iPhone apps for your New Year’s resolutions: Shed Pounds

It is a new year, and that means a new chance to re-sculpt your body. If your goal for this year involves getting in better shape, then these iPhone apps can help you to reach your goal.

Weight Watchers Mobile

Seller: Weight Watchers International
Compatibility: iPhone and iPod Touch
Requirements: iPhone OS 3.0 above
File Size: 9.7 MB
Price: Free
Age Rating: 12+

One of the most popular dieting systems in the world can go with your anywhere. You do not have to be a Weight Watchers online member to use this app, but it does get you access to a few bonus features. Without the subscription, you can still track foods, use the points calculator and keep track of your favorite healthy recipes all at once.

Not to bad for a freebie! It also very visually appealing, with pictures of suggested meals.

My Weight Loss Coach

Seller: Ubisoft Entertainment
Compatibility: iPhone and iPod Touch
Requirements: iPhone OS 1.0 or above
File Size: 70.5 MB
Price: $.99
Age Rating: 4+

Owners of the Nintendo DS may already be familiar with this title. It is a comprehensive tracker that allows you to input your foods and exercise, as well as provide you with fitness goals and suggestions. The file size is large, but this app is full of great things. If you love to cook, you will enjoy the food based challenges. If you can’t think of ways to get moving the activity ones will light your fire.

The best part of this application is that it’s designed to fit into your real life. It does not expect you to center your life around your weight loss efforts, which is good news for people living in the real world. The game is visually appealing, and simple enough that a child could use it.

iPump Total Body

Seller: Pump One LLC
Compatibility: iPhone and iPod Touch
Requirements: iPhone OS 3.0 or above
File Size: 15.3 MB
Price: $1.99
Age Rating: 4+

For most of us, losing weight means getting some exercise. If you want to be able to make the most of your exercise time, professional advice is important. If you are not in the set who can afford a trainer, then you may want to check out iPump Total Body. It gives you a photo and text description of how to do your workouts with weights. Since proper form not only makes you lose faster, but keeps you from injuring yourself, this app is a very good idea. You can use it in the gym or at home in the living room.