Hi everyone! I've been lurking on this forum for a while, and wanted to ask you guys what you think of the word "diet". For me, it brings back memories of high school and being hungry a lot of the time! I was reading on another thread somewhere that only a few people told their friends and families that they were on a "diet" - some said they were trying to just be more healthy, or were changing their lifestyle, or didn't mention it at all!
Do you use the word "diet" in front of other people, or to yourself? How do you explain it, or do you at all?
For me personally, I find that people react strangely to the word, and I avoid it. If anyone asks why I'm eating differently, I either say I'm trying to be more healthy, or that I can't afford prepackaged/restaurant/fancy food because I'm a poor student
Nice to meet you all!