A third of adults who have dieted told NO ONE about it because they were ‘ashamed’, according to a study. Researchers found many of those who have changed their diet were worried about failing publicly, while others were embarrassed to be dieting in the first place. Similarly, a third would rather diet alone than do it jointly with someone else. And any talk of dieting is off limits for four in 10 - they rarely or never discuss their eating habits with their friends, colleagues or even their partner. Commissioned by The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan , the research of 2,000 adults found ...