Any teachers out there....

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  • moriahgirl101
    moriahgirl101 Posts: 4 Member
    Teacher and full time student. Please add me!
  • sarabeth120
    sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
    I am a teacher! I teach sixth grade social studies. I am on here daily, so feel free to add me! :smile:
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Bostonbee79 wrote: »
    A question for everyone - how do you fit in exercise during the week? I find that I'm exhausted at the end of the day, and am not a morning person so doing it before school would kill me! I'm usually at work from 8:00-4:30. Then I come home and walk my dog for a half hour or so (shorter or longer, depending on the weather!). She's my first priority after school because she's been home alone all day. After that, I spend time preparing and cooking dinner. That does leave me plenty of time after dinner to work out, but I just have no desire to! At that point, I'm tired and want to relax for the evening. I'd love to hear everyone's exercise routines!!

    I work out 20-45 min before school at 5:30am, usually a DVD, and then lift after school M/W and run or circuit T/Th afterschool before going home. I get off about 4:30 and am done with my workouts by 5:15.
  • workhardandbenice
    workhardandbenice Posts: 2 Member
    Former English and Journalism teacher turned teacher librarian with about 15 pounds to lose. Please add me. I need support, motivation, and accountability!
  • misitaly1025
    misitaly1025 Posts: 34 Member
    Hi. Orlando, FL teacher here! I teach 4th grade. This year I am going to prioritize, plan, and prepare! Work can not take over my life any longer! We need to reclaim our personal life's! We must have time to workout, eat healthy, and take care of ourselves first. This year is the year! Add me ladies! :)
  • booradley30
    booradley30 Posts: 7 Member
    Me! Feel free to add me. I have been using mpf for a few years, and I'm halfway there. 20 lbs left to lose xx
  • rem2191
    rem2191 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a primary teacher in England - would love someone to talk to about how this works around school hours!
  • bodymindmusic
    bodymindmusic Posts: 118 Member
    music teacher here....sat at a piano or an instrument my whole life. Month 6, day 175, 527 miles, 28 lbs down. Ya'all feel free to add me. I post, log and blog nearly everyday. Happy new year teacher peeps!!
  • martelr
    martelr Posts: 20 Member
    Medical education professor here. Good luck and happy new year.
  • Frappleberry
    Frappleberry Posts: 251 Member
    I'm a teacher too in the UK, Looking to shift 20lbs this time before half term in May (holiday to Cyprus!) If anyone has good, quick easy lunch ideas please share - need to stop eating cheese sandwiches or school dinners and find something better! Be great to join up and share our successes and horror stories!
  • mamawhitlock
    mamawhitlock Posts: 1 Member
    So I am a HS Math teacher and new to MFP. Not sure exactly what I am doing but hope to lose 20 more pounds (lost 40 last year on my own but am paused). Spent yesterday in my sweats grading papers and lesson planning, so now have a "free" weekend! Hope to swim or walk on the treadmill later. Easier said than done (am still in my jams). :-)
    Looking for support and suggestions. Happy 2016 all!
  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    Elementary art teacher here. All I can say is I'm thankful for the holidays being over. I have a big bucket of sweets from families. Any more and I'm not sure what I'd do with it. :lol:
  • Carbro1970
    Carbro1970 Posts: 2 Member
    Kindergarten teacher here. Sometimes so difficult to balance work and exercise etc. Would be great to chat with others in the field and know your strategies for creating that balance.
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    niekkosgirl wrote: »
    I teach high school English in Indianapolis. I am trying to get back in the groove of taking time for myself and my health. Would love some fellow teacher encouragement; add me!

