LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted By Message

lipglossjunky73
My Everything!

Member since 11/05

35670 total posts

Name:
<3

Calling all health nut teachers!

So, now that I will have a class, I will have less flexibility with lunch (I used to work more than school hours, so would get a longer lunch and would go home or go out)

I want some healthy lunch and snack ideas.... I have a whole bunch, but wanted to see what else people do!

I am a vegetarian so I won't do chicken, fish, turkey, etc.....

Eta also, do you work out before or after work?

Message edited 8/24/2012 7:37:58 PM.

Posted 8/24/12 7:37 PM
 

fdnywife
Mommy of 3 and 4 rescues

Member since 9/09

1841 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Im a vegetarian teacher too LOL Chat Icon

I buy these cous cous burritoes. theyre cheap and good for you.

I eat 1/2 progresso hearty tomato soup 1/2 whole wheat mustard cheese sandwich.

Fruit salad

Salad with feta cranberries and balsamic

Baked tostitoes scoops with fresh salsa

carrots and dip

Vegetarian Chili

Weight watcher frozen meals etc.

ETA: I work out, when I can, at 8 so I can watch all my shows in peace!! LOL

Message edited 8/24/2012 7:54:08 PM.

Posted 8/24/12 7:53 PM
 

LoveDayLove
LIF Adult

Member since 2/11

1250 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

I'm a vegan teacher!

I bring hummus and already cut up veggies and a lot of cold pasta salads that I can eat while working. I do a lot of homemade breakfast protein shakes too.

Posted 8/24/12 8:16 PM
 

rsquared
Sweet P is here!

Member since 4/11

2026 total posts

Name:
R

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

(Mostly) veggie/vegan teacher here! I make couscous, quinoa, orzo, ww pasta salads on Sunday (big batch) and bring some each day. I also eat a TON of rice and beans-I get the singles of brown rice and bring a containers of rinsed beans on Monday for the week. I usually eat it with hot sauce and avocado. I also like the Amy's burritos, and their vegan tamales are bomb-diggity.

I also make Kimberly Snyder's Glowing Green Smoothie every morning and bring it in a blender bottle. Its the best thing ever.

I also sometimes get Pinteresty and make things like black bean burgers, or stuffed sweet potatos, vegan chili, etc. and bring that to heat up. I try to mix it up. I always have a smoothie in the morning, sometimes a coconut yogurt, and at 10am (when my students have snack) I split an avocado with my para, lol. I don't really like soup, sandwiches or salad for lunch, so I have to be creative. I like something more substantial, since I go to night class still.

Message edited 8/24/2012 9:38:43 PM.

Posted 8/24/12 9:27 PM
 

lipglossjunky73
My Everything!

Member since 11/05

35670 total posts

Name:
<3

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by LoveDayLove

I'm a vegan teacher!

I bring hummus and already cut up veggies and a lot of cold pasta salads that I can eat while working. I do a lot of homemade breakfast protein shakes too.



I was vegan for 15 years, but I started eating local farm eggs and some dairy... I guess I am "mostly" vegan but I hate when people say stuff like that!!!

Thanks ladies!!!

Posted 8/24/12 11:23 PM
 

lipglossjunky73
My Everything!

Member since 11/05

35670 total posts

Name:
<3

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by fdnywife

Im a vegetarian teacher too LOL Chat Icon

I buy these cous cous burritoes. theyre cheap and good for you.

I eat 1/2 progresso hearty tomato soup 1/2 whole wheat mustard cheese sandwich.

Fruit salad

Salad with feta cranberries and balsamic

Baked tostitoes scoops with fresh salsa

carrots and dip

Vegetarian Chili

Weight watcher frozen meals etc.

ETA: I work out, when I can, at 8 so I can watch all my shows in peace!! LOL



Oy.... By 8 my students will already be in my class!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 8/24/12 11:24 PM
 

LoveDayLove
LIF Adult

Member since 2/11

1250 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by LoveDayLove

I'm a vegan teacher!

I bring hummus and already cut up veggies and a lot of cold pasta salads that I can eat while working. I do a lot of homemade breakfast protein shakes too.



I was vegan for 15 years, but I started eating local farm eggs and some dairy... I guess I am "mostly" vegan but I hate when people say stuff like that!!!

Thanks ladies!!!



I became vegan because of allergy/ health issues but I do "splurge" once in awhile. No one is perfect!

Posted 8/24/12 11:26 PM
 

fdnywife
Mommy of 3 and 4 rescues

Member since 9/09

1841 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by fdnywife

Im a vegetarian teacher too LOL Chat Icon

I buy these cous cous burritoes. theyre cheap and good for you.

I eat 1/2 progresso hearty tomato soup 1/2 whole wheat mustard cheese sandwich.

Fruit salad

Salad with feta cranberries and balsamic

Baked tostitoes scoops with fresh salsa

carrots and dip

Vegetarian Chili

Weight watcher frozen meals etc.

