When a One-Armed Man Knocked Out a Kickboxer

When a One-Armed Man Knocked Out a KickboxerWhen a One-Armed Man Knocked Out a KickboxerThe story of Baxter Humby will inspire you to realize that you can never say never again.Speaking of excuses, there are a lot of reasons why you might not want to be a kickboxer.You could be timid, you could not enjoy fighting, you might prefer kung fu, and so on.But lets take one really obvious reason why you cant be a good kickboxerYou only have one obere extremitt.You know, its great to have dreams in life, but, hey, you also need to be realistic.Because half of kickboxing is boxing, sometimes you have to realize that you actually cant do it that its better to lower your expectations so that you dont get your hopes up and wind up disappointed.Sometimes, when your fantasies are unrealistic, you need to be reasonable. You need to be prudent. You need to let your dreams?- ?lets admit it, they were crazy dreams?- ?reisepass on by, so that you can grow up and be an adult and be responsible.Like, for example, if you wanted to be a kickboxer, but, during a difficult childbirth, your right arm had been entangled with your umbilical cord and been amputated below the elbow.And that left you with just one hand.Then, you know, its pretty obvious that you well you just cant be a kickboxer, yknow?And maybe its even really disappointing to you because that was your crazy goal in life, and you were willing to do anything?- ?work any gym, run any number of miles on the back roads of Winnipeg, jump as much rope as your father would turn for you?- ?you were willing to do anything to be who you wanted to be.But its important that you trim your dreams in life to match your abilities.So lets just face it and talk straightIf you only have one arm, you cant be a kickboxer Thats so obvious that I cant believe I have to keep on telling you thisYou. Cant. Be. A. KickboxerThat is, unless youre Baxter Humby, and you think all of those excuses are just a bunch of bummer that other people are trying to push on you and you dont care that you only have one arm because you were born, and you breathe, and you beat, not just the opponent, but every excuse we ever tried to weigh down on youBaxter is the star of the not-famous-enough YouTube Video One Armed Man Knocks Out A Kickboxer. It is one of my favorite YouTube videos of all time.The bell rings and Baxter, six feet tall and all three limbs of him, dances to the center of the ring against his fully-limbed opponent. His stub of a right arm, as regulations require, is sheathed in a boxing glove.The pair circle each other, trading jabs. A few early kicks miss the opponent as the fighters feel each other out.And then, forty-two seconds into the first round, Baxter strikes. A left kick knocks his opponent senseless, and.downhegoes. For the count.You know, in some ways, its a totally unfair fight.Sure, the other guys got more hands, but Baxters got more heart.Guess who wins in life?Im generally skeptical of the sports champion overcome s adversity school of inspiration. I can somehow never quite see how it should inspire me that somebody in much, much better shape than me did something physically improbable. I mean, thats why theyre in better shape, right?Perhaps you feel the same.But when Kickboxing Champion of the World oh, I guess I forgot to mention that our Baxter Humby is world champion in his kickboxing weight class, didnt I?Well, when the Kickboxing Champion is a guy who has only one arm, I find it inspiring in the sense that Ive never, ever had as good a reason to fail or quit or give up as Baxter had. Or, for that matter, had a dream as unlikely given the circumstances.And the best thing about Baxter, then, is that he inspires you to realize that you can never, ever say never again.Im rooting for you.

