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The new diet and other nuts

Today I am starting a diet. I will not deny there have been diets before, but I fully intend for this to be the last. Usually I last around three weeks on diets, by which time my weight has plateaued and I see no reason not to go eat a big plate of croissants. This time I am approaching it differently. For starters I have found a diet I think I can reasonably follow forever if need be. Secondly, I have equipped myself with everything I may need BEFORE starting the diet, rather than half-heartedly only stocking up on some things and thinking I can make do without the rest. The diet I am following is low-carb and is this:

Neris and India's Idiot-proof Diet: From Pig to Twig: India Knight, Neris Thomas: Books ISBN: 0141027436 ISBN-13: 9780141027432

Today I have had cheesy eggs and mushroom for breakfast, snacked on nuts and had quorn chicken roll. I’m about to go and eat some wild mushroom soup, then later I will have an avocado salad.  I’m also drinking lots of water, but still have a mild headache today.

 

As far as stitching and knitting goes, I am diligently working on a piece for Twilleys called Cameo Leaves with some very nice silks. I am also still trying to make my way through the forty jumpers, although haven’t made much progress for about two weeks.

 

DD2 is at Brownie Centenary celebrations in Abington Park, so I have an hours peace before it ends.  Went to Daily Bread (local whole food store) and treated myself to some Ylang Ylang incense. Mmmmm smells much better than guinea pig hutch, which is the smell that greets me most days when I walk in the door.

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9 - the Peacemaker

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you chose BX - your Enneagram type is NINE (aka "The Mediator")

"I am at peace"

Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.

How to Get Along with Me

• If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.

• I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this.

• Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.

• Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.

• Ask me questions to help me get clear.

• Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.

• Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.

• I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.

• Let me know you like what I've done or said.

• Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.

What I Like About Being a NINE

• being nonjudgmental and accepting

• caring for and being concerned about others

• being able to relax and have a good time

• knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around

• my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator

• my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now

• being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe

What's Hard About Being a NINE

• being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive

• being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline

• being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally

• being confused about what I really want

• caring too much about what others will think of me

• not being listened to or taken seriously

NINEs as Children Often

• feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant

• tune out a lot, especially when others argue

• are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves

NINEs as Parents

• are supportive, kind, and warm

• are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective

Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele, The Enneagram Made Easy. Discover the 9 Types of People.

Harper: San Francisco, 1994, 161 pages

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