What to eat for Lipedema 

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The only three things that keep it in check is i eat once a day and keep it keto with regular daily excercise. Alcohol is the worst thing i can do to myself.

just celebrated my 5th keto-versary this month! lost 110 pounds over 2 years - slower than most and on purpose to really just make 1 change at a time and make it a habbit before changing something else. Then I maintained for almost 3 years, and 2 months ago I stopped dairy and almond flour and lost 15 more pounds! crazy! there are so many versions of keto and so many options and more recipes available than you will ever have time to try! my goal was to try 1 new recipe per week. keeps it interesting and adventurous! keto has given me freedom from 27 health issues! including type 2 diabetes and low thyroid! I'm never hungry and never have cravings because I actually give my body the nourishment it needs, all while out-eating the men in my house! haha! I just can't imagine ever going back to my old life! keto for life!❤🎉

on my 5 year keto journey I have regularly eaten these fruits: berries (approx 1/4 cup a day of blueberries or strawberries or raspberries or blackberries), lemon, lime, avocado, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper (yes, those are all scientifically classified as fruit)

Thank you for sharing that the scale might not reflect what is happening in the body. Yesterday I was weighed at the doctor’s office and it was the same number as 3 months ago. I wanted to cry it was so humiliating. However, 3 months ago I wore a size 38G bra, 18 pants, and a 1X shirt. Yesterday I was wearing a size 34G bra (loose), size 14 pants, and a size L shirt (loose). Bless you for caring about people like me.

I tried keto. I hated it and didn’t lose any weight. I do better with losing weight by low calories. I never knew there was a diagnosis for my tender cellulite arms and legs. My insurance doesn’t cover anything for diet/weight loss but I’m going to talk to my dr about lipedema. Thanks for info!

Rebekah, I think that you are going to get many responses after this video. If you haven't checked into Dr Ken Berry (carnivore) and Dr Eric Westman (keto), I suggest that you do because they are very knowledgeable and supportive.

thank you for sharing this. I’ve been on keto for 4 years, currently carnivore and feel great. I started keto to lose weight and prevent diabetes. I’ve just figured out I probably have Lipoedema but not diagnosed. I’m a 62 yo nurse and always wondered about my strange adipose disposition that doesn’t go away, my sensitivity to pain and other symptoms. It makes sense now. Keto has helped a lot, but my adipose is still resistant in places.

I ended up having weight loss surgery not knowing I had this condition. Needless to say my legs did not go down but got bigger. I had many sad moments wondering why others lost the weight and I did not. Got diagnosed last year for lipedema

Fat helps with absorption of so many essential nutrients - including vitamin D and A which can really help reduce inflammation. Fat has a place 😊 I really enjoyed this video. Thank you! ❤ Any chance you could do a brief Here’s What At Eat in A Day type video?

Thank you Rebekah for sharing your experience and information. I was never medically diagnosed with lipedema but the more I learn about it, there is no doubt that I do have it. And I agree with you and now it makes more sense than ever why diets never worked for me until I stumbled upon the keto and carnivore diet. They are the only diets that i see my body react to, But unfortunately I don't see that the adipose clumps really go away and maybe the only way to intervene on them is surgically. I currently take supplements to help the lymphatic system which I see help with heaviness and pain And I just hope that by combining food, supplements, dry brushing, vibrating plate it doesn't get worse over time...

Thank you for taking the time for answering our questions. I did fill out your questionnaire. I found your info really helpful . I have been dancing around Keto for eons , now my beloved daughter with Down Syndrome was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes so no more messing around. I am so grateful for your easygoing style. I hope to have both of us on a healthy path . I use organic grass fed Tallow for cooking, it allows whatever you are cooking to taste so delicious… thank you so much again!!

Monk fruit doesn't spike your insulin. I use Monk fruit and erythrotol mixture that my grocery store carries. What I used for two weeks to get over the sugar cravings in the evening was a cup of coffee with a small piece of 90% cocao bar (Lindt) tbls of butter, heavy cream and a tsp of monk fruit. Tastes like hot chocolate and really helped me alot.

Yay! I am going to try this, only because I have a lot of allergies to eggs and dairy, when I was a kid, growing up. Thank you for sharing!

