any teachers????

devteach1
devteach1 Posts: 26
edited October 6 in Introduce Yourself
Wellllll I fell off the wagon about 2 weeks after school started.... BUT I have to get back on! I teach 10th grade English at a school that is "going through some changes". These "changes" make it very stressful at work; therefore, I just want to go find chocolate. I also have 2 small children (2 and 8 months), so when I get home and do everything with my kids. I just want to veg after they go to bed. But I cant let that happen! I need some major support!
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  • 1carlyj
    1carlyj Posts: 24 Member
    Hi there,

    I understand!! I teach CTE/Cosmetology in a comprehensive high school to 11&12 graders and I need chocolate daily. Hang in there, things will get better. Have some sf hot chocolate like I just did. It was great and only 80 calories for 8 oz of warm chocolaty goodness..... Ok, back to situation at hand, Do you have anyone who can help you at home? If not get more help at school. I have a classroom ta and it rotates weekly. The ta gets an assignment pass for doing things to help me in the classroom. i know they can't grade papers due to Ferpa laws, but find stuff for them to do to lighten your load, like copies and cleaning. I hope this helps.
  • johnny_k
    johnny_k Posts: 150 Member
    HS counselor here, feel free to add me.
  • fit4mom
    fit4mom Posts: 1,352 Member
    My slew of family members work in the school system.
  • JaeDeeCaterpillar
    JaeDeeCaterpillar Posts: 21 Member
    Not a teacher, but an elementary school secretary. I have massive respect for you teachers. It's one thing when I have kids in my office throughout the day, but to actually have them for hours everyday. I don't know how you all do it sometimes. ;)

    I also have 2 young kids at home (3 & 6) So I can also sympathize with just wanting to relax when you get home, yet still having to do a ton of work.

    It's hard finding a balance between all you do for the kids at school, kids at home, and doing stuff for yourself. Feel free to add me if you'd like. Willing to lend an ear and advice if I have it.
  • tekavincent
    tekavincent Posts: 160 Member
    I fell off in October - just gave into the stress. Quit carrying lunches and was skipping meals and hitting the soda machine. Back on the vitamins and slowly easing back into the exercise. Did okay today - of course it's only the first day of the new semester. :D
  • moonnstarz60
    moonnstarz60 Posts: 15
    student teacher :) feel free to add me!
  • hbkanumalla
    hbkanumalla Posts: 61 Member
    I'm a MS teacher. try switching out the chocolate for a fruit or something. It'll be hard at first (guilty stress-eater here), but soon you'll get the hang of it. I always try to take the stairs, but during the day it's a little hard. You could always try some fun DVD workouts.

    If you want to rest at night, perhaps try to get up early and get a workout in then? If not, you could always sneak in a few 10-minute workouts throughout the day.

    Feel free to add me if you'd like! Us teachers have to stick together!! :smile:
  • cantobean
    cantobean Posts: 287 Member
    I'm a music teacher..but don't have kids at home! I can't imagine your life! .

    I pack a lot of food with me for the day, so during my prep or even during an after-school meeting (we have a lot...) I can whip out a piece of fruit and some almonds and stay satisfied until my next meal.

    Good luck! Add me if you like.
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
    2nd year high school math teacher here! my school just got off academic probation this year...made for one INTERESTING first year of teaching. anywhos, i'm also the girls soccer and jv basketball coach so no only do i teach but then i got sports pretty much year round. i would suggest maybe gertting in a workout in before work. it really makes you feel so much better about your day!
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    I teach elementary school music and moonlight as a professional musician. Fortunately, there are a lot of really thin, fit teachers at my current school that inspire me. When I started teaching there 3 years ago, I suddenly found that I was one of the fattest teachers on staff -- a new experience for me. It motivated me to get off my butt and lose weight.
  • christyksanders
    christyksanders Posts: 5
    I am an elementary school teacher teaching in a 2nd and 3rd grade loop. I live in Hawaii. Please add me if you want too. I would love to have more friends on MFP.
  • doctor_mike
    doctor_mike Posts: 70
    Does college teaching count? :) feel free to add me if it does
  • MisterDubs303
    MisterDubs303 Posts: 1,216 Member
    There's even a group full of teachers on MFP.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/350-teachers-take-charge
  • Boo_2806
    Boo_2806 Posts: 9
    Hello everyone! I'm a primary/junior school teacher and completely fell off the wagon a few weeks after school started. I'm looking to get started once again and get this weight off once and for all. Feel free to add me! Would love some support through this process :)
  • mkath4
    mkath4 Posts: 85 Member
    I am a third grade teacher with two active boys at home ( 7 and 10 years old). I completely understand the stress and need for chocolate. I put any chocolate that I get into my teaching partners closet. That way, I can still get that chocolate kids 1-2 times a day to help me make it to the end. I can only sneak in her room when the kids are gone. It helps. You can add me.
  • frida001
    frida001 Posts: 437 Member
    Add me! I know how you feel! My middle school for 10 years got so stressful that I transferred. I thought teaching elementary would be easier (stupid me), and now I teach 3rd grade which gives me a new stress. When the hour ends, the brats don't leave! Hubby and kids think that when I get home I should be so emotionally available for them - ahhhhh! Summers are great - I have kid time, me time, and home time. When the school term starts, I lose everything.
  • kimi131
    kimi131 Posts: 1,058 Member
    Fellow teacher here, and there is a group for us too:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/350-teachers-take-charge
  • ohpiper
    ohpiper Posts: 697 Member
    Experience as adjunct professor and school psychologist. Feel free to get in touch.
  • waterwing
    waterwing Posts: 214 Member
    Yep, middle and high school English teacher here! Add me if you'd like!
  • OwlBGood
    OwlBGood Posts: 3 Member
    I am a first grade teacher in NY- I have 3 kids and I totally understand the stress eating thing...guilty! Please add me if you want, I'm new and need some friends!
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    Excited to see some music teachers on here! I teach band and choir to 6th thru 12th graders. I fell off the wagon when school ended last spring. 10 pounds later, I'm back to lose that plus the 8 more. I was told in Oct. that I was going to be non-renewed for next year, and "it isn't anything you did." Evals have all been good, students love to hate me (depending on the day), and quite a few parents were in support of my staying, but the BOE decided to non-renew anyway. So THAT did not help my attempt to get back on the wagon any! Now that THAT has calmed down some, I am starting to focus on myself again.
  • Vcknnwtt
    Vcknnwtt Posts: 1
    We are similar. I teach 7th grade Language Arts and have a 2.5 and an 8 (almost 9) month old at home. My husband is also a teacher so what we do is we are just eating "Super Foods." All natural, or frozen veggies or fruits. no processed stuff (a little is okay). So we make breakfast shakes in the morning yogurt and frozen or fresh fruit. Do this the night before when kiddos are in bed. And then we also make lunch veggies, salad, all remeasured and ready to go. We have been doing this for only 3 days now, so . . . we shall see.
  • dlei456
    dlei456 Posts: 201 Member
    Dang, girl! You are busy! I was a teacher and plan to go back in the fall, but I am taking some time off because we moved and I needed some time to get settled here. I also have two kiddos (4 and 2). I do really like not having to work this year, though!

