Teachers

I was going after work, but in the winter I get the blahs--after all our faculty/grade level/RtI meetings and stuff, it's dark and gloomy and I just want to go home. Soooo, I've just recently started going to the gym before work. I get up at 4, leave the apt @ 4:30, and get a workout in from like 5:00-6:15. Then I shower there & head to work. I am NOT a morning person, so I never thought I'd be able to do it, but I'm actually liking it a lot; the gym is fairly empty, and it feels good getting a workout in before a long day! Plus i now have time to appreciate the sunrise My only issue is I'm a terrible night owl, so I'm having one hell of a time carrying my butt to bed early. Conditioning though, so I think eventually this piece will fall into place. Also, I attend a yoga class on Thursday nights with a friend, and the whole buddy system thing really helps keep me accountable. Maybe there's a colleague at work or a friend you could rope into being your gym buddy? Or attend a class with you? Good luck!

*I do realize when report cards are due or an observation is coming, all bets are off! LOL

I try to make it something to look forward to all day and make it my de-stress time for the day. I live/work in a very small town so the gym is not an option. I usually go for a walk/run after work with my dog. He helps to keep me motivated to go each day because he gets super excited. Maybe you can get a buddy to check with you and make sure you're accountable for your workout.

I teach, and have kids. I get up at 3am (ish) get to gym by 4am, lift, run, cycle,

Then rush home, get up kids, make breakfast and lunch, get kids on bus, myself off to school, pick them up from school, dinner and cleaning. Could not work out after working.

School administrator....yes, I find it very hard in the winter! I have started using the school as my gym for cardio. I park as far away from the door as possible so I have a longer walk to/from the building. I start at the first floor and zip up to the third floor 2-3x in a row; do this as many times as possible throughout the day and it starts to add up. If I see a small delivery (like the book order boxes), I deliver them to the classroom. It's not optimal, but it's something! Climbing stairs in heels is hell lol.

I decided to retire ( so to speak ) from 17 years of elementary teaching. Now I can workout when I choose. And I get to pee when I choose and don't have to wait for someone to come and relieve me. Lol

hbrewer8497 wrote: »

Any other teachers finding themselves exhausted, unable to work up the energy to exercise? Especially after school. Advice?

I work at a college and have a very busy schedule. Part of my change to a healthier lifestyle has been to flip my attitude towards calling a long day exhausting to seeing it a positive challenge. Even so, If I can't get a few miles in during the day I tend to have to force myself to get out after work, least I just fall asleep on the couch. I feel ya.

I know a teacher. You guys are pretty much on your feet all day.

When my friend used a Fitbit, she would rack 18k steps like nothing. She tries to run a once or twice during the week and on the weekends.

GreenGoddess22 wrote: »

Chad2244 wrote: »

I am a coach and have practice early in the mornings and after school on the weekdays. Not to mention all the games we play. Finding time to exercise is difficult. I'm not a morning person by any means. Any one else out there in the same boat?

I loath mornings! I could do night school and be happy!

I agree completely! I absolutely HATE waking up early. I have practice every morning at 7 and games almost every night. Leaves little time for everything I need to get done!

I struggle with it being dual contract. Morning practices and after school practices kill me. By the time I am done, I am ready for bed.