There are three principles that come in very handy for weight management. Keeping it simple can often make it more successful. The principles are fairly well known and you probably have heard them before, the first two, at least. The first is to cut down the calories. You need to consume less calories than your body needs to function in order to lose weight. Second, get exercise. Exercise increases the calories burned, increases muscle that burns more calories and allows for added success. The third may not be so obvious; get needed rest. Sleep is important and so is taking a day off to recuperate. When you feel rested, you find more mental and physical energy to go after your goal. It also gives you the energy to exercise a little harder and that makes it even more successful.