I hear ya'll. However, to me a diet is a temporary thing with a short term goal in mind. I agree that when one changes their lifestyle, a diet is a part of that though. But my thing is how much time has to pass or how much weight has to be lost for it to no longer be considered a "diet" but just eating healthy/clean?
Both valid points.
I was "dieting" when I was trying to lose my beer belly. No beer, pizza, etc.
Now that I lost my beer belly, I am still "dieting" but it's a lot more relaxed. It's now a healthier life style. I'm allowed to drink beer, eat pizza, etc. Just gotta exercise with that. Have an active life style.