[Tritype] DIETnosis Enneagram Test

[Chrysanthe]

statement 1: food is good
statement 2: enneagram is good
>foodagram is double good and you should take this test.
edit: wow the results regarding my diet and health tendencies are more accurate than my mbti or socionics type.

my results

[h=3]BTI Types: INFP, INSP…(IF Types)[/h] [h=3]Food Type: The Passive Palate, Oblivious Overeater Or Unconscious Gorger[/h] [h=3]Exercise Type: The Easy Rider[/h] [h=3]DIET Strength: Blending-In[/h]
Power Skills (Level 1): Realistic Expectations, Process Focus, and Contracting
Action Skills (Level 2): Contingency Planning, Rule Setting, and Decision Making
Maintenance Skills (Level 3): S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Framing, Visualizing, and Mission Statements

Trouble with Food (habit): Mindless eating
Emotional Eating Trigger: Conflict Avoidance, Passive Aggressive
Trouble with Exercise: Needs external motivator
Trouble with Body Image: Denies or ignores physical problems due to being overwhelmed by them. Overly humble and underestimate strengths.
Typical Fitness Excuse: Nothing will change, I will do it tomorrow
Recommended Commercial Programs: Create convenience, simplicity and avoid food decisions through Meal Replacement Diets like Slim-Fast, Medifast, or Cookie Diets (Dr. Siegal’s or Smart for Life) and join an online diet community such as Livestrong.com, Sparkpeople.com, diet.com, or dietwatch.com.

[h=1]PART 1 – MEET TYPE NINE[/h] [h=2]THE ESENCE OF TYPE NINE[/h] Popular Enneagram authors commonly name Type Nines as the Mediator or Peacemaker because they are accepting, agreeable and reassuring. Reassuring, receptive and humble, Nines are the perfect constant companions. Since Type Nine is the top of the Enneagram, they embody or mirror aspects of each Type depending on the situation. They are unique, however, for their ability to blend in to their environment. Nines are commonly described as easygoing, accepting, and diplomatic. Nines are known to be pleasant, optimistic, and well liked for their ability to get along with others. They are highly trusting and supportive of others agendas causing them to get pulled away from their own priorities.

Type Nines value harmony and unity, and envision making the world a more harmonious or comfortable place.
Type Nines focus their attention on other people’s position or point of view.
Friends value them and seek them out for their acceptance and easygoing attitude.
You might be a Type Nine if you seek consensus, cooperation and avoid conflict. You tend to see all viewpoints and prefer not to be in the spotlight.
[h=3]Enneagram Type Nine Careers[/h] Nines excel at adapting and coping and tend to be extremely flexible in their careers. This can translate into Type Nines being content in most any career field, however, Nines tend to steer clear of high profile, stressful, or leadership jobs. Nines tend to look for careers that have a little conflict as possible like musician, writer, artist, school counselor or professor. Nines tend to serve certain roles for others include being a follower and willing participant, counselor, the “go-between,” a consensus builder and a steady worker.
[h=3]Negative Aspects and Weaknesses[/h] Type Nine’s weaknesses and negative tendencies center on how their fear of conflict conversely causes conflict in their lives through complacency and inability to make a stand. Nines are passive aggressive and look for indirect ways to solve their problems. They have a lack of passion that leaves them appearing numb, unemotional and unaffected by their environment. They usually take the path of least resistance that makes self-development difficult. Nines own priority or goals, if they have them, become swept aside for those of their peers or loved ones.
[h=2]FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE NINE)[/h]
[h=3]Style of Impulse Control[/h] Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typical behaviors of Type Nines, gleaned from the Big Five personality traits system, that encourage them to gain weight. Nines score highly on “Agreeableness” and “Emotional Stability,” and low on “Openness to Experience,” “Extroversion” and “Conscientiousness.” These traits tend to make Nines be at the mercy of their impulses or “go with the flow” when it comes to eating right or resisting tempting sweets. Many Nines have learned to use food to numb their other urges and impulses and can go “mindless” around food — zoning out and binging on sweets.
[h=3]Style of Activity[/h] Nines tend to be lethargic about physical activity – rarely initiating exercise, unenthusiastic and passive. It is hard to get Nines to be passionate about anything and this makes behavior change difficult. In this way Nines who are left to their own devices quickly fall into comforting habits that are bad for their health.
Other personality traits of the Nine that relate to fitness include their well-intentioned nature but general lack of organization and persistence, and an overall pessimistic view that they can actually make change in their lives. This is not to say that Nines cannot become fit, it is that oftentimes they become out-of-shape unless their fitness is actively addressed or unless they are surrounded by others who are health-conscious.
[h=3]Leisure Style[/h] In terms of leisure activities, Nines tend to be unadventurous homebodies and enjoy sedentary hobbies. Their uncompetitive nature makes sport participation uncommon. They may enjoy collecting or live in the fantasy world of intellectual ideas.

[h=2]TYPE NINE AND APPEARANCE[/h] [h=3]Fashion[/h] Type Nines are chiefly concerned with blending in and also dressing for comfort. They do not want to spark envy or negative attention. They oftentimes let others dress them or be sure to dress like the group. Nines dress in a comfortable, casual and unassuming manner. They don’t want their attire to stick out. They choose mute colors and avoid flashy patterns. Type Nines also keep up with fashion just enough so that they fit in. Overtime Type Nines will usually stick to the same style unless they start to stick out. Their fashion statement is, “I am nothing special.”
[h=3]Tattoos and Accessories[/h] Nines may be peer pressured into a tattoo and will often choose one that highlights belonging but is not terribly big or showy. They may tattoo names of family or loved ones.
[h=3]Type Nine At Home[/h] When left to their own devices, Nines are unlikely to significantly alter or decorate their home. They tend to feel that such activities are too much to undertake. The inside of the home may be sparsely decorated but will usually have creature comforts such as lazy boys or comfortable couches. When the Nine is living with someone the décor is usually a reflection of the partner’s personality. Nines private spaces are usually cluttered despite their frequent attempts to organize them.
[h=2]TYPE NINE AND BODY IMAGE[/h] [h=3]Body Judgment[/h] They are removed from the feelings of anger or passion and project a very stable or stoic personality. They ignore their own instincts and emotions as they project their minds into another place — like in a dream or fog. They set up a wall of un-responsiveness to the changing or hurtful environment. They are keenly aware, however, of how they stand out among a crowd and constantly look to be more alike their environment. In this way they judge their bodies based on how it affects their short-term feelings of harmony or peace.
[h=3]Value and Self-Worth[/h] When Nines look in the mirror they simply do not see problems with their physical body (neglectful, overly humble with a pathologically positive outlook). They ignore their bodies and ignore signals that they would have to loose weight or make changes. This may be because if they did focus on the problems it would be too upsetting, unnerving or overwhelming for the Nine. Instead they tend to be resigned to what life brings to them as opposed to going after what they want.
Type Nines merge their self-identity with their supporting group — taking on traditions, habits and beliefs of others. They evaluate their bodies as it relates to this group unconsciously fearing they will not be accepted. Despite being in a very uncomfortable situation they will “swallow their anger” as opposed to allowing it to translate into self-change or voicing their opinion. Instead Type Nines seek approval by being easygoing and not a burden on others.
As for their physical attractiveness Type Nines will underestimate their physical desirability. They will simply rule out partners if they think the partner will not be attracted to them.
They are neglectful and accepting of their self-image despite any limitations. This acceptance causes them to avoid self-improvement. In order to motivate Type Nines to be healthy, they must see the additional pain, stress and difficulties that they will have unless they change. Conversely, being healthy and physically fit allows for Type Nines to adapt to any situation, to feel light, harmonious and at peace with their surroundings.
[h=2]TYPE NINE AND FOOD ORIENTATION[/h] Type Nines are out of touch with their instincts and food impulses. They unconsciously suppress their internal messages in order to maintain peace with their surroundings – especially in suppressing their anger and individuality. Type Nines use food to “go numb” or escape from their anger and stress. They tend to mindlessly eat and are unable to recall what they ate throughout the day. Nines choose foods in order to be like the group, and may actually start to forget their own true preferences.
[h=3]Favorite Foods[/h] Nines define their tastes based on others so that they often keep their true favorite foods hidden unless it does not affect the group. Nines may find themselves craving foods that that represent their individuality. They spend so much time eating foods that were not served with their tastes in mind, that they may go buy foods and eat them by themselves where their choice cannot be judged or does not affect others.
Type Nines’ problems with overeating tend to be couch potato eating, mindless grazing, and screen-time calories. (Careless Couch Calories) The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor is that food is an easy, numbing and sedative escape.
[h=3]Food Shopping Style[/h] Nines have a hard time shopping. They dwell on a decision longer than most people and feel a greater sense of buyer’s remorse than others. This is because they have so many people in their minds that they are trying to please. They may think to themselves about whether the food will be liked by their spouse or the kids. In the end it is impossible to please everyone Nines constantly struggle with this tension.
[h=3]Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation[/h] When food choices are seen as contradictory to others likes and preferences then Nines will adapt their eating habits to others. Food is always shared in a family and their preferences often take a backseat to that of the more aggressive personality types in the family. They may project “I don’t care what I eat and I don’t want to argue about it.” When cooking for themselves, Nines are usually very lazy about food preparation — they may eat a frozen meal, or simply snack straight out of the fridge. They may forage for food and leftovers until they are full.
[h=3]Food Decision Factors[/h] Nines choose food based on the people they are with and when they are by themselves they just scavenge or mindlessly munch. They are oftentimes not concerned about the health consequences of their choices, seeing any bad outcome so far off that it is not relevant. They typically eat more unconsciously than other types – eating whatever is put in front of them. Because others dictate so many of their choices, Nines may actually go hungry if not prompted to eat by the group. In these cases they may find themselves accidentally gorging themselves.

[h=2]EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE[/h] [h=3]Emotional Eating Pattern[/h] Nines fear conflict and seek harmony. One way to sooth their internal turmoil and unsettled feeling they have regarding conflict is to eat. The term “food coma” has a special significance for Type Nines. Nines will eat to numb all sorts of feelings or “passions” that they are experiencing. They withdraw into their “inner sanctum” and drown out eternal pressures, anxieties and conflicts through food.
[h=3]Hidden Calories[/h] Nines have problems knowing when to stop eating. This is because they have mental wanderings or daydreams that disconnect them from their physical experience. Therefore they have a hard time listening to their body’s fullness cues. Even when they are trying to avoid extra calories they tend to instinctively clear their plate before they realized it.
[h=3]Lifestyle Eating[/h] Type Nines merge with their environment and this causes them to eat when others are eating. For Type Nines cutting down calories, they must be careful that they don’t overeat during a party or social situation. Before they attend a gathering, Type Nines should eat a meal or set certain rules for smart food substitutions. The other option is to avoid the parties when they are dieting because Type Nines have a tough time withstanding peer pressure.
[h=3]Ordering Style[/h] When going to a restaurant with other people, Nines appear like they do not know what they want to eat. They have a hard time deciding. They may find themselves basing their order around what others are eating or other people’s preferences. Type Nines do not protest when others order for them. They generally accept any food given to them and do not complain about the food or the service staff.
[h=3]Representative Meal[/h] The foods and settings that best represent Type Nines are easy fast food without many choices (choice A or B), eaten without much thought, or because other people made the food choice.
[h=3]Substitutions[/h] In regards to Types Nines adopting food changes into their diet, it is highly dependent on their environment. Nines will feel fine with substitutions and can adopt these easily if it convenient and consistent with their “caregivers.”

[h=2]TYPE NINE’S EXERCISE PATTERN[/h] [h=3]Exercise Motivation[/h] Nines want nothing to change. On a deep and unconscious level they fear loss and separation from their loved ones. In this way, Nines may be motivated to work out if they are no longer attractive to their partner, or if their job requires minimum levels of physical fitness. Fitness motivation for the Nine, therefore, is usually external and fleeting depending on the external pressure. Nines are better-off focusing on their desire for inner strength and peace of mind as a long term and effective fitness motivator.
[h=3]Baseline Activity Level[/h] On average, Nines are slothful creatures that abhor additional work and stress and are completely comfortable with the status quo. They tend to view their health optimistically despite being significantly out of shape. In that light, Nines have notoriously low basal energy expenditure.
[h=3]Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment[/h] Type Nines are such a blank slate that it is difficult to pinpoint a favored exercise other than one chosen by their group. Although Nines are comfortable alone, they may take prodding to get them out and exercising. So in this way they are usually exercising with others. Type Nines unwillingness to make decisions limits them to workouts that are run and developed by others. Nines may be scared of the exercise selection chosen for them as it may be too intense for their fitness level. Their strong defense of the status quo makes it hard to even get off the couch to work out in the first place. Nines constantly have to fight their internal message that they should not put forth effort for something they cannot achieve.
Type Nines usually prefer non-judgmental and non-competitive environments. Others may enjoy competitions, but Nines can actually feel bad winning because of how it makes the other person or group feel.
[h=3]Exercise Personality Limitations[/h] Although Nines are comfortable alone or with a group, Nines tend to stick to workouts that involve others. They benefit from the routine of a sports team or club, military service, or a job that is physically active throughout the day.
[h=2]EXERCISE VIGILANCE, VARIETY AND INTENSITY[/h] [h=3]Vigilance[/h] If left up to their own devices Nines will continue on the same path of sedentary lifestyle due to their penchant for the status quo. Also, Type Nines are quite easily distracted. The closer they come to completion of an activity, the more distracted they become. It is very helpful if Nines have an external source that keeps them on an exercise routine and keeping them goal directed.
[h=3]Variety[/h] They are willing to try new things when others get them involved or bring them along.
[h=3]Intensity[/h] Nines dislike exercise that is significantly intense or painful and become quickly agitated when outside of their comfort zone. They are more likely to benefit from interval type training to allow them short bouts of intense effort with periods of rest.
[h=2]EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE[/h] Nines tend to sabotage themselves with a poor plan, by not communicating with workout partners or thinking assuming that the plan and their willpower will be able to motivate them when the time for exercise comes.
[h=3]Pre-Exercise Anxiety[/h] Nines tend to fear the pain that they will undergo during exercise and may become filled with a significant dread. They start to look for ways to escape their commitment to workout.
[h=3]Exercise Performance Anxiety[/h] If the Nine is significantly out of shape, then they may feel awkward or shamed if they step into the gym that is frequented by very fit individuals. This is true for all types. Nines mostly defuse this feeling by being part of a group and then they do not feel singled out.
[h=3]Post-Performance Guilt[/h] Nines usually leave exercise with a strong since of accomplishment. They must harness this experience and feeling to help motivate them for the next workout.

Everything here pretty much fits me 100%. Specifically these:

Type Nines are such a blank slate that it is difficult to pinpoint a favored exercise other than one chosen by their group. Although Nines are comfortable alone, they may take prodding to get them out and exercising. So in this way they are usually exercising with others. Type Nines unwillingness to make decisions limits them to workouts that are run and developed by others. Nines may be scared of the exercise selection chosen for them as it may be too intense for their fitness level. Their strong defense of the status quo makes it hard to even get off the couch to work out in the first place. Nines constantly have to fight their internal message that they should not put forth effort for something they cannot achieve. - I NEED 7s and 8s with Se in their Ego block around me just to get off my ass. I enjoy getting off my ass, only when I feel the energy and motivation of others that I cannot produce myself. SPs are hawt.