    So important to have a bit of 'me' time. Glad you are
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    Carbro1970 wrote: »
    Kindergarten teacher here. Sometimes so difficult to balance work and exercise etc. Would be great to chat with others in the field and know your strategies for creating balance

    Dear fellow teachers
    Thank you for responding to this post. I cannot seem to add friends Thames last few days, so please feel free to add me as a friend. Teachers supporting teachers is a great combination
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  • trublutopaz
    trublutopaz Posts: 70 Member
    I'm a teacher. But I'm considerably older....that being said, Here's a cartoon to which we can all relate:
  • trublutopaz
    trublutopaz Posts: 70 Member
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  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    Frappleberry wrote: »
    I'm a teacher too in the UK, Looking to shift 20lbs this time before half term in May (holiday to Cyprus!) If anyone has good, quick easy lunch ideas please share - need to stop eating cheese sandwiches or school dinners and find something better! Be great to join up and share our successes and horror stories!

    School dinners are delicious in my school but can be very calorific as well. Feel free to add me.
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    trublutopaz wrote: »
    I'm a teacher. But I'm considerably older....that being said, Here's a cartoon to which we can all relate:

    Love the cartoon, but whatever your age we all need support. Feel free to add me as a friend; I'm hardly a spring chicken myself
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    Hope your weekend goes well feel free to add me
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    martelr wrote: »
    Medical education professor here. Good luck and happy new year.

    Great to have you post here. Please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    rem2191 wrote: »
    I'm a primary teacher in England - would love someone to talk to about how this works around school hours!

    Are you talking about how mfp works or fitness in general?
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    booradley30 wrote: »
    Me! Feel free to add me. I have been using mpf for a few years, and I'm halfway there. 20 lbs left to lose xx

    Good for you. Unfortunately there is something wrong with my account n I have not been able to add friends. So please add me
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    workhardandbenice wrote: »
    Former English and Journalism teacher turned teacher librarian with about 15 pounds to lose. Please add me. I need support, motivation, and accountability!

    I have about the same amount to loose, well slightly under. Please add me.
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    DancingMoosie wrote: »
    Bostonbee79 wrote: »
    A question for everyone - how do you fit in exercise during the week? I find that I'm exhausted at the end of the day, and am not a morning person so doing it before school would kill me! I'm usually at work from 8:00-4:30. Then I come home and walk my dog for a half hour or so (shorter or longer, depending on the weather!). She's my first priority after school because she's been home alone all day. After that, I spend time preparing and cooking dinner. That does leave me plenty of time after dinner to work out, but I just have no desire to! At that point, I'm tired and want to relax for the evening. I'd love to hear everyone's exercise routines!!

    I work out 20-45 min before school at 5:30am, usually a DVD, and then lift after school M/W and run or circuit T/Th afterschool before going home. I get off about 4:30 and am done with my workouts by 5:15.

    I get up early as well to go to the gym before work. Family commitments don't allow me any other time
  • lolowjc05
    lolowjc05 Posts: 22 Member
    Great post, I'm a teacher too! Feel free to add me as well. Good luck with your journey!
  • Greenari
    Greenari Posts: 8 Member
    I'm also a teacher! Just started with MFP yesterday.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
    trublutopaz wrote: »
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    Love this. This is how I feel this weekend :).
  • ellepribro
    ellepribro Posts: 226 Member
    I'm an elementary teacher in Prince Edward Island. :) I have been focusing on my health for the past few years and have been using MFP off and on for a while. Feel free to add me!
  • marmeer25
    marmeer25 Posts: 24 Member
    Lots of teachers here :smiley: . I'm a teacher too - junior high science and math. I've been working on becoming healthier for a while now. Last year, I lost 45 pounds through logging my food and exercise - but I gained back 20 when school started. EEK! I'm still down 40 from my heaviest weight - but this year I want to reach a healthy BMI, have a 35" (or smaller) waist, get fit, do regular push-ups, buy clothes at any store, have more energy - and maintain all this for my life!!!

    I'd love to have some other friends on my feed who can relate to juggling teaching with healthy lifestyle choices. We can motivate each other - and keep ourselves accountable!

    Anyone who reads this thread - feel free to add me!

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