Question

The word diet really just represents the food and nutrients that you take in. A diet isn't necessarily good or bad. For example one persons diet might consist of mostly saturated fat and sugar and another persons diet might consist of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. A third persons diet might consist of a mix of those first two. So, in essence, one does not need to go 'on a diet' one just needs to improve the diet they are already consuming.

The latest buzz words are 'It's a lifestyle change not a diet'. That is really the correct idea. One must commit to changing their lifestyle in order to achieve optimal nutritional intake and thus optimal health and fitness. In order to achieve at this new diet lifestyle one must commit. Many people don't want to commit to eating healthier. So, they go on a diet thinking that this will be their answer and they will finally achieve their goals. But, if the commitment is lacking then no matter which 'diet' they choose they will inadvertently fall off the wagon, cheat or just not be able to stick to it. Without commitment ANY diet will be too hard. Unless you are ready you will not see the results you want. Once one is ready and committed than a diet per se is not needed. All that is needed is to make healthy dietary choices. Because, the benefits of making healthy dietary choices include weight loss, weight management, energy increase, decrease in many heart and health problems, increase in self confidence, decreased stress and an overall feeling of well being.