A Policegirl's Blog

Week 20

2010-08-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59.6kg/131lbs

MONDAY-SUNDAY Run/walk for 2 hrs/ free weights

My fitness has been making steady progress. I'm running faster now than 20 weeks ago and I can lift heavier weights.
On another note, I've been thinking about volunteering for the Elizabeth Fry Society for women that are waiting for trial. I want to volunteer there to get an insight into what goes on at court and what the people waiting think about the justice system and the police. I haven't had any contact with anyone that has commited any crime, so I think that this might be good experience for me.
I also want to go on a ride along, but these are very hard to come by. I will go on one someday!

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Week 19

2010-07-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60.2kg/133lbs

MONDAY-SUNDAY 2 hr walks

This week I went on the ATS website to complete a practice PATI test. I think it's easier than the actual test, but it was really good to see what kind of qestions are included. I have a few sample ones here (I didn't include any that has diagrams or pictures because they wouldn't copy on my blog). Why don't you have a go? The answers are at the bottom.

Word Problems
1. There are two police officers and six firearms. What is the average number of firearms per officer?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6

2. The month has 31 days. On even numbered days, section A of the city is patrolled. On odd numbered days, section B of the city is patrolled. How many days of the month is Section B patrolled?

a. 14
b. 15
c. 16
d. none of the above

3. A television and a computer were stolen. Together, they were sold for $1500. From that total, the television was sold for $300. The computer was sold for 50% of its original worth. How much was the computer originally worth?

a. $600
b. $1,200
c. $2,400
d. none of the above

Syllogisms
In the next section, each question begins with two statements. You must assume that the information in each of the first two statements is correct. Given these two true statements, only one of the conclusions is completely and absolutely correct. Your task is to determine which of the four possible answers is the correct one. Only one of the answers is correct.

4, All boys are people
All people are alive.

a. All boys are alive
b. Some boys are not alive
c. Some boys are not people
d. None of the above conclusions are valid

5, All prisoners are criminals
All thieves are prisoners.

a. Some thieves are criminals
b. Some thieves are not criminals
c. All thieves are criminals
d. None of the given conclusions are valid

6. All Chiefs of Police are police officers
Some Chiefs of Police are women.

a. Some women are police officers
b. Some women are not police officers
c. All women are police officers
d. None of the given conclusions are valid

Answers:
1. b
2. c
3. c
4. a
5. c
6. a
How did you do?

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Week 18

2010-07-20T18:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60.8kg /134lbs

MONDAY-FRIDAY Tennis
SATURDAY-SUNDAY 2 hr walk

This week has been pretty good. I really enjoy beating my husband at tennis!
I've been watching a new TV show called Rookie Blue. I seriously love it because it's about new police officers in Toronto! I know that police TV shows are not realistic, but it's enjoyable to watch new police officers make mistakes and learn from them.

In one show, one of the trainers ask a rookie exactly where they are whilst driving down the street. This is a game me and husband have started playing. He suddenly asks me where I am and I have to quickly answer which street and block # we're on and which direction (north, south, east or west). It's harder than it seems because you have to be alert all the time!

What are your favorite TV shows? How does it relate to you?

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Week 17

2010-07-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 61kg/134lbs

MONDAY-FRIDAY Tennis

This week, I've been reflecting on my weight loss journey. I went from 63kg down to 59kg and back up to 61kg. This inconsistent weight loss mirrors my inconsistent eating habits. I'm usually very disciplined during the work week, but on my days off it all falls apart! Me and my husband go out walking and we'll have an ice cream and eat at the restaurant or I'll cook something fattening, but delicious. I think I can break that habit as soon as I complete a full week of eating well. I've been reading the "Eat Clean Diet" because I think we eat too much processed food on the weekends. It's not healthy at all! Now I can substitute a high fat food for something natural and fresh and still be satisfied.

What's your favourite food? Do you consistently eat healthily?
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Week 16

2010-07-05T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 61kg/134lbs

MONDAY-SUNDAY Walking and tennis.

