Health in your 30s RENAE POWELL | 39 years old Leading Senior Constable, General Duties, Lake Illawarra Police District I have always been an active person from a young age. I love to play hockey and be part of a team. I love to switch off from work and go out with my hockey mates and my friends. I am a mother to five children, and we are all active playing sports or competing. I have a great community gym where everyone is family and it’s my safe place. I love to box and run I feel being active and having a large friend base helps my mental health and wellbeing. I can switch off and go out without talking Police work. I meal prep and stick to my strict diet during the week. I have trained my body to only eat during day light even when I’m on night shift. I will still enjoy myself on the weekends and have whatever I want as I have worked for it during the week. Sleep is massive and I try to average 9 hours when not on nightshifts. KRISTAN HUTCHINSON | 34 years old Sergeant, Project Officer, Professional Standards Command Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critically important to me. With young children to chase around, I find it essential to stay in good shape and have the energy to keep up with them. Taking brisk walks before or after work lets me soak in the fresh air and clear my mind. I find immense satisfaction in running events, as they challenge me physically and foster a sense of accomplishment. It’s also important that I nurture my mental wellbeing, I’ve embraced the practice of yoga, which provides me with a sense of inner peace, mindfulness, and stress relief. Steps to Better Health and Fitness | The Importance of Periodic Health Assessments 15
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