Under the word "human" in the dictionary, it should read, "life form capable of complicating the hell out of every known process, idea or situation known to mankind.
" It seems we don't feel human (or important) if we don't create complexity.
We need a multitude of strategies, information and products to lose weight.
The simple answer: fuel in less than energy out.
We need to wade through reams of disclaimers any time we purchase something more expensive than cat food (if the truth be told, cat food probably even says "if you can read this then don't eat it").
The simple answer: stop litigating if you burn yourself with coffee or eat cat food.
We have rules for EVERYTHING.
Walk your dog on the beach but...

• Only between 4pm and 4.
  15pm.
  
• Only on a lead.
  
• No small, yappie dogs allowed, except brown, small, yappie dogs.
  
• No horses or great danes.
  
• Only dogs who can cartwheel but cartwheeling is only allowed between 4.
  12pm and 4.
  15pm.
  

And God forbid you want to build a house and require permits, paperwork and site visits by highly anal council representatives! Good luck with that.
In my experience, simple generally works best.
Although, when it comes to brain surgery, you'd hope the doctor has a few more resources available to him than a trowel and an IKEA-like instruction manual (I'd rather not have any bits left over in this instance).
In most cases however, getting back to basics and simplifying makes far more sense and is usually more effective.
Take for example when you'd like to create a new habit or change an existing one.
If you make the habit too grandiose or complex, chance of maintaining it will be low.
The easier, simpler and more fun the habit, the more likely it'll stick.
If you have a change you'd like to make or a goal you'd like to achieve, think about how you can create positive behaviours that fit with your lifestyle, personality and circumstances.
Make sure they are simple and easy to implement.
Then be hell bent on doing them for 1 month, which is roughly the amount of time it generally takes to embed a habit and start to see results.
Here are some examples of simple habits I've formed and their respective big results; Health & Fitness Simple Habits:

• Reduced the size of my evening meal by a quarter.
  
• Increased the amount of fruit and veggies by 3 serves a day.
  
• 3 high intensity exercise sessions per week training with others because this works better for my personality and motivation.
  

Results:

• Clothes now either fit well or are loose.
  
• Have noticed a huge difference in my energy levels and am far less tired.
  
• I'm fit enough now that I have no trouble running 10km.
  
• Haven't caught swine flu!

Work Simple Habits:

• Get up at 5am and finish at 2pm.
  I work from home and am a morning person.
  I find after 2pm I might as well head up the Association for Zombies.
  
• Focus on no more than 3 projects at a time.
  

Results:

• Much faster progress with building my business than before starting these habits.
  
• Work/life balance has improved given I now have more down time.
  
• Projects are being completed ahead of schedule.
  

Family & Friends Simple Habits:

• I call or email a family member or friend at least once a week to say hello and stay in touch.
  
• Keeping birthdays and special events/occasions in a diary.
  

Results:

• People have expressed their appreciation for the effort I make to keep in touch.
  
• I feel a greater sense of connection to the people I care about.
  
• I am living my priorities as opposed to just knowing what they are.
  

It really doesn't take much to form habits that serve us well and provide a greater level of well being and achievement.
Take on board the KISS principle and Keep It Simple Stup...
I mean Sunshine!