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  • I got this fixed! Exactly the same symptoms, quite extreme. I underwent a similar standard protocol with ENT, MRI, etc. Finally I saw a leading neurologist who let me know it was a type of migraine (without headaches). After testing a few medications, I ended up taking Topamax. It's not without side effects (mostly you…
    in vestibular issues (dizziness?) Comment by paddlegirl831 October 2015
  • I started at the beginning of July, but unfortunately I haven't come by it honestly (more on that tomorrow). I haven't been feeling well, so I just haven't been interested in food. Normally I like to lose weight by being a madwoman at the gym, but not this time. So now I have a diagnosis, I know it's not too serious, and I…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER Comment by paddlegirl831 September 2011
  • Hello Ladies! Just wanted to share a little celebration. I hit my initial goal weight today of losing 14 lbs. YAY! At 5'8", the tables tell me 164 is the top of the healthy range, so I had set that as my initial goal. I just wanted to share that win and savor it for a moment before I reset my goal to hit 150 lbs, a weight…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER Comment by paddlegirl831 September 2011
  • CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ROCK!
    in 40 pounds down, another 40 to go. WOO HOO! Halfway there :) Comment by paddlegirl831 August 2011
  • Lots of great starts, I see! A little progress for me, too: SW - 175 (Monday August 1) Week 1 - 172.4 lbs (Monday August 8) thanks! gilda
    in MEN and WOMEN: Lose 10lbs in August 2011 Challenge Comment by paddlegirl831 August 2011
  • hi all! First of all, let me confess: I'm a list-builder. So..... 1) Cathy, Kackie, Barbie, Michelle, Marilyn (and all those I missed) - Thank You for your wonderful long notes to everyone! Are you some of the official den mothers? You're all so warm and welcoming, I just want to send you props for that. 2) Lots of…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST Comment by paddlegirl831 August 2011
  • Hello ladies! Hoping you have room for one more. Started using MFP recently (and reading this group) and hoping to lose that same 20-30 lbs AGAIN!!!!! oh well, baby steps. I'm excited about getting started and have been relatively good about eating healthier so far, but have been very frustrated about exercise. It's not a…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST Comment by paddlegirl831 August 2011
  • I'm in! Glad to see so much enthusiasm! SW - 175 (Monday August 1) Week 1 - xxx lbs (Monday August 8) Week 2 - xxx lbs (Monday August 15) Week 3 - xxx lbs (Monday August 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (Monday August 29) Total lost - xx lbs (Thursday September 1) yay!
    in MEN and WOMEN: Lose 10lbs in August 2011 Challenge Comment by paddlegirl831 July 2011
  • Thank you so much for this post! I'm just getting started (for the thousandth time, of course) and know the hardest part will be maintaining motivation over the long haul. Thanks for the inspiration!
    in Successful MFPals-what's your BEST advice for newbies? Comment by paddlegirl831 July 2011
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