ETA: I work out, when I can, at 8 so I can watch all my shows in peace!! LOL



Oy.... By 8 my students will already be in my class!!!!Chat Icon



LOL I mean at night when the kids go to bed.

Posted 8/24/12 11:35 PM
 

rsquared
Sweet P is here!

Member since 4/11

2026 total posts

Name:
R

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by lipglossjunky73

Posted by LoveDayLove

I'm a vegan teacher!

I bring hummus and already cut up veggies and a lot of cold pasta salads that I can eat while working. I do a lot of homemade breakfast protein shakes too.



I was vegan for 15 years, but I started eating local farm eggs and some dairy... I guess I am "mostly" vegan but I hate when people say stuff like that!!!

Thanks ladies!!!



lol...I just said that. Chat Icon

I was always a meat-eater, but on a quest to be as healthy as possible, I have found myself eating mostly vegan. I still eat meat on special occasions, but very rarely at home anymore and I have been dairy-free for a while. I know I am not a real vegan or vegetarian, but I use that label sometimes because it most accurately describes how I eat 90% of the time, and how I cook nearly 100% of the time.

Posted 8/24/12 11:39 PM
 

lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict

Member since 7/06

2830 total posts

Name:
Tracy

Calling all health nut teachers!

I am a vegan teacher too!! This must be a new trend, lmao!

I eat mostly fresh fruits or salads at work. I am now grain free too so my diet is extremely limited. Fresh fruit and veggies is about all I eat in many different combinations.

Posted 8/25/12 8:43 PM
 

fdnywife
Mommy of 3 and 4 rescues

Member since 9/09

1841 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by lilqtny

I am a vegan teacher too!! This must be a new trend, lmao!

I eat mostly fresh fruits or salads at work. I am now grain free too so my diet is extremely limited. Fresh fruit and veggies is about all I eat in many different combinations.



Wow, that is amazing! I bet I could also lose a lot of weight if Id give up grains and cheese. Do you have a recipe page on pinterest LOL Id love to follow you to get ideas :)

Posted 8/26/12 12:22 AM
 

MrsProfessor
hi

Member since 5/05

14279 total posts

Name:

Calling all health nut teachers!

I had a long commute so exercise in the AM was out for me. Getting exercise in was tough. I took classes a couple nights a week but the best thing I did for myself last year was taking a 20 minute walk during my lunch period. It was a four story building so I did lots of stairs, but didn't sweat TOO much. Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/12 8:41 AM
 

lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict

Member since 7/06

2830 total posts

Name:
Tracy

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

Posted by fdnywife

Posted by lilqtny

I am a vegan teacher too!! This must be a new trend, lmao!

I eat mostly fresh fruits or salads at work. I am now grain free too so my diet is extremely limited. Fresh fruit and veggies is about all I eat in many different combinations.


Wow, that is amazing! I bet I could also lose a lot of weight if Id give up grains and cheese. Do you have a recipe page on pinterest LOL Id love to follow you to get ideas :)



I should make a pinterest page with some of my own recipes but here is where I look often:
http://www.vegiehead.com/vegan-paleo-recipes.html

http://vegafarmista.blogspot.com/2012/05/vegan-paleo-challenge-recipes-included.html

Posted 8/26/12 8:32 PM
 

jerseychick
LIF Adult

Member since 4/09

3923 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

hummus and pepper/cucumber sandwich

peanut butter/almond butter/sunflower seed butter and jelly sandwich

sometimes I will make a big batch of bean salad at the beginning of the week (black beans, corn, peppers) and bring that with chips or crackers

I mostly like to bring things like sandwiches, that I can eat with one hand. I have a 30 minute lunch, and I always work through it.

For snacks, fruit, trail mix, cereal

ETA: as for working out...depends on my and DH's schedules for the day. Sometimes I get up at 4:45 Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon but more often I go after school if DH can be home for DD. I don't work out as much as I would like...usually 2 days during the work week, Saturday and Sunday

Message edited 8/26/2012 10:22:19 PM.

Posted 8/26/12 10:08 PM
 

Erica
LIF Adult

Member since 5/05

11767 total posts

Name:

Re: Calling all health nut teachers!

most of mine are posted already.

I'm big on hummus - mostly with carrots, b/c they are just easier and ready

I love cucumber tomato sandwiches too

If I can get my act together I will do a salad.

If we have leftovers, I set aside a portion for me to bring in the next day.


That's pretty much all I do - not exciting.

Posted 8/31/12 12:06 PM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
NYC Teachers: Health Insurance Question maddysmommy 9/29/09 6 Teachers
Teachers- HEALTH PLANS? xosweetiexo 8/28/09 16 TTC
NYC teachers & health insurance ziamaria 7/18/08 7 Teachers
NYC Teachers..I have a health ins. question greek627 8/21/07 6 Teachers
Long Island Teachers Health Insurance While on Maternity Leave teacherwheart 6/15/06 5 Parenting
Calling teachers or parents (or both!) LulaBell 11/2/06 3 Families Helping Families ™
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 736621 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows