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Sleepy

by Molly Nesham

Jun 10, 2011

I have heard that sleeping burns more calories than watching TV. Is there truth to this? How do they measure this? The only evidence I have is that Summer is the only time I can actually lose weight.

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the answer is no, however there's more to the story On 6/10/11, Molly Nesham wrote: > I have heard that sleeping burns more calories than watching > TV. Is there truth to this? How do they measure this? > The only evidence I have is that Summer is the only time I > can actually lose weight.

If you sleep instead of watch TV you will not be nibbling on snacks and you will be givin...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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JB Good advice. I'm going to make a conscience effort to try getting more consistent sleep.

On 6/15/11, the answer is no, however there's more to the story wrote: > On 6/10/11, Molly Nesham wrote: >> I have heard that sleeping burns more calories than watching >> TV. Is there truth to this? How do they measure this? >> ...See More

Jun 22, 2011

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sleep apnea

by starrshine

Jun 12, 2011

I ignored my sleep problems for a long time. I rarely got more than 4 or 5 hrs. of sleep a day. As I aged I got up to use the bathroom 2 to 3 times a night. Going to my doc for a routine check up after school one day she asked,"Do you know your heart is racing?" I responded of course that I had no idea. They took me from there to the hospital by am...See More

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Water and the Bathroom

by Lori

Jun 12, 2011

My biggest health problem during school is staying hydrated. I am diabetic and need to lose weight. My portable classroom is far from the building. When there's 3+ hours between times when I can access the bathroom, I tend to not drink anything during the day. This makes my sugars run high and keeps me from losing weight. Any suggestions are welcom...See More

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mrsd I need to drink lots of water because of medication I'm on. I found that if I drink lots during the summer, my body gets used to it so that I don't have to run to the bathroom all the time. Do you have a teacher near you who could spell you? The teacher next door and I take turns sometimes. We just stand in the hallway and watch both classrooms whi...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Betty Ann Good ideas here. Another thought is to try not drinking very much the first couple of hours of that block. Then, as the break time approaches, intentionally start drinking water again. A little experimenting will help you learn how much you can drink--and how soon.

On 6/15/11, mrsd wrote: > I need to drink lots of water because of medic...See More

Jun 16, 2011

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Germs

by Jill

Jun 12, 2011

Seems like no matter how many times I santize my classroom, use santizer and wash my hands I am still catching colds from my students during the winter months. I don't know what else to do. I think teachers should get hazard pay.

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Teri My first question is how long have you been teaching? I've noticed that most teachers get sick a lot during their first 2-5 years of teaching. After that, they tend to get sick only very rarely. (I usually joke that someone ought to do a study on teachers' immune systems!)

My second thought was to disagree with several of the other posters...See MoreMy first question is how long have you been teaching? I've noticed that most teachers get sick a lot during their first 2-5 years of teaching. After that, they tend to get sick only very rarely. (I usually joke that someone ought to do a study on teachers' immune systems!)

My second thought was to disagree with several of the other posters. I strongly disagree with using hand sanitizers or antibacterial wipes often. There were several studies on this when these products first came on the market--the results: the frequent use of these products can lead to more resistant bacteria. I use them only very infrequently.

6/16/11, judy5ca wrote: > Good advice below. Also, we scrub desktops and other surfaces > weekly with antiseptic wipes. I have no research to back this up, > but I think desktops are germy...and I'm healthier since I started > doing this. > Judy > > > n 6/16/11, Dear Jill wrote: >> You probably are not getting enough sleep and maybe need to >> take a look at what you are eating. You need to beef up the >> nutrients that help to build a strong immune system. See the >> link at the bottom of this post for more information. >> >> Also, be sure that the air in your room is being circulated >> with fresh air being brought in all the time. Ask the >> custodians and others who would have an idea about this. >> Sometimes schools don't keep up with these things and >> classrooms are stuck with old virus filled air all day. Leave >> your classroom door open as much as possible and bring in a >> floor fan if you are permitted to do so. >> >> Teach the students how to catch their sneezes and how >> important it is for them to keep everything except food out >> of their mouths. >> >> Good luck to you. >> >> >> On 6/12/11, Jill wrote: >>> Seems like no matter how many times I santize my classroom, >>> use santizer and wash my hands I am still catching colds >>> from my students during the winter months. I don't know what >>> else to do. I think teachers should get hazard pay.

Jun 20, 2011

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mary On 6/16/11, KD wrote: > Jill, > I don't know if this will help you or not. I do not have a > sink in my room, but 2 years in a row I had a lot of kids out > sick. I started buying baby wipes and kept a pack next to our > class box of tissues. The kids started using them and I > noticed the absentee rate went down. I try really har...See More

Oct 10, 2011

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Walk to Remember

by disney cathy

Jun 12, 2011

Walking is good for your brain. A new University of Pittsburgh study shows the more you walk, the more blood your brain gets. Preventing the natural shrinkage and much of the memory loss that comes with age.

