Hi friends! I’ve been wanting to share a red dress post with you for a while and I finally found what I was looking for, after looking at SO many pictures of what Oprah wears. It turns out a lot of her formalwear that she wore when plus size involved off the shoulder designs. ItContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Every Woman has Beautiful Shoulders, and Never Underestimate the Power of Red”
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What Kasi Does: Thriving with Lipedema. A Patient Rock Star Story Shared in a Pamphlet to Help YOU!
Hi friends! Take a look at this awesome pamphlet we’ve created for you all about conservative measures just one patient takes daily to manage her lipedema: Thriving with Lipedema_Pamphlet_final_10-20-2023 I feel so very fortunate to have the company and wisdom of Kasi Grosvenor, who is an absolute lipedema patient rock star, as a friend andContinue reading “What Kasi Does: Thriving with Lipedema. A Patient Rock Star Story Shared in a Pamphlet to Help YOU!”
Sharing with You! My Pool Side Cheat Sheet for Easy Lipedema Friendly Water Workouts
Hi friends! As I head over to Atlanta this weekend for the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network 25th annual meeting, I’m doing a little prep work. The day before I get there, the therapists will be doing an all-day pool session workshop with none other than the famed therapist Dorit Tidhar, who runs Aqua Lymphatic Therapy andContinue reading “Sharing with You! My Pool Side Cheat Sheet for Easy Lipedema Friendly Water Workouts”
Fall 2023 Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Date Night / World Domination Black Outfit
Hi Friends! I’m just going to say, I love this freaking outfit! Before I started wearing compression, I never would have worn a just-below-the-knee skirt and been happy about it. Now that I wear compression, it has opened up so many opportunities to try different lengths with more confidence. Let’s start at the bottom ofContinue reading “Fall 2023 Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Date Night / World Domination Black Outfit”
Compression Frenzy! I found Purple AND Navy Compression in big sizes!!!
Hi friends, I’m keeping this short so you can RUN to Amazon. Purple, Navy Blue and Gray Compression up to a 5X! I bought the purple and I own this brand in nude and black. I size up to a 5x (I wear a 24W), but it’s hard to find actual colors. Stop reading andContinue reading “Compression Frenzy! I found Purple AND Navy Compression in big sizes!!!”
Lipedema Friendly Outfit for the Hottest Days of the Year
Hi friends! Here in Oklahoma, it is blazing hot now, and for the next couple of weeks. Wearing compression is more important to me than normal when it’s hot and humid outside, as that combination triggers my legs to swell. Of course, it’s the time of year when it’s most difficult to wear compression becauseContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit for the Hottest Days of the Year”
Managing Lipedema with Compression Garments: Unveiling the Benefits
Hi friends! Here’s a beginner’s guide to why we need compression. I hope this helps someone out there! What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs, hips, and buttocks, often causing pain, discomfort, and mobility issues. While there is no cure for lipedema, various managementContinue reading “Managing Lipedema with Compression Garments: Unveiling the Benefits”
Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed
Hi friends! Let me start off by saying this is a conversation for your doctor, but here’s my opinion based on personal experience and research that I’ve been doing. There is a lot of research on several conditions showing that wearing compression garments can be beneficial for not only lipedema, but other conditions. I loveContinue reading “Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed”
LegsLikeMine is Heading to the Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference in Atlanta!
Hi friends! I’ve been a busy bee behind the scenes, getting ready to attend the Fat Disorders Resource Society Annual Conference in Atlanta this weekend. I’m super excited after having attended last year in Cleveland. This conference is so important to the lipedema community. It’s the only time each year that lipedema patients gather toContinue reading “LegsLikeMine is Heading to the Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference in Atlanta!”
Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea
HI friends! My mom snapped a pic of me the other day when I took her to a doctor’s appointment, wearing a real dress that I really ordered for myself. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on this little outfit so I thought I’d share it. This is from a company I’ve been wearing aContinue reading “Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea”