Type Nines usually prefer non-judgmental and non-competitive environments. Others may enjoy competitions, but Nines can actually feel bad winning because of how it makes the other person or group feel. - When I feel as if I’m winning by alot in any competition I lose motivation because 1) I don't like having such high expectations by others on me. Just because I got to such a position doesn't mean I deserve to stay there, as it could've been anyone else given the right circumstances, and 2) I want others to win out of guilt. Whenever i play Smash Bros, if I've gotten like 6 kills an no deaths I'll suddenly get really bad and lose the game unexpectedly. ;-;

Other personality traits of the Nine that relate to fitness include their well-intentioned nature but general lack of organization and persistence, and an overall pessimistic view that they can actually make change in their lives. This is not to say that Nines cannot become fit, it is that oftentimes they become out-of-shape unless their fitness is actively addressed or unless they are surrounded by others who are health-conscious. - 100% this.

Nines tend to be lethargic about physical activity – rarely initiating exercise, unenthusiastic and passive. It is hard to get Nines to be passionate about anything and this makes behavior change difficult. In this way Nines who are left to their own devices quickly fall into comforting habits that are bad for their health. When you get a me: Passion not included.

 

[Frosty]

Your Results
Your dominant personality type is Type Four (17%)

Types
Type Four 17%
Type Nine 14%
Type Eight 14%
Type Seven 14%
Type Six 14%
Type Five 11%
Type Three 8%
Type Two 6%
Type One 3%

Enneagram Type Four
Type Four
DIETNOSIS ENNEAGRAM TYPE FOUR

ENNEAGRAM TYPE FOUR (TYPE 4)
MBTI Types: INFP, INFJ, INTJ, INTP…(IN Types)
Food Type: The Choosy Connoisseur
Exercise Type: The Dancer
DIET Strength: Creativity


Power Skills (Level 1): EE: Environmental Engineering (Stimulus Control) and RRR: Routines, Rituals and Reminders

Action Skills (Level 2): Social Support, Coaching, and Label Saboteurs

Maintenance Skills (Level 3): Self-Monitoring, Uncensored Journaling, and Cognitive Restructuring



Trouble with Food (habit): Mood and unique tastes strongly affect your intake at that time

Emotional Eating Trigger: Moods Rule Action, Depression

Trouble with Exercise: Withdrawing from interaction and trouble with consistency

Trouble with Body Image: See body as canvas to constantly change and express themselves, reactive with emotional state, holding on to defects

Typical Fitness Excuse: Feel Entitled to Good Food, I can be any way I want



Recommended Commercial Programs: Create convenience, simplicity and avoid food decisions through Meal Replacement Diets like Slim-Fast, Medifast, or Cookie Diets (Dr. Siegal’s or Smart for Life) and join an online diet community such as Livestrong.com, Sparkpeople.com, diet.com, or dietwatch.com.



PART 1 – MEET TYPE FOUR
THE ESENCE OF TYPE FOUR
Popular Enneagram authors commonly name Type Fours the Individualist, Romantic, or Artist because they are expressive, creative, and original. Type Fours are the truly original and trendsetting artists among us. They have an uncanny knack for expressing through images, words or music what we may all be feeling but were unable to communicate. In this way Fours can describe deep truths about the human condition and the profound mysteries of life. They feel their emotions very intensely when compared to other types and have a sensitivity that makes them unique. Their sensitive and insightful nature makes their friendship coveted by others who are looking for a deep connection.



Type Fours value originality and beauty and envision a world affected by their personal touch.

Type Fours focus their attention on what is missing and what is hard to get.

Friends value them and seek them out for their uniqueness and emotional intensity.

You might be a Type Four if you are an innovative thinker who sees how things could be better. You are also moody and have trouble getting past your melancholy.



Enneagram Type Fours Careers
Fours are emotional and have a strong desire for self-expression. The classic job for them is any type of artist such as painter, writer, or musician. They also excel in using their intuitive side that relates to others who are wounded or hurt in some way. They excel at jobs such as Psychotherapist, relationship counselor, Holistic Health Practitioner, Yoga /Dance instructor or masseuse. Fours tend to serve certain roles for others including a social critic or insightful commentator and for the unpopular opinion.

Negative Aspects and Weaknesses
Type Four’s weaknesses and negative tendencies are related to their introversion and high emotional sensitivity. These qualities lend themselves to a significant withdrawn melancholy and brooding moodiness in Type Fours. Their attitude and their art, in the search for originality, can seem out of touch, forced, unconvincing or different for the sake of being different. They have intense feelings of longing, nostalgia, and tragedy that leaves them discontented with their ordinary lives. Type Fours revel in and highlight their misgivings, injuries and faults because it makes them different. They also hold on to their faults in order to exempt themselves from daily responsibilities and duties. Finally, Fours look for a savior or ideal lover to rescue them from their vulnerable state.

FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE FOUR)


Style of Impulse Control
Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typically behaviors of Type Four seen in the Big Five personality Trait system that encourage them to gain weight. The traits that stand out for Type Fours is their high “Openness,” low “Emotional Stability” and relatively low “Conscientiousness.” These traits translate into Type Fours having a hard time controlling their impulses. They are at the whim of their ever-changing mood and have a penchant for darkness or gloominess that makes it feel even harder to resist temptations when they arise. Fours actually gain an identity from these impulsive feelings and the excitement they create even when they know it is not in their long-term best interest.

Style of Activity
Fours are withdrawn and tend to be lethargic like Type Nines. If Fours have a history of being physical in childhood then it is easier for them to break out of an inactive rut during adulthood. Although Fours, like any other Type, may derive a certain level of identity from sports, the typical Four is not focused on competition. Even though they have a progressive attitude and open to new activities, they dislike exercise where they cannot control the pace, structure or setting. They are more likely to use exercise to be calming or meditative in order to center themselves.

It may help Fours finish the activities that they set out to accomplish if they have an outside force or schedule that keeps them on track. As workout partners, Fours can be temperamental and hypersensitive and turn partners away, so it is key to keep for Fours to keep an open dialogue and tall about their fears openly.

Leisure Style
Fours are quite introspective and enjoy privacy and ability to focus on their ideas. If they maintain a physical activity it may be a creative outlet such as dance, or a time for mental reflections, visions or inspirations such as yoga or rhythmic aerobic exercises.



TYPE FOUR AND APPEARANCE
Fashion
Type Fours look to be different in their dress and their look is often highly mood dependent. They think how am I feeling today. Type Fours fashion is out of place or has a flare for the “dark side.” They may wear vintage clothing, something gothic, foreign, or a new style that is on the fringe of society. Type Fours do not like following the normal fashion pressures. They look at fashion as a marker for how not to dress. They may adhere to a particular style that is on the fringe. If they do follow the trend it will likely be altered or have some specific significance to them. Their fashion statement says, “I am different, complex and need rescuing or figuring out.”

They find no problems with reinventing themselves or trying on a new style. These shifts may be very drastic and attention getting. Like Bruce Springsteen, ” I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face.” “That old style is dead to me now.” “I am a new person.”

Tattoos and Accessories
Type Fours often resort to changing their bodies with tattoos. It is not uncommon to see a type Four covered in tattoos. The themes often consist of myths or fantasy. They have a melancholy them or are very dark, skulls or snakes for example. They may adorn their bodies with images and symbols from another culture. They may use large piercings to scarification to change themselves.

Type Four At Home
Fours fill their home with art and symbols that have meaning for them. They enjoy having walls that they can decorate or alter to show their individuality. Fours homes are likely unique in some way and it will be highlighted. They may collect music and use it to create a special ambiance in their home. They may try to make the garden or patio part of the living space and common area of their home. It is hard to know where the personal space end and the public spaces begin. In their homes it may seem all very decorated and representative of the Four. Their rooms may be slightly less decorated in contrast. Fours are very self-aware and in touch with how they are feeling and what they are experiencing. So much so, that they try to force a feeling or mood by “setting the stage” for specific experiences. They will alter their surroundings to maintain a feeling.



TYPE FOUR AND BODY IMAGE
Body Judgment
Type Fours a judgment regarding their appearance is always in flux and quite dependant on their moods. They judge themselves to be too ordinary and common. Type Fours take pride in being different from other people and will highlight or focus on how they are different. Although they may feel “strange” this comforts them because they are not like ordinary people. They judge their body as having sustained a dark tragedy, or that they are uniquely defective in some way.

Value and Self-Worth
Fours merge their self-identity with their outward appearance and they desire an idealized and unique image. Fours worry that unless they are unique that they will have no true identity or significance. They often alter themselves or purposely choose contrarian viewpoint in order to appear unique. Type Fours embrace body alteration through tattooing, scarification, large or numerous piercings, or recurrent plastic surgery. Michael Jackson, for instance, was probably a Type Four or a Type Three (with a Four “Wing” see more about Wings in the Theory Section) who was never satisfied with his appearance. This tendency highlights Fours willingness to use their physical self as a canvas, representing their inner self, to be painted or altered.

Since they often feel as though they are damaged or tragically scarred in some way they look to be “saved” or “rescued” by an idealized lover. This saving validates that they are worthwhile or worth saving. They do not want to have to change for attention unless it adds additional darkness, meaning or complexity to their image.

Typically Type Fours’ fitness path is spurred by an extrinsic or outside motivator. Healthy Fours should look toward intrinsic motivators for physical fitness. These intrinsic motivators for Type Four may include a fresh and unclouded mind for creative pursuits, energy for social connection, or a deeper and more complex identity.



TYPE FOUR AND FOOD ORIENTATION
Type Fours think about their feelings, hold on to them and choose how to express them. Instead of having predictable tastes, they are constantly re-evaluating the way they eat like a fashion model putting on a new outfit that is also fitting for the setting they are in. They have artistic “taste” buds — using food as another way to heighten their emotions, symbolically communicate, create identity and be unique. Also, it may not be the food, but how it is eaten, a certain setting or a certain brand — “I only eat chocolate at night” or “I only eat Godiva chocolate.”

Favorite Foods
Fours cravings are driven by their desire to be unique. When around others they may order or choose a food that sets them apart. This may be a way to be mysterious so as to not be understood. They may even avoid the foods that everyone enjoys. They think of their tastes as refined, or more sophisticated than others and use dining situations to prove this to themselves and others. Their tastes serve as part of their identity. Also, they may eat certain foods to remind themselves of a feeling from the past or to create a mood/setting. Overall their behavior and favorite foods are highly mood and setting dependent.

Type Fours problem with overeating tends to be unique ritual overindulges or foods they eat at a certain time everyday to reward themselves or get themselves in certain moods. The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor is using food to express uniqueness, a way to be different, to be original, refined, or stylish.



Food Shopping Style
Fours shop at a place where they have made a connection or a friend. Shopping is a source of stimulation for them in terms of ideas. They think of new and creative ways to cook or serve foods. They enjoy family owned vs. chain stores because they are unique and fertile ground for new and different experiences or connections. Also, Fours are brand conscious in the sense that they don’t want to completely blend in – popular brands may be avoided in order to be different.

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
Meal setting, preparation and presentations are opportunities for Type Four’s creative energy. They look for how to redefine or bring joy out of the mundane and simple. The eating experience is extended farther than the food itself but into the surroundings including the lighting, music, and the table setting. The lack of setting elements is also telling of the mood they are trying to create — sparse or Spartan. “I am dressed in black because I my heart is black.” Their characteristic favorite or representative meal setting is a candle-lit lovers meal — special, artistic, unique, sensuous foods with pleasant or unique music in the background.

Food Decision Factors
Type Fours choose foods based on how it may make them feel at that moment. If they are eating a food they think is unacceptable, then they feel unacceptable. They truly feel like they are what they eat or they are the value they put on what they eat. Fours use foods to project what they think they want to feel, try to create or prolong a mood or set a tone. Oftentimes they choose foods that are different from the group just to feel different. It can be hard to order food for a Type Four. If Fours are having a hard time choosing it is often easier for them to say what they don’t want – “I definitely don’t like that, or I only eat organic.”



EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
Type Fours eat emotionally when they feel insignificant or “common,” unauthentic, or uncreative. Fours may start to feel uneasy or queasy, disturbed or even discussed with their current selves. At these time Fours may become self-indulgent such as eating comfort foods, sleeping too much, withdrawing into their home and wasting time.

Hidden Calories
Fours may not realize they are snacking or grazing on foods to feel a certain way, to create an atmosphere or mood. Four may find themselves thinking about food and mood combinations like a wine enthusiast thinks about wine and food combinations. They may even have eating rituals. For instance, a Four may say, “at the end of a hard day of childcare, I always make the quick-bake cookies – the smell of them baking relaxes me.”

Lifestyle Eating
Fours can slip into many self-indulgent habits at home and in their nightlife. They look for ways to be non-conformists and this can translate into an excessive, fringe, alternative or self-destructive lifestyles. Fours are known to revel in their suffering and find artistic meaning in their pain more than other types. Fours tendency to experiment with alternative lifestyles is moderated by their tendency to withdraw and become introverted, however, they must beware if the party starts to seek them out even at home.

Ordering Style
Fours may think about what mood they are in before they order, or what mood they want to be in. They may think about how their order represents them as a person or adorns them. To Fours food is like fashion.

Representative Meal
As stated above in “Meal Settings,” Type Fours’ representative foods and food settings is a candle-lit lovers meal. A meal that is special, artistic, unique, that has sensuous foods with pleasant or unique music playing in the background.

Substitutions
In regards to Types Fours adopting food changes into their diet, they are likely to be inconsistent due to fleeting passions or desire to change. They must be careful of triggers that get them back into their old rituals. On a positive note, their flare for creativity is helpful making mealtime healthy and enjoyable.



TYPE FOUR’S EXERCISE PATTERN
Exercise Motivation
Fours fear not being true to themselves and fear being mundane or common. At some point, if a Type Four is significantly unhealthy, they may feel that they cannot realize their dreams without becoming more fit. They have trouble with consistency and tend to start withdrawing from interaction and exercise programs when they are no longer amused with the current program or if it starts to seem boring or commonplace.

Baseline Activity Level
Type Fours indulge in how they are different from others, and although this could lead to physical self-expression, Type Fours are oftentimes quite sedentary. They enjoy quite time around their house or secret spot. At most they may spend energy in household chores, gardening or decorating their home or work environment. Their inner experience is what is paramount to the Fours, which translates into dreaming, imagining and brooding over negative feelings. Overall, emotional energy is not the same as moving the body and Fours wind up with less basal energy expenditure than other Types.



Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment
Fours may have a favorite sport that they have always played growing up or a sport that they have been drawn to due to it special/unique quality. It may be the sport played by their favorite sports figure or idol. They may enjoy expressive sports such as dance or gymnastics, fringe sports such as X-games or sports adopted by the local subculture. In contrast, Fours also lean toward the mind-body exercises such as yoga, meditation, martial arts, Thi-Chi or long walks.

Fours tend to enjoy doing their own thing but often benefit from a “savior” workout partner. Fours and other withdrawn Enneagram Types oftentimes have weak fitness motivation. It is not that they don’t want to be physically fit, it is that their emotional and mental state is very active, preoccupying and unstable. Fours’ motivations and desires are constantly in-flux which cause them to turn their fitness goals on and off. In this way, a fitness partner can be a stabilizing force and can keep them on a fitness path that is much more straightforward as opposed to fleeting and ever-changing. When the Four becomes discouraged he/she may site irreconcilable differences between the partners exercise and their goals. Fours may fantasize about the body they wish they had and feel overwhelmed at any attempts to obtain that physique. It is key that Fours lay down a steady and consistent workout routine in order for them to see results.

Fours relish in a unique environment. They may have a certain workout music play list, a non-typical exercise time such as the middle of the night, or a special spot that they go to workout. Their exercise may have a social component — identifying them with a certain social scene.

Exercise Personality Limitations
It is natural for Fours to withdraw from others. And therefore Fours may be somewhat a motivation burden on their workout partners. They secretly want to be rescued from their current state by their partner or loved one. This translates into missed practices unless they are picked up or cajoled into exercise.

