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Thursday, April 19, 2007
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I was worried that I might damage my body of some sort if I keep on taking a bath after exercise/playing basketball/doing any sweat producing activity. I asked our company nurse (twice) and she told me its OK as long as I wait for 30 mins after exercise. I asked my sister and she said it's OK as long as I wait for 10 mins after exercise. I've thought of asking a doctor and figured I just surf and see if somebody have same delima. I google-searched and found Q and A with Tina Juan ( a renowned fitness trainer). She quite famous in the Philippines and is hosting a fitness portion of a morning show in a local channel. So here is her answer:

Is it okay to take a bath after an exercise? If I take a bath, will I not have varicose veins?
Yes, it is all right to take a bath after exercise. I am assuming of course that you will go through a proper cool-down period so you are not taking a bath with your heart beating wildly. Warm or cool water is fine. According to phlebologists (doctors who specialize in veins), there is no connection between taking a bath and varicose veins. The tendency to develop varicose veins is one that you inherit.

Taking a bath after exercise
This particular one seems to be a homegrown myth. I have yet to meet a Westerner concerned about how long they should wait before taking a bath after exercise because of 'pasma'. It could be an Asian belief but the Asian fitness professionals I have spoken to haven't encountered this 'problem' with their clients. How can this belief get in the way of fitness success? Easy. By becoming the reason why some people don't exercise. It goes something like this: "I can't exercise because I have to take a bath right after to make it to the office on time". If you cool down properly after exercise, meaning your heart rate and breathing rate return to normal and you spend about five minutes stretching (in other words, relaxing), there should be no reason why you cannot hop under a shower.


http://www.tinajuanfitness.info/
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Sunday, April 15, 2007
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Let me share to you what I learned and re-learned lately...
I hope I can add value to you..
Just read on even if you don't agree with them...

1. The Bible is a partly a collection of biographies that says examples and warnings. Like Samson is a warning, meaning do not follow Samson. Be teachable.
And David is both an example and a warning. We need to follow David's heart and the way he honors God in his life. But not follow him in his adultery. Samuel is an example. Job is an example. What we can also learn from this is that when somebody writes about your life, make sure it is an example and not a warning.

2. Jesus Christ have RADICAL teachings. Some of you probably know this but I just noticed it.:D Imagine he told the people who is used to in following the "eye for an eye law" to give their left cheek when their right cheek is slapped. He teaches us to love our enemies and to pray for them but at the same time he calls the Pharisees and religious leaders of their time - VIPERS. I'm not sure what exactly it meant but noticed the contrast and between the two and it will bring in the meaning of this teachings.

3. Pay Yourself 10%.
Save 10% of your income. Of course give the TITHE since it is holy unto God. 10% will go a long way.

4. Make you develop the skills needed for you to move in life.
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There are about a few things that I would like to say...
Few things like I love you... and I don't know if it will end.
Few things like you smell so nice when I lean my head to your shoulders.
And when I look it to your eyes
You make me feel relaxed.
Holding your small hands feels perfect...
And you look better when you are smiling than when you are frowning..
And your words were never left unheard...
And you make me mad like no other..:D
And you I appreciate the way you tell me that you love me because it makes me hope there is still tomorrow.
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Monday, April 02, 2007
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"I told you not to shout. Why are you shouting? I am going to spank you." I said in a calm yet tough voice.
My kid is now 3 years old. I never knew what it's like to be a dad. I don't know if I've been a good example. What I know is that I did great mistakes in helping 2 of my other kids. I've been really hard on them and I want to make it right this time. I don't want to be lenient but I don't want to be too strict either. I want them to grow with the best in the world.

So there I was talking to my 3-year-old and telling him not to shout. "Sit down and lets talk.",I told him. He sat down and then suddenly his eyes got watery and his lips and breathe brought out a slight cry. I kept my composure and asked him, "How old are you?" He raised his right hand and raised three of his fingers and bended the other two. "Three, you are three years old and you are still shouting? No you are big enough and you need to stop shouting. Do you understand?", I asked him. He said no. "OK. You see shouting and demanding from you mom, aunt and granny is not good.". He gave a slight cry again this time his little face is now wet with tears. I told him, "Daddy loves you OK? And he doesn't want you to shout because it's not right. I know you are excited but you don't have to shout." I hugged him and pat his back. His mom then told him to say sorry to me. He just cried and hugged me. I hugged back and told him everything is alright. I asked him to wipe his face and he wiped it with his shirt and asked him if he wants ice cream. He nodded and with a face of relief.

Moments later he was talking to me as if we never had the conversation we had. He is just lovely. I will do it right this time. I will discipline but never forget that I love this kid. :D
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