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Jace's Mom On 6/12/11, disney cathy wrote: > Walking is good for your brain. A new University of > Pittsburgh study shows the more you walk, the more blood > your brain gets. Preventing the natural shrinkage and much > of the memory loss that comes with age.

I hadn't heard of this study so thank you for posting this. Another good reason t...See More

Jun 22, 2011

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL to all you Monday Movers!

by steps

Jun 13, 2011

A quote to keep us motivated: The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! – Marvin Phillips

Today I did 12,356 steps on my morning walk! My usual goal is a 10,000-step walk, so this is a good day for me. I tried a new trail, which I guess is a little bit longer than my usual one.

I am lucky to live within a mil...See More

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Kathy Ooh, I like the roll call idea. I walked twice yesterday. I went a total of 4.5 miles. I am on my way upstairs to get my sweatshirt to go walking this morning. Come on everyone, let's get those shoes tied and get moving. Kathy On 6/13/11, steps wrote: > A quote to keep us motivated: > The difference between try and triumph is just a little &g...See More

Jun 14, 2011

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Great job, Kathy! - - steps, nfm On 6/14/11, Kathy wrote: > Ooh, I like the roll call idea. I walked twice yesterday. I > went a total of 4.5 miles. I am on my way upstairs to get my > sweatshirt to go walking this morning. Come on everyone, > let's get those shoes tied and get moving. > Kathy > On 6/13/11, steps wrote: >> A quote to keep us motivated: >...See More

Jun 14, 2011

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for this Tenacious Tuesday

by steps

Jun 14, 2011

i>The secret of getting ahead is getting started. -Mark Twain

Got a late start, but just got back from a good walk today.

I bested my steps of yesterday and did 12,530 steps (supposedly around 6.25 mi?) on my walk today--yay!

I've got to get out earlier; it's really starting to warm up around here!

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Kathy I gave myself yesterday to relax(first day I didn't have to go in to school to work or attend meetings), but I did walk 45 minutes in the morning and again after dinner. I slept in since I usually get up at 4:45. Today I got myself up at 6:00. It was chilly here. I went downstairs and did 45 minutes using the Leslie Sansone walking DVDs. I like usi...See More

Jun 14, 2011

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EXERCISE ROLL CALL for this Worthwhile Wednesday

by steps

Jun 15, 2011

12,709 steps walk!

Discovered a new trail today at the park. It isn't a long one, though, so I had to make up more mileage by walking more on the streets.

I'm going to figure out how to do maybe two trails in one walk to make it come out about right.

Have a great exercisin' day today!

I'm going to post this on th...See More

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Kathy Great job Steps! We had a wet Wednesday, so I worked out with weights and did some exercises. Thanks for keeping me moving. Kathy On 6/15/11, steps wrote: > 12,709 steps walk! > > Discovered a new trail today at the park. It isn't a long > one, though, so I had to make up more mileage by walking > more on the streets. > > I'm g...See More

Jun 15, 2011

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Chena Today; 60 minutes of P90X stretch (AHHHH!) and 120 minutes of mowing the lawn with a push mower! And now I get to look at my beautiful lawn!

Jun 30, 2011

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Low calorie suggestions?????

by judy5ca

Jun 15, 2011

I start being healthy when school's out--isn't that a shame? I've walked every day and have discovered 2 new low-cal favorites. I hope you'll share yours. Mine: 1. Fiber One brownies--individually wrapped & 90 calories 2. Hamburger for me: skinny bread 100 boca burger 100 Babybel low fat 50 (I sliced it thinly) lettuce, tomato, onion (less than...See More

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Elaine/ret/IN is one of my favorite snacks. It's very satisfying.

Elaine

Jun 16, 2011

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Gayla King mmmmm...I love any kind of fruit and cottage cheese...you are right...very satisfying! g

Jun 17, 2011

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Is there some kind of fruit diet?

by Pogo

Jun 15, 2011

I don't eat a lot each day and we have our main meal at lunch. Generally we don't eat dinner. I love fruit of most kinds. Is there some kind of diet eating mostly that? Exercise I don't get b/c of a bad back. I'm about 20 lbs. overweight.

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KMI on WW almost all fruits and vegetables are 0 points. But you still need to get your protein and fiber. In order to lose weight, you have to use up more calories than you take in. That means you have to work harder to burn those calories - rev up your metabolism- and the older you get the harder it is. WW has a lot of merit.

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Virginia On 11/21/11, KMI wrote: > on WW almost all fruits and vegetables are 0 points. But you still > need to get your protein and fiber. In order to lose weight, you > have to use up more calories than you take in. That means you have > to work harder to burn those calories - rev up your metabolism- and > the older you get the harder it is...See More

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