Hello! Thank you for your testimonies, it really helped me look for more information and realizing I suffer from lipedema since I was 13! I'm having a 500 food sensitivities test today so I can look for a nutritionist and change my whole life afterwards. ❤

Hello Rebekah, you look well 😊 😘 sending you big virtual hugs and cuddles xx. I have never done Keto. I just eat everything in moderation and follow 80/20 rule.. I drink plenty of water, walk and use vibration plate, use pheumatic pump and do dry brushing.. One size does not fit all. We just have to find what suits you.. I love my fruit and vegetables and whole grains, nuts 😅😊💋

Thank you very much for your video. The first time I did Keto, I lost weight and the pain in my legs disappeared 95%. But I wanted to stop keto for 2 months, and my pain returned and I regained more weight that I had lost. I went back to keto but unfortunately, the pain no longer wants to go away and there is no weight loss.But ,I style stay on keto.😊

You are inspiring. Thanks so much. 😊

Thank you for always sharing valuable information!

Sweetheart you need to fire your doctor, life is too short to not have your own doctor on your side. Thanks so much for the videos and all you do.

Such great advice thank you!

Doing anti-inflammatory/ Mediterranean, tired of being hungry.

I've been doing keto for 3 weeks and may try getting away from dairy now as well. I lost 7 lbs (I need to lose 100) and it stalled out already. I am in so much pain from the top of my legs down and I can barely walk today. Im DESPERATE for relief from the swelling and pain. 😢 I have MS, Fibromyalgia, and now prediabetic. Its got to stop. I have a family and home to take care of, alone. Too many responsibilities so I HAVE to get control of this.

I agree with your diet! I also do Keto/carnivore and avoid seed oils, especially soy! I’m down 45 pounds and have hit a stall. I’ve heard so many people say that dairy is an issue for them with lipedema. I love cheese, but I think I’m going to have to kick it to the curb. Also, wondering if you’ve ever collaborated with Siobhan Huggins? She’s done a lot with lipedema and recently did a video with Dr Ken Berry. Great info!

I have a sensitivity to chicken eggs & dairy but was told by chiropractor/ nutritionist that I can have Duck eggs, goat milk & goat cheese. They are a great alternative. Maybe give them a try, see how it goes. Thanks.

❤ thank you so much for your information it has been super helpful in dealing with this😊 bourbon light Teresa

I thank God I found you r channel! New here, I really do hope to get some help and wisdom from your channel

Thanks, this is really great info. Im okay on low carb for now but if I hit a wall with the lipedema weight loss (which I probably will), I'll definately keep keto in my back pocket as a way to switch things up. P.S. as an Aussie, Ive always wondered what root beer tastes like. Cheers

What supplements do you take besides the collagen and electrolytes that help with lipedema?

I am vegetarian, what can I eat???

Yep. sensitive to eggs, almonds, peanuts, pork and 15 more items.

Awesome video ❤

Have you photos of before and after ? I believe my grandmother actually died with this...and my mother has been told (for decades) she has lymphedema . She has been given so many diuretics and now has massive kidney stones...and her legs remain the same. I believe she has been misdiagnosed since any early age. My grandmother was in agony. I remember her massive legs and her extreme discomfit. The only thing which doesn't fit too well...is bruising. I can't recall either having much bruising ? They are not 'fat' people, with very slim upper halves and their legs are too 'straight with weight' if I was to describe it.

I did keto for over two years and I was frankly miserable the whole time. I had great results (in terms of weight loss), but the whole time my mental state was just awful. I then transitioned to no wheat, no potatoes, just brown rice, whole grains (rye, barley, buckwheat) and it was a LOT better (basically mediterranean diet). Due to the keto, I had developed a b12 deficiency anemia and am severely D vitamin deficient. At the moment, I'm eating normally, avoiding only processed foods and sugar, taking high doses of B12, vit D, zinc and magnesium and I can function so much better, no food sensitivities, BUT the weight is back. I have no intention of returning to keto, the depression is too much for me, and I'm wondering if anyone else has any success with any other method of eating?

The Whole30 protocol provides a great framework for assessing your body’s response to different foods. (It pulls together so many of the studies into a 30-60 day period of assessment).

I lost 50 lbs on keto. My top half looks awesome but my legs are still two big lumpy, saggy ham loaves.

