Greetings!

I stand in such awe of several of my Gold friends who have recently turned their bodies into photographable works of pride. What they have in common is they have chosen science-based programs to follow. In two cases, their diets were prescribed by doctors; in other cases, they invested in respected fitness gurus at their gyms.

Golds ask what is the right thing to do. They understand that somewhere, somehow the experts have created a program to follow that is both healthy and carefully planned. Of all the temperaments (Colors), Gold folks are naturally the most obedient - the most fervent followers - once they are convinced of the value of a program, ideology, or movement.

Colors guru Mary Miscisin says that Gold people crave consistency. The use of the word crave is not an exaggeration. Gold folks know in their hearts that things come out correctly and dependably in the end because of consistency. Thus they are hugely attracted to fitness programs with step-by-step instructions for each level of progress. They are not impressed with quick fixes or overly spontaneous suggestions. They understand that fitness is a long-term project with enormous challenges to take on. In sum, they say, "Tell me how to do it and I will follow, no matter how hard it is."

Successful fitness is intimately tied to who you are. For Golds, "who they are" is to be responsible citizens, workers, and family members - to always fulfill their obligations. Golds see themselves ultimately as the glue that holds society together - and that includes being as fit and strong as possible in order to consistently contribute to society. Whereas Orange temperaments tend to get fit to be some combination of "hot" and competitive, Gold folks aim primarily to be healthy and attractive - in order to play an effective role in the world they live in.

This final paragraph will end this fitness module each week: If we have not been successful with our own fitness programs in the past, maybe it's time to try to get fit by borrowing ideas from the other Colors. I know it's true for me (a Blue). The Green approach (last week) makes perfect sense to me and has been a key factor in getting me closer to optimal health. Both Green and Orange thinking work for me. Gold thinking seems logical to me, but grates against my freedom-loving, spontaneous nature. Have you noticed that so many commercial fitness products depend on Gold thinking? The reason is that 45% of the population is Gold. So what about you? What have you not tried before that might work for you this time?

Spontaneous Consistency?

 

  

  

  

You would think our natural strengths and values generally work in our favor, but such characteristics also work against us. Golds are no different. A consistent, rule-based life sounds like "the correct" life program, but sometimes consistency and rigidity can get in the way of a fitness program.