Any teachers out there....

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  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 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!!

    The honest truth - it's not easy. It's never going to be easy, but if you can get into a routine it is manageable. Personally, I workout immediately after school. I bring a change of clothes with me, and change right there before I leave the building. Most days I run immediately after school. During the winter months I run in the neighborhood around the school. On the days I lift, I go straight to the gym, or I run and then drive straight to the gym. I never go home first. As I said, it's not easy. Most days, by the time I get home, shower, pack the next day's lunch, cook at eat dinner - it's about 7:00. But it's worth it.
    You have to figure out what works best for you, carve out the time, and build it into your schedule. You are already walking your dog - can you walk a little longer? Or try adding some intervals of running? Or hire a dog walker a few days a week so you don't feel the need to rush home those days? Or maybe just deal with morning workouts (FWIW I don't like to workout before work, but I do get up extra early to run several mornings in June, because it's better than dealing with the afternoon heat.)
  • jaydemtrak
    jaydemtrak Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, Junior High SPED teacher in Utah. Former D-1 soccer player, now almost 47. Difficult to lose weight from years of lifting and eating , but being able to lose. Add me if you want. First time tracking meals and calories.
  • irtracy
    irtracy Posts: 12 Member
    I teach special ed. Feel free to add me. :)
  • runollierun
    runollierun Posts: 21 Member
    I too am a teacher! A high school teacher! Feel free to add me!
  • moomah1974
    moomah1974 Posts: 1 Member
    edited January 2016
    Hi all...I'm a para in an autism room at the public school where I live. Just started MFP. Had it downloaded before but never got serious about it. Now, I'm ready for a lifestyle change!
  • Happyme2009
    Happyme2009 Posts: 233 Member
    I'm a teacher too... I quit FP some time ago.... Recently gained more.
    I need to lose about 25 -30 lbs, but I'd settle for 20 if I gained some muscle ....
    I plan on starting "being good " Monday, Jan . 4th
  • ljo239
    ljo239 Posts: 16 Member
    Welcome everyone, and soaringhigh2, you are an awesome moderator, thanks.

    I don't know about anyone else, but the Sunday Night blues are creeping in on Saturday for me. It's been a nice break and I am sorry to see it end.
  • mariatsk
    mariatsk Posts: 5 Member
    Hi everyone, elementary school teacher in Norway here! Have been using MFP for over a year, but definitely need some accountability and motivation in my feed! Feel free to add me if you want, and it's great if you could send me a quick message about who you are at the same time:)
  • ndwhitley
    ndwhitley Posts: 8 Member
    Hi! I'm a teacher too. I teach English and social studies. I'm originally from the US but currently teaching at an international school in Shanghai. I look forward to connecting with you all. So, please add me!
  • malizacoralynmundo
    malizacoralynmundo Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I'm a teacher too.. from the Philippines and i just started using MFP :):)
  • MlleKelly
    MlleKelly Posts: 356 Member
    I teach high school! The struggle is real, guys.
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    another teacher here. been on MFP for just over a year, but on my health journey for 2.5 years. I'm down 56 pounds with another 20-25 to go. Feel free to add me!! I use a combination of MFP, cardio work and training sessions with a personal trainer 2x per week.
  • luluchia100
    luluchia100 Posts: 1 Member
    I teach 3rd and 4th grade! I'd love some new pals :)
  • lysala
    lysala Posts: 2 Member
    Second grade teacher in Pittsburgh! Trying to be dedicated to my health and fitness. I lost 57 lbs since starting over a year ago. Trying to lose about 25 more. Would love to be a part of a support team!
  • fit_apple
    fit_apple Posts: 5 Member
    Hi! I am a fairly new teacher. I'm trying to overcome the busy work schedule and still find time to be healthy. I use to be in good shape during college but once I got hired I lost my good habits.
    It would be nice to have support from other people who are in a similar situation. I'm just starting MFP. It's been about 2 weeks, but the real challenge is I go back to work this week.
    Anyways, good luck!
  • Mezzie1024
    Mezzie1024 Posts: 380 Member
    I'm a high school teacher. I do better sticking with calories when school is in session and do better with exercise when it's not. Someday I'll figure out how to do both at the same time! :smile:
  • marcieeberle1
    marcieeberle1 Posts: 1 Member
    Former middle school science teacher turned middle school teacher librarian here! 11 years in the classroom and I needed a change! I had lost about 25 lbs on MFP a couple of years ago, then I started a rigorous (anyone hate the word rigor?) Master's program and I gained it all back and then some. Now I'm looking to lose about 40 lbs and use some of my newfound free time to start a Couch to 5k program. Two days down! Feel free to add me, I'm new to the forums, but not new to MFP.
  • DietChocolate
    DietChocolate Posts: 5 Member
    I teach online science for high school and middle school as well as wear a dozen other hats such as administration, interactive course development (math and A&P are big projects this year), and training. When I had less on my plate I did so much better at keeping a good balance (pun intended). Is anyone else using Moodle, an online classroom, or building interactive lessons (I use Captivate)? Oh, I also co-moderate Classroom 2.0 which is a live online edtech webinar each Saturday.

