I don't take New Year's resolutions as seriously as some folks, but plan to change that this year. My resolution is to take long-planned formal dance lessons at a studio with my wife. She's a great dancer; I'm the one who needs the help. Like most such resolutions, the Web's virtual world can help you along, but the main work is still to be done in the real world. And the biggest component is still good old-fashioned willpower. In advance of our first class, I have started studying some of the lessons on BallroomDancers.com

Here are some sites for resolutions you might be trying to keep.

Lose Weight & Get Fit:
This has got to be the hardest resolution (that's why I am not making it -- just don't tell my wife).
WebFitnessTools: Count your calories, plan your fitness schedule and more.
http://webfitnesstools.com
WeightWatchers.com: Pay site (with free features) that helps you with recipes, articles, quizzes.
http://www.weightwatchers.com

Quit Smoking:
Here's another tough one.
Quitnet.com: Short- and long-term help for quitters.
http://www.quitnet.com
QuitSmoking.com: Get tips and suggestions on how to quit or at least try.
http://www.quitsmoking.com

Learn Spanish:
Here's a resolution I made a few years ago and keep.
StudySpanish.com: If I had used this site, I might have succeeeded.
http://www.studyspanish.com

Improving your PC:
If you have put off your PC maintenance, it can be as damaging as putting off car maintenance.
PC World's 8 Resolutions for PC Users: Good advice for us all.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,77644,00.asp

How To Keep Your New Year's Resolution
http://www.how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolution.com
This site has the longest URL of any I have recommended -- and some fun, useful content, including tips on keeping your resolutions.

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