    It is the hardest thing to work, take care of kids, grade papers, plan lessons, contact parents, write letters, have some personal time, and oh yeah, exercise. Argh! I think the only thing that would get me through is planning my meals and snacks like crazy, that and eating that super dark chocolate that doesn't have so many calories.

    Good Luck!!!!
  • emonteith
    emonteith Posts: 3
    English/Speech teacher here! I get what you mean. That age is tough, let alone teaching. I don't have two kids, but I have two dogs. My hubby works nights meaning, I'm on right when I get home as well. I found that wearing a pedometer really helps me. I consciously take the stairs a few extra times to get my goal steps in. Due to being on the move all of the time, I didn't snack as much. At school, I make a lap up and down each set of stairs everyday during my prep time. Not only did this help me from the break room, but I also picked up tons of teaching ideas and was able to incorporate other subjects into my classroom. It may not seem like much, but its a step (ha ha ha) in the right direction :)
  • kelliemackey
    kelliemackey Posts: 3
    Hi, I am a literacy teacher and also a mother of 3 children, aged 12, 8 and 4. I work until 12:30 this year coming but haven't started yet, still have a couple of weeks to go. I still have to attend meetings twice a week. The kids are screwing up their noses at the healthier choices I have been serving them lately. I am hoping they will get used to it. I find motivation tough but try to go for a daily walk, although it is hard sometimes as I need to have someone with the kids so I can do this. My husband is also overweight. I was eating lots of pies and giant cookies last term, stress equated with eating and also when I had down time and read a book, I eat chocolate or chips, pork crackle and the likes. You are not alone.
  • pricer15
    pricer15 Posts: 34 Member
    I teach my kids at home, 7th grader and 9th grader. The 9th grader is also on a local Basketball team and a competitive softball team right now. You'd think it would be easier to control my food since I am am home most of the day. I just started logging my food this week and it has taken everything I have to stay organized. I plan my next day's food using the MFP food log the night before to try to keep on top of things. This has been very helpful. When I feel myself getting hungry, I look at my printed copy of that day's planned food and I know just what to eat. When I'm going to be away from the house during a meal and/or snack time, I have been packing the snacks to take with me so I am not tempted to stop at a store for chocolate. At the end of the day I modify my day's plan to reflect what I really ate. For example, today I had pretzels on the list but my son ate them before I had lunch. So, I changed my plan to another option that was around the same values. When planning, if I really want something, like chocolate, I put that on my food diary first. Then I build my other meals and snacks around those calories. It is still a challenge every day but it is paying off and the scale is showing positive results already!
  • candeebandland
    candeebandland Posts: 16
    Special needs public preschool teacher here
  • kjayne20022002
    kjayne20022002 Posts: 1
    Hi everyone. It's nice to see other teachers here. I'm new to the site and would love the support also. I just finished adding my third day of food. What an eye opener this has been. I can understand the stress of little ones after a day of teaching. My girls are 9 and soon to be 11, but I remember the days of managing 7 year old conflicts all day to come home to 3 and 5 year old ones. Your stress eating resonates with me. One chocolate fix I enjoy are Emerald brand dark Cocoa dusted Almonds. I like the rich deep flavor as well as the chocolate taste. I've found they are a way to satisfy my chocolate fix and my eating plan. Hang in there!
  • ruthiepiercey
    ruthiepiercey Posts: 14
    I'm not a teacher so I can't relate to the work issues. What I can relate with is wanting to sit down and snack and eat the entire kitchen (cupboards and all...lol). What I have been doing lately (that has seemed to be working quite well) is make myself a mug of tea when I get a craving for something sweet. It is relaxing and by the time I am done I usually feel more calm and my craving has hit the curb. You can get teas everywhere but my favorite is David's Tea. The store is filled with so many different flavors (including chocolate flavors) and is well worth the price you pay. My fav right now is toasted walnut. I don't have any sugar with mine (mainly because if I have sugar I guarenteed want something else sweet) so I brew it strong. But like I say, very relaxing, helps with water intake, and very beneficial this time of year to warm the bones :smile: Hopefully this helps...:drinker:
  • zipnguyen
    zipnguyen Posts: 990 Member
    I lecture at two universities. My story can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/403233-lost-96lbs-and-made-top-10-in-physique-contest
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