    I absolutely have a passion for teaching online, but my goal is to bring the workload into balance again. This year it has been exceptionally rare to work under 80 hours a week and during three peak months in the summer I was down to 4 hours of sleep a night to keep up with a 7 day a week workload. It will start with carving out some time to get my exercise back in to my routine again and ditch the perennial little cup of milk chocolate morsels that have been a long time resident beside my keyboard - chocolate is a weakness. I used to do a great job of selecting nutrient dense foods, but now I go for what is fast, computer desk friendly, and quiet to eat just in case I need to respond on mic. I will have a lot of work undoing habits that came along with following a passion too far. Balance. That is my goal. Passion is a good thing, but you cannot destroy yourself pursuing it.
  • lauriewagener
    lauriewagener Posts: 3 Member
    Yet another teacher here. I've taught students with special needs for the past 14 years. Currently I teach at a foundation for dyslexic students. I absolutely love my job there. It is so much less stressful that the public school system. Anyway, good luck to you! You've got a cheerleader in me.
  • DietChocolate
    DietChocolate Posts: 5 Member
    I spotted a Teacher group in the Groups section of MFP. We should all join in so we can really be a support to each other beyond a thread. The link is http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/103630-healthy-teachers
  • michelle1173
    michelle1173 Posts: 158 Member
    I am an elementary music teacher from NJ. My issue is that I have a long commute and then
    have other responsibilities once I'm home. I have trouble balancing everything. I'm doing okay as far as exercise lately but have a lot of problems with meal planning. I have such a long day sometimes and I know I should be eating earlier . Feel free to add me.


  • Jaymefirst
    Jaymefirst Posts: 268 Member
    DietChocolate wrote: »
    I spotted a Teacher group in the Groups section of MFP. We should all join in so we can really be a support to each other beyond a thread. The link is http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/103630-healthy-teachers

    Thanks for linking!!
  • Soaringhigh2
    Soaringhigh2 Posts: 34 Member
    Jaymefirst wrote: »
    DietChocolate wrote: »
    I spotted a Teacher group in the Groups section of MFP. We should all join in so we can really be a support to each other beyond a thread. The link is http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/103630-healthy-teachers[/

    Great idea!
  • neeve86
    neeve86 Posts: 37 Member
    Yes! English and History secondary (high) school teacher. Trying to get back into a routine after Christmas binging :o
  • txteachermom
    txteachermom Posts: 83 Member
    high school social studies teacher here! I have a lot more to lose also but would love to have you add me as a friend. Welcome!
  • house101292
    house101292 Posts: 464 Member
    I am a teacher and looking for someone to help keep me motivated. Time always seems to be the issue.
  • allabouthegains
    allabouthegains Posts: 46 Member
    Does it count as teaching if you do t get paid for it ?
  • misitaly1025
    misitaly1025 Posts: 34 Member
    allabouthegains wrote: »
    Does it count as teaching if you do t get paid for it ?

    I think so. Like a sub or some kind of school assistant?
  • mrstiffanyperkins
    mrstiffanyperkins Posts: 2 Member
    Teacher in Mississippi here! Feel free to add me. I'm just starting this.
  • Bostonbee79
    Bostonbee79 Posts: 40 Member
    edited January 2016
    Feel free to add me as a friend. For whatever reason, I can't seem to figure out how to request friends.

    We can be good support systems!!
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