There’s a lot of pressure around the holidays. Family get-togethers. Serious gift shopping. Festive dinners. Hefty hips.

It’s true. Most of us could stand to shed a few pounds. Nothing to it! Here are some great free resources.

Lose It! – This iPhone app is a budgeting tool for your diet. You set your weight loss goals. Establish a daily calorie limit. Then record what you eat and how you exercise. You’ll see how well you’re sticking to your diet. And you can adjust your routine accordingly.

FatSecret –Track your daily diet and exercise here. But you’ll also find a motivated community. There’s a place to find and share healthy recipes. You can create or join short-term challenges. And you can read or write public journals for encouragement.

The Daily Plate – This tool comes from Livestrong.com. You’ll enter you height, weight, age and weekly weight loss goal. It will calculate a target caloric intake. You can then track what you eat and how you exercise. You’ll always be on top of your daily progress.