EXERCISE VIGILANCE, VARIETY AND INTENSITY
Vigilance
Fours have problems with committing to and sustaining a regular routine because their tastes and moods change regarding their activities. So it is important for them to bring in outside forces that regulate their schedule whenever possible.

Variety
Fours are always willing to try something new, but do not like to forced into a change. It is better if they are trying something new out of their own volition. They like to be the outsider who is doing something new or innovative but tend to move on before it become commonplace.

Intensity
It is common for Type Fours to report giving up easily during exercise attempts. The key then is to perform interval training that allows a fairly easy baseline exertion with intermittent intensity peaks. This method keeps Fours from feeling overwhelmed with the length or intensity of a workout.

EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Fours sabotage themselves with by fantasizing they are in better shape then they truly are, by temperamental and wavering physical goals, through sulking or self pity, by feeling that they are too injured to workout, and waiting to be rescued into fitness from another physically motivated person. In these ways they may under prepare for exercise such that it never gets started.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
Typical pre-exercise anxiety may manifest as preoccupation with other tasks, daydreaming, TV or screen-time. If significantly anxious they may lash out at others or get in a tiff with their workout partner.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
Fours are self-conscious and oftentimes feel their bodies are defective in some way. This may cause them to be too ashamed to workout in a public place.

Post-Performance Guilt
Workouts may highlight the falsehood or weakness of their fantasy self or emphasize the long road ahead to achieving their goals. In this way Fours may feel overwhelmed afterwards and fear they will never realize their dream.

Learn About Diet Strengths and Skills for Type Four

 

[Yama]

Type 5 17%
Type 9 17%
Type 6 17%
Type 7 11%
Type 4 11%
Type 8 8%
Type 1 8%
Type 2 6%
Type 3 6%

Let's go with 9 since that's what I actually am

Food Type: The Passive Palate, Oblivious Overeater Or Unconscious Gorger
Exercise Type: The Easy Rider
DIET Strength: Blending-In


Power Skills (Level 1): Realistic Expectations, Process Focus, and Contracting

Action Skills (Level 2): Contingency Planning, Rule Setting, and Decision Making

Maintenance Skills (Level 3): S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Framing, Visualizing, and Mission Statements



Trouble with Food (habit): Mindless eating

Emotional Eating Trigger: Conflict Avoidance, Passive Aggressive

Trouble with Exercise: Needs external motivator

Trouble with Body Image: Denies or ignores physical problems due to being overwhelmed by them. Overly humble and underestimate strengths.

Typical Fitness Excuse: Nothing will change, I will do it tomorrow



Recommended Commercial Programs: Create convenience, simplicity and avoid food decisions through Meal Replacement Diets like Slim-Fast, Medifast, or Cookie Diets (Dr. Siegal’s or Smart for Life) and join an online diet community such as Livestrong.com, Sparkpeople.com, diet.com, or dietwatch.com.



PART 1 – MEET TYPE NINE
THE ESENCE OF TYPE NINE
Popular Enneagram authors commonly name Type Nines as the Mediator or Peacemaker because they are accepting, agreeable and reassuring. Reassuring, receptive and humble, Nines are the perfect constant companions. Since Type Nine is the top of the Enneagram, they embody or mirror aspects of each Type depending on the situation. They are unique, however, for their ability to blend in to their environment. Nines are commonly described as easygoing, accepting, and diplomatic. Nines are known to be pleasant, optimistic, and well liked for their ability to get along with others. They are highly trusting and supportive of others agendas causing them to get pulled away from their own priorities.



Type Nines value harmony and unity, and envision making the world a more harmonious or comfortable place.

Type Nines focus their attention on other people’s position or point of view.

Friends value them and seek them out for their acceptance and easygoing attitude.

You might be a Type Nine if you seek consensus, cooperation and avoid conflict. You tend to see all viewpoints and prefer not to be in the spotlight.

Enneagram Type Nine Careers
Nines excel at adapting and coping and tend to be extremely flexible in their careers. This can translate into Type Nines being content in most any career field, however, Nines tend to steer clear of high profile, stressful, or leadership jobs. Nines tend to look for careers that have a little conflict as possible like musician, writer, artist, school counselor or professor. Nines tend to serve certain roles for others include being a follower and willing participant, counselor, the “go-between,” a consensus builder and a steady worker.

Negative Aspects and Weaknesses
Type Nine’s weaknesses and negative tendencies center on how their fear of conflict conversely causes conflict in their lives through complacency and inability to make a stand. Nines are passive aggressive and look for indirect ways to solve their problems. They have a lack of passion that leaves them appearing numb, unemotional and unaffected by their environment. They usually take the path of least resistance that makes self-development difficult. Nines own priority or goals, if they have them, become swept aside for those of their peers or loved ones.

FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE NINE)


Style of Impulse Control
Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typical behaviors of Type Nines, gleaned from the Big Five personality traits system, that encourage them to gain weight. Nines score highly on “Agreeableness” and “Emotional Stability,” and low on “Openness to Experience,” “Extroversion” and “Conscientiousness.” These traits tend to make Nines be at the mercy of their impulses or “go with the flow” when it comes to eating right or resisting tempting sweets. Many Nines have learned to use food to numb their other urges and impulses and can go “mindless” around food — zoning out and binging on sweets.

Style of Activity
Nines tend to be lethargic about physical activity – rarely initiating exercise, unenthusiastic and passive. It is hard to get Nines to be passionate about anything and this makes behavior change difficult. In this way Nines who are left to their own devices quickly fall into comforting habits that are bad for their health.

Other personality traits of the Nine that relate to fitness include their well-intentioned nature but general lack of organization and persistence, and an overall pessimistic view that they can actually make change in their lives. This is not to say that Nines cannot become fit, it is that oftentimes they become out-of-shape unless their fitness is actively addressed or unless they are surrounded by others who are health-conscious.

Leisure Style
In terms of leisure activities, Nines tend to be unadventurous homebodies and enjoy sedentary hobbies. Their uncompetitive nature makes sport participation uncommon. They may enjoy collecting or live in the fantasy world of intellectual ideas.



TYPE NINE AND APPEARANCE
Fashion
Type Nines are chiefly concerned with blending in and also dressing for comfort. They do not want to spark envy or negative attention. They oftentimes let others dress them or be sure to dress like the group. Nines dress in a comfortable, casual and unassuming manner. They don’t want their attire to stick out. They choose mute colors and avoid flashy patterns. Type Nines also keep up with fashion just enough so that they fit in. Overtime Type Nines will usually stick to the same style unless they start to stick out. Their fashion statement is, “I am nothing special.”

Tattoos and Accessories
Nines may be peer pressured into a tattoo and will often choose one that highlights belonging but is not terribly big or showy. They may tattoo names of family or loved ones.

Type Nine At Home
When left to their own devices, Nines are unlikely to significantly alter or decorate their home. They tend to feel that such activities are too much to undertake. The inside of the home may be sparsely decorated but will usually have creature comforts such as lazy boys or comfortable couches. When the Nine is living with someone the décor is usually a reflection of the partner’s personality. Nines private spaces are usually cluttered despite their frequent attempts to organize them.

TYPE NINE AND BODY IMAGE
Body Judgment
They are removed from the feelings of anger or passion and project a very stable or stoic personality. They ignore their own instincts and emotions as they project their minds into another place — like in a dream or fog. They set up a wall of un-responsiveness to the changing or hurtful environment. They are keenly aware, however, of how they stand out among a crowd and constantly look to be more alike their environment. In this way they judge their bodies based on how it affects their short-term feelings of harmony or peace.

Value and Self-Worth
When Nines look in the mirror they simply do not see problems with their physical body (neglectful, overly humble with a pathologically positive outlook). They ignore their bodies and ignore signals that they would have to loose weight or make changes. This may be because if they did focus on the problems it would be too upsetting, unnerving or overwhelming for the Nine. Instead they tend to be resigned to what life brings to them as opposed to going after what they want.

Type Nines merge their self-identity with their supporting group — taking on traditions, habits and beliefs of others. They evaluate their bodies as it relates to this group unconsciously fearing they will not be accepted. Despite being in a very uncomfortable situation they will “swallow their anger” as opposed to allowing it to translate into self-change or voicing their opinion. Instead Type Nines seek approval by being easygoing and not a burden on others.

As for their physical attractiveness Type Nines will underestimate their physical desirability. They will simply rule out partners if they think the partner will not be attracted to them.

They are neglectful and accepting of their self-image despite any limitations. This acceptance causes them to avoid self-improvement. In order to motivate Type Nines to be healthy, they must see the additional pain, stress and difficulties that they will have unless they change. Conversely, being healthy and physically fit allows for Type Nines to adapt to any situation, to feel light, harmonious and at peace with their surroundings.

TYPE NINE AND FOOD ORIENTATION
Type Nines are out of touch with their instincts and food impulses. They unconsciously suppress their internal messages in order to maintain peace with their surroundings – especially in suppressing their anger and individuality. Type Nines use food to “go numb” or escape from their anger and stress. They tend to mindlessly eat and are unable to recall what they ate throughout the day. Nines choose foods in order to be like the group, and may actually start to forget their own true preferences.

Favorite Foods
Nines define their tastes based on others so that they often keep their true favorite foods hidden unless it does not affect the group. Nines may find themselves craving foods that that represent their individuality. They spend so much time eating foods that were not served with their tastes in mind, that they may go buy foods and eat them by themselves where their choice cannot be judged or does not affect others.

Type Nines’ problems with overeating tend to be couch potato eating, mindless grazing, and screen-time calories. (Careless Couch Calories) The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor is that food is an easy, numbing and sedative escape.

Food Shopping Style
Nines have a hard time shopping. They dwell on a decision longer than most people and feel a greater sense of buyer’s remorse than others. This is because they have so many people in their minds that they are trying to please. They may think to themselves about whether the food will be liked by their spouse or the kids. In the end it is impossible to please everyone Nines constantly struggle with this tension.

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
When food choices are seen as contradictory to others likes and preferences then Nines will adapt their eating habits to others. Food is always shared in a family and their preferences often take a backseat to that of the more aggressive personality types in the family. They may project “I don’t care what I eat and I don’t want to argue about it.” When cooking for themselves, Nines are usually very lazy about food preparation — they may eat a frozen meal, or simply snack straight out of the fridge. They may forage for food and leftovers until they are full.

Food Decision Factors
Nines choose food based on the people they are with and when they are by themselves they just scavenge or mindlessly munch. They are oftentimes not concerned about the health consequences of their choices, seeing any bad outcome so far off that it is not relevant. They typically eat more unconsciously than other types – eating whatever is put in front of them. Because others dictate so many of their choices, Nines may actually go hungry if not prompted to eat by the group. In these cases they may find themselves accidentally gorging themselves.



EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
Nines fear conflict and seek harmony. One way to sooth their internal turmoil and unsettled feeling they have regarding conflict is to eat. The term “food coma” has a special significance for Type Nines. Nines will eat to numb all sorts of feelings or “passions” that they are experiencing. They withdraw into their “inner sanctum” and drown out eternal pressures, anxieties and conflicts through food.

Hidden Calories
Nines have problems knowing when to stop eating. This is because they have mental wanderings or daydreams that disconnect them from their physical experience. Therefore they have a hard time listening to their body’s fullness cues. Even when they are trying to avoid extra calories they tend to instinctively clear their plate before they realized it.

Lifestyle Eating
Type Nines merge with their environment and this causes them to eat when others are eating. For Type Nines cutting down calories, they must be careful that they don’t overeat during a party or social situation. Before they attend a gathering, Type Nines should eat a meal or set certain rules for smart food substitutions. The other option is to avoid the parties when they are dieting because Type Nines have a tough time withstanding peer pressure.

Ordering Style
When going to a restaurant with other people, Nines appear like they do not know what they want to eat. They have a hard time deciding. They may find themselves basing their order around what others are eating or other people’s preferences. Type Nines do not protest when others order for them. They generally accept any food given to them and do not complain about the food or the service staff.

Representative Meal
The foods and settings that best represent Type Nines are easy fast food without many choices (choice A or B), eaten without much thought, or because other people made the food choice.

Substitutions
In regards to Types Nines adopting food changes into their diet, it is highly dependent on their environment. Nines will feel fine with substitutions and can adopt these easily if it convenient and consistent with their “caregivers.”



TYPE NINE’S EXERCISE PATTERN
Exercise Motivation
Nines want nothing to change. On a deep and unconscious level they fear loss and separation from their loved ones. In this way, Nines may be motivated to work out if they are no longer attractive to their partner, or if their job requires minimum levels of physical fitness. Fitness motivation for the Nine, therefore, is usually external and fleeting depending on the external pressure. Nines are better-off focusing on their desire for inner strength and peace of mind as a long term and effective fitness motivator.

Baseline Activity Level
On average, Nines are slothful creatures that abhor additional work and stress and are completely comfortable with the status quo. They tend to view their health optimistically despite being significantly out of shape. In that light, Nines have notoriously low basal energy expenditure.

Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment
Type Nines are such a blank slate that it is difficult to pinpoint a favored exercise other than one chosen by their group. Although Nines are comfortable alone, they may take prodding to get them out and exercising. So in this way they are usually exercising with others. Type Nines unwillingness to make decisions limits them to workouts that are run and developed by others. Nines may be scared of the exercise selection chosen for them as it may be too intense for their fitness level. Their strong defense of the status quo makes it hard to even get off the couch to work out in the first place. Nines constantly have to fight their internal message that they should not put forth effort for something they cannot achieve.

Type Nines usually prefer non-judgmental and non-competitive environments. Others may enjoy competitions, but Nines can actually feel bad winning because of how it makes the other person or group feel.

Exercise Personality Limitations
Although Nines are comfortable alone or with a group, Nines tend to stick to workouts that involve others. They benefit from the routine of a sports team or club, military service, or a job that is physically active throughout the day.

EXERCISE VIGILANCE, VARIETY AND INTENSITY
Vigilance
If left up to their own devices Nines will continue on the same path of sedentary lifestyle due to their penchant for the status quo. Also, Type Nines are quite easily distracted. The closer they come to completion of an activity, the more distracted they become. It is very helpful if Nines have an external source that keeps them on an exercise routine and keeping them goal directed.

Variety
They are willing to try new things when others get them involved or bring them along.

Intensity
Nines dislike exercise that is significantly intense or painful and become quickly agitated when outside of their comfort zone. They are more likely to benefit from interval type training to allow them short bouts of intense effort with periods of rest.

EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Nines tend to sabotage themselves with a poor plan, by not communicating with workout partners or thinking assuming that the plan and their willpower will be able to motivate them when the time for exercise comes.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
Nines tend to fear the pain that they will undergo during exercise and may become filled with a significant dread. They start to look for ways to escape their commitment to workout.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
If the Nine is significantly out of shape, then they may feel awkward or shamed if they step into the gym that is frequented by very fit individuals. This is true for all types. Nines mostly defuse this feeling by being part of a group and then they do not feel singled out.

Post-Performance Guilt
Nines usually leave exercise with a strong since of accomplishment. They must harness this experience and feeling to help motivate them for the next workout.

