We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Looking from moms/teachers for support

vdavis32
vdavis32 Posts: 10 Member
edited February 10 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone,
I have been using MFP on and off for about a year, but I never got involved in the forums. I know I need lots of support to make it to my goal of forty pounds this year. I'm an emotional eater and I have been under a lot of stress the past couple years. I teach middle school math and science and I have two year old twin boys that are my life when I am not at school. If anyone is interested in adding an extra motivational buddy, please add me.

Replies

  • Ladyluna39
    Ladyluna39 Posts: 17
    I'm not on here often enough to commit, but I feel your pain- I have five kids ( 19, 18, 16, 10, and 8) and am an elementary school principal. When my oldest were babies I was a teacher, so I know how stressful your life can be. What I can say is track your calories, be aware of your reason and purpose for eating, and breathe!! Good luck!!!
  • Resolve2B
    Resolve2B Posts: 86 Member
    I am a retired Speech/Language pathologist who worked my entire career in a public school system. I understand your stress. I've made a commitment to lose some pounds and to put more of my attention on exercise. This is a great place for motivation. Feel free to friend me if you'd like.
  • SunnyDuckling
    SunnyDuckling Posts: 204 Member
    Hi! I'm also a middle school science/maths teacher, but in Australia.

    I'm really slack and not on MFP very much, but there are a few teacher groups on the forums here.

    I find good support and discussion in this one: Teachers Take Charge
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/350-teachers-take-charge

    You need a teacher's perspective I think to get our crazy workloads and non-existent free time and how it can impact on weightloss and health habits!

    Good luck on your goal this year! :)
  • techteachergirl
    techteachergirl Posts: 161 Member
    Middle school LA/SS teacher here! I am also certified in SCI and have taught Sci/SS for the past 8 years. I have a 3 year old and am working on my MSA. I understand crazy busy! It is hard to stay on track with so much going on!

    Friend request sent! ;-)
  • vdavis32
    vdavis32 Posts: 10 Member
    Thank you! I will have to check that out!
  • jiggy66
    jiggy66 Posts: 52 Member
    I'm a high school teacher, but it's all online. I work for two different online high schools and have close to 350 students in total. While having tons of flexibility it can be rather overwhelming at times. I am also a single mom to a 5 yr old who doesn't go to school yet (she missed the cutoff). I will add you to my friends list :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories