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If you’re living with lipedema and constantly feel

If you’re living with lipedema and constantly feeling heavy, swollen, or inflamed, what you eat can either support your body or quietly work against it.⁣
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That’s why choosing foods that support your lymphatic system, hormones, and inflammation levels is SO important!⁣
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Spring produce makes this easier than you think 🌸 Here are 3 of my favorite spring veggies + simple ways to use them:⁣
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🌿 **Asparagus**⁣
A gentle, natural way to support fluid balance. It acts as a mild diuretic, helping reduce that puffy, tight feeling in your legs. It also supports kidney function and provides compounds like glutathione to help your body detox more efficiently. If you tend to hold onto fluid, this is a great one to add regularly.⁣
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🥬 **Arugula**⁣
That peppery, slightly bitter taste? That’s exactly what your body needs. Bitter greens help stimulate bile flow, supporting your liver—which plays a huge role in processing hormones (especially estrogen). Since lipedema is hormonally driven, this matters more than most people realize. Plus, it’s rich in antioxidants that help calm inflammation.⁣
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🌱 **Sweet Peas**⁣
An underrated option! They provide fiber and plant-based protein to help stabilize blood sugar. Stable blood sugar = fewer insulin spikes (which can drive fat storage). They also support gut health and your immune system—both closely tied to inflammation.⁣
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None of this is about being perfect. It’s about giving your body the support it’s been asking for. Progress over perfection 💛⁣
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Easy ways to add these this week:⁣
✅ Roasted asparagus as a side⁣
✅ Arugula in a salad or wrap⁣
✅ Swap in peas instead of a processed side⁣
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Small shifts like this can change how you feel day to day—less heaviness, more steady energy. Healthy doesn’t have to be complicated, friend. Sometimes getting back to basics is exactly what we need 😉⁣
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Which of these spring veggies is your favorite?⁣
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#lipedemadietitian #cravenourishment #thelippyrd #LipedemaSupport #LipedemaNutrition

Happy Passover, friends! Tonight marks the beginni

Happy Passover, friends! Tonight marks the beginning of the passover season. May this Passover bring peace, happiness, and renewal to all who celebrate! ⁣
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If you’re looking for a festive, yet wholesome dish to bring to your Seder dinner, I’ve got you covered!⁣
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🍎 Passover Seder Baked Apples (Simple & Naturally Sweet)⁣
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This warm dessert is perfect for the Seder table. It’s simple, naturally sweet, and made with whole ingredients. As a bonus, apples contain quercetin, a compound that may help stabilize mast cells and support histamine balance. 🙌⁣
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Ingredients (Serves 4)⁣
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4 large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work well)⁣
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans⁣
1 teaspoon cinnamon⁣
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)⁣
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil⁣
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)⁣
Pinch of sea salt⁣
¼ cup water (for baking dish)⁣
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👩‍🍳 Instructions⁣
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).⁣
Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact so the filling stays inside.⁣
Place apples in a small baking dish.⁣
In a bowl, mix nuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and salt.⁣
Spoon the mixture into the center of each apple.⁣
Pour ¼ cup water into the baking dish to prevent sticking.⁣
Bake 25–30 minutes, until apples are soft and fragrant.⁣
Simple Serving Ideas⁣
🍎 Sprinkle with extra cinnamon.⁣
🍎 Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt.⁣
🍎 Drizzle with a little extra warm honey.⁣
Enjoy, and Happy Passover!⁣
#lipedemadietitian #cravenourishment #thelippyrd #passover #sederapples

I’m sharing something SUPER exciting today ladies.

I’m sharing something SUPER exciting today ladies. . . ⁣
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The Lippy Lady Lounge is opening for enrollment! 🎉⁣
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Previously, The Lippy Lady Lounge was only available to past clients, but for a limited time, we’re opening the doors. ⁣
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If you’ve been wanting ongoing support and guidance on your lipedema journey, this is your chance! 🙌⁣
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The Lippy Lady Lounge is a monthly membership designed to help you feel supported, informed, and confident as you navigate what works best for your body. ⁣
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Inside, you'll get access to…⁣
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💻 Ongoing Education Calls⁣
✅ Expert Guests⁣
👩‍🍳 Seasonal Recipes⁣
📝 Monthly Coaching Guides⁣
💜 Community Support⁣
📚 Lippy Lady Book Club⁣
🙋‍♀️ Direct Support (from me!) and more!⁣
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I am offering access for NEW clients at the rate of $47/month. If you're a past client, or “graduate” of The Lipedema Method Course, I've got a special rate for you, so make sure to ask! 😉⁣
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Ready to learn more? Comment LLL, and I’ll send you the details! ⁣
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#lipedemadietitian #cravenourishment #thelippyrd #LipedemaSupport #LipedemaNutrition

Hey ladies! Is the weather warming up in your area

Hey ladies! Is the weather warming up in your area? I sure hope so! After a long winter, spring temps are always welcome in my book. 😉⁣
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As the days warm up, I tend to crave different types of foods. Salads, grilled fare, and smoothies become my weekly staples. Smoothies are such a great breakfast or snack option because you can customize them to fit your needs. ⁣
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Not to mention, when made with intention, they can be absolutely packed with protein and fiber too! 🏆⁣
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To help inspire your smoothie-making, I put together a recipe pack with some of the options I’ve been loving lately. Inside you’ll find 7 different recipes for. . . ⁣
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🩷 Chocolate Strawberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie ⁣
💚 Creamy Avocado Smoothie ⁣
🧡 Orange Creamsicle Smoothie and many more!!⁣
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⭐ Comment SMOOTHIE to grab the free recipes!⁣
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Enjoy! 🤩⁣
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#cravenourishment #thelippyrd #customizednutrition #customizednutritionplan #personalizednutrition #healthylifestyle #wellnessjourney #reduceinflammation #lipedema #lymphedema #smoothie #smoothies #highfiber #highprotein

Lipedema Summit I’m honored to share that I’ll b

Lipedema Summit

I’m honored to share that I’ll be a featured speaker at the Lipedema Summit, taking place June 10–12 in recognition of Lipedema Awareness Month.

