ITV’s This Morning presenter Josie Gibson has opened up for the first time about being diagnosed with the condition, which causes abnormal fat accumulation in the body
Josie Gibson has bravely opened up about her health struggles that have impacted her weight, after years of battling body image issues. The This Morning host disclosed that she has been diagnosed with lipoedema, a condition that leads to abnormal fat accumulation in the body.
In a candid revelation, she admitted to “constantly fighting my genetics” as she shared an inspiring workout video with her followers, discussing her condition publicly for the first time. The 40 year old star, who previously went from a size 20 to a size eight, posted the footage on Instagram on Friday, showcasing her determination during a tough gym session.
In the video, Josie is seen sprinting on a treadmill, lifting weights and performing intense core exercises, hoping that her post might “inspire someone out there”.
Captioning the video, the mum-of-one wrote: “I was diagnosed with lipodema last year which I always knew anyway,” she added. “So the fight is real as my body retains fat unlike a normal body should. I have not shared because I thought it looked pretty obvious anyway.”
She continued: “I have been working out more and here is a circuit I completed at the @anantaramaikhao gym.. I would love to build a gym like this.” Josie added: “Hope this inspires someone out there…not that I think I’m an inspiration…” Before she added: “I’m just one of those who is constantly fighting my genetics. “.
According to the NHS, lipoedema is a chronic condition affecting fat and connective tissue. It results in a build-up in the legs, hips, bottom and sometimes the arms. The condition affects both sides of the body equally and is notably more prevalent in women than men.
For some individuals, the condition can greatly affect daily life, physical health and emotional wellbeing. Love Island favourite Shaughna Phillips has also previously opened up about her own lipoedema diagnosis. She opted to have multiple surgeries on her legs – however, the reality star stated that her legs would always remain ‘size 14’ despite exercising.
Shaughna has explored many different options to alter her appearance. In 2023, the mum-of-one revealed she forked out a whopping £25,000 on surgery, with some “medically needed” to help with the fat build-up caused by lipoedema. “I had the liposuction on my thighs and on my calves, and I had my boobs done years ago,” she told The Sun. “It is a lot of money, but this was just after Love Island, so I think I almost felt like I had to have it done.
“I felt everyone was looking at me, but if I had known how painful it was, I may not have done it.” However, motherhood changed her mindset. Shaughna, who shares toddler Lucia with Billy Webb, said she would now rather spend money on renovating her home than “wasting it on surgery”.
Fitness is now a huge part of Shaughna’s life, and she recently opened up to MailOnline about her motivation behind shedding pounds. She said that after a full-body scan, doctors told her she had concerning amounts of visceral fat around her vital organs.
Source: Mirror
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