@pt_tayloromalley: Lipedema isn’t a lack of discipline. It isn’t because you “didn’t try hard enough.” And it isn’t something you can simply diet and exercise away. 🤍 For so many women, years are spent blaming themselves for legs that won’t change, pain they can’t explain, bruises they don’t remember getting and swelling that seems to have a mind of its own. Lipedema is a progressive connective tissue disorder — and recognising it for what it is can be life-changing. You can eat well. You can exercise. You can lose weight. You can be incredibly disciplined… and still have lipedema. That doesn’t mean healthy habits don’t matter — they absolutely can help with symptoms, strength, mobility and overall health. But “just lose weight” is not a treatment plan for lipedema. The more we talk about what lipedema is — and what it isn’t — the more women might finally recognise themselves and get the support they deserve #lipedema #lipedemalegs #lipedemafighter #inflammation #myjourney
