Welcome to Wellness Dynamics

          There are three vital factors to the success or failure of your health - diet, exercise, and food supplements. Together, they make the difference in the quality of your life. Some people are fortunate - being overweight is never a problem, but everyone needs to watch what they eat. Just because you don't gain weight, you should still be careful what you put into your body. Food is energy.

          You should supply your body with the best energy sources available. Proper exercise is also essential. Regular exercise strengthens and tones your muscles to receive the full nutrients in the foods you eat. Eating right without exercise is like fueling a magnificent engine without enjoying its power. Eating right and exercising regularly are not enough to attain optimal health.

           In this world of processed foods and chemical substitutes, we must add the specific nutrients ourbodies need. It is not enough to guard against eating the wrong foods, we must also supplement our diets with the minerals and vitamins that are lost in the process of our "instant everything" world. We often respond to these three factors - diet, exercise, and food supplements - according to our personalities. Understanding our predictable patterns of behavior can help us guard our strengths and avoid our weaknesses.

          Study the insights below to improve your motivations. Always remember, you are the only one who can motivate yourself to do right. Don't expect or depend on anyone else to give you the determination to respond appropriately. Learn to control your personality, rather than letting your personality control you. Take command of your feelings and thinking to control your craving and lack of discipline.

"D" Behavior

Dieting
Is often too busy to take the time. Is easily sidetracked by "more important" things. Once committed, is determined and disciplined. Starts strong, but lacks followthrough. Needs accountability and regimentation. Does best when challenged.

Exercising
Wants independence and power to work alone. Motivated by challenge and need to be strong. Is serious and determined, but often falls short of potential. Does best as a leader or example.

Nutritional Supplements
Often underestimates need. Thinks he or she is strong enough. Doesn't want to think about it. Doesn't like the routine. Once convinced, is driven and direct. Does best when reminded of the "bottom line."

"I" Behavior

Dieting
Is extremely conscious of how he or she looks. Wants to impress others, but compensates for overeating by being the life of the party. Eating and socializing are important; should be done with moderation. Needs to discipline lack of control and desire to feel good by overeating.

Exercising
Is initially enthusiastic, but lacks followthrough. Loves to exercise with a group. The more the merrier. At best when able to influence others. Needs to stick with it, even when it's not fun any more.

Nutritional Supplements
Using supplements can be difficult, because it is so routine and mundane. Must control forgetfulness with set patterns and conscious efforts, because of the ultimate results - better health and happiness.

"C" Behavior

Dieting
Very conscious of weight. Often worries about being overweight, but is more likely to act on it. Can get easily discouraged and give up too soon. Needs to be more optimistic about possibilities and begin dieting immediately. Shouldn't spend too much time researching every diet plan.

Exercising
Very calculating and studious. Wants the best plan. Can be too serious and regimented. Needs to relax and have more fun. Can be too hard on him or herself. Is often best at knowing what to do, but has poor attitude about doing it.

Nutritional Supplements
A stickler for details. Needs to know scientific facts first. Is often skeptical, but once convinced is consistent. Often procrastinates, because of need for more data. Struggles with "just doing it," but when committed does it well.

"S" Behavior

Dieting
Can be most consistent and yet, least motivated. Is often insecure with dieting and slow getting started. Can be
influenced by a close friend, but needs to be more selfmotivated. Does best once routine is established and sure of method of dieting.

Exercising
Doesn't need a lot of hype. Is content to work alone, but does best with a friend. Doesn't push the limits as much as should, but is better at the long haul. Is steady and regimented, but needs to control interruptions.

Nutritional Supplements
Is the best at taking food supplements once convinced with the need and a schedule is established. Needs to guard against always taking same or cheap food supplements without researching to find the best ones.