Hammer Jammer 2D nail Wellness Challenge

kris3b

I gave it a try already. I threw my shoes on and since my mailbox is at the door opted to walk out to get the paper at the end of the drive and back. BF didn't blink and eye, but did get a good morning from the neighbor across the street. Thank goodness he didn't ask me what I was doing!!!

Carol, you would have LOVED the temps in our parts last winter. As Jen said, "...delightful!" NOT! When I did my week long hike in the Sierra Madre in Mexico, there was a couple from TX with me. We would have temps overnight in the mid 20s and then it would go up to the 70s during the day. Would hear them crying in their tents. They would wake up in their puffy winter coats and I wouldn't have a coat on. They said I was crazy and blamed it on my northern Scandinavian blood. By 10am I was usually unzipping and turning my hiking pants into shorts, while they still had their jackets on. Haha I am not a fan of 10 degree or lower temps, wind and wet. Hate it!

kris3b

...Forgot... Sending healing thoughts to your household. Hope everyone is better soon!

carolssalva

That was fun. The kids never asked me what I was doing. They just gave me a sideways look. What does that tell ya??

Hmrjmr1

Happy Monday Folks! Today's withdrawal from the Fat Bank is one that also helps for those who sit and or stand too much (yes folks there is a balance) its the Standing Back Extension, 10 sets of 10 reps throughout the day post to your timeline . Check the Demo link

https://youtube.com/watch?v=aJ8T9Nr7h60

Remember Wellness is a three legged stool, Body, Mind, and Spirit.

kris3b

This is a good one John, since I sit on my butt all day at work and it tweaks my back:)

Hmrjmr1

Happy Tuesday Folks, Today is a good day for breathing, Follow the instructions in the video and just before your start your workday do some warroior breathing. Get some focus, and attack the day.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=SXnZLhH1dIk

kris3b

Enjoyed this one too John:)

Hmrjmr1

Ok Dokay! Today is a bit of a toughie is you have knee problems so do the best you can do not be afraid to use chair backs or walls etc for support if need be. With 7 days left in the Challenge its 7 Sets, 7 Reps of Stationary Lunges.

Just a Heads Ups - The coming Challenge for the Weekend is going to be very difficult, both mentally and physically. Could even be a dollar withdrawal out of the fat bank, its that tough. But at this point in time I know you are ready for it. B

kris3b

Toughie indeed, but I will give it a go (even if I can't go low)! Is it 7 on each side? Hello suspense! Can't wait for the weekend:)

jenniferyounginillinois

I really need to start doing these :-)

Hmrjmr1

Kris yep 7 per side.

Jen let's roll!

kris3b

Thanks and Jen, these are one of my nemeses, injury or not. Go slow. They do work:)

jenniferyounginillinois

John & Kris, I am so on it when I get home.

carolssalva

Thank you for the healing thoughts Kris & reminding me why I don't go camping in your neck of the woods! Lol
Hi did the lunges and I already feel them! Thanks for the tough one John!!

Hmrjmr1

Happy Thursday and Great Job on the 7's challenge Folks! We are at the 6's today, EZ PEZY! Today do 6 sets of 1 Desk Top Pushup, but you must slow count to six on the way down hold it for 6 and 6 to rise. Yes folks we call it the Evil one. Report on your time line, "Evil is dead on the 6's" Have fun with it challenge your co-workers and family, Rise to the occasion convince them all you're a nut.

kris3b

After yesterday's crash and burn, I am up for this one. EZ PEZY! Go...go...go...

Hmrjmr1

All Right! Funtastic Friday is here! Today is about a first time. Yep, you must pick and exercise or an activity that you have never done before. then Do it. How many reps, or sets is up to you. But it must be something new. Time line report will be the phrase "Done Deal" If you want to share it fine, but not requiered. /there is a clear phisiological response to new. This will set the nail for the weekend exercise coming up. You're gonna want to hang a picture from this one.

