Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – August 2022, Fun Things I Tried from the Amazon Try it before you Buy it Program

Hi there, and welcome now to the end of Summer here in the US. As you can imagine, making the monthly lipedema friendly outfits can be a bit expensive, so I thought I’d try a new approach this month by using the Amazon Try it Before you Buy It Program.  For the most part, IContinue reading “Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – August 2022, Fun Things I Tried from the Amazon Try it before you Buy it Program”

As Promised, Here Are the Folks Who Make Shoes for Swollen Feet Now (and what I think of their shoes) – in Some Cases, just Nope!

Hi friends! I’m taking Massive Action and making progress towards getting our shoes out.  I’ve met with and selected an awesome designer, who is so dedicated to the project and is off making designs now.  I’ve also done numerous other things, including putting in for a significant SBA loan to start funds to make newContinue reading “As Promised, Here Are the Folks Who Make Shoes for Swollen Feet Now (and what I think of their shoes) – in Some Cases, just Nope!”

Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots are on the Way! August Update on Making Lipedema Designed Footwear

Hi friends! As usual, I’m a busy girl.  August 2022 is no exception.  This month I’ve been spending a great deal of my personal time working on the footwear ladies with lipedema and lymphedema desperately want:  Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots, and an attractive, multi-occasion loafer that features an amazingly comfortable and stable sole and footbed,Continue reading “Revolutionary Wide Calf Boots are on the Way! August Update on Making Lipedema Designed Footwear”

Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – July 2022, a Diane Keaton Copycat!

Hi friends! I’m really excited about this month’s lipedema-friendly outfit.  I got my inspiration for it from a pic I saw of Diane Keaton, who I think has the greatest fashion sense ever.  When I saw the pic, I knew this image would work with compression leggings. So here’s the original: Here’s my version: IContinue reading “Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – July 2022, a Diane Keaton Copycat!”

Answer to a Common Question: How Do I Come Up with Lipedema Friendly Outfits?

Hi friends! Fashion is a topic of my third book that I’m just starting to outline, while my secon book, AquaTherapy for Lipedema book is in editing.  (Yay!) My third book is called Fashion for Lipedema and I’ll talk a lot more about this in depth.  For now, here’s a little post to brighten yourContinue reading “Answer to a Common Question: How Do I Come Up with Lipedema Friendly Outfits?”

Answer to a Common Question: Is Cool Sculpting®, Fat Freezing, and Cryolipolysis Effective for Lipedema?

Hi friends! This is the first blog post and social media push that’s coming out of my channels as a result of my work on the Lipedema Education Group. This group is a multidisciplinary team developing educational materials to improve care for lipedema, lymphedema and Dercum’s Disease.  More information, like answers to Frequently Asked Questions,Continue reading “Answer to a Common Question: Is Cool Sculpting®, Fat Freezing, and Cryolipolysis Effective for Lipedema?”

On Turning 49 as a Woman with Lipedema and Lymphedema

Hi friends! I turned 49 recently and had the best day.  I spent the full day with great intention, as I also intend to spend my full fiftieth year.  One of the things I gifted myself with was to do some research on celebrating anniversaries by seriously reflecting and thinking about where I am andContinue reading “On Turning 49 as a Woman with Lipedema and Lymphedema”

A Whirlwind Week! In a GREAT Way! Travel, and Shoes and Education Groups. Oh My!

Wow ya’ll! I’ve spent the last week working away at so many things (in addition to my paying job) for lipedema.  I feel that 2022 is the year that we’re making a giant leap in research, awareness, and serving the sometimes looked-over community with lipedema. I’ve just posted about my involvement with the Lipedema EducationContinue reading “A Whirlwind Week! In a GREAT Way! Travel, and Shoes and Education Groups. Oh My!”

First Nine Days’ Progress on Making Shoes for Us! Market Research and Shoe Consultants

Hi Friends, I’ll start the begging now and just get it out there.  If you’re financially able and would like to support this project, I’ll be doing a Kickstarter once I have shoe prototypes to show you.  However, my Patreon page is also open with many funding levels available now to help me get fromContinue reading “First Nine Days’ Progress on Making Shoes for Us! Market Research and Shoe Consultants”

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – How Can We Share the Word? Your comments welcome!

Hi friends, We do a pretty good job of sharing information for folks who are already aware they have lipedema and are in our community already. I’m looking for your thoughts and ideas about what we can do (online, free or cheap) that can help spread awareness of the condition outside of those already inContinue reading “June is Lipedema Awareness Month – How Can We Share the Word? Your comments welcome!”