of us will fall back to old habits. Prevent the setbacks by using these seven useful apps that will help you actually stick with your intentions.
Workout more: Runtastic
The Runtastic app tracks your sport and fitness activities (distance, duration, speed, elevation change, calories burned & more) - such as running, jogging, biking & walking - utilizing GPS technology. Thereby, the app helps you build healthy lifestyle habits and reach your personal exercise goals for 2015. The LITE version is free for iPhone and Android.
Lose weight: MyFitnessPal
Medical studies show that keeping a food journal doubles your weight loss. Get the free MyFitnessPal app to keep track of your consumed calories and macronutrients (such as fats, proteins and carbohydrates). Just add the ingredients of your meals manually or scan the barcode on the packing. The app has a huge database with almost every food available.
Spare your wallet: Stocard
The free Stocard App for iPhone and Android puts your wallet on a diet. First, you will get rid of the surplus load in your pocket. It’s easier and way faster than losing that excess weight on your waist. Second, you will save cash by collecting rewards and redeeming coupons the apps shows you matching your stored rewards cards.
All you have to do is digitize all rewards cards with your smartphone. To do so, select the card you want to add and scan the barcode with your smartphone’s camera. The app then creates a digital copy on your phone. At the store, simply show your digital card in Stocard to receive all discounts and rewards just like you would with your plastic card.
Quit smoking: Smoke Free
The useful Smoke Free app becomes your personal coach to quit smoking. Record your progress by filling out a short diary entry every day. The free app shows you how much money you have already saved and the number of life hours you have regained for extra motivation.
Stress less: Headspace
With the guided meditation course in the Headspace App everybody can find inner peace in only ten minutes per day. The ten-day beginners’ course “Take Ten” is free and can be repeated as often as you want. If you are hooked and would like to learn more, subscribe for the Pro Version for 5 to 10$ per month.
Learn a new language: Duolingo
You want to order the wine in French the next time you visit Paris? Simply download the Duolingo App and get started! It is the easiest and most fun way to learn a new language. Thanks to the playful challenges you will stay motivated in the long term. Plus the app is free for iPhone and Android and does not contain any ads or hidden fees.
Read more: Blinkist
Do it like Mark Zuckerberg and read one book a week! If you do not have the time or your book shelf is already loaded, download the Blinkist App. It provides you with summaries of the most important nonfiction books out there. With this handy app you can finish a weighty tome in just 15 minutes on your subway ride home. Three days of unlimited reading are free, a monthly subscription is 4.99$.