Hmrjmr1

Happy Saturday Folks! This weekends challenge is probably one of the toughest but with the challenge comes the greatest reward.

Sometime during this weekend you must do at least One RAK (Random Act of Kindness). But here is the squeeze. You must also engage this person in conversation and learn their Mothers Middle Name. Also get them to pose for a selfie with you. and post it here.

If I told you where or who I learned about this from I'd have to Kill you. But I can say; the Mothers Middle Name part, is an advanced exercise from Special Ops Training, and advance Survival Evasion and Resistance training the CIA did for U-2 Pilots. What they found during this training the RAK was the easiest way to start the process.

So Go Have Some Fun. and Merry Christmas.

Hmrjmr1

Some ideas if you are having trouble with this one.

wheelerwife.hubpages.com/hub/Random-Acts-of-Kindness-during-the-Holidayshttp://

carolssalva

I'm not out among people for the rest of the weekend. Just with the kids. But I am going to keep looking for opportunities!!

Hmrjmr1

You'll be surprised I think when you see how opportunities show up. Enjoy the day.

kris3b

Awww, I am very late on this one. Great challenge. Even if I didn't do it today. I did help someone carry in a pile of stuff to the post office yesterday. Doesn't really count but I got a hug out of it. Hugs count!

Hmrjmr1

Kris They sure do!

Hmrjmr1

Well Three days left in the 2D wellness Challenge, Wellness is composed of three elements, Body, Mind, and Spirit. Today will be Body, Pick your Fav exercise we've done this last month and do it today with a smile. Sets and Reps are up to you. Mine will be Evil is Dead on the 6's.

kris3b

I like it. Now I have to figure out which one. We've done so many:) I am sad to see this coming to an end. I have enjoyed it.

Hmrjmr1

Got my RAK done today 3 actually, 1 lady with very young children in WalMart let her go ahead of me in line, helped two LoL (Little Old Ladies) Mary and then Alice at Kroger get stuff from top shelves. had forgot my phone so no selfies but Mary's Mothers Middle Name was Shelly short for Sheffield. Was her Grandmothers Maiden Name.

kris3b

Awwww, how sweet is that? and I love her middle name! Good going' John!

Hmrjmr1

So Happy Tuesday Folks! Today is about the Mind. It;s about Dunbar's Number, Joesph Dunbar was a researcher that postulated and confirmed that we are capable of having a wide circle of about 150 folks we are connected to, and around 12 that comprise our intimate circle. Today, make a list of the 12 folks you hold dearest. Write them down, (not type them write them) and over the next week or so Write each one a letter. The act of writing to some one you love, had both a positive mental and physiological effect. The act of The formation of this short story in your letter, and the physical act of making the letters all contribute to both health and well being. It also translates to positive effects for the person you send it too. Spread the Love.

Hmrjmr1

So happy Wednesday Folks! Well The Challenge comes to a close. It has been a high honor for me to have anyone follow this to today's end. I hope you are a bit more well by now. It does not come in a day or a month or even years necessarily but each positive step you take no matter how small has significance.
Spirituality is about growth. I have but to look at a blade of grass, or a leaf on a tree, to see signs of a deity that is great beyond my comprehension. Tomorrow we mark the birth of a single Jewish boy 2147 years ago. Try to measure the impact this young child has had on the world, the simplicity of his message, and the potential for good it has. Now weigh this against the human complications added to his message and you begin to see our human propensity to over complicate even the simplest of things.
So today the challenge is to see the life, and love in the world and people around you. Have a Merry Christmas and God Bless you all.

carolssalva

What a gift you gave to anyone who even checked this thread to see what we were up to. Your leadership is an inspiration!

I'll be honest, I didn't complete them all but I was with you about 80% of the time. And that is A LOT more wellness than I would have had this month otherwise.

I salute you, Hammer Jammer. I appreciate you and I wish you a very merry Christmas!

Thank you John.