If I am being fully transparent, I have not always been the best example of what consistent lipedema self care looks like. I live with lipo lymphedema, and although I understand conservative treatment and what supports leg health long term, there have been extended periods where I did not fully prioritize those practices. I do not wear compression consistently. I am not strict about a … Continue reading When I Fell Off the Wagon With My Lipedema and Why I’m Choosing to Recommit Anyway
Life has a way of shifting us, stretching us, and reshaping everything we thought we had figured out. Since losing my mother in January of 2022, I have been navigating one of the most emotional and transformative seasons of my life. Grief is strange. It slows the world down while somehow making the years fly by. It is incredible how much time can pass when … Continue reading Reclaiming Joy, Healing in Motion and Finding My Way Back to LipLadyFab
June is #lipedemaawareness month 💜 #Lipedema is a hereditary adipose (fat) disorder that affects an estimated 11% of (mostly) women worldwide. This “congenital deformity” is usually triggered by puberty and causes bilateral abnormal deposits of painful fat tissue in the extremities. It runs in the family, is progressive over time and can cause joint, mobility issues, lymphedema (swelling) and bruising. A lot of the women … Continue reading What is Lipedema? June is Lipedema Awareness
In “Lip Lady Fab’s 5 Step Guide to Loving Your Legs After a Lipedema Diagnosis,” you’ll discover:
How I went from being nearly bed-ridden and suicidal, to loving my big fat legs and losing approximately 45lbs
I’ll share my journey with enrolling my family and my primary doctor into my treatment plan, seeking out therapists and a surgeon
How I began eating healthier and got off my depressed butt to create a regular workout routine
How I managed to motivate myself to embark on this journey when I felt so alone and depressed
I truly hope that everyone who reads the book enjoys learning about my journey, and what brought me to a healthier place mentally and physically after finding out I had the condition.
I’ve got a confession to make, girls. I’ve been beating myself up EVERYDAY for not blogging more and really getting this site going. I’ve also been beating myself up for not being the most compliant Lipedema patient. This has got to stop! I intend to use June and Lipedema Awareness Month as my opportunity to release the self-beat up about my fat legs and my blog in more ways than one! Continue reading I’m Kissing Self-Beat Up Good-bye for Lipedema Awareness Month!!
Written By: Asmaa Hammad, Guest Contributor Lipedema is a fat disorder, distributed in an irregular way beneath the skin, which affects the hips and the legs, but usually the feet are spared. In the later stages, lipedema affects the upper arms and can lead to immobility and secondary lymphedema. When one gets a diagnosis, they may feel angry, depressed, or isolated. However, there are resources online as well as … Continue reading Why Are My Legs So Fat? The Top 5 Lipedema Websites
Despite the fact that Lipedema fat doesn’t respond to traditional weight loss methods, it is possible to achieve better fitness level and lose some weight in the process. Those suffering from Lipedema can control their symptoms, manage inflammation, and lose some weight in the process. Dieting and exercise helps to control and manage the progression of Lipedema, so weight management is critical to keeping the disease in check. Of course, tumescent liposuction is the best treatment for painful Lipedema fat removal, but what if surgery is not an option for you at the moment? This article will go through the ten best Fitness Tips to Lose Weight with Lipedema, as well as pain management tips to help you get started toward a healthier, more active life! Continue reading My Top 10 Fitness Tips For Lipedema Weight Loss
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