I went away to some hot springs this week, so I didn't exercise as much as I should have. The hot springs were alright - not really what I expected. The pools looked just like small swimming pools and they smelt of chlorine. There were millions of screaming kids! It wasn't the romantic getaway I was expecting! But at least we got away from home for a while:)

I've been feeling a little lazy recently, but I will start running again from Thursday. I need to exercise harder because my work involves a lot of sitting. Most of the people that work with me are severly overweight. This job creates/exacerbates an unhealthy lifestyle. I am not enjoying it too much right now. I can't wait to be a police officer, but I must commit to this job for at least 2 years before I can.

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Week 15

2010-06-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60.8kg/134lbs

WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY Bikram Yoga

I didn't exercise as much as I should have this week. I gained a bit of weight too (oopps!). I'm having a little bit of a dip in my energy levels, but I'll pick it up again!

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Week 14

2010-06-20T17:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59.3kg

MONDAY-SATURDAY Bikram Yoga
SUNDAY Tennis

I'm diligently going to yoga. It makes me feel good, but I have noticed some side effects: my face is breaking out (I've never experienced acne before), I'm not losing any weight, I'm getting bored of doing the same poses over & over again, my purse is a lot lighter, I don't feel fitter (I feel more flexible) and my appetite has decreased.

I'm actually a bit relieved that I only signed up for 5 weeks. I don't think I would like to do it for a year. I feel a bit vain, but I do not appreciate the acne & lack of weight loss! I'm going to start running again when I finish with hot yoga and I'll do regular yoga on the side.

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Week 13

2010-06-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59kg/130lbs

MONDAY-SATURDAY Bikram Yoga
SUNDAY Tennis

Bikram Yoga has been going quite well. I've been feeling really tired, but I still make it to class 6 days a week. At yoga I push myself to do better and stick it out for 90 mins before taking a shower and falling asleep on the couch!

I know that many people make the excuse that they're too tired to exercise. I think people make this excuse because they don't enjoy the particular exercise they have chosen (usually the gym). But they're many different kinds of exercise to choose from, for example, tennis, badminton, hiking, canoeing, rugby etc. My advice is: don't go to the gym because you feel like you have to, find an exercise that you enjoy! This way you'll stick it out and feel energized!

What sports do you enjoy the most? Do you just go to the gym for the sake of it? Do you enjoy your exercise?

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Week 12

2010-06-06T16:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59kg/130lbs

MONDAY - SATURDAY Bikram Yoga
SUNDAY Hiking

Yoga has been great! It's getting a little easier to handle the heat and I'm starting to get more flexible. I volunteered for speed watch training and an Italian festival. It was great fun! I had to carry some heavy tables and chairs - it wasn't too easy! This is just proof of how much more I need to be in shape!

Yoga really revitalizes me. It is hard and intense to do, but it's a very different intensity to running. I can't handle running well, so I must start practicing again when I finish yoga in a month. The police obstacle course has to be completed in 2mins 15secs, but I should finish it in well under that time. I should aim for 1min 45 secs.

For the next month I'm satisfied with yoga, but I will start running again in the summer.

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Week 11

2010-05-30T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59kg/130lbs

THURSDAY-SATURDAY Bikram Yoga
SUNDAY Hiking

Bikram Yoga is 90 mins of 26 postures in a heated room. On the first day, the exercises started with breathing - this was ok. I felt hot and sweaty, but it was manageable. Then the poses started and within 10 minutes I felt faint and dizzy. I had to lay down. After lying down for a minute I felt better. I got up and started doing the exercises again.

The heat was intense. It felt like I had sunburn all over my body for 90mins! Halfway through I felt nauseous and my heart was beating so fast that it felt like I was going to have a heart attack! When I got home I had a terrible headache because I do not drink enough water.

All these feelings I experienced are normal. I felt sick because I eat too much sugar and my heart was beating too fast because I can't control my breathing and I'm out of shape.

