Progress Starts with Self-Acceptance

In this interview on The Obesity Revolution podcast, Beth discusses her philosophy of self-acceptance and offers tips for how to practice self-care for those who have lipedema. She supports the idea of food as medicine, and also that everyone should have daily movement, even something as simple as putting on your shoes and walking out the front door.

Those with lipedema have very reactive bodies that go through periods of intense inflammation in reaction to certain foods. Beth believes in knowing what foods are inflammatory to your body (i.e. sugar, grains) so you can avoid them when necessary. But also, if you decide to indulge for a day, you should do so without shame.

Above all, Beth’s philosophy is that “acceptance is key.” You can love yourself while still acknowledging your faults. As she says, “we are all here to be our best selves.”