Calling All Educators!

I'm not quite sure where to post this....I'll start here and re-post as necessary.

The beginning weeks of school seem to be full of back-to-school evenings, setting up classrooms, stocking up on supplies, and preparing for the first month. Let's band together and make sure our nutrition and exercise remains a priority during this busy time! For me, I begin a new position next Thursday. I know that a longer commute, longer contract, and a new job description will require nutrition planning/prep in advance and exercise dedication.

I would LOVE to start a group for us to keep us motivated and challenged.:happy: We can set weekly challenges, keep ourselves motivated, and give us a place to share all those "educator" moments.

If interested, just let me know. I'll create the group next week based on response.
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  • boosmama98
    boosmama98 Posts: 38 Member
    I would be interested in something like that. I don't go back to school until August 8th, but I know it will take some getting used to with all of the schedule changes. I am even trying to go back to school in the fall. What am I thinking????

    Let me know what you decide!

    Jessica :)
  • Cassieann2
    Cassieann2 Posts: 1 Member
    I am game for this!
  • caeaves
    caeaves Posts: 1
    I am definitely interested.
  • wrubsie76
    wrubsie76 Posts: 37 Member
    Count me in!
  • anshaw03
    anshaw03 Posts: 22 Member
    Please count me in! I'm in grad school currently and don't start back till mid August, but I need support!
  • heidandgoseek
    heidandgoseek Posts: 3 Member
    I love this idea! I've been worrying about finding time to work out when school starts back up (end of Aug for me) so any motivational help is great!
  • hungreeteacher17
    hungreeteacher17 Posts: 135 Member
    I would be interested in being part of this group. I am going back to teaching freshmen (shudder) after 9 years of teaching upper classmen. I'm not looking forward to it. I know in years past I've always made exercise in the am a priority for the first months of school so that I know that no matter how long & crazy the day gets I've already had my "me" time for fitness. I go back August 22. You guys that start so early, when did your summer begin?
  • readanddance
    readanddance Posts: 311 Member
    I am moving into admin, so I start July 18th. The teachers report on August 1. Our summer began May 30. It's really short!!!

    I would be interested in being part of this group. I am going back to teaching freshmen (shudder) after 9 years of teaching upper classmen. I'm not looking forward to it. I know in years past I've always made exercise in the am a priority for the first months of school so that I know that no matter how long & crazy the day gets I've already had my "me" time for fitness. I go back August 22. You guys that start so early, when did your summer begin?
  • readanddance
    readanddance Posts: 311 Member
    Absolutely!

    Please count me in! I'm in grad school currently and don't start back till mid August, but I need support!
  • Count me in :) I know I'm going to have to be dedicated and fix meals on Sundays. On top of my full-time job of teaching kiddos all day...........I instruct 9-11 exercise classes per week!! So I gotta be focused and dedicated! I have recently cut lots of foods out of my diet due to allergies and have cut way down on inflammation and I know that I cannot get lazy and start eating junk again!!
  • This would be great! I have been thinking that I can do all the exercise needed in summer but what will I do when school starts back up again? Last summer, I lost 10 pounds and gained every one of them back over the course of the year. How do we find the time?
  • boosmama98
    boosmama98 Posts: 38 Member
    Our last day was the Friday before Memorial Day (May 24th) and we go back on August 8th. I feel like it's flying by! :sad:
    I would be interested in being part of this group. I am going back to teaching freshmen (shudder) after 9 years of teaching upper classmen. I'm not looking forward to it. I know in years past I've always made exercise in the am a priority for the first months of school so that I know that no matter how long & crazy the day gets I've already had my "me" time for fitness. I go back August 22. You guys that start so early, when did your summer begin?
  • moxiept
    moxiept Posts: 200 Member
    I am a university professor with a 1 hour commute each way. I start back in mid-August and would like to be in the group for support in eating and exercise. Eating fast food during my drive time, buffet lunches in the cafeteria, and being too tired to exercise contributed a lot to my weight gain.
  • MandyBFit
    MandyBFit Posts: 5
    I would join the group!
  • lyndalpn
    lyndalpn Posts: 151 Member
    University professor here too - and in Australia so we are mid winter but yeah, issues are the same! Love to be involved :)
  • Marcella0877
    Marcella0877 Posts: 3 Member
    You can count me in!
  • mann408
    mann408 Posts: 2
    I am in! I am actually starting rather soon. (My profile mentions only acting, but I am also a teacher during the day HS English)
  • Yes, I'd like to be in it!
  • SallyaStewart11
    SallyaStewart11 Posts: 53 Member
    You sound like me! I've been a teacher for 22 years. But this next year I am transitioning to assistant principal at a new high school. Longer commute, longer contract, and LOTS to do immediately when I go back at the beginning of August. I would love to be a part of your group! But I'm not sure quite how to go about joining when you start it up!
    Thanks!
  • alexadevyn
    alexadevyn Posts: 26
    Count me in. Back to school on Aug 12th. Any and all help with accountability and motivation are always welcomed.
  • merryberry99
    merryberry99 Posts: 350 Member
    I'm in as well! :)
  • SallyaStewart11
    SallyaStewart11 Posts: 53 Member
    I am moving into admin, so I start July 18th. The teachers report on August 1. Our summer began May 30. It's really short!!!


    Congratulations on your move to admin! I actually made mine last January. I'm in the high school and the good news I can tell you with my move from the classroom to a principal position was all of the exercise and walking I did everyday! I was much more active in my new position. I easily averaged 10,000 steps or more everyday! So I'm looking forward to get back at it! I lost much more weight when school was in session. :-)
  • stardancer7
    stardancer7 Posts: 276 Member
    Just finished my 26th year teaching high school drama...won't be starting until the end of August, but already wondering how I'm going to fit it all in. I landed the role of Cora in Calendar Girls in our local theatre group which will hit the boards in February 2014 and I am also committed to directing/producing our high school's production this year--probably the shorter version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Oh yeah, and working full time teaching Gr 9s, 10s and a split class of 11/12s. I am excited about it all, though! Knowing I'm in Calendar Girls is helping me stay focussed--I want people to see less of me when they see all of me!
  • AnnaMW2013
    AnnaMW2013 Posts: 77 Member
    I'm in! I teach third grade. We start back mid-August but basically after my family vacation the last week of July, the last few weeks of "summer" are sucked up by getting the classroom back in shape, planning, etc.
  • Amalthea_Rose
    Amalthea_Rose Posts: 278 Member
    I'd be interested .. I don't go back until almost the end of august - bit willing to support, motivate, and chat with you guys
  • kittenkris
    kittenkris Posts: 112
    This is exactly what I need. Every summer I loose and every school year I gain it all back. I'm starting a new job this year and really need to stay focused even with the stresses of a new school environment. Please add me!
  • spunkybunny
    spunkybunny Posts: 33 Member
    Count me in! I go back mid-August (way too soon!)
  • Amalthea_Rose
    Amalthea_Rose Posts: 278 Member
    Its hard to think about going back already when we just got done with summer school yesterday lol
  • shawnerseliz
    shawnerseliz Posts: 13 Member
    I would love to be in on this as well. I've lost a lot this past year and want to keep it off and need to lose more.
  • mjsmom827
    mjsmom827 Posts: 2 Member
    I don't go back until end of August, but I'm in!