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Josie Gibson Reveals Lipoedema Diagnosis, Highlights Fitness-Led Plan in New Video

She emphasizes a non-surgical approach focused on exercise as she manages the chronic condition.

Overview

  • The This Morning presenter said she was diagnosed last year and spoke about it publicly for the first time in an Instagram workout clip.
  • In the post, she wrote that she is "constantly fighting my genetics" and that her body retains fat differently.
  • NHS guidance describes lipoedema as a long-term condition with no cure, managed through measures such as exercise, compression wear, skin care, counselling, and, in severe cases, liposuction.
  • Gibson has previously said she lost five stone without surgery or injectable drugs, crediting increased activity and dietary changes supported by a structured program.
  • Coverage references other experiences, including Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips discussing liposuction for lipoedema, underscoring varied treatment choices.