 

[Amargith]

Your Results
Your dominant personality types are Type Five, Type Six, Type Nine and Type Four (14%)

Types
Type Five 14%
Type Six 14%
Type Nine 14%
Type Four 14%
Type Seven 11%
Type Three 11%
Type One 8%
Type Eight 8%
Type Two 6%


...welp, that was useful

 

[Masokissed]

Your dominant personality type is Type Eight (19%)

Type Eight: 19%
Type Four: 14%
Type Three: 11%
Type Seven: 11%
Type Nine: 11%
Type Two: 8%
Type One: 8%
Type Five: 8%
Type Six: 8%

ENNEAGRAM TYPE EIGHT (TYPE 8)
MBTI Types: ENTJ, ESTJ… (ET Types)
Food Type: The Lustful Indulger, Uncompromising Craver
Exercise Type: The Brawler
DIET Strength: Confidence


Power Skills (Level 1): Assertiveness, Game Theory, Self-Needs Assessment, and Locus of Control

Action Skills (Level 2): Education, Teaching, Skill Mastery, and Decision Matrix

Maintenance Skills (Level 3): Social Support, Coaching, and Label Saboteurs



Trouble with Food (habit): Lustful cravings

Emotional Eating Trigger: Lack of Empathy (Antisocial Tendencies), Fear or Weakness & Control, Lust Power and Conquest

Trouble with Exercise: Will often feel unexcited unless it is related to others or competition

Trouble with Body Image: Sees body as weak or strong as it relates to environmental control

Typical Fitness Excuse: Tasty food now, I deserve it, binge, control, attack the food,



Recommended Commercial Programs: Join a Health Club such as Bally’s or Curves and if needed use pre-portioned meals such as Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, Diet-To-Go, Lean Cuisine or eDiets.



PART 1 – MEET TYPE EIGHT
THE ESENCE OF TYPE EIGHT
Popular Enneagram authors commonly name Type Eights the Protector, Challenger or Leader because they are powerful, passionate and protective. Type Eights are strong, willful, decisive, resourceful and passionate people that know what they want and how to get it. They are direct and confront problems head-on. They feel that life is like a fruit that needs to be plucked and squeezed to get the “juice out of it.” They are oftentimes a dominating force in their surroundings but can also be refreshing and inspirational leaders. They may find themselves standing up for the underprivileged or righting injustice in their community. They also have a tender and caring side that is vulnerable and hidden to the general public.



Type Eights value freedom, power and the fullness of life, and envision using their influence to make the world a more equitable and just place.

Type Eights focus their attention on gaining power and control.

Friends value them and seek them out for their strength and leadership.

You might be a Type Eight if you are usually the one in charge. You tend to be a strong, highly responsible person who doesn’t feel comfortable showing weakness.



Enneagram Type Eights Careers
Eights look for careers that allow them the freedom to make decisions, become leaders and empower others such as owning their own business, rising to company leadership positions, politics, career manager or agent, marketing, or military commanders. Eights tend to serve certain roles for others including the boss, leader or commander, bully or intimidator, the protector or guru.



Negative Aspects and Weaknesses
Type Eight’s weaknesses and negative tendencies are related to their domineering control of their environment and the people around becoming too intimidating. Their hot temper, comfort with confrontation, and penchant for vengeance may cause others to gang-up against the Eight. Because they fear being powerless they set up hard and intimidating exterior.



FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE EIGHT)
Style of Impulse Control
Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typically behaviors of Type Eight seen in the Big Five personality Trait system that encourage them to gain weight. Eights as a group score highest on “Extroversion” and “Emotional Stability” than any other Type. Type Eight know what they want and are self-directed toward their goals. They tend to be successful at their endeavors due to their indomitable will, adaptability and coercive people skills. In terms of impulse control, however, they are sometimes their own worst enemy. They feel strong lustful cravings that can be hard to control and they dislike the idea of a diet or an outside set of rules placed upon them. Their penchant for being social can get them in to trouble with unexpected calories and temptations.

Style of Activity
Eights have a direct, productive and efficient Style of Activity. They know what they want and how to get it. They are creative about solutions and are free from the boundaries of tradition. They often query experts for pearls of wisdom but then go and develop their own program. They feel they must control their own destiny and create their own truth. In this way, Eights are open to variety but once they have established a routine or habit, then they tend to stick with it. They are also natural leaders and may be a team captain or attract workout partners who enjoy their cavalier attitude. Some favorite fitness activities of Type Eight include weight lifting and competitive contact sports.

Type Eight’s low scores of “Agreeableness” can serve as a hindrance as well as a tool. Together with high “Conscientiousness” it forms a “Self-Promoting” style of character. Although it helps them forge their own fitness path and own self-interests, it can be a turn-off to potential helpers along the way.

Leisure Style
Eights tend to enjoy the stimulation of variety, competition and adventure and in this way they are like Type Sevens. They often enjoy a feeling of staring down danger or tempting fate with risky behaviors and coming out unscathed. They like to conquer things like climb mountains or perform daredevil stunts to prove to others that they are strong, fearless and should not be challenged.



TYPE EIGHT AND APPEARANCE
Fashion
Type Eights are usually “dressed to kill” in a since that they want to look desirable and yet tough or formidable. They will oftentimes spend much time in dress preparation to be sure that they are ready — like battle prep. Their typical attire exudes confidence and is often brightly colored. Although they may dress stylishly, something about them will say, “I don’t have to try hard to get what I want.” They typically wear jewelry and sometimes will overdo the amount that they wear with multiple gaudy or flashy gold necklaces and rings. Type Eights feel comfortable wearing flashy clothes and comfortable changing their style with fashions latest trends. Their fashion statement is, “Don’t mess with me unless you are a suitor.”

Tattoos and Accessories
If Eights tattoo themselves it will oftentimes represent them as tough such as physical achievements or intimidation tattoos. These may include such a gang affiliations, markers of “kills,” biker tattoos, guns, knives or skulls. They may emphasize their sexual prowess or physical strength such as biceps wire bands or flames.

Type Eight At Home
Eights home reflects their warm side oftentimes more than their hard exterior. They know how to entertain and try to make their home inviting warm and beautiful. They have a flare for bold colors, and dramatic or sensual artwork. They will proximately display their “war” trophies or memorabilia of past triumphs to show their strengths. As a guest of an Eight it may be hard to refuse their hospitality many choices may be made for you. Their personal spaces and their public spaces may be very similar in style in that they are outfitted for intimacy and comfort in mind.



TYPE EIGHT AND BODY IMAGE
Body Judgment
Type Eights are reactive in their judgment of self meaning that they look at themselves in terms of strengths and weaknesses and how they relate to others. They have are “big” and extroverted personalities and will let you know when they are angry or upset about something. They fear being controlled by being dependent on others. This causes them to constantly assess outside threats and covering up their internal vulnerabilities. They will size up and compare their strengths against others. They are skilled at how to will project their strengths to intimidate or increase their desirability.

Value and Self-Worth
When Eights look in the mirror they see their bodies as weak or strong depending on the environment that surrounds them. They strive to maintain strength, control, and independence, and see the body as means to obtain what they need and want.

Type Eights consider themselves to be strong, desirable, and “above average” in most things. They tend to feel that they are deserving of the best in life. They are confident in their ability to obtain wealth, prestige, and supporting partners. They look for challenges in life and face them head-on. They often enjoy and perform dangerous or adventurous physical feats such as mountain climbing or adventure travel. It is common for them to “party hard” or live “life in the fast lane.”

Despite Type Eights reverence for strength and physical dominance they are also very accepting of their physical state and will look to achieve their goals in other ways if needed. So highlighting optimum health as sexy and powerful is key to motivating Type Eights to be physically fit. It is easier to stay in control of any situation and be less vulnerable when a Type Eight is “in-shape.”



TYPE EIGHT AND FOOD ORIENTATION
Type Eights over-express their instincts and are keenly aware of their physical urges and desires. They have strong, lustful, cravings regarding food. They match their intense cravings with a passionate energy in obtaining or satisfying their craving. In this way they are prone to overindulging themselves as temptations cross their path.

Favorite Foods
Type Eights live for cravings, and will literally lust after certain foods at certain times. They know what they want and know how to get it fast. When asked to describe what foods they like, they will be able to tell you specifics about the food, as well as the preparation or presentation that they like. Eights can be very entertaining because it is like they are trying to “squeeze the juice out of life.” Their eating style is no different — They want their food to be big, bold, striking, tantalizing and sexy.

Type Eights’ problems with overeating tend to be that they “eat big,” feel deserving of high calorie foods, may have unconscious eating competitions with others. The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor is that food is like battle preparative, build up to battle, a way to run from weakness, and food is for strength.

Food Shopping Style
Type Eights enjoy shopping and do it with gusto. A shopping experience for them is like licking their lips before a feast. Eights want to be stimulated and teased regarding the products they buy. They want to have the products sold and presented to them in a way that highlights the products desirability — that way it is more satisfying when they get it. It also soothes their internal question of “what do I want today” or “what is my passion today.”

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
Eights are happy to feast in a group setting and try to control the group to their liking. They may invite a select group of friends out to lunch and be angry if there are “no-shows.” If they are preparing food, then they are often quite particular about it. They take extra time and effort to improve the taste by seasoning, pounding, peeling, searing, heating to the right temperature, or letting the wine settle. Eights know that this additional effort in making the food more tantalizing ensures that the food will taste better — for food and for taste, perception is truly a reality. At home they may eat foods in a certain order to enjoy them “even more.” If at home and there is nothing that strikes their fancy, then they are more likely than other Types to go out and get it.

Food Decision Factors
Eights choose bold large orders. They choose whatever is the biggest and best meal on the menu. They often make their food choices with reckless abandon. They are not concerned about health or how they will feel afterward. Eights, more than other types, have less guilt associated with their food choices.



EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
When Type Eights feel weak or controlled by others, stuck in a situation, or in circumstances beyond their control they tend to eat a lot or eat rather mindlessly. These bouts of binging are oftentimes associated with an argument or fight. This could be seen as a comparatively healthy alternative to diffusing their anger instead of blowing up on someone, however, it can cause unnecessary calories to build up.

Hidden Calories
Eights pack on the calories during social situations, while partying, up all night, or before stressful events. All types experience these judgment lapses, but because Eights are so extroverted, aggressive and willing to burn the candle at both ends, they do it more than the other types. Eights must also beware when they are in an inadvertent eating competition — this occurs when two guys are eating next to one another or order the same large meal.

Lifestyle Eating
Type Eights’ big personalities revel in party atmospheres. They thrive on excitement and stimulation but they also partake in most indulgence that cross their path during these times. Type Eights looking to slim down are probably keenly aware that this is a problem for them as they tend to have good personal insight.

Ordering Style
Type Eights make eating out a production. They may order for others so that they can taste others’ food and show dominance over others. They usually look at the menu and ask for it to be altered in some way as to get more than what is offered. This may include bargaining with the waiter or manager. They may even show up unashamedly late to diner, arriving on their own convenient time.

Representative Meal
The foods and settings that best represent Type Eights are big steaks diners or large elaborate meals with an order that got special treatment or was not on the menu. They enjoy getting more than for what they originally paid.

Substitutions
In regards to Types Eights adopting food changes into their diet, they are at the command of their lustful urges and dislike being controlled or boxed into set of rules. The key is that they feel in control of their diet. They do best by practicing gratification delay, maintaining choice freedom but exercise portion control.



TYPE EIGHT’S EXERCISE PATTERN
Exercise Motivation
Eights fitness motivation, when viewed in terms of their basic fears of being harmed or controlled by others, translates into Eights wanting to be strong, resilient and independent. Eights long to be big so that they can always win the fight if it turned physical. In the end, Eights motivation when driven by their fears may not be long lasting. The key to long lasting fitness for the Eight is to utilize the motivation behind their basic desire — wanting to determine their own course in life. Eights must realize that they may be working out based on this desire so that if they feel comfortable they may stop their fitness routines. For example, if they are financially powerful they may be less concerned with physicality. Eights are willing to push themselves to get what they want, but if they are already comfortable and in control then they lose their workout motivation. In terms of an on-going workout program, Type Eights will often feel unexcited unless it is related to others or competition.

Baseline Activity Level
Type Eights enjoy making their mark on their environment and letting their presence be known. This often translates into pure physicality and showing off in front of others. This “big dog” attitude oftentimes keeps their day-to-day energy expenditure high.

Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment
Eights look to build muscle mass and prefer strength training to aerobic activities. They revel in the feeling of strength and power and enjoy power lifting. Eights also enjoy combative/fighting sports such as martial arts geared to street fighting, boxing and wrestling. They enjoy contact sports such as football, lacrosse and rugby. Also, Eights tend to enjoy extreme sports with a danger element such as high mountain climbing or parachuting. These dangerous feats are like trophies to show to others.

Eights are adaptable to most environments, but will chose the “Best” available and intimidate others to get the best available spot. Eights will not let poor exercise amenities be an excuse for them to not exercise. If possible they incorporate competition, motivational music, exercise events that are extremely challenging or have a danger element to them — it makes them feel stronger.

Exercise Personality Limitations
Eights are extroverts and tend to exercise with others, but they also see themselves as center of their social circle causing thing to happen on “their time.” If they have no workout partner or limited resources they can do whatever it takes to achieve their goals — an example is a lonely prison workout with concrete blocks. They thrive on competition of others and may stop seeking a goal once they have beaten out the competitors.



EXERCISE VARIETY, VIGILANCE, AND INTENSITY
Variety
Eights are willing to try new things but it is not the hallmark of their personality. They do not like to be forced into new situations. As long as they are in control and are seeking out variety then it is exciting for the Eight.

Vigilance
Type Eights are dedicated to success but this is highly dependent on their perceived threats and vulnerabilities. If they feel they must meet a certain level of fitness to face a specific challenge then they will complete their goal. If the motivation is simply for personal fitness they may become more distracted with other competing, more pleasurable, activities.

Intensity
Eights push themselves during the pain of exercise, especially in relation to others. They like others to know they are tough.



EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Eights have a knack for procrastinating when they are feeling forced to do something. They want to do things on their own time, when they are ready.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
Eights are energized by a challenge and the pre-performance jitters usually works towards their favor. Eights handle this feeling much better, on average, than other types.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
If Eights feel they are outmatched or simply out of shape, then will feel anxious about exercise in front of others. They may feel compelled to workout alone in these instances. In the end, however, a team or group is more likely to get the Type Eight exercising consistently.

Post-Performance Guilt
If the Type Eight felt significantly beaten, they may sulk or plot revenge. They may feel significantly upset that others witnessed their vulnerability. A key in healthy development is to be able to show their vulnerable side and be OK with it — there is always a bigger fish or a younger buck.

 

[Forever]

Type 6... food part is super inaccurate. Lol.

 

[RobinSkye]

Interesting concept.

Types Your Score
Type Five 22%
Type Three 14%
Type Two 11%
Type Seven 11%
Type Nine 11%
Type Four 8%
Type Eight 8%
Type Six 8%
Type One 6%​

DIET Strength: Intellectualism, Research


Power Skills (Level 1): Education, Teaching, Skill Mastery, and Decision Matrix

Action Skills (Level 2): Pleasure Principle, Distraction, and Rewards

Maintenance Skills (Level 3): Assertiveness, Game Theory, Self-Needs Assessment, and Locus of Control



Trouble with Food (habit): Ambivalence towards food

Emotional Eating Trigger: Nihilism or Pointlessness, Fearing Helplessness, Body Neglect

Trouble with Exercise: Body neglect

Trouble with Body Image: Sees body as incorrect vessel for seeking power, inept (avoids body development)

Typical Fitness Excuse: The mind is more important than the body, and I am preoccupied with other more important mental task, take me away from my other tasks



Recommended Commercial Programs: Create convenience, simplicity and avoid food decisions through Meal Replacement Diets like Slim-Fast, Medifast, or Cookie Diets (Dr. Siegal’s or Smart for Life) and join an online diet community such as Livestrong.com, Sparkpeople.com, diet.com, or dietwatch.com.



PART 1 – MEET TYPE FIVE
THE ESENCE OF TYPE FIVE
Popular Enneagram authors commonly name Type Fives the Observer, Investigator or Thinker because they are analytical, intellectual, perceptive and independent. Type Fives have a strong capacity for knowledge gathering, complex skill development, invention and innovation. They are intellectually curious, insightful and intense and become highly focused on their mental pursuits. They have a strong independence and self-reliance that serves others as a rational observer who can offer an objective point of view. Their practice of thinking before they act and not jumping to conclusions allows Fives to be very logical and calculated in their actions.