Anyway, I went again the next day (I drank enough water this time). I felt a lot better. It still felt like torture, but it wasn't as bad as the 1st time. When I got home I felt excellent! I had so much energy and I felt alive! Also, I didn't feel like eating dinner or my usual chocolate! I had a fantastic deep sleep and woke up feeling good. The 3rd time was even better! My body feels exercised and stretched. My skin is smooth already and I dropped 1 kg! Also, my digestion is a lot better.

The trainers really push you to do better. If you lie down, they will tell you to get up and do the pose and they push you to stretch further until your bones feel like they're going to break!
They say that 90 mins of torture will lead to 90 years of a healthy life.

I think I'm healthy. I haven't been to the doctor in 8 years! - and that was to get my medical done to come to Canada! Before that I can't remember when I visited the doctor! Maybe I should get a check-up?!

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My 1st Award!

2010-05-29T14:48:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to River at Losing On Purpose for this award!

So 7 things you didn't know about me ~

1. I'm married to a wonderful Korean man.
2. I've backpacked to 30 countries
3. I was a hardcore Mr T fan when I was 9 years old!
4. I hardly ever wear make-up
5. I love to dance
6. I believe in karma
7. I'm REALLY honest - I never lie - not even to be nice!

I'm supposed to pass this award onto 7 other bloggers, so that they can write about 7 things about them. So I pass this to:

Discovering Twon

Linzerellos blog

Fat Little Black Dog

Fatty Blogsticks

TM

Half of Jess

Jer losing it...

Please leave comments & thanks for reading!**

Week 10

2010-05-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60kg/132lbs

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY running sprints/10 burpees, 30 jumping jacks, 10 squats, 10 lunges, 10 girl push-ups.
TUESDAY, SATURDAY 1hr walk
SUNDAY Hiking

I felt a bit under the weather this week, so I exercised less. I walked for couple of days without doing anything strenuous. Walking does help - even though you don''t sweat! I really enjoy walking - I usually walk/run with my dog everyday, as well as my daily exercises.I put my pedometer on to see how many steps I walk in a day. When I lived in Korea, I walked about 12,000 steps a day. Now, I walk 6,230! That's about half!

Life in Canada is very different because I have to drive everywhere instead of taking transit. Also, I work in a sit down job, whereas before I was a very lively teacher and I didn't own a car. I read somewhere that you need to walk 10,000 steps to lose weight. I'm going to aim for that number everyday from now on. I'm going to park my car far away from my workplace & at the end of the supermarket car park and walk longer with my dog.

What do you do to sneak in some exercise? Are there any other ways I can walk more?

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O Canada!

2010-05-21T18:18:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I know that most of you are from the States, but I thought I'd share some information about Canada.
Capital: Ottawa
Population:33,311,400! (less than England!)
Leader: Prime Minster, Stephen Harper
Emblem: Maple Leaf
Animal: Beaver
Motto: From Sea to Sea

Canada's national police is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, RCMP.

The Rockies are in British Columbia. The highest peak is Mount Robson at 3,954m high.

Canadian sports are Hockey and Lacrosse (both sports are aggressive-players usually end up fighting each other).

There are many kinds of bears living in Canada: Grizzly bear, Polar bear, Black bear, etc

Those are the most famous things about Canada. When I asked others what they thought of Canada. They said this:

Cold

Big

Clean

Lots of nature/wildlife

Nice people (everyone is very pleasant here)

Multi-cultural

Inuit people

Have you ever been to Canada? What do you think of Canada? What's the first thing that springs to mind?

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Week 9

2010-05-16T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59.7kg/132lbs

MONDAY 2km/10 burpees, 10X running up & down steps, 30 jumping jacks, 10 girl push-ups
FRIDAY Jillian Michaels DVD
SATURDAY Golf
SUNDAY Hiking

I have been feeling good this week, but I could be better. I work at a credit card call centre, which involves a lot of sitting. I just started a few weeks ago, so I'm not used to sitting all day. Humans are not supposed to sit for 8 hours a day. It's uncomfortable and creates aches in your back, neck, legs and head. I really don't like sitting for that long, but I work for a really good bank and I made commitment to stay there for at least 18 months.

