I’m Shaping Up; Week 12
What happened to Week 11 you may be asking? Well, more travel equals less time to write, but well needed rest from most activities.
I have also decided to stop obsessing over the scale for a few weeks. My low-end weigh-in of 208 was so welcomed, but it made the slight bounce during travel too stressful.
It’s funny that after monitoring your caloric intake and physical output, you can tell where your body falls along the numeric tell-all.
Week 12
Here’s to holding each other accountable when the couch looks inviting and the snacks endless.
Weight
– Don’t know. Seriously, didn’t even step on the scale. My kiddo did and yelled something about 60 pounds. Way to go kiddo!
Exercise
– Longer distance cycling has returned to my battle strategy. No, not the 100 mile Saturdays I used to enjoy by myself, but I’m building back to it.
A nagging sitting-at-my-desk-all-day neck injury prevented weight lifting, but the running and stadiums has been fun. Kidding about the desk, it’s just age.
Eating
– My quest for ketosis was tempered by the city of Boston’s habit of serving a variety of delicious meals.
UNO Ring & BP
– BP stayed in the 130s range. Consistency.
– The UNO ring slips on and off without hanging up on swollen knuckles or fat fingers.
Monday – Sunday Goals:
The Monday night CJ class I was teaching is out for summer, so I will add another evening to my routine.
– Three high-intensity cycling days with moderate to high sustained heart rate.
– Re-join master’s swim group and aim for two sessions this week for re-acclimation.
– Skip lunch on the town and attend yoga class at the university’s health center.
– Keep body weight at feel fluid and light level.
How are your efforts going? Don’t just read this and dismiss it. Make a commitment today. You have peer support, CopsAlive.com expertise, and a champion fitness advisor all ready to help.
Our CopsAlive Fitness recommendation is that you learn the basics of proper nutrition and find a system that works for you. At CopsAlive we have lots of other cops with ideas to share that are willing to help you succeed. The question is: “Who can you get to coach or encourage you with your diet and exercise?”
Scott has often times talked about the nutritional guidance he is receiving from Lt. Kim Lane. Who do you have to coach you? Please check through the listings at CopsAlive to see if we have written an article that might help you and below are some resources to get you started.
CLICK HERE to download the LAPD Nutritional Guide created for their new recruits
CLICK HERE to link to our “Train Like a U.S. Navy SEAL” Article.
CLICK HERE to visit the Navy’s site to download the following training guides:
Naval Special Warfare Physical Training Guide (BUD/S NSW PT Guide)
Naval Special Warfare Injury Prevention Guide (BUD/S NSW IP Guide)
Special Operations Nutrition Guide (NAVSPECWARCOM Nutrition Guide)
CLICK HERE to download the Force Science white paper on “Combating Police Officer Fatigue” By Reece Towle which includes discussions on officer fatigue, exercise and proper nutrition.
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As we have mentioned, in addition to Scott and Kim, we are also following Rae Timme and the CNN Fit Nation promotion. Rae is a 57 year-old mother of three and a 25 year corrections officer who now serves as the warden of a medium custody men’s prison for the Colorado Department of Corrections. Every year CNN selects iReporters to race in a triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and the Fit Nation team. This year we’re giving six lucky readers a road bike (with all the necessary accessories), a wet suit and a gym membership to help them prepare for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on September 8.
Rae said on the CNN site that she has read all the scary statistics about the mortality rates of people who work in corrections and found that they have the second highest mortality rate of any job; on average, a corrections officer’s 58th birthday will be their last. That motivated her to apply for the CNN Fit Nation team.
Rae and the other Fit Nation team members spent the previous week training at their National Training Center in Clermont, Florida! The did some very comprehensive workouts including swimming and cycling. Rae Tweeted: “Had the coffee and did the 20 mile ride with my partner @DeniseMCastelli”. This week Rae Tweeted “NAILED this weekend’s run off the bike. It helped mine’s not back yet :)”
Keep up the good work Rae we are rooting for you!
Photo Credits:
Photos Courtesy of Scott Silverii
EDITORS NOTE: Our Fitness Monday articles are an ongoing feature as CopsAlive.com follows Police Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. on his quest to lose weight and get into better shape, and Lt. Kim Lane as she prepares for the NPC Masters Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA. We are also keeping track of Warden Rae Timme with the Colorado Department of Corrections, a member of the CNN Fit Nation Team, as she prepares for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon on September 8. We all know that fitness is critical in law enforcement, but we don’t always do what we know is right. Over the next couple of months you can follow Scott, a Police Chief; Kim a Patrol Shift Commander; and Rae a Department of Corrections Warden, as they open up their lives to you. We invite you to also participate in any way that you choose to improve, your fitness and, your ability to survive a career in law enforcement. We also encourage you to support Scott and Rae with your comments, emails, Tweets and Facebook entries.
Follow Rae on Twitter at: @TriHardRae
Follow Scott on Twitter at: @ThibodauxChief
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