Type Fives value understanding and they envision making the world more enlightened place.

Type Fives disengage from feeling in order to observe and focus their attention on thinking.

Friends value them and seek them out for their knowledge and detachment.

You might be a Type Five if you are a deep thinker who’s focused on gaining knowledge. You are also reserved and withdraw from others’ emotions.

Enneagram Type Five Careers
Fives excel at innovation by applying knowledge, expertise & technical skills. Although this could be used for any purpose, Fives introverted, independent, and cerebral focus is ideal for research positions and academia. Typically Fives enjoy scientific career paths like Astronomer, Physicist, or Computer Scientist or esoteric knowledge like Philosopher, ancient languages or archeology. Fives tend to serve certain roles for others including the repository of knowledge, wise man or woman, impartial expert.

Negative Aspects and Weaknesses
Type Five’s weaknesses and negative tendencies are related to their detached intellectualism. They tend to become eccentric and isolated in the fantasy world of their minds. They can become preoccupied with imaginary constructs that others find meaningless and unimportant. Fives feelings of comfort in their mental pursuits makes it hard for them to participate in physical world and turn their thoughts into constructive action. Because they feel the world will demand too much of them or that they will be powerless to act in the world in its current state, they strive for separation from the world and self-sufficiency in their lives. They practice minimizing their physical and emotional needs. They learn to become quite nihilistic, emotionally cold, and purposely distance themselves from essential resources and nurturing.



FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE FIVE)
Style of Impulse Control
Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typically behaviors of Type Five seen in the Big Five personality Trait system that encourage them to gain weight. As a group Fives score the lowest on “Agreeableness” and “Extroversion” than any other Type. They also sore highly in “Openness.” These traits combine to form someone who flees from the external world and retreats into the inner sanctum of their minds. They look to stockpile knowledge that will help them survive until they are ready to rejoin the world. They have come to feel that support in the world is unreliable so they must learn things for themselves and get by with less. By minimizing their needs and they reduce attachments with worldly things and are prone to skipping meals. They enjoy knowing that they require very little to sustain themselves. They may get by with a diet that is lacking in basic nourishment such as chips and soda. This behavior may cause them to be significantly hungry and binge when they do eat. They usually do not spend much mental energy on resisting temptation. For this reason, they are more prone to environmental/convenience foods when they are actively investigating a topic. Fives are so emerged in their thoughts that they oftentimes do not prepare foods or pack for the day and instead tend to eat whatever is available.

Style of Activity
When Fives exercise they tend to prefer a simple activity without any pomp, frills or glitz. Five are withdrawn and do not initiate activities with others. Fives enjoy activities that do not take much planning or group effort. Fives have a strong sense of competition and typically a low sense of physical prowess, so they lean toward activities that are more eccentric and less main stream in order to dominate an activity that few others know. In mainstream sports and social interaction Fives prefer to be on sidelines or on the wall watching others. When Fives are involved with mainstream activities they prefer certain sideline roles such as referee or photographer. Oftentimes Fives are fatalistic about ever becoming physically fit, and become paralyzed into inactivity. They think to themselves “what’s the point of expending energy on something I’ll never be good at.”

Type Fives have a complex nature — they are temperamental yet private, introverted yet competitive, and freethinking yet fatalistic. Overall Fives must use their desire to seek knowledge and understanding to empower themselves for fitness. They must take time from their mental work to work on their physical body, which will ultimately make their minds sharper.

Leisure Style
Fives enjoy their privacy and yet they also have a strong desire for Competition. This competition is typically in the realm of abstract or eccentric ideas. Massive on-line role-playing games are a perfect fit for Fives personality traits but this is not helpful in getting them to be physically active. Fives enjoy solitary activities that are independent, require minimal planning and allow for mental reflection and therefore should enjoy activities such as running, cycling, hiking or gym machine aerobics. They enjoy competing against themselves and seeing if they can surpass their last record. Fives tend to avoid group activities and the mob mentality.



TYPE FIVE AND APPEARANCE
Fashion
Type Fives are mostly unconcerned with the outside world and how their appearance represents them. Their dressing decisions may be mostly related to convenience. They are confused with style and fashion trends and typically do not concern themselves with the latest fashions. Overtime Type Fives will oftentimes stick to the same outfit style or whatever is convenient.

Their fashion statement says, “Image is not what is important.” Five may appear poorly groomed or their attire may not be appropriate for the situation as if they were oblivious to type of event they were attending. Their dress may be meek or awkward. Or they may show up with the same outfit that they bring to every event.

Tattoos and Accessories
It is not characteristic to see type Fives with significant adornment, tattoos or jewelry.

Type Five At Home
Type Fives home and office space is likely to be highly disheveled and Spartan. Fives are more concerned in the realm of their minds so that they computer and books may be prominently displayed. Their penchant for fantasy may be visible with posters of fictional characters or scientific models. They are less concerned with neatness and presentation and more with ideas. So that they may focus on a TV room or a coffee table as the area they choose to entertain guests. It may be striking to others the simple living conditions in which the Fives live. They may have little to offer guests, few choices and no creature comforts. They may not have guest bedrooms or duplicate pillows and sheets.



TYPE FIVE AND BODY IMAGE
Body Judgment
When judging their bodies, Fives are overly harsh or negative and underestimate their inherent physical prowess. They are inherently objective, detached and analytical but their trust and focus is on the inner world. They tend to rely very little on the body for their accomplishments. This internal focus causes them to be oblivious or unconcerned about their current physical condition or appearance.

Value and Self-Worth
Fives link their identity with that of their inner world, or their jobs and hobbies. These affiliations do not tend to be physical in nature. Type Fives fear being helpless and this causes them to focus on learning skill mastery and knowledge gathering. Feeling weak in worldly pursuits or social events, Type Fives typically withdraw from interaction. Instead they look for situations where they are “in their element” and can demonstrate their desirable skills.

Five are unlikely to expend energy on physical improvements unless they see it weakening their area of expertise or making it harder to reach their goals. In order for Type Fives to maintain a healthy lifestyle they need to focus on a mental pursuit that also has a physical component. Also, health should be framed to Type Fives as preventing limitations in your mental pursuits such as avoiding diabetes that causes blindness.



TYPE FIVE AND FOOD ORIENTATION
Type Fives over-express thinking and become preoccupied by their mental pursuits. They will oftentimes forget to eat or they will snack on convenience foods while on a distracting train of thought. In order to continue their mental acrobatics they may not eat regular meals, and instead eat at odd unscheduled times. Their nutritional intake is oftentimes woefully deficient in wholesome and nutritious foods.

Favorite Foods
Type Five’s preference for the world of ideas, and comfort in privacy, emotional distance, and penchant for collecting or hoarding behavior may manifest in different ways in regards to food. Type Fives may have areas of interest regarding food such as wine collecting and this may drive their cravings. Or there may be a food that is rapidly available such as a convenient store or coffee shop that caters to their sensibilities. If they have a specific food vice such as coffee they will likely have investigated many different types and understand much about the coffee making process. In this way they can become an educated “foodie” that may know many trivial or esoteric tid-bits about a type of food, its production and history. Many times, however, Fives eat rather poorly — “on the go” or munch unconsciously during screen time.

Type Fives problems with overeating are when they use it to fill inner emptiness, when they mindlessly eat while thinking about a project, or using eating like a hording behavior. The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor for that food is bothersome to prepare or that food is like money to horde or avoid due to cost.

Food Shopping Style
Type Fives have a sense of frugality and may shop at discount or bulk stores and stock up on convenience type foods. The intent may be to have lots of food at home so that they would never have to leave the house. By bulking up they can avoid going to the store and interacting with people.

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
Fives’ preferred meal settings may be alone with a good book, or at the computer investigating their latest topic of interest, prepared in the most convenient way (microwave) and eaten without much fanfare or presentation (snack-like).

Food Decision Factors
Fives typically choose foods based on proximity, ease of preparation and clean up because they are mentally involved in something else. They are often detached and do not absorb much of the “now” or present experience. In this way the food they eat may go unnoticed or unappreciated.



EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
Fives tend to study or collect knowledge about an esoteric topic to increase their self-esteem. This is especially true during times that the physical world is exacting some demand on them. They retreat into mental pursuits to avoid dealing with a more pressing physical or real problems. During these times Type Fives may be snacking (eating poorly) and eating without any concern for long-term health. In a similar way Fives often have a hard time taking care of themselves — looking unkempt or dressed haphazardly. Fives are more inclined to drink caffeine, a mental stimulant, and snack on sugar to get a quick mental boost as opposed to eating more sensibly. Sometimes, Fives eat to control or squelch an emotional experience as Fives are more comfortable with a mental experience.

Hidden Calories
Type Fives’ hidden calorie situations are during screen-time. They may be collecting knowledge but they must beware that they are also be collecting calories.

Lifestyle Eating
Type Fives do not seem to require many creature comforts, and their lifestyles are typically not that indulgent or dangerous. They must cautious if their intellectual passion deals with food or alcohol.

Ordering Style
Type Fives often consider what meal will provide the most food for the value. Type Fives will offer no commentary about others’ foods or ask to share. They may feel annoyed or protective if others are asking to share their food.

Representative Meal
Foods that represent Type Fives are free convenient meals, with a caffeine drink or snack foods eaten at their computer desk.

Substitutions
In regards to Types Fives adopting food changes into their diet, they have the will power to make significant change once they set their powerful mind to it. The key is making the food substitutions convenient and becoming educated regarding healthy choices.



TYPE FIVE’S EXERCISE PATTERN
Exercise Motivation
Fives fear being incompetent or helpless and withdraw into their minds in an attempt to master the subject of their attention. They tend to withdraw from social interactions and responsibilities in order to devote time to their mental pursuits. This may leave them with little motivation to exercise or develop themselves physically. Also, some Fives may relish in their weight in order to seclude themselves from the demands of others. The key to Fives motivation to instill the concern about their physical selves, that the mind and body are interconnected, and that health in the body will improve their mental prowess and longevity.

Baseline Activity Level
Type Fives are typically sedentary and oftentimes sit for hours reading or in front of the computer. Fives therefore tend to have very little background energy expenditure in terms of their physical bodies.

Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment
Fives lean toward obscure skill based exercises that they can master and have the upper hand when exercising with others. Fives tend create a self fulfilling prophecy of being physically underdeveloped so it may be helpful for Fives to start a steady weight lifting routine. Developing their strength will give them confidence to open up in other social realms. Another helpful exercise type includes martial arts because it focuses on confidence building, self-protection and mind-body awareness.

Fives tend to be loners and are disagreeable when it comes to others recommendations for exercise. Type Fives seek to gain power in the area they feel most comfortable — the inner world. This can be a significant limitation to their physical fitness. Using their power seeking motivation as self-empowerment is key. Fives should focus on becoming stronger and more confident, and also about how general health will improve their mental prowess.

Fives have a Spartan quality to them and tend to care little about the working environment. They prefer seclusion when they exercise to allow themselves to think while working out. They may enjoy being mentally distracted by their favorite obscure TV show or science fiction series.

Exercise Personality Limitations
Fives want to limit social demands and may annoy or isolate themselves from a potential workout partner. They don’t like group activities or being bossed around about others. They like to make up their own goals and be the masters of their own development.

EXERCISE VIGILANCE, VARIETY AND INTENSITY
Vigilance
Fives dedication to a physical goal is usually high once they overcome the hurdle of the initial motivation and once they have made up their mind for themselves.

Variety
Type Fives are willing to try new things in terms of their mental environment and oftentimes scour the internet or books for knew, exciting and empowering information. Like they are collecting tools to use for the future. In the physical realm, Fives may be more hesitant to try new things unless they have studied it in depth first.

Intensity
Type Fives have a significant drive to attain the goals they have set for themselves. If they do set a physical goal they are often successful and put forth the intensity needed to active results quickly.

EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Once Fives have a physical goal and fitness routine they may start to begrudge time away from their mental pursuits. New and interesting topics constantly spark their curiosity and they risk falling back into sedentary screen time.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
Fives may wonder if they have the physical power to complete a task or work out. They may think of how tired it will make them for their other mental pursuits.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
Fives don’t like their weaknesses highlighted and seek seclusion when exercising. If they have to be in the spotlight, then they may experience significant performance anxiety and withdraw or quit the activity.

Post-Performance Guilt
Five should feel empowered by exercise and motivated to continue. Care should be made to allow for little successes that feel good and encourage the Five to continue as opposed to highlighting weaknesses.

I like spicy food.

 

[Smilephantomhive]

5,6,3 tied at 14%

 

[Hawthorne]

Your dominant personality types are Type Three and Type Five (17%)

Type Three 17%
Type Five 17%
Type Four 14%
Type Nine 14%
Type Six 11%
Type Seven 8%
Type Eight 8%
Type One 6%
Type Two 6%

 

[prplchknz]

I disagree

Type Seven 17%
Type Five 14%
Type Nine 14%
Type Two 14%
Type Four 14%
Type One 14%
Type Six 8%
Type Eight 6%
Type Three 6%

 

[Luke O]

Ooh Type 5. The description was an interesting read and some elements do apply to me. I love cooking though and it doesn't matter if it takes longer than 5 minutes to cook. When I exercise I am competitive though even though I really am not the best!

 

[Forever]

Retook it, this time it was way more accurate, I knew how to perceive my better today ^D^

Your dominant personality types are Type Nine and Type Seven (17%)

Type Nine 17%
Type Seven 17%
Type Eight 14%
Type Four 11%
Type Six 11%
Type Three 8%
Type Two 8%
Type One 8%
Type Five 6%

 

[Bush]

"Lost weight by knowing your personality"? So much fluff in that one tagline that I don't know where to start.

However, I imagine that Type 5 is pretty ambivalent toward food and believes that it just "gets in the way." If that's true, then that's me.

Here's this:

Your Results
Your dominant personality type is Type Five (19%)

Type Five 19%
Type Three 17%
Type Eight 14%
Type One 11%
Type Nine 11%
Type Four 8%
Type Seven 8%
Type Six 6%
Type Two 6%​

 

[Saturnal Snowqueen]

In the mood, for food...

Long stuff, so some stuff that's hella me:

Enneagram Type 9 Favorite Foods

Nines define their tastes based on others so that they often keep their true favorite foods hidden unless it does not affect the group. Nines may find themselves craving foods that that represent their individuality. They spend so much time eating foods that were not served with their tastes in mind, that they may go buy foods and eat them by themselves where their choice cannot be judged or does not affect others.
Type Nines’ problems with overeating tend to be couch potato eating, mindless grazing, and screen-time calories. (Careless Couch Calories) The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that their food metaphor is that food is an easy, numbing and sedative escape.

Food Shopping Style
Nines have a hard time shopping. They dwell on a decision longer than most people and feel a greater sense of buyer’s remorse than others. This is because they have so many people in their minds that they are trying to please. They may think to themselves about whether the food will be liked by their spouse or the kids. In the end it is impossible to please everyone Nines constantly struggle with this tension.

Food Decision Factors
Type Fours choose foods based on how it may make them feel at that moment. If they are eating a food they think is unacceptable, then they feel unacceptable. They truly feel like they are what they eat or they are the value they put on what they eat. Fours use foods to project what they think they want to feel, try to create or prolong a mood or set a tone. Oftentimes they choose foods that are different from the group just to feel different. It can be hard to order food for a Type Four. If Fours are having a hard time choosing it is often easier for them to say what they don’t want – “I definitely don’t like that, or I only eat organic.”

