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.)