Those food sensitivity tests are not accurate! They can react to foods you’ve most recently eaten. It is better to just do an elimination diet for a month or 2 and then add only one food back for a week or two and see how you react.

Keto never worked for me. Actually not tried carnivore. Meat prices here in Canada are outrageous.

There are so many “keto” plans out there. Which one can I trust?

I talked to my Dr and we cant find anyb lab in KS that will do a food sensitivity test🤨 They do only food allergies test

this keto diet that you do reminds me of the candida diets i did. its more less the same.

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Thanks!

When doing keto, high fat, what types of fat because fat is an inflammatory contributor. Also meats, am told to limit, eat organic grass fed meat due to the regular meat that has more omega 6 fats. Do you have an example for what you eat in a week?

Stevia is not good at all. Anything diet. It is better to eat sugar than diet. A proven fact. So you have done amazing accomplish me ent. I suffer from 53 years of lymphodema. Osteomyelitis doctors only see it only as far or a fatty liver. I once gained 24 lbs from 10 pm to 8 am. In Jan 2002 I gained 55 IBS in 23 days. I associated it with not letting a serious setback bring me to a depression. Al also eating Cheetos MSG I was not aware of. Somehow the extraction from seaweed and injection into food has a staggering result. Well I attribute the absorption to psychological reaction.

Have you heard there’s more success with keto than carnivore? I’ve been on carnivore for 2 months, and some success, but not weight loss yet. Suggestions?

Isnt keto hard on your liver and kidneys?

I would like to try Keto but in Germany getting all the high quality meat and other stuff would make me poor.

Environmentally and ethically meat isnt the way to go, so thats not a choice i will make. and im allergic to quite a few fruit and veg (uncooked). So thats a complication for me.

Hello from ireland 🇮🇪. Do you think that you can be successful on keto if you don't eat beef or lamb. Also do you know anything about eating cauliflower and broccoli if you have hyperthyroidism. Thank you

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am a vegetarian who eats eggs and dairy so find keto very hard as not al lot of protein choices. Also after a DNA test, it appears my body type is not good to have high fat What other diets can help with lipedema?

Do you fast? How long? Every week?

Do you exercise daily?

Be careful with Keto if you have kidney problems. TL&DR: Just… be careful with keto. Start eating carbs if you are trying to become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Don’t start it if you have any markers of kidney function problems, and definitely track those markers carefully if you are on keto diets. My story: I have had a whole journey with PCOS and Celiac disease being part of my picture. I tried Atkins (this was in the early 90’s) which is how I discovered the celiac spite of being obese and ridiculously unable to lose weight in spite of severe calorie restriction and at least 90 minutes a day of intensive exercise. Once I started Atkins induction I lost 60lbs in three months, most of which was inflammation. Brain fog cleared, periods came back, everything got better. Sort of. I had a hard time getting myself to consume more than about 900 calories a day. I was tracking calories and carefully kept my intake in the range of 1600-2000, but I was more or less force feeding myself. Also, I was constantly ANGRY and had real difficulty sleeping due to constant agitation. As I progressed with the Atkins program adding back vegetables and low-GI foods, everything normalized. I ended up in the Zone diet range, with a balance of macronutrients, high soluble fiber, and treating grains and sugar as condiments, not the focus of any meal. That has suited me well for years. Along my journey I got pregnant, and low carb diets are terrible for pregnant women, particularly in early pregnancy. Morning sickness and its big brother hyperemesis are cause by the placenta detecting low blood glucose levels. (There is lots of science on this- I can get citations if anyone cares. Waking up to crackers and ginger ale turns out to be great advice!!) No one knew this in the 90’s, so I ended up having five ER visits and two hospital admissions for severe dehydration before getting sent home with a central iv line, dextrose bags, and instructions to stop eating or drinking anything at all for at least 30 days. This permanently damaged my kidneys.

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Omg why do you stay with that dr?you can chane drs!

I understand that you can lose a lot of weight doing keto, but it's concerning that the diet has been ranked worst for heart health. Keto diets more than double the risk of serious heart problems. Fiber, which keto is lacking, is important for so many things, including the gut microbiome. I know people who do keto say they feel great, etc. but not much is known about its long-term effects. From everything I've read, it's not meant to be a long-term diet. There are safer ways to lose weight than keto.❤️