I’m Digging into a New Book: Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, by Kathleen Lisson. The Tools Apply to Lipedema Too!

Hi friends! I’m digging into a new book by Kathleen Lisson, CLT called Stress Reduction for Lymphedema.  The tools and techniques she teaches us apply to lipedema – stress is SO bad for us and we need to chill out.  If you’d like to read along with me while I read it at least twiceContinue reading “I’m Digging into a New Book: Stress Reduction for Lymphedema, by Kathleen Lisson. The Tools Apply to Lipedema Too!”

Lipedema Shoe Update and More Little Notes for April 2023

Hi friends!  April is coming to a close and it has been a hugely busy month, so I’ve barely blogged.  But man has progress been happening! Obviously the big one is that the Fat Disorders Resource Society conference was this month.  I spent the first part of the month prepping outfits for the official FDRSContinue reading “Lipedema Shoe Update and More Little Notes for April 2023”

Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea

HI friends! My mom snapped a pic of me the other day when I took her to a doctor’s appointment, wearing a real dress that I really ordered for myself.  I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on this little outfit so I thought I’d share it.  This is from a company I’ve been wearing aContinue reading “Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea”

My New Book, Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema is Available!

Link to buy it: https://amzn.to/3z8DxYF Hi friends!  Whew! I did it!  Just in time for swimming season, Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema is out on Amazon! After some late nights of editing and reviewing I’ve finished the aqua therapy book and I’m really excited to share what I’ve learned with you all!  It turnsContinue reading “My New Book, Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema is Available!”

Drinking Water is an Important Part of Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema – A Reminder to ME.

Hi friends! I’ve recently been experiencing some significant swelling in my left leg, which has had lymphedema in it since my first pregnancy and delivery, in addition to having lipedema.  So, I decided to get back in with my Occupational Therapist to discuss strategies, and I visited with some lipedema doctor friends as well.  TheContinue reading “Drinking Water is an Important Part of Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema – A Reminder to ME.”

I Accidentally Used the Weed Eater on my Own Leg in 1998. And So, a Picture Was Taken

Hi friends! If you’ve followed me for very long, you know that my husband (www.robohara.com) Rob documents Everything, including dumb incidents like the time I accidentally used the Weed Eater on my own leg.  In fairness, I didn’t do it on purpose, but my finger hit the trigger while I was walking to a newContinue reading “I Accidentally Used the Weed Eater on my Own Leg in 1998. And So, a Picture Was Taken”