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?”
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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”
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”
Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – May 2022, a Flowy Skirt Outfit I Copied from a Pharmaceutical Commercial
Hi friends! I’m always looking for outfits that would look good for what I want to do with my legs affected by lipedema. In general, they need to cover them, or look cute with compression, and I need to be able to find pieces (or similar pieces) online on Amazon so others can copycat rightContinue reading “Last Sunday Lipedema Friendly Outfits – May 2022, a Flowy Skirt Outfit I Copied from a Pharmaceutical Commercial”
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!”
Celebrating the Medical Professionals Who are Dedicated to Making Lipedema Patient Lives Better
Hi friends, If you follow many of the facebook support groups for women with lipedema, you’ve probably seen a new movement in our ranks: We are doing writing campaigns to educate doctors and clinicians who have not responded well to our requests to diagnose or discuss lipedema. In the first weeks alone, I completely depletedContinue reading “Celebrating the Medical Professionals Who are Dedicated to Making Lipedema Patient Lives Better”
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”
It is Important to Educate Young Women about Lipedema – Don’t Wait Until Your 30’s
Hi there friends! I’ve sent out quite a few LegsLikeMine Girl Scout fun patches this week. I wanted to take a minute to tell you why this is important to me. Studies show that lipedema symptoms start at or even before puberty, but that it’s not diagnosed until mid 30’s to late 40’s in theContinue reading “It is Important to Educate Young Women about Lipedema – Don’t Wait Until Your 30’s”
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!”
