Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed

Hi friends! Let me start off by saying this is a conversation for your doctor, but here’s my opinion based on personal experience and research that I’ve been doing. There is a lot of research on several conditions showing that wearing compression garments can be beneficial for not only lipedema, but other conditions.  I loveContinue reading “Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed”

I’m Participating in my First-Ever Triathlon on June 24 for Lipedema Awareness, From a Cruise Ship!

Hi everyone!  I’m doing a triathlon from a cruise ship on June 24.   The Lipedema Triathlon.  June is lipedema awareness month and I’m making plans now for something I can do every day to share awareness about it.  Why?  To help other women who have it but don’t know about lipedema, so they can feelContinue reading “I’m Participating in my First-Ever Triathlon on June 24 for Lipedema Awareness, From a Cruise Ship!”

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!”

My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.

Hi friends! As the LegsLikeMine design and fit team, work with our footwear manufacturer, suppliers, and fit measurements, we continue to learn a lot about what design will work with our lipedema ladies’ feet, ankles and calves.  We are putting the final touches on what materials will go for sampling and even selected the firstContinue reading “My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.”

Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress

Hi friends! I had so much fun doing the photo shoot for this absolute head turner of a dress.  With hair and makeup done, I ended up spending a glorious afternoon with my daughter in the OKC plaza district in this dress.  It was comfortable and man was I confident knowing no one could seeContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress”

Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?

Hi Friends! I get so many questions and ladies asking ME (?) to diagnose them with lipedema.  I wanted to share a quick video that happens to be made by the surgeon who treated my lipedema in three different surgeries, and removed so much pain from my legs, Dr. Jaime Schwartz of Total Lipedema Care.Continue reading “Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?”

OMG! It. Is. Here! My 2023 Aquatard Swimsuit Has Arrived! I LOVE IT!

Ooh friends, I’m so excited! My aquatard from Juno Active is here so now I can move forward with shooting the movement photos for my new book, Aquatherapy for Lipedema, to be released March 17, 2023 on Amazon.  I’ve owned another color of suit from Juno for YEARS now and the thing will just notContinue reading “OMG! It. Is. Here! My 2023 Aquatard Swimsuit Has Arrived! I LOVE IT!”

Photo Shoots for my AquaTherapy for Lipedema Book are Starting! Here’s the Suit I Plan to Wear in the Book

Hi Friends, First of all, I tricked you.  The featured image is me in the suit I’ve owned for a bit, but it’s just such a fun pic that I love to overuse it. I’ve been working on the Aquatherapy for Lipedema book for a while and decided to release it in March, so IContinue reading “Photo Shoots for my AquaTherapy for Lipedema Book are Starting! Here’s the Suit I Plan to Wear in the Book”

Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny

Hi friends! For a fun throwback Thursday, I’m sharing my very first YouTube video, from when I came right out of Lipedema Removal Surgery and into the aftercare facility.  I’m definitely still under the effects of anesthesia in this 98 second video.  The response I got from this video was INSANE.  I was answering tonsContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny”

Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!

Hi Friends! I stumbled across this cute little dress on Amazon and had to have it to wear through February, at least.  It has pockets!  It’s comfortable, and it’s good and long, to hide our compression.  I’m wearing a 3x (normally I’m a 24W), and am 5 feet 9. Here’s where to find this littleContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!”