Ep. 86 ~ Lipoedema Warrior Vanessa Armstrong All About Protein

In this episode of the Lipoedema Podcast, hosts Shell and Tiana speak with Vanessa Armstrong, a certified health and mindset coach living with lipoedema. Vanessa shares her journey with the condition, including her diagnosis and the surgeries she underwent. The conversation delves into the importance of nutrition, particularly protein intake, and practical tips for increasing protein in daily meals. Vanessa emphasises the importance of mindset and lifestyle changes in managing lipoedema, as well as the role of meal preparation and food substitutions. The episode concludes with resources for the lipoedema community and a special offer for listeners.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lipoedema and Personal Journeys02:18 Understanding Lipoedema Diagnosis and Surgery04:53 The Impact of Surgery on Lifestyle and Mobility07:35 The Importance of Protein in Nutrition09:57 Practical Tips for Increasing Protein Intake12:59 Navigating Protein Sources and Dietary Choices15:47 Mindful Eating and Managing Cravings18:42 Understanding Food Labels and Making Informed Choices24:38 Clever Food Swaps for Protein Goals30:13 The Importance of Protein Timing31:26 Protein Supplements: Pros and Cons35:31 Meal Prep Strategies for Busy Lives40:34 Mindset Shifts in Health Management44:56 Resources for the Lipoedema Community3-2-1 simplified Keto50% off with the code word ‘Podcast’Ketobuddies.com.auLipoedemacoaching.com.auPowered by https://www.elegancecare.com.au/Hosts on InstagramShelley https://www.instagram.com/shell_peersTianahttps://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedemaThe Lipoedema PodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550287043665&mibextid=ZbWKwLYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast#Lipoedema, #LipoedemaAwareness, #LipoedemaArms, #Lipolymphedema, #Lymphedema, #LipoedemaLegs, #LipoedemaCompression, #LipoedemaManagement, #LipoedemaLadies, #LipoedemaLife, #LipoedemaSurgery, #LipoedemaWarrior, #Lipedema, #LipedemaAwareness, #LipedemaArms, #LipedemaLegs, #LipedemaCompression, #LipedemaManagement, #LipedemaLadies, #LipedemaLife, #LipedemaSurgery, #LipedemaWarrior, #TheLipoedemaPodcast, #PainfulLegs, #HeavyLegs, #WeightGainInLegs, #DisproportinateBody, #PearShape,