Teachers or Future Teachers

Sweet13_Princess

I found out through WORD OF MOUTH that Open House is tonight. Yet, I'm required to be there. A reminder would have been nice.....

No! That is ridiculous! How did the parents know? Hope you survived!

I survived. Not many customers - five. It's kind of sad, really. Parents are so disinterested in talking with teachers once they reach the high school level.

Shannon

GkMusic

Question for my fellow teachers: How many of you do the "5-6 meals a day" thing? I would like to try to do that, but it's so hard to find a break in the day (other than lunch) to get a mini-meal in. Has anyone been able to accomplish this kind of lifestyle while working as a teacher?

joimichele

Question for my fellow teachers: How many of you do the "5-6 meals a day" thing? I would like to try to do that, but it's so hard to find a break in the day (other than lunch) to get a mini-meal in. Has anyone been able to accomplish this kind of lifestyle while working as a teacher?

I do 2 snacks and 3 meals a day. I eat while I teach. I take small food though like nuts, grapes, or granola or I cut my fruit up into small pieces. All it takes is a quick stop at my desk when I ask a question. Kids usually are so busy with the question they don't notice me.

vixsummer

Hello, fellow teachers! I'm a new teacher (adolescent English) in New York, and I actually find that my schedule is helping me! If I sat at a desk all day, I know I'd be snacking like a madwoman. I typically eat 3 meals, and 2 snacks, and it's so helpful for me to have a routine. The weekends are a totally different (read: disastrous) story. Any tips? Also, please feel free to friend me! I'd love to hear from all of you!

joimichele

Anyone want to share fun Halloween crafts,treats, or ideas for the classroom?

Sweet13_Princess

Hello, fellow teachers! I'm a new teacher (adolescent English) in New York, and I actually find that my schedule is helping me! If I sat at a desk all day, I know I'd be snacking like a madwoman. I typically eat 3 meals, and 2 snacks, and it's so helpful for me to have a routine. The weekends are a totally different (read: disastrous) story. Any tips? Also, please feel free to friend me! I'd love to hear from all of you!

I have the sme problem. I think the weekdays are structured, so you can't graze whenever you want. Weekends at our house are crazy. Meals are at all different times and are often on the go.

The main thing I try to do is plan ahead. I make a big pot of low-calorie soup and have quick to make meals on the weekends. That way, I can eat when I'm hungry, but not pig out on whatever is easier to grab.

If I know we're going to have to eat out, I try to go to a restaurant that I'm familiar with. I use the internet to find out low-calorie options before I go and I resign myself to order what I selected at home.

Last thing, make a point to do something active, even if it's window shopping or going outside for a breath of fresh air.

Shannon

joimichele

Hi teachers! So, one of my favorite holidays is coming up. I love Thanksgiving. Is anyone having a pre Thanksgiving potluck dinner at their school? We do. Any healthy recipe ideas? How about Thanksgiving day? What do you all plan to cook for Thanksgiving? Please share. I want to do something new this year.

tekavincent

I've been off for a couple of months. Excited about getting back on the routine. Already scary timeline at school and today was just our first day back.

licha75

Just found this, what a great idea. I am an elementary french teacher and have been teaching for 7 years now, I've taught junior kindergarden, 1st grade, 3/4th grade and 6th grade. Last year I took a gym teaching position and lost 60 pounds, this year I am still teaching gym again and hoping to lose my last 50 pounds. We only start on the 9th of January, so I have a few more days of holidays, yay! Just enough to get my food intake in order before going back to work.