A prisoner of a chair. For a woman who thrived on being active her entire life, the crushing blow advised by her doctor was almost as debilitating as the disease taking over her body - lipedema. You know someone with lipedema. Everyone does. Over 10% of all women have the condition, though most remain undiagnosed and filled with shame. For these women, it's not "calories in, calories out" because despite their best efforts, fat grows disproportionately on their bodies. At one point, Pattie was a size four on top; twelve on the bottom. The condition worsened after the birth of her daughter and as it accelerated with no answers from her medical team, she turned to Google...and finally found a body that looked like hers. Once diagnosed, this active, vibrant woman was told exercise could make it worse...and that's the last thing anyone with lipedema wants. But after missing a family event and determined not to let life pass her by, she decided to push against the advice given and started working with her husband, a fitness coach, to do something; anything. It started with a hope to be able to get up if she fell. Or to walk to the mailbox. Now, Pattie Cornute has over 13,000 followers who are inspired by her fitness regimen. She even founded a triathlon to raise awareness about this debilitating condition. In this interview, you will learn about lipedema and perhaps have your own "Aha!" moment. Even more, you will be inspired by a woman who defied all to obey her inner voice. Pattie Cornute is a case study in resilience. Learn more about her @LipedemaFitness and about lipedema at www.lipedema.org.