Calling All Educators!
readanddance
Posts: 311 Member
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.
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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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
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I am game for this!0
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I am definitely interested.0
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Count me in!0
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Please count me in! I'm in grad school currently and don't start back till mid August, but I need support!0
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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!0
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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?0
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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?0
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Absolutely!Please count me in! I'm in grad school currently and don't start back till mid August, but I need support!0
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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!! 0
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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?0
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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?0
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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.0
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I would join the group!0
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University professor here too - and in Australia so we are mid winter but yeah, issues are the same! Love to be involved 0
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You can count me in!0
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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)0
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Yes, I'd like to be in it!0
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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!
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Count me in. Back to school on Aug 12th. Any and all help with accountability and motivation are always welcomed.0
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I'm in as well! 0
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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. :-)0 -
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!0
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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.0
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I'd be interested .. I don't go back until almost the end of august - bit willing to support, motivate, and chat with you guys0
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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!0
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Count me in! I go back mid-August (way too soon!)0
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Its hard to think about going back already when we just got done with summer school yesterday lol0
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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.0
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I don't go back until end of August, but I'm in!0
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