I've noticed a trend, maybe good maybe not so good.
I am a schedule ,to do list, structure freak, goal orientated person.
I make lists in my head and on paper, of things I want to get done in a day, week, month and year.
The lists are always ridiculous and tiring and sometimes physically impossible.
I started getting sick of lists, its like I have to list the list. Cant live like that anymore.
Now, I noticed I am starting to just make it up as I go a little more.
Its starting to become a sport, a challenge if you will. I know whats coming up and then the challenge is to shuffle, coordinate and role with the punches.
Not sure if something is going to backfire or I forget something really important.
I am hoping to find a middle ground between being prepared and having strong spontaneous character to deal with surprises.
Kind of like tossing grenades!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Holy Warballs Batman!
The other white grain.
Well, not actually a grain, it is the seed of the plant.
Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is a plant that was cultivated in the ancient South American Andes. The Incas called it the “mother grain”.
The Quinoa was mixed with fat and rolled into balls. The Inca tribes would sustain their armies on this alone. Hence the name “War Balls”
When the Spanish came across, they soon recognized the link between the highly nutritious food supply and the endurance of the native tribes. And in good conquering fashion the Spanish forbade the cultivation and consumption of Quinoa shortly after.
For those of us looking for alternatives to meat as a protein source Quinoa is a great alternative. I purchase a cook book – Quinoa 365 and have had great success with the recipes. It takes a quarter of the time to make compared to rice, comes in a flour format for substitution in baking and tastes great hot or cold. A very versatile food that has become a staple in our household…and they(my boys) didn’t even notice!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Dont Sweat It
Why is it some people sweat more than others?
Sweating is a function of the body for the purpose of cooling off when it comes to physical activity.
Body temperature is regulated by releasing moisture on the skin and evaporating thereby cooling the body and keeping the body working more efficiently.
If you’re a person that turns red or your skin tone becomes flushed this is usually just an indication of good circulation, the blood bringing heat from the muscles to the surface, once again to cool yourself off.
Sweating depends on your environment, your level of hydration your diet and your body weight and quite often genetics dictate the amount you sweat as well. It is not an indication of the shape you are in, generally speaking.
You cannot lose extra calories from sweating but you can lose weight. This is why many fighters will train in hot and heavy clothing prior to” making weight”. Of course this is temporary and replaced once they intake fluids again.
If you are pushing yourself and find it difficult to talk this is a better indication of a good workout then how much you are sweating. If you feel yourself slightly nauseas or dizzy occasionally, this is an indication to back off a little.
Always have water handy and sip on it while training. If you are a heavy sweater, you need to replenish the water you are dispensing through your skin by drinking more frequently.
A boost to your training is to ensure you are well hydrated before you even start a workout. Make water a daily, hourly habit then you’re always ready.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Sweating is a function of the body for the purpose of cooling off when it comes to physical activity.
Body temperature is regulated by releasing moisture on the skin and evaporating thereby cooling the body and keeping the body working more efficiently.
If you’re a person that turns red or your skin tone becomes flushed this is usually just an indication of good circulation, the blood bringing heat from the muscles to the surface, once again to cool yourself off.
Sweating depends on your environment, your level of hydration your diet and your body weight and quite often genetics dictate the amount you sweat as well. It is not an indication of the shape you are in, generally speaking.
You cannot lose extra calories from sweating but you can lose weight. This is why many fighters will train in hot and heavy clothing prior to” making weight”. Of course this is temporary and replaced once they intake fluids again.
If you are pushing yourself and find it difficult to talk this is a better indication of a good workout then how much you are sweating. If you feel yourself slightly nauseas or dizzy occasionally, this is an indication to back off a little.
Always have water handy and sip on it while training. If you are a heavy sweater, you need to replenish the water you are dispensing through your skin by drinking more frequently.
A boost to your training is to ensure you are well hydrated before you even start a workout. Make water a daily, hourly habit then you’re always ready.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Friday, June 3, 2011
My Worst Nightmare
Sunday night I was riding bikes with my son when he got off his bike and said his tummy hurt.
6 hours later we were in an ambulance on the way to the Stollery in Edmonton. Turns out his appendix was about to rupture. Everything turned out OK, he is home now and he just has to recover.
Here is my nightmare. I am afraid of sick kids. I cant deal with it, it breaks my heart a thousand times over. I donate to the Stollery on regular basis but I cant bear to listen to the radiothons, the stories, and commercials let alone go there.
Little people should not suffer big people illness.
When the doctor at the Stony Plain Emergency said he was sending us to the Stollery, I felt a surge of panic and anxiety. How was I going to hold it together?
My son was looking at me , I looked back at him and told him everything was going to be alright, we were going to a hospital that knows how to take care of kids the best.
When he fell asleep, I buried my face and wept.
We were there for four days but it was the first 24 hours, I had to dig deeper that I ever have before. I knew my son would be alright but I had to be there for him as a source of safety and reassurance.
Walking the floors of the Stollery was incredible. Probably the toughest time for me was the common play area where many of the kids would gather in the afternoon.
I managed to deal with my sadness and anxiety and forced the best poker face I had for Raymond's sake but I cant help but think about the kids that we left behind there. I really hope for them.
This was truly a test in emotional control.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
6 hours later we were in an ambulance on the way to the Stollery in Edmonton. Turns out his appendix was about to rupture. Everything turned out OK, he is home now and he just has to recover.
Here is my nightmare. I am afraid of sick kids. I cant deal with it, it breaks my heart a thousand times over. I donate to the Stollery on regular basis but I cant bear to listen to the radiothons, the stories, and commercials let alone go there.
Little people should not suffer big people illness.
When the doctor at the Stony Plain Emergency said he was sending us to the Stollery, I felt a surge of panic and anxiety. How was I going to hold it together?
My son was looking at me , I looked back at him and told him everything was going to be alright, we were going to a hospital that knows how to take care of kids the best.
When he fell asleep, I buried my face and wept.
We were there for four days but it was the first 24 hours, I had to dig deeper that I ever have before. I knew my son would be alright but I had to be there for him as a source of safety and reassurance.
Walking the floors of the Stollery was incredible. Probably the toughest time for me was the common play area where many of the kids would gather in the afternoon.
I managed to deal with my sadness and anxiety and forced the best poker face I had for Raymond's sake but I cant help but think about the kids that we left behind there. I really hope for them.
This was truly a test in emotional control.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
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