I've decided to start Bikram Yoga 5/6 days a week to stretch and relax my mind and body. Bikram Yoga is 90 minutes of yoga in a room heated to 105 degrees F. The heat is meant to relax your muscles to make them more limber for the positions. Perhaps, this yoga will eliminate my "old lady" aches and pains.

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Stress!

2010-05-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Everyone stresses out at some point. Perhaps because of problems with family, job, weight, school.......the list could go on. Some people turn to their addictions to feel better. These might be alcohol, drugs, work, junk food, exercise etc. These addictions are not healthy. They do not help us to deal with stress long term. We might forget about our worries whilst eating that hotdog with extra cheese and sauce or working excessively. But when it's finished, the stress engulfs us again.

Police officers have a huge amount of stress from their day to day work. How do they deal with it? There are healthy ways to cope:

Meditate: Yes! Police officers can meditate too! Everyone should spend some time alone to re-charge and let go of worries.

Exercise: This really helps a lot! Even if you don't feel like it, you will feel so much better afterwards.

Resolve Arguments: If you've argued with a loved one don't let it stew. Be open and talk about it. It will make you feel better.

Laugh: Spend time with friends and enjoy their company. If you have no friends, then watch a funny TV show or movie - or make friends!

Take up a Hobby: Do something you really enjoy (it can be geeky!). You can find other people with similar interests & join a club.

Plan: Get your life organized! Write a list of fun, silly things and serious things you want to do in the next 5 or 10 years. It will feel really good to tick things off! (And make the silly things a priority - don't overlook them!).

Love Yourself: We are all too hard on ourselves - "I'm a fatso" or "I'm an idiot" etc Would we say these things to our best friends? our spouses? our children?

Talk About It: If you are stressed, find someone to confide in. Do this as soon as you feel the emotion building up - it will help you avoid your addiction (if you have one).

When I'm stressed, I have a tendency to eat sugary foods, but I keep that under control by talking to my husband and exercising.

What do you do when you're stressed? What are your addictions?

Please leave comments & thanks for reading!**

Week 8

2010-05-10T20:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59.9kg/132lbs
Best 2.4km run 15mins 35secs

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 2km/10 burpees, 15 girl push ups, 30 jumping jacks, 10X up & down set of steps, 15 sit ups
TUESDAY, THURSDAY Jillian Michaels DVD
SATURDAY 2.4km run
SUNDAY Hiking

This week, I decided to change my routine because I was tired of the old routine. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday I alternated running one 400m lap as fast as I could and a calisthenic. This is a lot less boring and kept my heart pumping!

I take my dog running with me. He's little, but very strong!

I've been feeling really good and energetic. The weather has been sunny and warm - not the usual grey. I hope it lasts...

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Running Attire

2010-05-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Everybody wears different kinds of running attire. Some wear old clothes, others brand new ones. Some are more comfortable others are not. What should you wear, whilst exercising?
Here are the pros and cons of different people's ensembles:

Scenario #1 Running in an old T-shirt, with stains, old pants with holes and running shoes just about to fall off your feet.

PROS It's cheap ~ you don't need to spend any extra money to exercise, and why should you?
CONS It doesn't look so good and you probably don't feel good in them.

Scenario #2 Running in only brand name clothes.

PROS  You look rich (maybe).
CONS  It's expensive and if you wear "matchy matchy" brand name clothes, it does NOT look good - or expensive.

Scenario #3 Running in super hero attire

PROS  Hmmmmm.... it's light weight.
CONS  You need a super hero figure to wear them.

Scenario #4 Running with too many accessories.

PROS  You'll know everything about your run ~ km, time, steps, heart rate, location, incline, calories etc
CONS  You will, most likely, drop something & break it.

I wear a little bit of everything. My pants are hobo, shoes are brand name, undergarments are super hero (to prevent jiggling) and I carry some accessories.

What do you wear?