What I love most about this event is that it’s completely free and brings together so many respected experts in the field, all coming together to educate, empower, and support women living with lipedema. This is how we create real change: by sharing evidence-based information and amplifying voices that truly understand this condition.

I hope you’ll join us and take full advantage of the incredible insights being shared.

Here is your free registration link:

https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=uQ6qrQi5

As we get close to the end of Q1, this is your gen

As we get close to the end of Q1, this is your gentle reminder to pause and assess how much progress you’ve made with your goals.

Not to judge yourself or spiral into “I should be further along,” but to look honestly at what’s actually happened over the last few months. 💭

💣 Because here’s the truth, especially with lipedema…

Annual goals feel exciting in January—but they’re often too big, too vague, and too disconnected from how your body actually works. By March, a lot of women feel like they’ve already “fallen off.”

If that’s you, it’s likely not a discipline problem.

It’s a strategy problem. 🧐

❌ Lipedema bodies don’t respond well to extremes or all-or-nothing plans.
✅ They respond to consistency, personalization, and working with your physiology.

That’s where quarterly thinking changes everything. 🙌

Instead of asking:
“Did I hit my big 2026 goal yet?”

Ask:
“What actually moved the needle this quarter?”

This shift helps you break goals into realistic steps and check in with yourself throughout the year.

Not sure where to start? Ask yourself:
⭐️ What did I do consistently, even if it felt small?
⭐️ What helped my inflammation, energy, or swelling?
⭐️ What made symptoms worse?
⭐️ What did I learn about my body or patterns?
⭐️ Where did I push too hard?
⭐️ What felt sustainable… and what didn’t?

⭐️ And my FAVORITE: How can I get 1% better each day?

Remember, progress with lipedema isn’t about fast weight loss.

It’s about:
✨ Less pain
✨ More stable energy
✨ Reduced inflammation
✨ Better recovery
✨ Feeling more in control

The rest will follow—but only when you respect your body’s pace.

So if your 2026 goals feel out of reach, don’t throw them away.

Pause. Reflect. Adjust the strategy.

You CAN do this, Lippy Lady! 💪

And if you need help, I’m here. Comment **LABS** and I’ll show you where to start. 💜

#cravenourishment #lipedemadietitian #thelippyrd #LipedemaCare #EvidenceBasedNutrition #TheLipedemaMethod #LipedemaLabs

✨ SOUND BATH FOR Lipedema SUPPORT ✨ Kristy Dellac

✨ SOUND BATH FOR Lipedema SUPPORT ✨

Kristy Dellacroce is the founder of Della Luna Wellness in Phoenix, Arizona. As someone living with lipedema herself, Kristy is passionate about supporting women through gentle, holistic approaches that focus on nervous system regulation, relaxation, and reconnecting with the body.

Kristy offers sound healing sessions designed to help reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and create space for rest and restoration. Her work centers around creating a safe, supportive environment where women can slow down, release tension, and feel more connected to their bodies.

In addition to her wellness work, Kristy also leads lipedema support groups and educational events, helping women feel less alone while building community and support along their journey.

You can also follow her on Instagram @DellaLunaWellness.

Join us for a virtual sound bath experience designed specifically for women with lipedema 🤍

🗓 April 21st
⏰ 7:30pm EST
📍 Virtual (from the comfort of your home)

This is your space to slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body in a supportive community of women who truly understand.

✨ Headphones or earbuds are highly recommended to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

This is open to all women with lipedema—come as you are and give yourself permission to rest.

Log on for the session here:

Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87058598690

Passcode: 2020

#LipedemaSupport #NervousSystemRegulation #SoundHealing #LipedemaCommunity #HealingJourney #RestAndRestore #WomensHealth

There was a time when a simple facial + laser trea

There was a time when a simple facial + laser treatment left me with days of swelling, eyes swollen shut, and weeks of recovery.

That’s what a full-blown Mast Cell Activation Syndrome flare can look like.

When the immune system is dysregulated, even things that are normally safe can trigger a massive reaction.

And if you’re living with Lipedema, this overlap matters more than most people realize. MCAS is a common comorbidity, and it can quietly influence how your body responds to food, stress, environment… and even skincare.

But here’s the shift…

That was then.

Now?

Facials are relaxing again. Treatments feel supportive, not scary.

That didn’t happen overnight. It came from understanding my body, lowering inflammation, and respecting how sensitive my system really was.

A few things I’ve learned along the way:

• What goes on your body matters just as much as what goes in it

• Your immune system doesn’t need more “pushing”… it needs regulation

• Those intense flare seasons are not your forever

If you’re in the thick of it right now, reactive, inflamed, and frustrated, please hear this:

Your body is not broken.
It’s responding.

And with the right support, it can calm down.

Progress is possible. Even when it doesn’t feel like it yet.

#MCAS #Lipedema #MastCellActivation #ChronicInflammation #LipedemaAwareness #HealingJourney #SensitiveSkin #ImmuneHealth #ProgressNotPerfection
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