'DIET'...yeah it's a 4 letter word The word diet has a bad rap, really what we eat every day is considered our 'diet' but for many of us it means a restrictive eating plan. If you're eliminating foods from your diet for health reasons such as lactose intolerance, allergies or other health conditions by all means that is what you should do. Especially if it is directed by a medical professional. On the other hand if you are restricting foods only because they have too many calories, they're considered bad, restricting is not the best choice. It is in our best interest to listen to our bodies and learn to eat mindfully and in moderation. It is human nature when we are told we can't have something that we enjoy it makes us want it even more and finally one day it gets the best of us and we dive in most likely overindulging. Now keep in mind that does not make you a failure and you can and will recover. To avoid those ne...