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”

If You’ve Been Waiting on the eBook, Jeans on a Beach Day Will be Out on Kindle June 3, 2022. Pre-Order now!

After many comments from folks who prefer to use their e-readers, I’ve made Jeans on a Beach Day into a Kindle eBook and will begin working on the audio version as well.  The Kindle version is available now for pre-order, with delivery set June 3.  Enjoy, and thank you friends for the continuous support andContinue reading “If You’ve Been Waiting on the eBook, Jeans on a Beach Day Will be Out on Kindle June 3, 2022. Pre-Order now!”

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!”

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!”

A product to fix The Booty Gap? Testing Starts at LLM

I used to joke and say I had, “government butt,” because it looked like I sit all day in a government issue chair. How many of you have had it happen where your underwear hang out the top of the back of your pants? It’s because pants weren’t designed with us in mind but IContinue reading “A product to fix The Booty Gap? Testing Starts at LLM”

Join Me on Patreon to Help Create More Content for our Lipedema Community!

Hi friends, I’ve decided to set up a Patreon site as folks have been asking how they can provide financial support to LegsLikeMine.  This especially helps when it comes to trying products and putting together the lipedema-friendly outfits.  If you can, join me on Patreon.  And everyone is welcome here, to keep learning more andContinue reading “Join Me on Patreon to Help Create More Content for our Lipedema Community!”