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Week 8

2010-05-02T16:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 61kg/134lbs
Best 2.4km run 16mins 0secs

MONDAY 2.4km run
WEDNESDAY Golf
SUNDAY Hiking

I struggled a bit this week. I have been consistently doing 2.4km runs 6 days a week, but this week I am totally burned out. Running is still difficult for me. I feel like my lungs are burning & I can't breathe. I do not have the runner's "high" that people talk about. I do feel better after the run, but I have to force myself out the door everyday.

My running is getting better, but not substantially better. My brother thinks I should push past the pain to run faster. Perhaps, I should be mentally pushing myself more. Last week, I started doing 3 sets of 12 calisthenics. This is too much. It takes me a long time to do 36 burpees (they're really hard!).

I am absolutely motivated to get fit, so I think next week I'm going to do a different workout everyday. I'm not going to focus on the 2.4km run for a while.

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The PREP

2010-04-30T11:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

The Obstacle Course (PREP):
In order to become a police officer in Ontario, you must run an obstacle course in 2mins 42secs.
There are 4 laps. You must run up and down a set of stairs.

On the second and fourth lap, you must jump over a 4 foot fence (I think the one in the picture is a bit higher).

Then you have to push a 32kg/70lb weight around in a semi-circle 6 times.

Next, is an Arm Restraint Simulator. You grip handles and pull them together. It needs a force of 14.5kg/32lbs

Then, you pull 32kg/70lb weight around in a semi-circle 6 times.

Then you do the Arm Restraint Simulator again.

Finally, you drag a 150lb dummy 15 m/50ft.

You must do all this whilst carrying a 9lb weight around your hips.

Shuttle Run (PREP):

After the obstacle course, you need to run up and down a 20m layout. There is a timed beep. You must reach to the end of the 20m before the beep. If you fail to do this twice, you are disqualified. The time between the beeps get progressively shorter until you reach level 6.5.

Right now, I think I would be able to do the obstacle course in 4mins (maybe). I tried to drag my younger brother - he weighs 158lbs, but it was hard! It's a lot harder than it looks!

I can't complete the shuttle run yet. I think I'm going to start doing 50m sprints everyday to increase my anaerobic fitness (short, fast bursts of exercises).

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Self Defence

2010-04-28T09:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Women get attacked by men everyday. We need to be able to protect ourselves. Women may not be able to beat men with strength, but there are smart moves that can be learned. Yesterday, I went to a self defence class to learn some techniques. I think every women should take a class. It doesn't have to be expensive. I went to a women's shelter and it cost me $5 for 2 & 1/2 hours.

Violence against women is inexcusable, but there are some things we can do to protect ourselves:

1. Take a self defence class.
2. Don't walk alone at night, especially isolated areas with no street lights, for example, in forests, parks etc
3. Don't hitchhike.
4. Don't assume that an area is safe.
5. Be confident & alert.
6. Don't go home with strangers, especially if you've been drinking.
7. Lock your car & house doors and windows.
8. Keep a rape alarm with you.
9. Be aware of your surroundings, (ie) where you are, who's around you, etc
10.Use your feminine instincts. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Walk away.
11.Call the police straight away. Don't wait.
12. Call out "fire!" instead of "rape" or "help" ~ I've heard people say this is what you should do, but would people REALLY not help if someone's being attacked??
13.Put up a fight! Don't let them take you to a second location.
14.Don't meet up with strangers from the internet.
15.Park in a well-lit and secure area.
16.If there's a van parked alongside your car, get in from the passengers side. (A lot of women are grabbed in parking lots)

Please let me know if there are anymore ways to protect ourselves.
PS. We spell defence with a 'c' in England & Canada. I'm not a bad speller!!!
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Week 7

2010-04-26T12:36:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60.7kg
Best 2.4km run 15mins 38sec

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/calisthenics (3 sets of 12): lunges, side lunges, squats, girl push ups, crunches, squat thrusts/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

My running has been getting better, but I think I need to change it up. I really want to join a club, but first I think I should be a little bit fitter & I'm not sure if my job timetable will allow me to (I work shifts). I will figure it out later.

I did gain a little weight this week because yesterday I ate 3 slices of pizza, fat french fries and ice cream. I relapsed. This morning I felt sick so it's put me off eating like that again. I'm just going to restart again today like it never happened! I won't focus on the scale number. I refuse to.

