When I say dominance I don't mean obvious dominance but just trying
to control my thinking--trying to make me adapt to THEM rather than
maintain independence of thought (like about food and diet).  I'm not
referring to THIS group--which is very educational to me.  But normal
everyday people where I live--I'm sensitive to a raised eyebrow and
all
other nonverbal messages.  It creates psychic noise pollution and
disturbs
my work.  I feel grateful I have found this group.

The cheese--just moozerella that I buy in 5-pound blocks at a
commercial
store.  Can't believe it myself, as I was sure it would clog-up.  But
it's
a FAT--the needed fat--and that's what my body reads--it finally is
given
the FAT it needed and craved for twenty years.  I have absolutely no
problems with it at all and each day wake up happier and with more
energy
than the previous.  I have it in the morning and appetite is
beautifully
curbed until brunch at which time I have a fish salad and another
piece of
cheese.  Then I enjoy the afternoon in contemplation and study and
yoga
and no more food is taken in until the next day (that's called the
Buddha
fast--no food past noon for cozy refreshing sleep and productive work
the
next a.m.)