Any teachers out there?

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  • marymoog
    marymoog Posts: 9 Member
    High school teacher here. As some posters have mentioned, I also find it easier to manage my weight when school is in session. I am moving around constantly and really plan what I bring to work. My school is also pretty flexible and I am allowed to use the workout facility before or after school or doing my prep hour/lunch. I definitely maintained this holiday break, but didn't lose a thing!

    Other than planning in advance, I think what can really "get" you is the food people bring in. Especially during certain weeks of the year, people BOMBARD teachers with food. I have to make myself avoid the teacher's lounge during these times because I know that I may not be able to resist. At other times, I may treat myself to one or two things and then leave the area:)
  • Marianna93637
    Marianna93637 Posts: 230 Member
    Sometimes our principal or counselor brings in pastries and other sweets. I take one look at it and get the heck out of the teacher's lounge. I know if I look at it long enough I will give in, so avoiding it like this has worked for me for a whole year :)
    Sometimes we have luncheons and then it's usually pizza. I do have 1 or 2 slices and log it, but I always wish it were healthier choices. At my very small school there is one other person on MFP, so at our last lunch I suggested if we could have something healthier (she was so happy). They actually went with it and we had Subway. Much better.
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