Training for Police Academy

Hello everyone. I know that my discussion topic might be a little different but thought I'd try. I'm a 41 year old mom of 2. I have Hashimoto's Disease which makes it very hard to lose weight. Recently I was laid off from my job and I had to do some serious soul searching. I had a good 3 months to think about things. Frankly it had been the 2nd time I had been laid off in 10 years and I was tired of it. So I decided to apply for state and government jobs. Low and behold I never knew I would ever get accepted to try out for the hiring process of the police department. I am aware that it's very tough and they are always looking for good people but secretly it had always been a dream of mine. Coming from a military family I always wanted to be either military or a cop but chose the safe college and corporate life. I've also been amazed of how much support I've received from my husband and family. They all say that I have the character and the energy to be a police officer. As of now, I have applied for 3 different agencies and have done well so far. I just passed the physical test on one and have another this Saturday. I think the physicals are not that hard. It's the academy that is insane.

I'm looking for some like minds that will offer a little encouragement and I can help motivate as well. Other than my family there are not a lot of 40 year old moms doing something like this. But at least I can say that so far I'm able to keep up with the 20 year old's!

God only knows what is in store for me. At the advice of my husband I took a cushy well paying corporate job while I'm in the police hiring process (takes about a year). Who knows, I might just make it and make my dream come true. Worst case scenario I don't make it and I remain at my job but I would have become even more healthy with all the training. (Those that are into running I need your guidance!)

Thank you again for reading all this and onward we all go!