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Golf Anyone?

2010-04-23T16:52:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I love golf! It's not just for rich, old men ~ it can be for everyone & anyone. The weather's getting better, so it's a great time to get started.Golf is seriously fun and makes a great workout.
If you walk 36 holes a week, you could burn 2,500 calories! That's quite significant for a bit of fun! BUT, you must not take the cart! Or, at least take it part of the way and build up to walking the entire course.

If you don't want to walk the course, you can practice at the driving range. Swinging the club really uses your shoulder, arm and back muscles. At practice last week, I kept trying to improve my swing so intently that I had hit 100 balls before I even knew it! It didn't feel like hard work (like working out at the gym) at all :) It's exercise without being "exercise".

List of "exercises":
1. Golf
2. Cleaning the car
3. Cleaning the house
4. Gardening
5. Dancing
6. Wii
7. Sex
8. Bowling
9. DIY
10.Child care

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Why the Police?

2010-04-21T11:48:00.000-07:00

Why do I want to be a police officer?

When I was 9 years old I felt passionately that I wanted to be a police woman. I used to act as a police officer and "arrest" my younger siblings! I was really excited about my chosen career path.

However, in the early 1990s there was a huge ruckus about Stephen Lawrence. He was a young black teenager, who was murdered in an allegedly racially motivated attack. The suspects were not convicted and the police were deemed "racists". I was a teenager at the time and very impressionable. My community condemned the police and I felt lost and confused. I had always believed in doing the right thing and I thought all people were inherently good. I was naive. My faith in the police force had been shaken.

To make matters worse, around that time, a boy in my school walked up to me in the lunchroom and said: "Why do you want to be a copper anyway. You're a p@ki!" I was so upset. I (mistakenly) realized that I could never be a police officer.

After a while I pushed the police force to the back of my mind. I carried on not really knowing what to do with my life. As an Indian girl I was expected to have an arranged marriage and raise a family BUT I did not want this. I really wanted to travel and see the world.

At 16 my parents said "No!" I could not leave the house. I was disdained, but not discouraged. I held on to the belief that I would go and see what was out there. I bided my time.

Finally, at 24 years old I was allowed to go backpacking through Central and South America. I had worked retail jobs for approximately 2 years to save enough money for 6 months of travel. I loved it. It opened my mind. I did not stay in luxury hotels or take the easy way. It was hard, dirty and real.

After that I went all through Asia. India had a big impact on me. Most people are exceptionally poor. I volunteered a lot in the shanty towns and listened to the "untouchables" stories. Crime is extremely high in the slums. The police do nothing. It was then that I had an epiphany: I could be a police officer! It didn't matter to the public if the police officer is black, white or blue. All people, from all over the world just need help. I can make a difference. I can help my community regardless of my race. I could be a role model for all visible minorities. They can put their trust in the police again.

All my passion had been ignited! From then on, I became driven towards becoming a police officer. I still have to wait at least a few years, but I'm preparing now. I can do it. This is my destiny.

Here is a glimpse of Asia:

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Week 6

2010-04-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 59.6kg
Best 2.4km run 16mins 0secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 10 burpees, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 10X Running up & down steps/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

At the beginning of the week I decided to push myself really hard. Mistake. I ran, went hiking and did some major calisthenics with free weights. The next day my body was in so much pain that I couldn't walk! Not even on a flat surface! I hobbled around for the next 3 days!! I didn't run everyday, so my best run is worse than last week's attempt.

I am getting better at running and losing weight, but I still need to run 2.4km in under 12mins! I'm not even close! I don't go to the gym because I really enjoy the outdoors, but I think I'll need to start lifting weights soon. I want to be strong enough to protect the community, myself and my partner. Perhaps, I can even reach Madonna's level of fitness. She has well-defined arms!

On another note, I decided to start volunteering for St John's Ambulance, as well as a community policing centre. It sounds really fun and I might get to save a life!

