Rarely do belly dancers talk about their diet regimen prior to a show or a big photo shoot ... etc

I find it strange that this is the "unspoken" truth we all have to deal with as belly dancers all the time

So why do we not talk about this one issue that is so important to all performers? What is your diet regimen before a big show or a photo shoot? and why do you think bellydancers shy away from talking about this issue?

Let's talk about :)