COVID-19 Teaching & Motivation Struggles

irishsalt

I'm not sure how many people this post will reach, but I want to try anyway.

Are there any teachers out there who are struggling with losing weight right now? I was already struggling before, but now that COVID-19 has us in quarantine and we are remote learning, I feel like it's SO much harder now. I just feel so drained by so many aspects of remote learning that I think it's directly affecting my psyche towards my weight goals.

I think I need to feel validated by hearing that others are really struggling through this, too. I already sucked at a teach/life balance before the shutdown, and now those lines are blurred so much that it's making it even more difficult for me. Worse, I've gained additional weight in the month we've been remote learning already. Also, I'm the type that self-punishes when I "fail" at something; at my school, we're doing three times as much work for maybe half the results from students. Combine that, the "failing" feeling on those results, and gaining more weight... that's where my head's at right now. I need some help.

Responses don't need to be from teachers only or anything... anyone is welcome.

theML2000

Hello, teacher here! Socially distant hugs! I’ve had to dive into remote teaching kindergarten and that’s taken a lot of my attention! So be kind to yourself in this new world. I’m super struggling to “get out and exercise every day!” So I set a realistic goal of 1-2x/wk. I know it’s not perfect or how I want to be, but it’s the best I can do right now. I’m also trying to focus on where I’m meeting expectations- like counting calories, getting dressed, and making my bed. I also adjusted my activity status in my MFP goals to sedentary...maybe check what activity level you’re at & adjust if necessary. Also maybe adjust your personal goal to maintenance? Good luck!