WASHINGTON, DC - Following through on your New Years resolutions is not always easy, especially when youre trying to change your lifestyle or a long-standing habit.

Luckily theres plenty of help to go around. The federal government has a wide variety of resources to help you fulfill those New Years resolutions, from saving money and losing weight to getting a better education and quitting smoking. The government has many tools to help you meet your goals

1. Quitting Smoking
More than 70 percent of smokers want to permanently stop smoking, according to a poll by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. For many, the new year is the ideal time to quit smoking. The CDC has many resources to help you kick the habit, including cessation program materials, information on the benefits of quitting smoking and free educational materials. In Arkansas, call 1-800-784-8669 or visit StampOutSmoking.com and enroll in a free program.

2. Drinking Less
Many people might decide they want to drink less this year, especially after the holiday season. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a website called Rethinking Drinking that is dedicated to helping you achieve that goal. It offers information to help you see your drinking patterns, identify signs of alcohol abuse, and has tools to help you make a change, among other things.

3. Losing Weight
If your goal is to lose weight this year, then MedlinePlus.gov can help. This website by the National Institutes of Health will help you achieve your goal of losing weight through a healthier lifestyle. It has an interactive weight management tutorial and offers tips to help you control your weight. Learn how to calculate your body mass index and determine the right portion size for your meals.

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