Emotional Eating Pattern
Type Fours eat emotionally when they feel insignificant or “common,” unauthentic, or uncreative. Fours may start to feel uneasy or queasy, disturbed or even discussed with their current selves. At these time Fours may become self-indulgent such as eating comfort foods, sleeping too much, withdrawing into their home and wasting time.

 

[Luminous]

Your Results
Your dominant personality types are Type Two and Type Six (17%)

Types
Type Two 17
Type Six 17
Type Five 14
Type Three 11
Type Seven 11
Type Nine 8
Type Eight 8
Type One 8
Type Four 6

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2
MBTI TYPES: ESFJ, ENFJ, ENFP…(EF Types)
Food Type: The Emotional Stuffer, Demonstrative Feeder
Exercise Type: The Cheerleader
DIET Strength: Empathy
Power Skills (Level 1): Social Support, Coaching, and Label Saboteurs
Action Skills (Level 2): Assertiveness, Game Theory, Self-Needs Assessment, and Locus of Control
Maintenance Skills (Level 3): Environmental Control, Stimulus Control, and Classic Conditioning


Trouble with Food (habit): Emotional Stuffing, Comfort Foods, and Calories during food prep
Emotional Eating Trigger: Self-Pity
Trouble with Exercise: Can’t get time away to exercise
Trouble with Body Image: Sees body as unworthy of love, or sees body as vessel for service or manipulation, ignoring body development
Typical Fitness Excuse: No Time Due To Helping Others

FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2)
Style of Impulse Control
Although weight gain always has a multi-faceted cause, there are some typically behaviors of Type Two seen in the Big Five personality Trait system that encourage them to gain weight. When compared with other Types, Two’s score the higher in “Agreeableness” than all other Types. They also tend to score relatively positive on “Extroversion” and “Openness.” These traits combine to create a level of impulse control that tends to less than that of the more “Conscientious” types such as Type Threes or Ones. As their identity is wrapped around the helping and nurturing of others, Two’s find it difficult to resist food temptations when they are feeding, hosting or have an opportunity for a shared food experience.

Style of Activity
Type Two’s tend to be cheerful, warm and a source of great energy. Two’s activities are centered around others and when faced with sticking to their exercise plan they can easily be sidetracked to the agenda of their loved-ones. When they manage to channel their energy for self-improvement or for sports, then they have a hands-on, all-in, pragmatic, and get-things-done attitude.

In terms of being a workout partner Twos are welcoming, open to new workout routines, easy to get along with and enjoy others company. Twos make friends easily and this is a personality strength that they must capitalize on when losing weight.

Leisure Style
If the Two is being active, then they may be walking and talking with a friend or loved-one, they may be going to the gym with a special buddy or walking their dog. Twos enjoy any number of activities and may especially like them if they know the activity is also helping someone else improve as well.

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2 APPEARANCE
Enneagram Type 2 Fashion
Type Twos think about who is the object of their desire and ask themselves if their partner would think it was attractive. They unconsciously think weather they will be appreciated in the outfit. Type Twos will wear inviting/pleasant outfits that are pretty/handsome but not intimidating or out of reach. They may wear a conversation piece or a cause wristband. They have a crafty side and may make a part of their outfit. Twos follow normal fashion trends but don’t obsess over them like other types. They are more focused on their family or social group. Type Two’s will oftentimes stick with the same style unless they have a life-changing event such as a new partner or job. Their fashions statement is, “I am sweet, approachable and I am lovable.”

Tattoos and Accessories
If a type Two gets a tattoo is often beautifying adornment such as a small butterfly, heart or sweet animal. It is likely to be an inviting conversation piece or a symbol of family love — names or faces.

Type Two At Home
Two want to their home to project a “lived in” appearance and they decorate it in a manner that projects warmth and comfort. They play close attention to decorations and crafts more than other types. When they know company is coming they may bake a cake so that it smells inviting or nurturing. They may have multiple pets for their unconditional love. Twos work hard, within reason, to keep the public spaces presentable. They will likely, however, be very sloppy and cluttered in their own space. The classic situation is their closet that they can barely close. The condition of this space doesn’t matter to them unless it is affecting their relationships.

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2 BODY IMAGE
Body Judgment
In terms of how they judge their bodies, they tend to not be focused on their bodies, judge them leniently and evaluate them based on their ability to serve others. They tend to downplay the importance of physical appearance because they will always be able to help people in some way no matter what state of health or appearance that they maintain.

Value and Self-Worth
Because Type Twos merge their identity with their service to others, they depend on others to “fan” their ego. If they do not feel significantly appreciated, then they start to feel unworthy and begin to become distressed or pour additional energy into service. Overall they tend to ignore their own body development. Unless the healthy lifestyle is framed as a gift to the family and friends then it will likely be felt as selfish and continually be neglected.

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2 FOOD ORIENTATION
Type Twos over-express their feelings and emotions of love. Food can be seen as synonymous with love for Type Twos. They see food as a direct or physical way to express love (nurture) or easily connect with their loved-ones through food preparation or over a shared meal. Food is a perfect medium for creative energy in the Type Two. In this way Twos often become good cooks or bakers and frequently give their home-cooked foods away as gifts. Twos who feel underappreciated will attempt to nurture themselves with comfort foods and may be prone to binging behaviors.

Enneagram Type 2 Favorite Foods
Type Twos crave “Comfort Foods.” These are foods that their mom used to make — sweets that had been used to liven their spirits as a child or made on a special occasion. Type Twos feel that food is the way to someone’s heart and see food as nurturing emotionally as well as physically. The online book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” suggests that Type Two’s food metaphor is that food is the “currency of love,” or is a self-reward.

Food Shopping Style
Type Twos enjoy shopping with others or for others. They love to bring home gifts from the store, and may buy presents months in advance. Shopping for others is a perfect excuse to get them in a dangerous calorie environment at food stores where there are lots of snack foods available.

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
Type Twos’ favorite meal settings are in the company of others and serving meals that they have prepared. They often know people’s favorite foods or how to prepare foods in the specific way that others prefer — “just the way mom use to make” or “I cut the crusts off of Kimy’s bread on her sandwich because she likes it that way.” Type Twos use food as a doorway into their loved-ones’ hearts. Type Twos generally hold positive feelings toward mealtime and arrange for social meal gatherings. It may be difficult for Type Twos to imagine social situations that do not involve food. For Type Twos food and food preparation is central to their lives and relationships. Twos use food as an outlet for their creative energy and may have a decorative flare to their cooking. They seem to have an almost endless supply of energy for others. Type Twos usually learn quickly how to cook and other crafts that are endearing to others. Where Twos avoid self-development in other areas, they greatly develop their service crafts.

Food Decision Factors
Type Twos want to share their food experiences, and give away baked goods to others. They use food as a connection device. They often choose foods that are comfort foods to nurture themselves or others. An issue they may face is overeating if it brings them closer to someone else. They may choose a food that reminds them of being comforted. Twos oftentimes know the food preferences and favorites of others, and may choose to eat someone’s favorite food together.

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2 EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
Food is also used as a way to satisfy or fill emotional emptiness, unhappiness or feeling underappreciated — food as emotional medicine. In this way Type Twos may find themselves prone to abnormal eating patterns ranging from simple “pick-me-up” snacking to eating “behind closed doors” or self-pitying binging behavior when they feel underappreciated. In this way food is their “emotional medicine.” Knowing these associations is the first step in moving toward a healthy eating pattern.

Hidden Calories
Some hidden calorie situations for Type Twos include their office desk candy bowl. Type Twos enjoy the social and inviting aspect of the candy bowl, and it seems harmless but it encourages them to snack. Also they tend to overeat while cooking and serving food to others.

Lifestyle Eating
Twos must be careful when they go to buy gifts that they are not buying food to share, or sweets because they might buy a sweet for themselves as well. Also, Twos should beware of eating during food preparation and baking.

Ordering Style
Twos order comfort foods and are aware how their order affects others. There may be someone on the table that wants to share a meal or try their food as well. Although sharing meals in a restaurant may cut down on the portions, Twos must beware how others’ preferences influence their order.

Representative Meal
Type Twos’ foods or food settings that most represent them are comfort foods, shared with a friend or a loved-one. Especially a meal that they cooked or that may be their loved-one’s favorite meal.

Substitutions
In regards to Types Twos adopting food changes or healthy substitutions into their diet — they will have a hard time if the food is not also adopted by their loved-ones. Also, Twos are loathed to adopt a diet plan because they use comfort foods to express love and connection, Twos with others.

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 2 EXERCISE PATTERN
Exercise Motivation
Type Two tends to prefer non-competitive and enjoyable physical activities. They are known are among the “Complaint Types” that tends to look outside themselves for goals and feedback – following the recommendations or fitness goals of their friends, coaches or doctors. Twos typically exercise with their loved ones or work associates and don’t mind having a shared goal. Their motivations for exercising are not usually intrinsic. They may be others goals or be revolve around doctors’ recommendations to be healthy or lose weight. Health and fitness usually takes a back-seat, however, to competing service demands that sap their energy and motivation for self-improvement. Type Twos may even see being healthy as a selfish goal and prevent them from becoming fit. If health is a part of their loved ones or goals, then Twos are usually willing to bend to their specific fitness agenda or workout style. This is very good in that Type Twos are faithful and caring workout partners.

Baseline Activity Level
Type Twos expend a great deal of energy throughout the day in activities that involve helping others and performing deeds of service. They seem to have limitless energy for this type of activity. It is nice when these activities involve physical activity and less so when they involve eating and indulgences.

Favorite Exercise and Exercise Environment
Twos like exercise that maximizes interaction with the people they love or care about. If they are playing sports, then Twos enjoy a positive, non-competitive or team environment. They enjoy intimate walks or shared fun experiences that they can talk about later. They enjoy exercise as a bonding or “special” time with their partner. It is nice if the Two feels like the exercise time is gift to others as much as it is a gift to themselves. They may be a dog owner and enjoy long dog-walks.

Exercise Personality Limitations
Twos like social exercise and they are caring workout partners or teammates. If they are involved in “loner sports” such as running or swimming it will have a strong team component. Even though Twos are highly social, they learn to appreciate the “quite” time of a long run, swim or bike because that they can center and listen to their own inner thoughts and passions.

The biggest limitation for Twos is neglecting themselves due to competing duties and volunteerism. Burn-out for a Type Two is a spiral because the more they help others the less time they have to live a healthy life. The goal is for them to see fitness as a way to be more available, energetic and compassionate to others.

EXERCISE VIGILANCE, VARIETY AND INTENSITY
Vigilance
In terms of maintaining a program, Twos are notorious for allowing their competing duties for family, work and friends stand in the way of their health. They feel that they cannot break themselves away in order to exercise. The problem is when the Twos live in a toxic environment or when they are perpetuating these environments because of their loyalty and disempowerment of others — such as frequently baking others their favorite cheesecake or allowing their kids to skip soccer practice so they can be together.

Variety
Twos are pretty much game for anything in terms of exercise and they are willing to try new routines. They don’t mind following the exercise prescriptions of others or their partners.

Intensity
Twos have a high pain tolerance in general — as they are willing to withstand a great deal of psychic pain and have a great deal of personal patience in order to help others. This translates into their exercise intensity less so during lone events but they can have a strong intensity dial during team events.

EXERCISE ANXIETY REGARDING PREPARATION AND PERFORMANCE
Twos who are not currently exercising may blame it on their family, work and social commitments. Twos who are exercising may blame missed workouts on the same. Even when they prepare to workout they may become distracted by life — “this person needs me.” It is important for Type Twos to schedule exercise and announce to their loved ones that a certain time of day is set aside for them to exercise. The more they can along their environment to be healthy then the more success they will have.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
In terms of pre-performance anxiety Twos fear being unlovable or unworthy of love and their level of fitness can correlate with this fear strongly to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. They must be aware when their desire to be with others is hurting sapping their fitness motivation.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety, on the other hand, is not as strong as getting over the decision to workout in the first place. Twos find that once they are there, then they are not scared of the activity or afraid they will be embarrassed as other types may feel.

Post-Performance Guilt
Post-performance feelings for the Two are usually positive and they can give themselves a “pat on the back.” Of course the always worry they are neglecting others and Twos must not allow these creeping feelings to stop their progress.

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ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6
MBTI Types: ISFJ, ISTJ…(IS and J Types)
Food Type: The Favorite Feaster
Exercise Type: The Goalie
DIET Strength: Vigilance (Troubleshooting)

Power Skills (Level-1): Problem Solving and Contingency Planning
Action Skills (Level-2): Goal Setting, Prioritizing
Maintenance Skills (Level-3): Process Focus, Realistic Expectations

Trouble with Food (habit): Constricted Palate
Emotional Eating Trigger: Low-Self Esteem, Anxiety (Paranoia & Skepticism)
Trouble with Exercise: Needs Exercise Guidance, Afraid of Injury
Trouble with Body Image: Sees body as not fitting in, suspicious that body is weak or body will fail to support them and needs testing
Typical Fitness Excuse: Inflate Task and Deflate Self

FITNESS FACTORS (“THE BIG FIVE” PERSONALITY FACTORS OF ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6)
Style of Impulse Control
When studied as a group, Sixes score the highest in a personality trait called in “Neuroticism” or the “Need for Emotional Stability.” This trait means that Sixes are highly reactive, excitable and sensitive to stress. They take workplace stress personally and feel that it is their personal responsibility to solve problems. They may feel more tense, worried or discouraged under stress than other Types. Stress affects their ability to resist temptations, especially food temptations that feel nurturing, traditional, and safe. Therefore managing stress should be a part of any weight loss program.

Style of Activity
Sixes also score low the “Openness” trait which directly translates into an activity style that is practical, traditional and safe. These activities vary considerably such as team sports, individual aerobics like running or biking, physical leisure like sailing or golf. They take a methodical approach to learning activities and once they feel skilled in an activity they enjoy staying within those boundaries. When choosing a self-improvement regimen Sixes prefer tried-and-true methods. They are more comfortable with a step-by-step plan that doesn’t move too fast or make them prone to injury. Sixes also thrive with tracking measures, routines or memberships that increase their accountability.

Leisure Style
Sixes can be very dutiful in their fitness efforts and see it more like a job. When they are active, Sixes leave little room for decisions about whether they should do it or not exercise — they just do it. In this way, they oftentimes separate their leisure from their fitness. Their leisure activities are related to their level of the personality trait “Extroversion.” If they lean toward Type 7 which is more extroverted and “Mainstream,” then they enjoy activities such as sporting events, hanging out with friends or family, shopping, or going to movies. If they lean towards the introverted Type 5, then they enjoy being more of a “Homebody” or a hobbyist, choosing to garden, watch TV, do woodworking or mechanical work.



ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6 APPEARANCE
Enneagram Type 6 Fashion
Type Sixes fashion statement is “I thought ahead” or “I am a proud member,” Their dress is appropriate, classic, trusted and secure. They are prepared for the weather or their expected environment. They may wear a shirt from their ball team, fraternity or sorority, or college.

If highly fashionable, they prefer well known name brands. Sixes like to follow the group trends, but are often not experimental or at the cutting edge of fashion. In order to avoid adopting a fashion as it is going out of style, they tend to stick to clothes that are new but represent a more classic or traditional look. Once they find a style that they like and trust they will typically stick with it. They have a frugal aspect that makes it hard for them to throw away clothes.

Tattoos and Accessories
If a type Six gets a tattoo, it is likely to show loyalty, patriotism or membership in an organization such as a team, a band, military unit or gang affiliation. Also, they may tattoo the name of family members or war buddies that have passed away. They proudly display them so the tattoo may be large and placed on the shoulder or chest.

