Fitness and nutrition is such an important part of our lifestyle. For some people, it is their professional life! Some people are personal trainers, body builders, Olympians, or professional athletes. I have always admired these people. Someone who does fitness for a living. How lucky! I have admired their goals, determination and successes. How did they do it? How long did it take them? and am I capable? I believe everyone is capable of anything they want as long as they stick with it. As Lance Armstrong would said, "Pain is temporary, but quitting lasts forever." Now that man is a prime example of the word, determined!
When changing your overall health, it takes time and a lot of patience. Everyday, for some people, it is just a battle to walk up a set of stairs. For some, it is a breeze and they tack on a double workout and run home. Why is it so darn easy for some and not for others? Well one example would have to be, my childhood. I grew up with a Father who for a living delivered ice cream, then candy, then onto snack cakes. Can you imagine what that was like for a fairly overweight, sweet toothed child?! It was GREAT! haha...Well not so great when you get older. My parents provided well balanced meals, but I couldn't shake a sweet and salty tooth. In the end, it caused my metabolism to slow down, early signs of health problems and I became another North American statistic, weighing in at 255lbs at 5' 11". This was probably one of the hardest times in my life. How was I to become a healthy person again? I didn't even think the word healthy, let alone work on it. However through some drastic changes to my life, determination and having some inspiration that I am capable, I did it.
I lost over 80lbs within one and a half years. Since that time I have gained a bit back approx 20lbs, but I am more active then ever and I am becoming stronger and over all, fitter. Getting that weight off, was all about cardio and nutrition. Then the resistance training came after. Presently, I am working out six days a week, sometimes twice a day. I do cardiovascular training, strength training, bootcamp class, ball hockey and swimming. Everything all in balance of course. Luckily I grew up with a very active sibling and he taught me a lot about weight training and balance at an early age. But I will save that for another entry.
So in the end, my future career aspirations are not allowing me to have that active and healthy lifestyle, they are making me! I will finally have that professional physical career, that I have always admired. I do not want to be that statistic again! I need to be stronger then the next person and not be weak as a police officer. The new me needs to be able to take down the old me. If that is not motivation, I don't know what is?
-----buzzing off
Hint #2: The RCMP website has lots of information on training for the PARE test and even requirements one should have before arriving to Depot. Check it out and incorporate it to your fitness routine. You will find it will not only enhance your workout, but give you some preparation.
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