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The Story of Gigi Hadid and Hashimoto’s

The Story of Gigi Hadid and Hashimoto’s

Gigi Hadid doing sport
Our team loves receiving your feedback. Even though it is mainly related to your experience with ThyForLife, some of the messages address the common challenges and struggles of people with thyroid diseases. One of such challenges is weight gain/loss and the way the illness changes your appearance. Today we would like to support and inspire you by sharing the story of one of the world’s most recognizable models Gigi Hadid. She made a powerful statement against people shaming her for body changes she went through during the manifestation and treatment of Hashimoto’s disease.
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "I will not further explain the way mybody looks, just as anyone, with abody type that doesnt suit ur "beauty"expectation, shouldnt have to. Notto judge others, but drugs are not mything, stop putting me in that box justbecause u dont understand the waymy body has matured." 23:23 11 Feb 18
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "Over the last few years I've beenproperly medicated to helpsymptoms including those, as well asextreme fatigue, metabolism issues,body's ability to retain heat, etc... Iwas also part of a holistic medicaltrial that helped my thyroid levelsbalance out." 23:22 11 Feb 18
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "Although stress & excessive travelcan also affect the body, I havealways eaten the same, my body justhandles it differently now that myhealth is better. I may be "too skinny"for u, honestly this skinny isn't whatI want to be, but I feel healthierinternally and (cont)" 23:22 11 Feb 18
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "(cont) am still learning and growingwith my body everyday, as everyone is." 23:22 11 Feb 18
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "I will not further explain the way mybody looks, just as anyone, with abody type that doesnt suit ur "beauty"expectation, shouldnt have to. Notto judge others, but drugs are not mything, stop putting me in that box justbecause u dont understand the waymy body has matured." 23:23 11 Feb 18
Gigi Hadid post on Twitter "Please, as social media users &human beings in general, learn tohave more empathy for others andknow that you never really know thewhole story. Use your energy to liftthose that you admire rather than becruel to those u don't." 23:23 11 Feb 18
We hope that these words will help you accept the changes you may experience as a thyroid patient. You can always reach us at info@thyforlife.com to share your feelings or to request a particular topic to be discussed in the blog.

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At ThyForLife, we do our utmost to provide accurate information. For detailed medical information regarding diagnosis, treatment, and general practices please consult your healthcare professional. Always listen to the advice of your healthcare provider.
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