F2M2

You don't need me to tell you that school is in full swing!  You're  
feeling the whirlwind of assignments, grading, copies, testing, etc.  
and the stress of getting your own kids back on track.  We all know  
the rush of excitement for a new year, a new way of doing things, a  
new principal, and getting ahead.  While the excitement may be a thing  
of the past, the rush - I'm sure - won't subside until late May.

So, we're about 5 or 6 weeks in - you know your schedule and your kids  
activity schedules.  You know what you have to do to be sure you're  
fitting in fitness.  It is a critical part of your health - to keep  
moving and de-stress.  And I can hear you saying "I chase after kids  
all day," or "I run to get  copies, or to get this or that" - I know  
you do.  Not for one minute do I think that you are sitting at a desk  
all day, in a nice cushy chair as you give orders to kids who politely  
listen and do as they're told.  Believe me - I get it.  But don't  
convince yourself that this is the workout you need.  It may be a  
workout, I'll grant you that - but it is NOT the activity that your  
body and mind needs to deal with the stresses of life.

So, what are you going to do about it?  Over the years, I have noticed  
that it takes teachers a full semester to get back into their routine  
at the gym.  I'm always happy to see them return, but they come back  
in desperation - don't let this happen to you.  If you have to get up  
early to fit in a workout, then do it.  I KNOW IT'S HARD - but you  
NEED it.  If you have to leave at 4:30 or 5:30 (on Mondays) to make  
kickboxing, then do it!  You don't have to do it everyday, but you can  
set that as a daily goal and the reality is you'll get in what you  
need - at least 3 days of workouts.  I know you can do it - get  
started!  I'll be waiting for you!

Have a great week...:))