Answer to an FAQ – Do Injectable Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1 Agonists) Help with Lipedema

Hi friends! One of the most specific reasons I travelled to Potsdam, Germany was to hear a presentation called, The Role of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the Conservative Management of Lipedema by Aria Vazirnia (Beverly Hills, USA).  Dr. Vazirnia is a dermatologist who did a study in conjunction with the very famous lipedema Dr. DavidContinue reading “Answer to an FAQ – Do Injectable Weight Loss Drugs (GLP-1 Agonists) Help with Lipedema”

LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Footwear – I’ve Ordered the First Batch!

Hi friends, When the world doesn’t fit you and then you find out that you’re part of 11% of people not being served, you either sit back and miss out, or you do something about it. After nearly two years of work, I’ve put in the first order of the LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly footwear! TheContinue reading “LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Footwear – I’ve Ordered the First Batch!”

There are Amazing Professionals Providing More info on Lipedema than Ever – Meet Kathleen Lisson

Hi friends! I want to share with you an amazing resource to the lipedema and lymphedema communities.  If you haven’t met her yet, please meet Kathleen Lisson, a certified massage and lymphedema therapist, who’s written numerous books that will aid in our treatment and self-care.  And even better, she shares SO much information that willContinue reading “There are Amazing Professionals Providing More info on Lipedema than Ever – Meet Kathleen Lisson”

Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Create In-Style Looks with a Versatile Maxi Skirt

Hi friends! As I continue my looks for Fall 2023, I’m happy to see on sites like Pinterest that maxi skirt outfits are very on trend this season.  While I do try to make a lot of outfits that use my compression leggings as the base, I also love maxi skirts because they’re comfortable andContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Create In-Style Looks with a Versatile Maxi Skirt”

Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Yes! You Can Wear Compression on Formal Night!

Hi friends! As I continue my series of Fall 2023 outfits for you, I wanted to share a relatively inexpensive, pleated chiffon dress $45 from Amazon that I really adore.  Most importantly, it’s comfortable, and colorful.  I know I’m going to get complements when I go out in a hot pink thing that you can’tContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits – Yes! You Can Wear Compression on Formal Night!”

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”

Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Add Two Accessories to a Monochrome Base to Represent the Barbie Trend

Hi friends! I’m having so much fun putting together the Fall 2023 looks of Lipedema Friendly Outfits for you.  I’m actually going to use this look for two separate posts.  One is about the Bad Girl outfit I’m wearing, but this one is about using two simple accessories to create a put-together look and drawContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Add Two Accessories to a Monochrome Base to Represent the Barbie Trend”

Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea. How to Turn a Basic Red Dress into an All-Season Knockout!

Hi Friends! As I was doing some sourcing to find Fall 2023 outfit ideas for our lipedema community, I made the mistake of looking at the Kohl’s clearance rack down the street.  I couldn’t resist this dress, which was on sale for $15, even though it’s short sleeved, and really more of a midi lengthContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea. How to Turn a Basic Red Dress into an All-Season Knockout!”

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”