How a 52-Year-Old Banker Reversed Prediabetes, Lost 12 kg, and Built a Lifestyle She Can Sustain for Life

I Dropped 5 kg with 9-Days Fast For Freedom!

Name - Mrs. Hema Ramanathan
Age - 52 Years Young
Profession - Banker
Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.

For years, I believed I was living a reasonably healthy life.

I was a vegetarian, never smoked or drank alcohol, and even exercised regularly. Yet, my weight kept increasing, especially during menopause. When my blood reports showed that I had entered the prediabetic stage, I realised that simply being active wasn't enough. I needed the right understanding of nutrition and lifestyle.

Today, I have reversed my prediabetes, lost 12 kg, and, more importantly, discovered a way of living that feels natural and sustainable.

Key Takeaways

HbA1c improved from 5.8 to 5.5 in 5 months
Weight reduced from 75 kg to 63 kg in 5 months
BMI reduced from 32.89 to 28.13
Lost 5 kg with 9-Days Fast For Freedom
Built lifelong healthy eating habits

My Health Story

Diabetes was always close to home.

My father had diabetes. My husband is living with diabetes, and my late mother-in-law also struggled with severe diabetes.

Watching my family members manage the condition made me conscious about my own health.

Although I wasn't diabetic, my first reports after joining FFD showed that I was in the prediabetic range, with an HbA1c of 5.8.

My biggest concern, however, wasn't just blood sugar.

I had gained a significant amount of weight, particularly during menopause, and despite exercising regularly, I wasn't seeing the results I expected.

I knew something in my lifestyle needed to change.

How FFD Introduced Me

My journey began with Fast for Freedom. Around Navratri, I came across videos by Dr. Malhar Ganla and Dr. Pramod Tripathi on social media.

Everything they explained made complete scientific sense.

Out of curiosity, I decided to participate in Fast for Freedom. I joined without any expectations. I simply wanted to experience the process for myself.

Within just seven days, I had already lost nearly 5 kg. That was the turning point.

I realised that losing weight was one thing, but sustaining it required changing my lifestyle forever.

Without a second thought, I enrolled in the Holistic Transformation Programme.

Mrs. Hema Ramanathan

My Transformation Journey

The biggest gift FFD gave me wasn't weight loss. It was awareness.

Earlier, like many people, I believed eating healthy was enough.

Through HTP, I learned the science behind balanced meals, portion control, and how food affects insulin and metabolism.

The 25% Plate Formula completely changed the way I eat.

Today, no matter where I am at work, at a family function, or attending a wedding I automatically build my plate according to what I learned through FFD.

It has become a habit.

There is no struggle anymore. Knowledge has become part of my lifestyle. Starting my journey at 75 kg, I lost nearly 5 kg during Fast for Freedom itself.

By continuing the HTP lifestyle, my weight gradually came down to 63.5 kg, resulting in a total weight loss of almost 12 kg.

Along with this, my HbA1c reduced from 5.8 to 5.5, moving back into the normal range.

My BMI also improved significantly, dropping from 32.89 to 28.13.

The biggest achievement was that I was able to sustain these results rather than regain the weight.

Before joining FFD, I had spent years exercising consistently.

I regularly attended group fitness sessions, practised yoga, and remained physically active.

Yet, my weight hardly changed. FFD helped me understand why.

Exercise alone wasn't the answer. Nutrition, meal timing, daily movement, fasting, and understanding how the body works together were equally important.

Once I combined these elements, everything finally started falling into place.

Inner Transformation

One of the biggest learnings during HTP was accepting that transformation is a continuous journey.

Although I wasn't perfectly consistent with meditation and journaling, my sessions with Yati Shah helped me stop worrying about missed days.

Instead of trying to catch up with everything, I learned to simply begin from where I was.

That mindset removed unnecessary guilt and helped me stay focused on progress rather than perfection.

Even today, I know these are areas where I want to improve further.

Athletic Identity

Staying active has always been an important part of my life. I enjoy yoga, dance-based fitness sessions, strength training, and regular walking.

Earlier, I had completed multiple 10 km runs, a 21 km walk-run, and even 108 Surya Namaskars.

Interestingly, I realised that just because I could run didn't mean I enjoyed it.

HTP encouraged me to discover activities I truly love rather than forcing myself into exercise routines.

Today, yoga and dance are my favourite forms of movement. My next goals are to learn swimming and cycling, two experiences that have always been on my bucket list.

Current Lifestyle

Today, healthy choices happen almost automatically. The 25% Plate Formula has become my default way of eating.

If I indulge on one occasion, I know exactly how to balance it over the next few days.

Instead of following diets, I now understand the science behind my choices. That confidence has made healthy living effortless.