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I'm Maureen. Born 1959, so in 2025, I'm 66. I live in Charlotte NC. I teach high school history. I have 3 adult children, 2 sons and one daughter who has a son born in Dec. 2023. My sons currently live with me.

I have two Australian Shepherds and keeping them active is my favorite past time. We hike and jog together, usually. I had a knee replacement in July, 2024, and the other knee replaced April, 2025. I'm currently healing from the 2nd surgery and had some complications. Looking forward to getting back to my normal levels of activity—3 to 5 miles of walking/hiking/jogging a day.

I gained my weight mostly in my 2nd pregnancy when I was almost 40, added another 40 over the years, and then lost 65 during the pandemic. Slowly regained 40. So I started back in May 2025, ready to get as healthy as I can. I hope to retire in 4 years at age 70.

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  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,274 Member

    Hi Maureen, @mkculs

    We are close in age. I was born in Jacksonville, NC (Camp Lejeune) and lived there until I was about five. I grew up on Cambridge,MA and I've been back in the Boston area for about 42 years.

    My sister has rheumatoid arthritis (since age 16) and has had both knees replaced also. I hope you are completely healed soon! 🙏

    My commute to work is 2.3 miles (each way); so I do a lot of walking as well because I only take the bus when the weather is really bad out I have an injury. Right now I have plantar fasciitis in my right heel so it's challenging.

    I started up again this May as well, but I've been slacking off. I need to get back on track. (More in my intro discussion.)

    I would welcome you as a MFP friend. I keep forgetting how to invite but I will try to figure it out.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    🌹 Carole

  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 1,274 Member

    Moving on due to inactivity.

    Wishing you all the best success!

    💞Carole

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