Fat teacher wanting to lose 40 pounds...

shele75

Welcome! I teach HS and I love my job, too. But, staying 12 hours at the school is not healthy for you. There comes a point when you have to realize that what doesn't get done one day can wait until the next. It's great to be devoted to your kids; I'm devoted to my students and I love them. But, I love myself as well and it took me a few years of teaching to realize that I have to put myself first sometimes.

So now, I set a time limit to stay after school and whatever doesn't get done, just waits until the next day. So the kids don't get their papers back immediately? Experience has taught me that they don't mind. I've told my students that the reason their tests weren't graded that night was because I was working out, and was working out hard. Their response? "We're proud of you Mr. Ridgeway for taking care of yourself."

I've learned not to touch school food. I just bring everything with me for the day. I eat breakfast, lunch, and snacks at school and it's all brought with me in a little cooler.

Good luck, hang in there, and put yourself and your family first!

shele75

Thank is great-yes-You have to be healthy physically and emotionally which means you are one person and some things can wait and the school does not shut down, LOL.

shele75

Hey! I'm also a teacher. I was a teacher when I started this journey also, which was 110ish pounds ago...so it can be done!
Can you get up before work and exercise? I did that a lot when I was first starting out. It made it so much easier. Also, I mostly eat last night's dinner leftovers for lunch the next day. I just microwave those.

This year and subsequent years should be a lot easier, as you kind of know what you are doing now. That means you probably won't be spending that much time at school. I know how hard the first or two can be, but it does get easier.

You can do this!!!

shele75

You look Amazing! 110lbs!!! WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!

idgigi

A good way to start exercising: park you car the fatherest away from your place of employment or when shopping, park at the other end of the parking lot. Then, walk as briskly as your body will allow. It's just a beginning , but it also helps.

shele75

I'm almost 29 and I also gained about 15 lbs in the last year. It began last August... i just stopped working out as much after I broke up with my last boyfriend... and I drank a lot more wine. I just joined this site and I am very motivated to get back out running and excercising. Best of luck to you!

shele75

Yes, that is difficult-this year has been very difficult personally for me as well. It is great to move forward from chaos before it takes over...good luck!!!

Please anyone add me if you would like - as it will be a tough year and we ALL need support .

shele75

Hello, I liked your school meals posted all.

KeshiaV

I too fell prey to the teacher 15-20 It feels so good to be doing something about it and I know you'll be successful with MFP! Good luck and try your best to avoid the bad snacks in the teacher's lounge!

ps- I'm sending you a friend request!