Hi friends, I get questions every single week from patients who’ve self-diagnosed, or received a formal diagnosis, yet have no one to treat them because of where they live. There just isn’t a ton of information out in the world…yet, to help people in the medical field help their lipedema patients. This results in what’sContinue reading “We Need More Medical Professionals Available to Help Us! Do You Know a Therapist (CLT/OT/PT) That Needs to Learn about Lipedema?”
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June is Lipedema Awareness Month. If you see it, you can normalize it. If you can normalize it, you can get treatment for it.
Hi friends, June is lipedema awareness month and a lot of us in the online community are prepping to spend the month sharing, and over sharing our images. Why? If you see lipedema, you can normalize lipedema. Being considered normal or not rare is so important. It helps other ladies with the same condition mentallyContinue reading “June is Lipedema Awareness Month. If you see it, you can normalize it. If you can normalize it, you can get treatment for it.”
Sharing with you – work on SUGAR MAMAS is now underway: The connection between sugar consumption and lipedema issues
Hi friends! Our SUGAR MAMAS group who is helping me with some work on my new book for you about sugar addiction and lipedema has started up. Our gang will be working with a health and wellness coach for the next six months as we learn more about ourselves and how we use sugar, andContinue reading “Sharing with you – work on SUGAR MAMAS is now underway: The connection between sugar consumption and lipedema issues”
The 2023 Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference Did Not Disappoint – A Recap
Hi Friends! I’ve just returned from my second FDRS conference. This one was in Atlanta and had numerous patients, therapists, surgeons, clinicians and vendors in attendance. It’s a great event to learn about all the new research initiatives and outcomes related to fat disorders, of which lipedema is the largest group represented at the conference.Continue reading “The 2023 Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference Did Not Disappoint – A Recap”
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!”
Why I Made a Lipedema Awareness Program for Girl Scouts – Early Treatment is Key
Hi friends, Did you know I have a badge program for lipedema awareness that can be used for Girl Scouts, Scouts, Campfire, etc.? This is so important, because if girls can figure out what’s going on with them, their future patients or friends early, they can begin conservative measures early. All this leads to theContinue reading “Why I Made a Lipedema Awareness Program for Girl Scouts – Early Treatment is Key”
When You’re Looking for Help with Lipedema Support, Check for the Word Lymphedema as Well: Here’s a Book That Might Help
Hi Friends! Many of you know, I’m fortunate enough to participate in the Lipedema Education Group meetings. This group’s mission is to, “develop and share lipedema, lymphedema, and Dercum’s Disease care guidelines for medical professionals, people with these conditions, and caregivers.” As I sit in on these meetings, I realize that many of the professionalsContinue reading “When You’re Looking for Help with Lipedema Support, Check for the Word Lymphedema as Well: Here’s a Book That Might Help”
Lipedema Awareness Month Continues – Participating in a Lipedema Documentary
Hi friends! I’m back from Europe and I have several different posts to share from what’s been going on this June, which is also Lipedema Awareness Month. Today I’ll be focusing on the whirlwind that has been my last few days. On Monday, I spent the full day travelling home with my Girl Scouts, afterContinue reading “Lipedema Awareness Month Continues – Participating in a Lipedema Documentary”
My New Book, Jeans on a Beach Day, is off to the Presses!
Hello friends! I wanted to share some great news with you. My new book, especially for women with lipedema, is off to the presses! It’s been a crazy few weeks off writing, editing, re-editing, and working with my husband on the cover design (thank you Rob). I’ve been gathering quotes, stories and pictures from someContinue reading “My New Book, Jeans on a Beach Day, is off to the Presses!”
Announcing! Girl Scout Badge for Lipedema and Lymphedema Awareness Available Now!
LegsLikeMine has published a badge program for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to raise awareness of Lipedema and Lymphedema! Girl Scouts is the largest organization for women in the world, with a reach to millions of future medical professionals, scientists, patients and their friends and family. I hope you enjoy the badge program andContinue reading “Announcing! Girl Scout Badge for Lipedema and Lymphedema Awareness Available Now!”