Enneagram Type 6 At Home
At home Sixes tend to be masters of upkeep and may perform regular maintenance on their home and vehicle. Their garage or kitchen may be highly organized and filled with tools or appliances for every situation. Their decorations are usually very traditional or mainstream, and they prominently display memorabilia from teams and organizations of which they are loyal members. They even tend to be neat, reserved and traditional in their bedrooms and personal spaces, decorating them with reminders of their parents or bygone ways of life. Their home likely has a security system and other protective measures. They may also have a guard dog.



ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6 BODY IMAGE
Body Judgement
Type Sixes’ self-awareness regarding their body is suspicious and negative. They rely heavily on comparing themselves to others in their group. They worry that they do not “fit in” or their body will fail them in some way. They tend to underestimate their physical prowess and seek protective measures like always being in a group, carrying a weapon, or walking with a dog. Their pessimistic body-judgment tendency can be a significant source of anxiety in their lives and physical exercise can be used to help relieve this stress and boost self-confidence.

Value and Self-Worth
Sixes draw self-value and self-identity from their supportive affiliations, mainstream culture, past history and family traditions. They see themselves in terms of what they offer their group. They look for approval and protection from these affiliations. Beware that if the affiliated group has no concern about health and fitness, then the Six will not concern his/herself with fitness. Also, Sixes must beware that placing so much value in being like someone else – as opposed to deriving inner value – causes distress and lowers self-esteem.



ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6 FOOD ORIENTATION
Sixes prefer to have their decisions validated by an outside source. The way this unconscious phenomenon manifests itself in regards to food is that Sixes’ have a constricted palate. It is often that Sixes stick to their past tried and true favorite foods; they have an unwillingness to explore the culinary landscape outside that of their upbringing.

Enneagram Type 6 Favorite Foods
A typical Six prefers a hearty home cooked meal, prepared in a traditional manner, and eaten with family. Sixes are meat and potatoes people because they know it will always be satisfying. Their palate tends to be traditional, and they stick to what they have liked in the past. They allow first impressions of food from years ago to guide their choices. Some sixes are very strict about food rules like “I never eat onions.” Even if onions have touched the plate or a very small part of the meal, they may avoid it. Type Sixes’ overeat when they are eating socially, for loyalties, for the sake of tradition, or to calm themselves. In the book, “Your Fat, Your Fault,” their food metaphor is that food offers comfort, security, and a loyal connection with the past.

Food Shopping Style
Sixes are very “mainstream” with their consumerism, tending to feel that if something is popular then it must be good. When Sixes go shopping, they are quite price-conscious and this makes them astute at finding good deals. This also creates uneasiness with big purchases so they seek guidance from others before they buy such as consumer reports, parents, or their friends.

Meal Setting, Preparation, and Presentation
Type Sixes favorite setting is to be surrounded by their family and friends. This could be at with their family at a holiday meal, at a work lunch with their best friend or at a sports bar with their teammates. When cooking they closely follow the recipe and don’t typically experiment with food. Their meal presentation tends to traditional or from mainstream culture.

Food Decision Factors
When faced with decisions at stores or restaurants they prefer to go with what they know rather than try something new. They are inclined towards the familiar so they may go to older outdated stores that are known to them in order to be in a more comfortable environment. In restaurants, Sixes are cautious when ordering. They often look for confirmation from others about what to order. They prefer large portions, stability and consistency. They often order the same thing every time they go out to eat.



ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6 EMOTIONAL EATING STYLE
Emotional Eating Pattern
Sixes like to eat on schedule and will eat because “it is eating time.” They overeat to clear their plate for money reasons, tradition and because it could be their last meal (the future is not certain). Type Sixes are “Meat and Potatoes” people and they love dinner with friends and family, or a holiday meals like Thanksgiving Dinner. Sixes may find themselves eating even though they are not hungry when they do not feel secure, when they feel anxious, uncertain about the future, or have to make a big decision. They eat to quite the inner worry-wart. It is key that Sixes recognize these fearful eating triggers so that they can learn to cope with them.

Hidden Calories
They may eat too much if they prepared the meal. Sometimes they rationalize “eating for a rainy day,” meaning just in case I can’t eat later. It is like stopping for gas before the tank is empty — I have got to keep the machine running.

Representative Meals
Foods and settings that best represent Type Sixes is a holiday meal with family, picknicks or camping meals where they thought of everything and were prepared or meals at sporting events or barbecues.

Lifestyle Eating
Sixes must beware when their habits include steady visits to the sports bar, regular tailgating, barbecues or other events where there is always alcohol. Sixes seem to have an affinity for alcohol for its anxiety relieving properties, but alcohol is a Six’s “Kryptonite” because it takes away their vigilance.

Ordering Style
Type Sixes tend to order the same thing every time — sticking to tried and true favorites.

Substitutions
Sixes have limited food favorites, so food changes and substitutions are met with resistance. They will look for different diets to lose weight but will likely choose a diet that fits their specific tastes. They may jump from diet to diet before giving one diet enough time to work — not fully trusting it will. Therefore, evidence based diets for Type Six are best.



ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6 EXERCISE PATTERNS
Exercise Motivation
Type Sixes have an overall high basal energy expenditure. They tend to constantly tinker and toil around the house. They keep improving their surroundings and station for a rainy day. Due to their desire for security, Sixes may start to worry that their body is failing them. They may fear that exercise will cause further injury. The appropriate response is for these concerns is to cause a desire make a healthy change towards injury and disease prevention.

For a Six the most motivating reason for fitness is that being healthy will create security, comfort and decreased anxiety. Sixes want to prevent injury and avoid being unhealed or crippled in their old age. This motivation is more powerful when it comes from within as opposed to an authority or associated group.

Favorite Exercise
Sixes enjoy a methodical approach to exercise; they are not the type to jump on board a new exercise fad. Their goal is to slowly move forward without injury, and they prefer guidance from a trusted coach or authority. Sixes don’t mind working out alone. They often prefer the quiet time and like to avoid distractions from their exercise plan. If they do have a workout partner, it is someone with whom they are very comfortable. If Sixes are a part of a team, they are the team pillar.

Exercise Environment
Sixes prefer familiar, calm, simple, and comfortable surroundings that allow them to be focused on the job at hand. They get annoyed when they are distracted by chatty people, congested gyms, or unexpected changes in their routine. Sixes are deliberate about their exercise and oftentimes schedule it in the middle of the day as if it was a normal part of their job. They tend to do the same workout over and over, without getting bored. This consistency can be good for steady growth but bad for getting out of a exercise plateau.

Exercise Vigilance, Variety and Intensity
Vigilance
Sixes strongest ally is their ability to stick to a routine even when the job is not fun or is painful. They tend to be pre-determined, slow and methodical, and once they get on the right path they will not stray. They get satisfaction from following through on their plans and working on a job until it is done.

Variety
They tend to do the same workout over and over, without getting bored. This consistency can be good for steady growth but bad for getting out of an exercise plateau. Furthermore Type workout partners may get bored or frustrated with the deliberate pace.

Intensity
Even when working out alone, Type Sixes are able to maintain intense workouts. They closely follow workout prescriptions or plans and typically know their limits and practice pushing them a little on each workout.

Exercise Anxiety Regarding Preparation and Performance
Sixes are excellent preparers and planners. They get ready the night before and plan for anticipated distractions. They schedule exercise appropriately into their everyday activities.

Pre-Exercise Anxiety
Type Sixes may worry they are not doing the exercise correctly or are fearful about trying something new that may get them injured. Sometimes they get paralyzed into not taking any action at all.

Exercise Performance Anxiety
Sixes get frustrated when they can’t perform their workouts according to plan due to external factors.

Post-Performance Guilt
Sixes are typically humble about their successes and may underreport their achievements.

 

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This is an interesting site... I'm not sure what I think about it just yet, but for instance, in the descriptions, it talks about Appearance (fashion, tattoos, homekeeping):

• Enneagram Type 1
  Fashion
  Type Ones dress appropriately for an occasion and want to be seen as following the “correct” social norm. They don’t want to stand out as wrong or incorrect. They wear clothes that are classic or have a traditional style. Colorful, flashy patterns, florals or racy attire that draws attention make them very uncomfortable so they wear solids or toned down colors. They want to appear as mature, frugal, neatly groomed, churchgoing or prudish. They avoid racy styles and showing off. Their fashion statement is, “I am right and above blame or criticism.” Because of their fear of being wrong, Type Ones are very late to adopt a fashion trends and get stuck in a fashion “uniform.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If a One gets a tattoo it is usually of the understated, clean, small or hidden type. It may be a religious symbol or a motto by which to live. Their jewelry is understated, small and appropriate. They may avoid jewelry or altogether unless it is a religious symbol, “cause ribbon” or expected cultural/company accessory.
  
  Enneagram Type 1 At Home
  Ones tend to strive for a neat and orderly home and office space. Their decorations are practical and basic — tending to make prudent choices regarding furniture and accessories. They like to categorize things and to store them in labeled boxes or baskets. With their homes they communicate that they are not flashy or extravagant, but controlled and righteous. Their private space is likely to be about in the same order as their public spaces. They may have unfinished projects stored in the closet like old pictures that need filing or things that need fixing in the garage, but for the most part everything is in its place.
• Enneagram Type 2
  Twos think about who is the object of their desire and ask themselves if their partner would think it was attractive. They unconsciously think weather they will be appreciated in the outfit. Type Twos will wear inviting/pleasant outfits that are pretty/handsome but not intimidating or out of reach. They may wear a conversation piece or a cause wristband. They have a crafty side and may make a part of their outfit. Twos follow normal fashion trends but don’t obsess over them like other types. They are more focused on their family or social group. Type Two’s will oftentimes stick with the same style unless they have a life-changing event such as a new partner or job. Their fashions statement is, “I am sweet, approachable and I am lovable.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If a type Two gets a tattoo is often beautifying adornment such as a small butterfly, heart or sweet animal. It is likely to be an inviting conversation piece or a symbol of family love — names or faces.
  
  Type Two At Home
  Two want to their home to project a “lived in” appearance and they decorate it in a manner that projects warmth and comfort. They play close attention to decorations and crafts more than other types. When they know company is coming they may bake a cake so that it smells inviting or nurturing. They may have multiple pets for their unconditional love. Twos work hard, within reason, to keep the public spaces presentable. They will likely, however, be very sloppy and cluttered in their own space. The classic situation is their closet that they can barely close. The condition of this space doesn’t matter to them unless it is affecting their relationships.
• Enneagram Type 3
  Fashion
  Type Threes will make their image adaptable for any situation. They are very concerned with image and fashion if that is what is important to them. A businessman or woman may wear the most fashionable suit of the group. If they are understated then it is likely because it is appropriate for the situation. Type Threes will appear very professional. If appropriate they will wear the latest fashions, especially those that represent high status or achievement. If the Type Three is still dating or in a high profile job, then they will pay very close attention to the latest trends and styles that make them desirable. There fashion statement is, “look at me, I am desirable or clearly I am the best.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If a type Three gets a tattoo is it usually to commemorate a lifetime achievement such as a marathon or Ironman competition.
  
  Enneagram Type 3 At Home
  Threes strive to active and their home is a representation of this achievement. They will want to have a big house that shows they have succeeded in life. They like to surround themselves with things that show their achievements or display photos of themselves with famous people. If they do not spend much time at home or if they do not plan on entertaining there then their decor will be highly practical, efficient and “Spartan.”
• Enneagram Type 4
  Type Fours look to be different in their dress and their look is often highly mood dependent. They think how am I feeling today. Type Fours fashion is out of place or has a flare for the “dark side.” They may wear vintage clothing, something gothic, foreign, or a new style that is on the fringe of society. Type Fours do not like following the normal fashion pressures. They look at fashion as a marker for how not to dress. They may adhere to a particular style that is on the fringe. If they do follow the trend it will likely be altered or have some specific significance to them. Their fashion statement says, “I am different, complex and need rescuing or figuring out.”
  
  They find no problems with reinventing themselves or trying on a new style. These shifts may be very drastic and attention getting. Like Bruce Springsteen, ” I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face.” “That old style is dead to me now.” “I am a new person.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  Type Fours often resort to changing their bodies with tattoos. It is not uncommon to see a type Four covered in tattoos. The themes often consist of myths or fantasy. They have a melancholy them or are very dark, skulls or snakes for example. They may adorn their bodies with images and symbols from another culture. They may use large piercings to scarification to change themselves.
  
  Enneagram Type 4 At Home
  Fours fill their home with art and symbols that have meaning for them. They enjoy having walls that they can decorate or alter to show their individuality. Fours homes are likely unique in some way and it will be highlighted. They may collect music and use it to create a special ambiance in their home. They may try to make the garden or patio part of the living space and common area of their home. It is hard to know where the personal space end and the public spaces begin. In their homes it may seem all very decorated and representative of the Four. Their rooms may be slightly less decorated in contrast. Fours are very self-aware and in touch with how they are feeling and what they are experiencing. So much so, that they try to force a feeling or mood by “setting the stage” for specific experiences. They will alter their surroundings to maintain a feeling.
• Enneagram Type 5
  Type Fives are mostly unconcerned with the outside world and how their appearance represents them. Their dressing decisions may be mostly related to convenience. They are confused with style and fashion trends and typically do not concern themselves with the latest fashions. Overtime Type Fives will oftentimes stick to the same outfit style or whatever is convenient.
  
  Their fashion statement says, “Image is not what is important.” Five may appear poorly groomed or their attire may not be appropriate for the situation as if they were oblivious to type of event they were attending. Their dress may be meek or awkward. Or they may show up with the same outfit that they bring to every event.
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  It is not characteristic to see type Fives with significant adornment, tattoos or jewelry.
  
  Enneagram Type 5 At Home
  Type Fives home and office space is likely to be highly disheveled and Spartan. Fives are more concerned in the realm of their minds so that they computer and books may be prominently displayed. Their penchant for fantasy may be visible with posters of fictional characters or scientific models. They are less concerned with neatness and presentation and more with ideas. So that they may focus on a TV room or a coffee table as the area they choose to entertain guests. It may be striking to others the simple living conditions in which the Fives live. They may have little to offer guests, few choices and no creature comforts. They may not have guest bedrooms or duplicate pillows and sheets.
• Enneagram Type 6
  Type Sixes fashion statement is “I thought ahead” or “I am a proud member,” Their dress is appropriate, classic, trusted and secure. They are prepared for the weather or their expected environment. They may wear a shirt from their ball team, fraternity or sorority, or college.
  
  If highly fashionable, they prefer well known name brands. Sixes like to follow the group trends, but are often not experimental or at the cutting edge of fashion. In order to avoid adopting a fashion as it is going out of style, they tend to stick to clothes that are new but represent a more classic or traditional look. Once they find a style that they like and trust they will typically stick with it. They have a frugal aspect that makes it hard for them to throw away clothes.
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If a type Six gets a tattoo, it is likely to show loyalty, patriotism or membership in an organization such as a team, a band, military unit or gang affiliation. Also, they may tattoo the name of family members or war buddies that have passed away. They proudly display them so the tattoo may be large and placed on the shoulder or chest.
  
  Enneagram Type 6 At Home
  At home Sixes tend to be masters of upkeep and may perform regular maintenance on their home and vehicle. Their garage or kitchen may be highly organized and filled with tools or appliances for every situation. Their decorations are usually very traditional or mainstream, and they prominently display memorabilia from teams and organizations of which they are loyal members. They even tend to be neat, reserved and traditional in their bedrooms and personal spaces, decorating them with reminders of their parents or bygone ways of life. Their home likely has a security system and other protective measures. They may also have a guard dog.
• Enneagram Type 7
  Type Sevens consider how their attire makes them seem fun and exciting. Their claustrophobia and concern about comfort also shows up in their fashion as they would chose comfort over style if needed. Type Sevens may feel like their clothes are not exciting or new enough. Or they may focus on how they are deprived of options to wear based on their body type or wardrobe. Sevens follow the trends and keep their mind occupied with what is in fashion. They like to think about their next outfit or next event in which to get “dressed up.” Sevens welcome new styles and their fashion statement is, “lets party.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If the Seven gets a tattoo it may be bold and it may be on a whim. They may have many haphazard or unrelated tattoos as their lives change. Many times the tattoo may be changed or adapted from its original intent. Sevens are adept at forgetting the past and moving on.
  
