I often refer to my "diet" and am always misunderstood.

I mean my diet--as in what food I eat. Not a "Diet" like Weight Watcher's, Jenny Craig, Atkins, etc. Not a temporary plan. Although sometimes I temporarily tweak my "diet" to aid in cleansing, detox, or help break a food addiction.

I will again tweak my diet in the couple of weeks leading to a big race in an attempt to lean up just a bit for the event.

I do read about diet plans and sometimes take bits or pieces of it to better tweak my every day diet. I've recently read "Eat to Live" and that has inspired me to make some home-made salad dressings and eat more plant based food.