I am always running into people I have not seen in awhile. Of course they are kind to notice that I have lost a bit of weight. But then they look at me and say, “You know? You look different.” At first I was nought they are just talking weight. But I realize that there is more. I actually look different, facially. I didn’t realize that at first but when I compare my pictures, I can see it too. The other day, I was working at the store. A former student walked by and I offered a cheery, “Hello!” They walked right by and so I called out that they didn’t even have a hello for their former teacher.
The student was very surprised and remarked that he didn’t recognize me. He went on to say how different I look to him. I told him about my weight loss but the said that it was more than that. I keep thinking I just look different to me,but then I realize it is other people who see it too.
It’s pretty amazing to me that I actually do look…..better!! Gone are the thyroid eyes. Gone is that thyroid pooch you get near your cheeks. Gone are the puffy eyes. Even better is that my eyelashes came back. My eyebrows came back too. My skin tone is much different. Those splotchy red patches, the constant allergic reactions, all gone. I find I need less makeup to cover spots that are red. I can put on less mascara and have it make a difference. My eyes look brighter, not as puffy and hooded. I just look better, more rested, better skin tone, all better!!
It really is amazing what a few little changes can make. I think that every day of this program has changed a part of me physically. When you lose the junk and the processed chemicals, ickyyyyyy, from your diet, then it changes things, not just outside but inside, too.
I had always thought those constant zits I acquired were from bad skin. It’s interesting that now, I don’t get them at all, unless I eat something. No, nothing bad. Lol…. But like a few times now, I have had salad out somewhere, and each time, I have gotten hives after, or a red patch on my face. I still haven’t figured out what the culprit is, but someone mentioned it might be something on the salad or even the processed dressing. How did I go all these years and not know that I was reacting to it? Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disorder, you have reactions…. Wow… How did I never make that connection?? Puffy eyes?? Bad skin?? Allergic reactions?? Yuppppppppp….
It’s amazing to me the things I have found out on this journey! And it’s amazing to me how different I feel, but also that the relief from Hashimoto’s symptoms shows on my face!!