  Enneagram Type 7 At Home
  Sevens want their homes to be ready for a party at a moment’s notice. Their decor will be colorful, warm and comfortable. Their public spaces will be presentable. They want guests to feel comfortable and in a lavish environment. They enjoy cooking and have a variety of spices available from their many dishes they have tried in the past. Sevens may like to introduce something new to their guests and describe why they think it is the best. Sevens have a low concern for neatness in their personal space but this tends to improve as they age.
• Enneagram Type 8
  Type Eights are usually “dressed to kill” in a sense that they want to look desirable and yet tough or formidable. They will oftentimes spend much time in dress preparation to be sure that they are ready — like battle prep. Their typical attire exudes confidence and is often brightly colored. Although they may dress stylishly, something about them will say, “I don’t have to try hard to get what I want.” They typically wear jewelry and sometimes will overdo the amount that they wear with multiple gaudy or flashy gold necklaces and rings. Type Eights feel comfortable wearing flashy clothes and comfortable changing their style with fashion’s latest trends. Their fashion statement is, “Don’t mess with me unless you are a suitor” or “I am dressed to impress because I am impressive.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  If Eights tattoo themselves it will oftentimes represent them as tough such as physical achievements or intimidation tattoos. These may include such a gang affiliations, markers of “kills,” biker tattoos, guns, knives or skulls. They may emphasize their sexual prowess or physical strength such as biceps wire bands or flames.
  
  Enneagram Type 8 At Home
  Eights home reflects their warm side oftentimes more than their hard exterior. They know how to entertain and try to make their home inviting warm and beautiful. They have a flare for bold colors, and dramatic or sensual artwork. They will proximately display their “war” trophies or memorabilia of past triumphs to show their strengths. As a guest of an Eight it may be hard to refuse their hospitality many choices may be made for you. Their personal spaces and their public spaces may be very similar in style in that they are outfitted for intimacy and comfort in mind.
• Enneagram Type 9
  Type Nines are chiefly concerned with blending in and also dressing for comfort. They do not want to spark envy or negative attention. They oftentimes let others dress them or be sure to dress like the group. Nines dress in a comfortable, casual and unassuming manner. They don’t want their attire to stick out. They choose muted colors and avoid flashy patterns. Type Nines also keep up with fashion just enough so that they fit in. Overtime Type Nines will usually stick to the same style unless they start to stick out. Their fashion statement is, “I am nothing special.”
  
  Tattoos and Accessories
  Nines may be peer pressured into a tattoo and will often choose one that highlights belonging but is not terribly big or showy. They may tattoo names of family or loved ones.
  
  Enneagram Type 9 At Home
  When left to their own devices, Nines are unlikely to significantly alter or decorate their home. They tend to feel that such activities are too much to undertake. The inside of the home may be sparsely decorated but will usually have creature comforts such as lazy boys or comfortable couches. When the Nine is living with someone their home décor is usually a reflection of the partner’s personality. Nines private spaces are usually cluttered despite their frequent attempts to organize them.

and Body Image:

• Enneagram Type 1
  Body Judgment
  Type Ones are harsh judges of their bodies and may closely monitor their weight or frequently make attempts to improve their weight. They have perfectionistic expectations about their bodies and compare themselves to unattainable ideals. They will also work to understate or hide their perceived deficiencies. They are afraid that their body image will represent themselves as wrong so they may avoid gyms or swimming pools that show their bodies.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Type Ones tend to see only their body’s imperfections or see them as morally wrong — full of urges to suppress. They feel that the flesh contains unholy and instinctive urges to require suppression such as hunger, anger, desire or sexual attraction. If significantly unhealthy, the Ones unconscious mind may start ignoring their own faults or focusing on the faults of others.
  
  They see themselves as above criticism and feel that their actions are righteous. This relates to fitness in that Ones may feel like they are already doing everything correctly. If they are unhealthy then they may feel that they are destined to be unfit. This is because Ones often feel that they are well educated, rational and sensible about their approach to fitness and that if they are not getting results it is because of genetic predetermanism, or it is fate that they be this way. They develop all or nothing thinking in that they will often stop a diet if they binge one day, or if they do not agree with a minor aspect of a diet plan then they reject the entire plan. If a Type One is overweight it may be related to binge eating after self deprivation, after a few alcoholic drinks or eating foods they feel are “good” or “righteous.”
  
  In regards to their self-esteem relative to relationships and attractiveness, Type Ones often see to their physical bodies to be secondary when compared to their righteous actions. In this way they may portray an underdeveloped, prudish or “hush-hush” sexuality. They tend to feel guilty about the pleasures of the flesh.
  
  They know why they should loose and why it is the best thing to do, but the key is finding the inner reason that they should become healthier.
• Enneagram Type 2
  In terms of how they judge their bodies, they tend to not be focused on their bodies, judge them leniently and evaluate them based on their ability to serve others. They tend to downplay the importance of physical appearance because they will always be able to help people in some way no matter what state of health or appearance that they maintain.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Because Type Twos merge their identity with their service to others, they depend on others to “fan” their ego. If they do not feel significantly appreciated, then they start to feel unworthy and begin to become distressed or pour additional energy into service. Overall they tend to ignore their own body development. Unless the healthy lifestyle is framed as a gift to the family and friends then it will likely be felt as selfish and continually be neglected.
• Enneagram Type 3
  In terms of Body Judgment, Threes are overly harsh and constantly comparing themselves to others. They feel compelled to improve their bodies at any cost. Even though they are keenly aware of their physical appearance and desirability, they also learn to behave in attractive, cocky or seductive ways. Threes learn how to hide their faults and may never be seen out of the house without being “made up” or “presentable.” One unhealthy problem relating to this harsh judgment is anorexia, bigorexia and preoccupation with cosmetic surgery or body cleansers. If the Three is unhealthy and overweight, then it is likely that they have shifted their judgment from physical success to monetary or workplace success.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Threes merge their inner self or identity with their external image. Their self-value and esteem, then, is based on their image and achievements causing them to lose track of their true identity. Type Threes sees the body as a means for obtaining approval and accomplishment. This merging of self and image leads Type Threes to be willing to work harder than most other types to achieve their goals. They have a strong ability to mentally detach and repress their physical instincts in order to endure pain and achieve their goals. This drive to achieve leads to shortcuts, potions, colon cleansers, and supplements that are often detrimental to their health. Also, their emotional relationships may stagnate due to their work focus. In terms of motivation for health, Threes are focused on image and if they look good on the outside then they are not concerned with what is on the inside (such as high cholesterol, or damage from steroids). In terms of shaping healthy behaviors in Type Threes, their prior successes create an arrogance that makes it hard to convince them that they are unhealthy or need to change. Indeed Type Threes may only be convinced about becoming healthy by framing overall health as performance enhancing, beautiful/handsome, contributing to their abilities to meet non-health goals, and making their productive years longer.
• Enneagram Type 4
  Type Fours a judgment regarding their appearance is always in flux and quite dependant on their moods. They judge themselves to be too ordinary and common. Type Fours take pride in being different from other people and will highlight or focus on how they are different. Although they may feel “strange” this comforts them because they are not like ordinary people. They judge their body as having sustained a dark tragedy, or that they are uniquely defective in some way.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Fours merge their self-identity with their outward appearance and they desire an idealized and unique image. Fours worry that unless they are unique that they will have no true identity or significance. They often alter themselves or purposely choose contrarian viewpoint in order to appear unique. Type Fours embrace body alteration through tattooing, scarification, large or numerous piercings, or recurrent plastic surgery. Michael Jackson, for instance, was probably a Type Four or a Type Three (with a Four “Wing” see more about Wings in the Theory Section) who was never satisfied with his appearance. This tendency highlights Fours willingness to use their physical self as a canvas, representing their inner self, to be painted or altered.
  
  Since they often feel as though they are damaged or tragically scarred in some way they look to be “saved” or “rescued” by an idealized lover. This saving validates that they are worthwhile or worth saving. They do not want to have to change for attention unless it adds additional darkness, meaning or complexity to their image.
  
  Typically Type Fours’ fitness path is spurred by an extrinsic or outside motivator. Healthy Fours should look toward intrinsic motivators for physical fitness. These intrinsic motivators for Type Four may include a fresh and unclouded mind for creative pursuits, energy for social connection, or a deeper and more complex identity.
• Enneagram Type 5
  When judging their bodies, Fives are overly harsh or negative and underestimate their inherent physical prowess. They are inherently objective, detached and analytical but their trust and focus is on the inner world. They tend to rely very little on the body for their accomplishments. This internal focus causes them to be oblivious or unconcerned about their current physical condition or appearance.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Fives link their identity with that of their inner world, or their jobs and hobbies. These affiliations do not tend to be physical in nature. Type Fives fear being helpless and this causes them to focus on learning skill mastery and knowledge gathering. Feeling weak in worldly pursuits or social events, Type Fives typically withdraw from interaction. Instead they look for situations where they are “in their element” and can demonstrate their desirable skills.
  
  Five are unlikely to expend energy on physical improvements unless they see it weakening their area of expertise or making it harder to reach their goals. In order for Type Fives to maintain a healthy lifestyle they need to focus on a mental pursuit that also has a physical component. Also, health should be framed to Type Fives as preventing limitations in your mental pursuits such as avoiding diabetes that causes blindness.
• Enneagram Type 6
  Type Sixes’ self-awareness regarding their body is suspicious and negative. They rely heavily on comparing themselves to others in their group. They worry that they do not “fit in” or their body will fail them in some way. They tend to underestimate their physical prowess and seek protective measures like always being in a group, carrying a weapon, or walking with a dog. Their pessimistic body-judgment tendency can be a significant source of anxiety in their lives and physical exercise can be used to help relieve this stress and boost self-confidence.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  Sixes draw self-value and self-identity from their supportive affiliations, mainstream culture, past history and family traditions. They see themselves in terms of what they offer their group. They look for approval and protection from these affiliations. Beware that if the affiliated group has no concern about health and fitness, then the Six will not concern his/herself with fitness. Also, Sixes must beware that placing so much value in being like someone else – as opposed to deriving inner value – causes distress and lowers self-esteem.
• Enneagram Type 7
  For the most part, Type Sevens do not want deal with or think about problems in their lives so that they leniently judge their bodies. They like to think that they have no burdens or limitations. They ignore physical problems or defuse it with a positive outlook – “I am lovable” or “the future is bright.” Sevens attempt to maintain this positive outlook through distractions and future planning. When their lives are full of distracting experiences they can be unaware of their bodies and unconcerned about their appearances or about healthy behaviors. As life slows down, however, they may find themselves worrying about their health as a limiting factor in their lives. They may have unrealistic fears that they are sick, or unattractive. In this way they can have strong anxieties about illness, being physically limited or burdened by pain. These worries make them feel claustrophobic or feel that they will be deprived of an otherwise happy experience.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  When Sevens look in the mirror they see the fun and new experiences that they can experience with their body. Sevens merge their self-identity with their current fascinations and plans. They evaluate their bodies in terms of enjoying future pleasure and how they are going to experience it. They see themselves as fun, lovable, exciting, adventurous, quick witted, and a part of the social “In Crowd.” They worry, however, that they will be limited by their bodies, and unable to experience all there is in life. Other issues with Sevens are “ideal seeking” power orientation. This means that they are seeking ideal experiences, and this sets them up for dissatisfaction of the “grass is always greener” syndrome. They may sometimes worry that their looks are not good enough, or they are not physical enough to obtain their ideal experience. Type Sevens see themselves as very desirable people and due to their overall optimism, and social skills finding partners is relatively easy for them. Overall they tend to feel impervious to bad health and will not adopt healthy behaviors because they hate to deprive themselves. Motivating Type Sevens in regards to behavior change must be couched in terms of improving their fun and excitement, busting through limits, increasing freedom, and feeling good.
• Enneagram Type 8
  Type Eights are reactive in their judgment of self meaning that they look at themselves in terms of strengths and weaknesses and how they relate to others. They have are “big” and extroverted personalities and will let you know when they are angry or upset about something. They fear being controlled by being dependent on others. This causes them to constantly assess outside threats and covering up their internal vulnerabilities. They will size up and compare their strengths against others. They are skilled at how to will project their strengths to intimidate or increase their desirability.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  When Eights look in the mirror they see their bodies as weak or strong depending on the environment that surrounds them. They strive to maintain strength, control, and independence, and see the body as means to obtain what they need and want.
  
  Type Eights consider themselves to be strong, desirable, and “above average” in most things. They tend to feel that they are deserving of the best in life. They are confident in their ability to obtain wealth, prestige, and supporting partners. They look for challenges in life and face them head-on. They often enjoy and perform dangerous or adventurous physical feats such as mountain climbing or adventure travel. It is common for them to “party hard” or live “life in the fast lane.”
  
  Despite Type Eights reverence for strength and physical dominance they are also very accepting of their physical state and will look to achieve their goals in other ways if needed. So highlighting optimum health as sexy and powerful is key to motivating Type Eights to be physically fit. It is easier to stay in control of any situation and be less vulnerable when a Type Eight is “in-shape.”
• Enneagram Type 9
  They are removed from the feelings of anger or passion and project a very stable or stoic personality. They ignore their own instincts and emotions as they project their minds into another place — like in a dream or fog. They set up a wall of unresponsiveness to the changing or hurtful environment. They are keenly aware, however, of how they stand out among a crowd and constantly look to be more alike their environment. In this way they judge their bodies based on how it affects their short-term feelings of harmony or peace.
  
  Value and Self-Worth
  When Nines look in the mirror they simply do not see problems with their physical body (neglectful, overly humble with a pathologically positive outlook). They ignore their bodies and ignore signals that they would have to lose weight or make changes. This may be because if they did focus on the problems it would be too upsetting, unnerving or overwhelming for the Nine. Instead they tend to be resigned to what life brings to them as opposed to going after what they want.
  
  Type Nines merge their self-identity with their supporting group — taking on traditions, habits and beliefs of others. They evaluate their bodies as it relates to this group unconsciously fearing they will not be accepted. Despite being in a very uncomfortable situation they will “swallow their anger” as opposed to allowing it to translate into self-change or voicing their opinion. Instead Type Nines seek approval by being easygoing and not a burden on others.
  
  As for their physical attractiveness Type Nines will underestimate their physical desirability. They will simply rule out partners if they think the partner will not be attracted to them.
  
  They are neglectful and accepting of their self-image despite any limitations. This acceptance causes them to avoid self-improvement. In order to motivate Type Nines to be healthy, they must see the additional pain, stress and difficulties that they will have unless they change. Conversely, being healthy and physically fit allows for Type Nines to adapt to any situation, to feel light, harmonious and at peace with their surroundings.

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What do you all think? Do these line up with your types?

The first part fits with some combo of 2, 5, and 9 for me. Not sure about the body image section.

 

[neko 4]

According to this test, I'm a Six or a One. That makes no sense to me; I'm too self-indulgent emotionally. My lowest scores were Seven and Nine.

 

[NatureChaser]

My result

Type Three 17%
Type Five 17%
Type Nine 14%
Type Eight 11%
Type Seven 11%
Type One 11%
Type Six 8%
Type Four 8%
Type Two 3%

 

[Earl Grey]

I somehow saw this coming.