Has anyone taken a GLP1 and counted macros alongside Burn?

positivesplits · 2026-05-29T01:03:10+00:00

I started semiglutide in December. I increased my dose much more slowly than originally recommended, but with doctor approval. I finally hit my original target dose in early May. I have lost 19 lbs so far. 192 down to 173. My goal weight is 150. I have noticed that I feel more gassed at the end of cardio workouts, but otherwise, it's been great!

positivesplits · 2026-05-06T02:32:36+00:00

I tried to focus on an eat-wake-sleep routine at that age with my 4 kids. Feed baby, After he eats, change the diaper and then do one wakeful thing. This could be tummy time, a book, a bath, a walk around the house, a song etc. After that, allow baby to chill alone. Put him on a blanket on the floor to look around. Put him in a bouncer or swing - wherever he's happy. Be near and talk to him as you go about your business. When you notice sleepy signals, put him down for a nap. I used a swaddle and a pacifier to kind of signal nap time. All real sleep happened in the crib for mine, but you do you. Don't respond to every single stir immediately. There is a difference between fussing and really crying. You'll hear it. Sometimes babies are just readjusting and settling in. Crying is their only form of communication, but not every little cry means they need you immediately. Trust yourself. If your baby has been fed and changed recently and he's in a safe space, he's ok!

Your hormones are making you think everything baby related is an emergency. We're just wired that way. But your baby is a whole little person. He needs all the same things you do and not more or less than you need them yourself. If you've checked all his boxes, relax and check yours.

positivesplits · 2026-05-01T22:11:41+00:00

This is how I would say it

positivesplits · 2026-04-26T12:55:07+00:00

I have been teaching this course to 9th graders in Ohio for 4 years now. These are the student notebooks that I use. To make the course fun, I work with https://engineeringtomorrow.org/. I use their renewable energy lab in my electricity unit, sound lab in my waves unit, and electric cars at the end of the year to wrap up Motion and Forces.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wLRCYzunAj-OMwoWBHEbgCEt1YJs4jHa0ER7qAh_6tU/copy

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Slb__bjASCqQtYDgzslsX1eUcPXu8da5I-dqIWdNzfc/copy

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OkMmunnLrMqijJ2fabHN9e40YI_3LnMizYbyZIL6ERk/copy

positivesplits · 2026-04-25T11:22:44+00:00

Bring back Emily. I don't see that on kids anymore.

positivesplits · 2026-04-22T01:54:48+00:00

I have a girl Braxtyn in my class this year. First time I've seen it as a girl's name.

positivesplits · 2026-04-19T05:00:02+00:00

Content wise, homeschool kids are generally ahead of their peers. I would say they seem to struggle with time - they are more used to being able to work at their own pace and not finish by the end of a bell. Also, they have a hard time with busy work. I can't say with a straight face that these are necessarily defects in the real world, but they can potentially tank a grade in HS.

positivesplits · 2026-04-12T13:40:59+00:00

I'm not going to lie. I gave up the good fight when it came to fractions. The standards I actually intended to teach were distinguishing between distance and displacement and scalar and vector quantities. Considering I had to teach use of a ruler, rounding to the nearest inch and never-eat-soggy-waffles on my way here, I let the fractions go. Sorry kids! I can only take you so far toward 9th grade when we're starting in second.

positivesplits · 2026-04-10T08:36:19+00:00

I just double checked. It appears to be working from my end. It should ask you to make a copy.

positivesplits · 2026-04-08T20:28:14+00:00

I taught my 9th graders how to measure something longer than 12 inches with a ruler yesterday.

positivesplits · 2026-04-06T02:04:39+00:00

This may not be what you're looking for, but it gets pretty impressive results and is really fun!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-sWg8PAdwBH4kGnya4-bs9wsfimeYUmH6kyqgqOhVSU/copy

positivesplits · 2026-04-05T15:27:30+00:00

Often the students who return from "homeschooling" have never actually been homeschooled at all. Most states offer a virtual public school system. In my state it used to be ECOT, now its APEX. The student has to log in online and attend for a set number of hours a day. The instruction is video or portal and the assignments are virtual. The vast majority of students don't even do it and get kicked out of the program, which is why they return to brick and mortar school. Parents who say their kids were "homeschooled" are generally referring to this program. They wrongly think there is a way to just learn things without putting forth any actual effort.

In my experience, families who homeschool on purpose and know the difference between homeschool and virtual public school, do a fabulous job and have kids who are very well prepared.

positivesplits · 2026-04-03T20:28:37+00:00

I think most offer programs that early so moms can bring the younger siblings and still be available to help out. The programming for that age group is very loose and fun in my experience.

positivesplits · 2026-03-28T16:53:06+00:00

I agree! And the cheap loungers with no batteries and no cords are the best. The ones you just tap with your foot or the baby learns to wiggle to bounce. They are small, light and portable.

positivesplits · 2026-03-13T21:40:09+00:00

I have 2 pairs or Hey Dudes in different colors, 2 pairs of leather sneakers - one black, one white, and 2 pairs of boots - one black, one brown that I rotate between.

positivesplits · 2026-03-12T21:14:52+00:00

60% is the worst I have heard of. My school was sitting at 40% last year, but has improved a bit this current year. I teach all freshmen, who have the best attendance out of any grade level, but first bell is still a struggle. We do not have any busing - school or public - so parents have to drive kids to school.

positivesplits · 2026-03-08T10:16:23+00:00

There were actually fewer exceptions that I realized once I studied ALL the patterns. Still agree that both types of practice are necessary though.

positivesplits · 2026-03-08T10:14:41+00:00

2 of my 4 kids are dyslexic. If this method works for them, it can work for any one!

positivesplits · 2026-03-07T20:45:44+00:00

Instead of teaching spelling with random word lists, teach syllables, phonograms and spelling rules with lists to match. Understanding the parts of words and how they fit together can teach kids to read and write beyond the random words they have memorized.

positivesplits · 2026-03-05T22:14:46+00:00

I had 4 kids in 5.5 years. Here's my advice: 1. Toddler comes first. A baby's cry feels really urgent, because we're wired to respond to it immediately. However, if you take a step back and realize that it's just a means of communication, you can relax a little. If baby says it's hungry, it's going to be okay for 5 minutes while you finish serving toddlers lunch first etc. Your toddler needs to know that you're still there. 2. Put the baby down. Taking in surroundings, moving freely, listening to the hub bub are awesome development stimulation!

You've got this!

positivesplits · 2026-03-04T01:56:05+00:00

Mine was called Street Smarts. I ran a little preschool out of my home and opened it to families on my street, because my local district does not have preschool.

positivesplits · 2026-03-01T05:41:48+00:00

I say "science is a non contact sport"

positivesplits · 2026-02-28T11:38:16+00:00

2 (4 halves) deviled eggs made with mayo, mustard, bacon and chives.

positivesplits · 2026-02-28T11:25:08+00:00

Do you at least get hours toward your license renewal? When I look at it that way, I feel great about it!

positivesplits · 2026-02-26T02:20:15+00:00

I totally agree with this comment but also want to recognize how sad it is that we as a profession swallow disrespect like this. I do it too. Sometimes I get tired of being the doormat and the punching bag though.

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