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Week 5

2010-04-12T20:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 60kg/132lbs
Best 2.4km run 15mins 55secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 10 jumping jacks, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 10X Running up & down steps/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

I went to foot patrol training at a community policing center a few days ago. We walked around the neighbourhood, checking cars and observing people. We needed to be hyper-vigilant so that if something did happen, we could give the police a good description of the events and people involved. Also, we had to know exactly where we were at all times.

We wore bright, yellow jackets that look similar to the police jackets. So a lot of people stopped us to ask questions and give information. I really enjoyed talking to people and re-assuring them that the police and volunteers are here to help.

Volunteering has reinforced my desire to help protect people from danger. Also, it will increase my confidence even more, so that I can be the best police officer I know I am in my heart.

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Week 4

2010-04-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 61.6kg/136lbs
Best 2.4km run 16mins 02secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 10 burpees, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 10X Running up & down steps/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

I've landed a job!!!!! At last! I'm going to work at a major bank in the credit card department. It starts in May so I still have lots of time at home, but I don't have to worry so much anymore:)

I'm proud of my fitness consistency. I've been running 6 days a week for a month now! However, fitness and diet go hand in hand. I need to clean up my diet a bit so that I can progress further towards my goals.

My goals:
Running 2.4km in 12mins
10 push ups
Completing the shuttle run to level 6.5

Fitness is an integral part of policing. Police Officers need to protect their partners, the community and themselves. This blog is centered around my weight and running times because this is where I need the most improvement.

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Week 3

2010-03-29T17:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 62kg/136.6lbs
Best 2.4km run 16mins 05secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 10 burpees, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 10X Running up & down steps/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

My running is getting better ~ slowly but surely. If I speed up then I can't complete 2.4km without stopping & I feel like I'm dying!! My breathing is intense & my lungs reach full capacity within minutes.

I need to lose the weight & work harder next week. No pain no gain, right?
I watch The Biggest Loser every week. The contestants seem to go through a lot more pain than I do when I run. I think I should push myself to that limit.
I would love Jillian as a trainer, so I did the next best thing. I bought Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd. It's really good! My legs feel like jelly right now!

I've also been brushing up on my Punjabi. I'm really not that bad at all. I should be fluent very soon!

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Week 2

2010-03-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 62kg/136.6lbs
Best 2.4km run 16mins 35secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 20 side lunges, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 20 jumping jacks/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

So the liar in the murder mystery was...........Tom! He didn't mention the light going out when Dick tripped over the extension cord because he left the car to murder!

My best run is better than week 1, but most of the runs were a lot slower. I have to step up my dieting because I know I can lose weight MUCH faster than this! I haven't been keeping track of my eating. I've been eating & being lazier than I usually am.

Tomorrow I have a job interview, so hopefully I get that & get into the swing of things.

Texas Ghost rider advised me to set a goal - thank you! So my goal is to reach 58kg/127.8lbs by April 24th. I have about 1 month to lose 5kg/ 11lbs!!! I can do it:)

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Week 1

2010-03-15T21:32:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Weight 62.6kg/137.7lbs
Best 2.4km Run 17 mins 02 secs

MONDAY-SATURDAY 2.4km run/10 girl push ups, 20 lunges, 20 side lunges, 10 squat thrusts, 20 sit ups, 20 jumping jacks/40mins power walk (with dog)
SUNDAY Hiking

I've started doing mysteries on the internet. It's really fun! Here's an example from http://www.mysterynet.com:

The time of death was firmly established. At 10:06 p.m. all three suspects said they heard a gunshot echo through the house. The house was shared by the Harrison quads, a set of fraternal quadruplets whose relationship was anything but brotherly. Technically speaking, the Harrisons were now triplets, since Harry, the oldest by a minute, was lying in his second story bedroom, nursing a bullet in his lifeless chest.

Harry, it seemed, had been a ladies' man. He had even bragged about seducing the girlfriend of one of his brothers. Unfortunately, the police didn't know which one. They arrived quickly, separating the three remaining men and interviewing each one separately.

"I was working on my car," Tom Harrison insisted. "I plugged an extension cord into an outlet behind the house. Then I took a work light around to the side driveway, in front of the garage. I was working on the engine when I heard the gunshot. It took me a second to realize it was coming from the house. Then I ran inside to check."

The second suspect entered the room with a noticeable limp. "I had just come home," explained brother Dick. "I parked in the alley behind the house. I was walking up to the back door when I tripped hard over some cord. I fell down, then just sat there, rubbing my ankle. Maybe two minutes later came the gunshot. That got me moving."

The third suspect claimed that he had just come down to the kitchen. "I was starting to scoop out a bowl of ice cream," said Ignatius, the youngest Harrison. "Then I heard a noise out back. I looked out, but it was dark. I went back to my ice cream. A couple minutes later I heard the shot."

The detectives circled the house. In the kitchen, they found a melted bowl of ice cream on the counter by the refrigerator. In the backyard, they saw an orange extension cord with a bent prong that had been ripped from an outdoor socket. Following the extension cord around, they found Tom's car in front of the garage, the work light suspended over the open hood.

"At least they're not identical quads," the chief detective observed. "I hate working on clichéd mysteries."

"Well, cliche or not," his assistant mumbled, "it's pretty clear who's lying."

So who's lying? Is it Tom, Dick or Ignatius? What gave it away?

I'll tell you the answer next week!

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First Day

2010-03-08T20:05:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

A large part of my preparation to become a police officer is going to center around fitness. I'm strong in endurance because I regularly hike, but I can't run. I'm awful. I've never been able to run. At school I was always last. I'm not fast at all................ Well, I plan to change by running 2.4km everyday, a shuttle run and some calisthenics. If I can do it, you can too.

Weight 63 kg/138.9 lbs
Best 2.4 km run 17mins 05secs

I read on the internet that an average person can run 2.4km in around 12mins, a fit person in 7/8 mins and an unfit person in over 15 mins. Hmmmmm, I'm well over 15mins! I need some serious work!

While I was running my legs felt like dead weights and my chest felt like it was on fire. I really wanted to give up, but I just focused on the run.

My wonderful husband comes running with me for support. He used to be a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force police, so he knows his stuff! He pushed me to do 10 girl push ups, 20 side lunges, 10 flights of stairs, 10 lunges and 10 jumps. I could only do 4 laps of the shuttle run.
That's all I could do today.

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Basic Requirements

2010-03-08T19:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

In order to be a police officer in Canada you need: (I checked the ones I have)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be a Canadian citizen/Landed immigrant check
Minimum 19 years of age check
Excellent character check
Grade 12 and 30 credits of post secondary check
No criminal convictions check
No improper conduct check
A valid & clean driver's licence check
Be able to type 25wpm check
Vision & Hearing requirements check
Be physically fit enough to pass the physical test uh-oh!
Pass medical requirements check

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS

First Aid & CPR uh-oh!
Volunteer work at Community Policing Centre check
Additional Volunteer work check
Knowledge of a second language uh-oh!
Other accomplishments uh-oh!
Work experience with public &/ with responsibility check

OK ~ it's not all bad. I can improve my fitness & language if I work hard. I can get certificates & accomplishments in the next few months. (I have a scuba diving licence & an expired 1st Aid & CPR certificate BUT that doesn't help me!!!)

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Welcome!

2010-03-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

My name is Jasmine. I'm just a girl with a dream: to become a police officer in Canada!

Except.......

1) I'm OUT OF SHAPE

There's no way I can pass the PREP. I'm about 20 lbs overweight, I need to lose weight by correcting my sweet tooth!

2) I'm a NEWCOMER

I moved to Canada from England, so I don't know anyone outside my immediate family. I have little history in this country ~ I don't have many references from here.

3) I don't speak a SECOND LANGUAGE

This is terrible! I can speak some Punjabi, Spanish and Korean, but I need to take the time to study to reach fluency.

BUT

I'm going to work really hard to make my dream a reality.

This blog is going to be about what it takes to become a police officer.
I hope you follow me on my journey.

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