02/11/2026
I was thinking the other day ‘why it is, I do what I do.’ The answer is: My Family and particularly my children.
They have seen me overcome so much and no longer worry about if mum is going to make up the hill, if mum needs to stop for her 5th rest on a 20 minute bush walk. If mum can play because she is constantly exhausted.
I will say one thing about this disease Lipedema: it takes from our families in the way of hyper-vigilance and one of the biggest gifts I gave my family was pouring into my own cup to finally be more well and free of pain.
Ladies listen to me, I know your exhausted, in pain, working full time and stressed and I know the last thing you want to be doing is managing your Lipedema but your kids need to see you doing it, and showing up for yourself is the highest form of love.
Build a life that shows them what’s possible - even with lipedema.
Coach Elle