Josie Gibson has courageously shared details of her health challenges that have influenced her weight due to a long struggle with body image concerns. The host of This Morning revealed her diagnosis of lipoedema, a condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation in the body.
In a sincere confession, she acknowledged the ongoing battle against her genetic predisposition while unveiling an inspiring workout video to her followers, marking her first public discussion about the condition. The 40-year-old star, previously transitioning from a size 20 to a size eight, uploaded the video on Instagram, demonstrating her determination during a rigorous gym session.
The footage shows Josie sprinting on a treadmill, engaging in weightlifting, and performing intense core exercises, aiming to motivate others. Captioning the video, she disclosed her lipoedema diagnosis and expressed her continuous efforts to combat her body’s atypical fat retention compared to a standard physique.
Josie shared her gym circuit routine at the @anantaramaikhao gym, emphasizing her desire to inspire others facing similar challenges while humbly rejecting the label of an inspiration herself. The NHS defines lipoedema as a persistent condition affecting fat and connective tissue, leading to fat accumulation in specific body areas, predominantly in women.
Some individuals with lipoedema experience significant impacts on daily life, physical well-being, and emotional health. Love Island favorite Shaughna Phillips has also spoken openly about her lipoedema diagnosis, opting for multiple surgeries to address the condition’s effects on her legs, despite acknowledging that her legs would maintain a larger size even with exercise.
Shaughna shared her experiences with various appearance-altering procedures, including significant expenses for surgeries aimed at managing lipoedema-related fat build-up. Reflecting on her post-Love Island cosmetic procedures, she emphasized a shift in priorities post-motherhood towards investing in home renovations rather than further surgeries.
Embracing fitness as a central aspect of her life, Shaughna recently discussed her weight loss motivations following medical advice highlighting unhealthy visceral fat levels around her vital organs after a full-body scan.
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