YAY! Great job!! I'll post.

That's so great, your weight loss I mean. You have 4 weeks till school? I only have 2 and a half... I am kind of excited though, perhaps the schedule will help me get out of my rut. I've been trying to think of planning lessons today and it's really got me going. Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

I just wanted to post as a fellow teacher... I know it's probably too late to start this challenge... but wanted to say hi to you all!

I've been teaching 12 years... kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 6th. I worked summer school this summer... so only two weeks break for me.

Good luck with your challenge! If you keep a teacher challenge going through the year, please let me know!

TinyTina,

Gosh only 2 and 1/2 weeks? You start early! We are starting a week later than normal up here and of course going until June 9th next summer. Unfortunately thanks to our friend Mitch we have lost our parent teacher conference days (1/2 days for those of us who drive only middle and elementary level). Our teachers didn't lose the Professional Development days but its only a matter of time at this point. Good luck with your lesson plans, sounds like alot of work. My only lesson plan is a set of bus rules starting with #1 The Bus Driver is always Right! and #2 Any other problems, see rule #1.
Welcome Paula, its never too late to join in! Glad to have you

I have 6 1/2 weeks until school starts. We always start the Wednesday after labor day. We'll end either June 4th or 11th (I can't remember)

Hi! I'm Sue. I have been lurking on 3FC for a bit, but I need some accountability and this looks like just the place for me. Can I join the summer challenge? It only took me till July 11th to have a long talk with myself about what I want to look like when I go back to school in the Fall. I do not want to be the "fat" teacher. I am an elementary Special Education teacher for K-4 students with learning disabilities. I have 5 weeks till all my peers see me again and 6 weeks till school starts. I have been journaling, exercising, and counting calories for 2 1/2 weeks and have lost 5.2 lbs, though most of the loss was the first week. Going with Yoda's advice right now...Do or Do not, there is no try.

Welcome Sue! Congrats on your success so far You can do this and it sounds like you have a great plan of action. I'm not much into counting calories or exercising much ;(, I just do a low carb approach and avoid sugar (my downfall) like the plague. Can't wait to here of your progress!

Skinnycow, wow I just looked at your ticker, you are doing absolutely fabulous! Keep at it

Thanks, Tami. I figure I need to go for it now, because when school starts I will let the stress take over, lose focus, and lose time to follow through on journaling, etc. I sound like I am making excuses already for Fall. Seriously though, my goal for the school year is just to eat in moderation and continue walking at least 30-40 minutes each day even if I break it up. Right now I am trying to walk in the morning and at night 60 minutes each time. I am going for distance rather than speed right now. I also released the carbs mostly, but still haven't been able to let go of sugar...my downfall also. I must start my morning with tea and 2 tsp. of sugar. sigh. Not a morning person.

Sue, sounds like a good steady plan to me. I understand the stress thing completely. I can hardly wait to see the smiling faces of all 70 of my middle schoolers crammed onto my bus on Aug 24th, LOL Yea Right.....
Walking is probably the best thing you can do! I walk the dog every morning, although I won't admit to more than 30 minutes at a time. Unlike you I am a morning person, but, instead of tea I drink about a 2 liter bottle of diet coke. And thats just before lunch

I lost 0 this week. I've been bouncing between 230 and 233 for a few weeks now. I really want to see 229. Maybe this will be the week.

I'm down 1.4, but really struggling to keep up the exercise. I keep thinking I should have lots of time right now to do it, but with four kids to run here, there, and everywhere my time slips away.

Hang in there Skinnycow, you can do it! I know 0 is a disappointment, but maintaining is great.

229. Down 1 pound.

Awesome Skinny Cow! You are so close to your next mini-goal! I am down another 1.2 this week. I was hoping for a little more like 2lbs per week before school starts, but I will take it.

Congrats Skinny Cow and Sue! Weight loss is slow but steady at times but its soooo worth the effort! I am down another pound to 127 this week. I think it may be time to try to maintain for awhile....never been good at that, LOL

Haha, ya...Actually it's been so long since I posted...I start on Thursday...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (Home Alone face). But, maybe I can get on the right track weight loss wise with a new schedule. Sadly, I'm back to my starting weight.

So lucky!!!!!

Oh, and congrats! I'll post!

Way to go everyone!!! Tamil I'll post your progress.

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To all, I know I started this forum but you all are kicking so much but it's fabulous!! Turns out I was a lot of talk this summer, not much action to make a difference. BUT two or three of you have TOTALLY dominated this summer and I'm SO proud of you!! You give me hope that if deep down I find the will power I can make weight loss happen. To those newbies on the board, WELCOME! I'll start adding names to the ticker and once the 100 lbs. is reached we'll start a year goal, sound good?? Thanks all for being such an inspiration! I go back to school Thursday, and I'm gearing up for a healthier life this semester. Actually, I'm making my food shopping list right now! Anyone want to post their lists to give us all ideas on healthy choices??

Hey all!! Sorry for the double post but...have some awesome news!!! With Sues numbers (GREAT JOB SUE!) we are past the halfway point with 44 lbs. left to loose!! My goal is to contribute to this ticker if it kills me, haha. Have a good day all