Andrea Stiller (47), Germany.

The mother of two suffers from bilateral lipedema. She trained for 12 weeks at the HYPOXI Studio in Reiskirchen.

"Before I even entered the HYPOXI-Studio, I'd already been through a real marathon of doctor's appointments. The reason: I suffered from bilateral lipedema. Since my two pregnancies, it's gotten even worse. My buttocks and legs were unrecognizable at some point; my old figure was just a memory. I tried countless diets first. If I'd known back then that I had lipedema, I could have saved myself all that trouble."

(Editor's note: Lipedema is a disorder of fat distribution that leads to swelling, usually in the upper and lower legs. The fatty tissue that occurs in lipedema is therefore not obesity in the true sense. The fat cells multiply in the affected areas (lipohyperplasia), and the stored fat is not removed due to poor blood circulation and impaired lymphatic drainage. Specialists have long ranked lipedema among the top three most common gynecological diseases. The problem: A diagnosis can only be made by specialists. Many women are therefore unaware that they have lipedema.)

"Once I had the diagnosis, all the doctors recommended liposuction – except for my family doctor. He saw risks to the lymphatic system, which he said would be severely affected by liposuction. I was devastated. I had already resigned myself to the procedure, even though I was terrified and the surgery would have been a huge financial burden. But my family doctor's concerns made me uncertain. My quality of life had hit rock bottom. My family and friends were also suffering because of my worries. Finally, a friend suggested I try the HYPOXI-Method. And from then on, everything changed."

HYPOXI-Coach Heike Dietrich recalls: “At first, Ms. Stiller was very unsure whether HYPOXI could really help her. But we took a lot of time to answer her questions and were soon able to dispel her doubts.”

Andrea Stiller started her twelve-week program with the body shaping method.

Initial assessment

"After just 14 days with HYPOXI, I had lost 3 kilograms. And my waistline had already shrunk by a total of 35 centimeters. Mind you, without starving myself! I made sure to follow HYPOXI's dietary guidelines carefully. At first, I was a little apprehensive about whether I could manage to cut out carbohydrates in the evenings. But thanks to the generous portions at lunchtime, I wasn't as hungry in the evenings as I used to be. Since then, I've completely changed my diet and I'm no longer afraid of the yo-yo effect. What many people find hard to believe: all things considered, I'm actually eating more than before."

My initial skepticism had by then vanished. No wonder – the positive results continued. Over time, the pressure pain in my thighs decreased steadily until it finally disappeared completely. My trousers fit more loosely and comfortably, and thanks to HYPOXI-Dermologie, my skin condition also improved considerably.

After twelve weeks, I was unrecognizable. I had lost 12,6 kilograms and a full 99,5 centimeters in circumference! And all of it targeted my problem areas – almost 10 centimeters off each thigh alone! My favorite pants are now too big. But that's okay. Since HYPOXI only cost a fraction of what liposuction would have, I treated myself to some nice clothes with the money I saved. I only regret one thing: that I didn't go to the HYPOXI-Studio sooner. That would have saved me a lot of heartache.