ELLE Lipedema Fitness

ELLE Lipedema Fitness đź’Ş Lipedema Warrior | 2x Cancer Survivor
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When people ask if it's possible to transform their body and become a competitive athlete while living with lipedema, I ...
06/01/2026

When people ask if it's possible to transform their body and become a competitive athlete while living with lipedema, I point to these photos as powerful proof.

To the women who aspire to transform their lives, I say it all starts with a consistent training plan and personalized nutrition. This 11-month journey showcases my 15kg weight loss, bringing the total weight loss to 30kg in two years.

It can be done even with lipedema.

Need inspiration for nutritious breakfasts and snacks? I've put together some delicious recipes specifically for my lipe...
06/01/2026

Need inspiration for nutritious breakfasts and snacks? I've put together some delicious recipes specifically for my lipedema ladies - give them a try and share your feedback!

Skipping breakfast with lipedema? Here’s why you might be sabotaging yourself and your goals! • Lipedema tissue is highl...
06/01/2026

Skipping breakfast with lipedema? Here’s why you might be sabotaging yourself and your goals!

• Lipedema tissue is highly sensitive to stress hormones, especially cortisol. Skipping breakfast can delay and prolong cortisol release, keeping your body in a higher stress state later in the day.
• Elevated or mistimed cortisol can worsen inflammation, fluid retention, and pain in women with lipedema
• Missing the morning meal often destabilises blood sugar, increasing cravings, fatigue, and energy crashes that make movement and consistency harder.
• For a body already managing connective tissue dysfunction, poor nutrient timing adds another layer of metabolic stress.
• With lipedema, when you eat can be just as important as what you eat for hormone balance and nervous system regulation.

References

Ogata S, et al. Effect of breakfast skipping on diurnal variation of energy metabolism and blood glucose. Findings show skipping breakfast increases 24-hour average blood glucose levels compared to eating breakfast. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)

Female breakfast skippers display a disrupted cortisol rhythm and elevated blood pressure. Habitual breakfast skipping in women was associated with altered cortisol patterns and stress-axis activity. (Physiology & Behavior)

New year. New decisions.And I’m almost full.I’ve opened very limited spots for 1:1 Lipedema Coaching and I only have roo...
06/01/2026

New year. New decisions.
And I’m almost full.

I’ve opened very limited spots for 1:1 Lipedema Coaching and I only have room for TWO more clients before my books close.

If you’re done guessing, done being told “just try harder,” and ready to train and eat in a way that actually works with lipedema then this is your window.

Once these two spots are gone, that’s it.
I’m full.

DM me NOW if one of those spots needs to be yours 💪🔥

Let’s talk about how Lipedema presents underneath the skin.The image on the left shows lipedema fat, do notice how it’s ...
04/11/2025

Let’s talk about how Lipedema presents underneath the skin.
The image on the left shows lipedema fat, do notice how it’s surrounded by a dense network of blood vessels, fluid, and connective tissue. This structure is what makes lipedema fat different from normal fat (right) that sits just on top of the muscle tissue.

Lipedema fat cells are often larger, inflamed, and fibrotic. They can trap fluid, impair circulation, and cause tenderness or pain to touch. This is why women with lipedema often experience swelling, heaviness, and easy bruising even when following a healthy diet or active lifestyle.

Understanding these structural differences helps explain why traditional weight loss methods don’t fully address lipedema. A calorie deficit - high protein and good fibrous food go a long way to managing lipedema progression but what we are starting to understand is how genetics, hormones and the environment all play a role in it’s development.

This is what 20kg of lipedema fat removal looks like.Lipedema is not “normal” weight…it’s a chronic, painful fat disorde...
30/09/2025

This is what 20kg of lipedema fat removal looks like.

Lipedema is not “normal” weight…

it’s a chronic, painful fat disorder that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. Surgery is currently the only way to remove this diseased fat and slow the progression.

Before: I carried weight that wasn’t in my control, no matter how hard I trained or how well I ate.
After: I feel lighter, not just physically but emotionally - less pain, more mobility, and a body that finally feels like mine.

Sharing this isn’t about vanity or chasing a smaller size. It’s about showing what medical treatment can do for lipedema, and giving hope to others who feel trapped in a body that doesn’t reflect their effort or lifestyle.

đź’ś You are not lazy. You are not broken. And you are not alone.

What works for the general fitness world doesn’t always work for us with lipedema 💜Trendy hacks like keto, endless HIIT,...
30/09/2025

What works for the general fitness world doesn’t always work for us with lipedema 💜

Trendy hacks like keto, endless HIIT, or too much preworkout can backfire - raising cortisol, stressing the lymphatic system, and making symptoms worse.

That doesn’t mean we can’t train, eat well, and feel strong. It just means we need to adapt the approach 💪

This is why lipedema-specific coaching matters, so you’re not stuck following advice that was never designed for your body in the first place.

👉 Save this post if you’ve ever felt like “normal” fitness advice just didn’t work for you.

16/09/2025

Client Testamonial

Claire S

“When I was first diagnosed with lipedema, I felt completely overwhelmed. I didn’t know where to start or what changes I could make that would actually help. That’s when I found Elle. From our very first conversation, she made me feel understood in a way no one else ever had.

Her coaching gave me clear, practical steps I could take right away around food, movement, and even how to manage my mindset. She showed me that it’s not about fixing myself, it’s about working with my body.

I can honestly say I feel more hopeful and confident now than I ever thought possible after my diagnosis. Elle’s support has made all the difference.”

With two lipedema removal surgeries with 12 months each to heal. I forget how far I have come and how amazing my legs l...
04/09/2025

With two lipedema removal surgeries with 12 months each to heal. I forget how far I have come and how amazing my legs look now. I hit a bittersweet milestone today of reaching back to 92.4kg, a weight I have not been at since 2022.

Living with Lipedema: Your surroundings matter- physically, socially, mentally, and digitally. 💜 What’s one environment ...
20/08/2025

Living with Lipedema: Your surroundings matter- physically, socially, mentally, and digitally. 💜 What’s one environment change that’s helped you thrive?

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