5 healthy habits to adopt at work

5 healthy habits to adopt at work5 healthy habits to adopt at work0In todays world, its the norm to stay chained to your desk for the majority of the day. Unfortunately, although youre working hard, more desk time and increasingly sedentary lifestyles are causing an increase in major health issues, including type 2 diabetes. In fact, according to research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, around a third of British adults spend more than six hours sitting down each day Our experts here atYCBare on hand to offer their tips for healthy habits you can adopt for those long days at work.1. Re-think your Meal DealMost of us opt for a meal deal at some point during the week. After all, theyre quick, easy and cost-effective- so why wouldnt you However, not all meal deals are created equal and making healthier swaps is a simple way to implement a healthier lunch habit at work. Londons leading nutritionistLily Souttershares what she would choose from the (iconic) Bo ots meal deal.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFor theMain,I would go for the Deli Egg Avocado, this is a good source of vegetarian protein (22g) and even fiber (8g). It can be hard to find grab and go sandwiches which contain adequate amounts of behauptung two macronutrients. This sandwich is also low in saturated fat, yet the avocado provides a good blechbchse of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.For thesnackpart of the meal deal, I would chooseQuinoa waves, per portion these quinoa waves are in lower calories in comparison to regular crisps.Drinkwise,I would choose theMulti Vit Apple Elderflower, extremely low in calories with only 5 kcal and 0.1g sugar per serving this drink choice would be a good option in comparison to high sugar beverages and can play a positive role on dental health but also our waistline.Lilycontinues,This is meal deal is definitely my top choice. T he combo provides a moderate amount of calories 460 kcal, a good dose of protein 22.8g as well as fiber 8.32g and lastly a low sugar 3.6g and salt 1.6g content. Both protein and especially fibre promotes satiety, decreases hunger and thus helps provide a feeling of fullness. Both these aspects are key role in portion control and keeping energy stable all afternoon long.2. Ditch the threat of DiabetesAs we now know, sitting for long periods of time can have such a detrimental effect on your health and wellbeing. Dr Sarah Brewer, working in association with the type 2 diabetes supplementCuraLinoffers her advice to minimize your risk of obtaining the lifestyle disease.If you work in an office, theres a good chance you spend a large part of your day seated at a desk. Sitting for long periods of time during the day is linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, and premature death.Stand and walk around at least every 20 to 30 minutes. Buil d regular exercise into every day for example, walking to and from work, or at least part of the way. Stand as much as possible there is a growing trend for standing desks, for example, and for walking meetingsAs well as this, avoid temptation of cakes and biscuits by taking in healthy snacks fruit, hummus and carrots, for example.It is important to drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain hydration. Ultimately, you should walk as much as possible walk to a local park to eat your healthy packed lunch, brisk walking for at least 30 minutes (and preferably an hour) on most days is ideal.Top tipif youre already suffering from type 2 diabetes, haveCuraLinat your desk for an extra boost. CuraLin(59.00,www.curalife.co) is a nutritional supplement made from a mixture of eleven natural ingredients, which are derived from Ayurvedic medicine that work with the body to help balance the blood sugar levels of those suffering from Type 2 Diabetes.3. Give yourself a natural energy boostIts one thing to advise us to avoid sitting all day and move around more, but when were fatigued and stressed, it can be really difficult to find the motivation Juggling commuting, working, household chores, seeing friends and family, and trying to squeeze in some me time can take its toll on your health. Your hectic daily schedule could mean that your wellbeing takes a back seat, leaving you feeling zapped of energy and struggling to focus on simple tasks.Thankfullysensecan help Offering smart nutrition for modern living,sense for busy livesis a natural food supplement that provides a targeted multivitamin boost helping you to get the daily nutrients you need.sense for busy livessupports many areas of modern life energy, stress, detox, mental performance and digestion with organic botanicals in each serving.Accredited Nutritionist MSc/BScatsenseDimitra Sentelidou explains,Active ingredients range from the antioxidant-rich acai berry to beetroot, which is associated with boost ing exercise performance, to guarana providing a natural way of getting your caffeine hit.sense for Busy Livesis a targeted multivitamin that provides youwith essential daily nutrients, to help you feel less overwhelmed and ready to face the challenges of keeping up with lifes demands.4. Have a workout buddySometimes the thought of spending your precious lunch break at the gym is enough to put you off for life. Sadly, with office culture being so immobile, squeezing in a lunchtime workout can really boost your health.Grab your colleague and go to a fitness class on your lunch break- having a work out buddy or a fitness class that you love, so that exercising isnt thought of as a chore. Exercising on your own, whether its working out in the gym or going for a run, can be a joyless experience. But exercising with others in a class can be motivating and much more fun, especially if theres great music too,recommends Nutritionist and Fitness Instructor Cassandra Barns.5. Make lists and p rioritizeTaking care of your mental health at work is also is crucial for your health and wellbeing. It might sound obvious to make lists, but your mind can be going at a million miles an hour whilst youre at work with so many things to do and writing things down can really help.This article first appeared on Coffee Break.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Research Women making significant gains in tech since 1978

Research Women making significant gains in tech since 1978Research Women making significant gains in tech since 1978Ahead of International Womens Day, LinkedIn has releasednew datathat shines a light on industries and countries that are welcoming more women in power.Looking at LinkedIn profiles, researchers found that the arc of progress is slow, but it bends towards more women getting hired.The good news The arrows of progress are sharply pointing upwards in science and technology careers. The bad news Women are still missing in the highest levels of power in the corner office. The newsurvey found thatoverall representation of female leaders in the workforce has increased by just over 2%.More women getting hired and leading in STEMIts time to dust off your coding skills and books on agile. The 2018 survey found that in the past 40 years, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) jobs have been the fastest-growing industry. For example, the software and information technology ind ustry showed almost a 25% increase in women workers. The career with the strongest growth in 2018 was test development engineer (+243%). This years findings align with last years survey that also found that STEM jobs had the biggest spike in growth. The careers with the strongest growth in 2017 were user experience designer (+67%), chief technology officer (+67%), and web developer (+40%).This is good news. Technology has historically been a world where women are underrepresented.In 2012, only 14% of American engineers were women. Back in 2014, psychologists announced that almost half of women engineers quit the field or never use their degree in engineering after graduating. Now, thats starting to change.Unfortunately, one area where women are still not gaining enough is in top leadership. Women made up only 18% of all CEOs in the workforce, according to LinkedIns findings in 2017.These findings show us that gender parity is still a mountain to climb, but there are significant foot holds of progress that have thankfully been made in the last eight years.