Be careful when you reach your direct messages.  You never know what they will lead to.  Just kidding.

JWow reached out and I happily signed up to Q today for my first virtual/Zoom Q at Armory.  We talked a bit about my mom, some her favorites, her mental illness and then on to more general topics of mental health.

As I mentioned today, get help if you need help.  I am here for you if you need help.  You can reach professionals at 1-800-273-8255.

On with the show!

For our first two rounds of exercises, the number is pulled from something regarding my mom:

Elvis and Ricky Nelson were two favorites of my mom and these are some stats about them…

Elvis – Born 1935 – Passed away age 42
Elvis – 33 #1 singles
Ricky Nelson – Born 1940 – Passed away age 45
Ricky Nelson – 14 Top 10 singles

35 Kettle bell swings or Calf Raises
42 Goblet squats or regular squats
33 Curls or Big boy situps
40 Skull crushers or Moroccan night clubs
45 Flutters
14 Turkish getups

Mom was born 1945 – Passed away 2014
Mom and Dad were married 49 years
Mom was 69 years old and passed due to kidney failure caused by long exposure to mental health medications

45 American hammers
14 Cleans or Flying squirrels
49 Merkins
69 Flutters

Next we talked about the following:

20 veterans commit suicide every day.
77% of suicides are male.
10% of men experience daily depression or anxiety (reported)
36% of psychological referrals are for me.

20 Lawn mowers
77 Rosa Lita’s
10 Burpees
36 LBCs

The mission of F3 is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership.

Thanks JWow for the chance to lead.  I can’t wait until we are all back in the literal and not virtual Gloom!  Make yourself and the world a better place today.

The Thrill is gone!