Trying to lose weight (7)

I believe the answer is:

dieting

(Other definitions for dieting that I've seen before include "Gin tide (anag.)" , "Eating specific foods" , "Fasting" , "Weight watching" , "eating fewer calories" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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