mom2sjm Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Gotta get into shape for a new EDventure. I'll be heading back to the classroom as a lead teacher after 20+ years as a SAHM - teaching 1st grade this fall (23-24 school year)! There's no way I'll have the energy and positivity needed to do this job at my current weight. Additionally, I've been dealing poorly with a couple health issues that are related to my weight gain that I can't keep ignoring. For this challenge I am going to focus on cleaning up my diet, increasing my activity, and establishing daily "work" routines. 1. soda - replace soda. drink water w/caffeinated crystal lite packets instead. I tend to drink more alcohol and eat junky when I drink soda. 2. no drive thru. not only does it lead me to soda, it's just no good for me. keep a food log. where can I do better? 3. add a daily walk. I think walking is my best bet with my current shoulder pain situation. I will begin PT in a couple weeks to work on that so I will have HW exercises/stretches. daily walking is going to help me build my endurance to spend six hours a day with twenty 6-7 year olds... 4. go to the library and do my studies (at least 3x days M-F). when I do my studies for my MEd program at home, I get so distracted. establishing this routine will help me transition to going back to work - getting up, getting dressed, planning my day, etc. 5. chore journal. I think I need to keep a journal, otherwise I can go days without doing anything around the house. to get ready for going back to work I need to get back into the routine of planning my day. chores are very similar to teacher's planning and prep - things you need to keep on top of in the classroom. I'm going to start the challenge officially on the 7th but wanted to figure things out this week - journal style, food log, "work day" schedule, etc. 3 Quote mom2sjm Rock Gnome Rebel Level 28 current challenge Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Following on your new Edventure! 1 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 Following along. Elementary school teachers are brave. I wouldn't want to teach any age group below college. 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
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