How Akshada Dange Lost 21 kg, Reversed Prediabetes, and Reclaimed Her Energy in Just 7 Months

I Dropped 21 Kg of Unhealthy Weight in Just 7 Months With FFD!

Name - Mrs. Akshada Dange
Age - 51 Years Young
Profession - Homemaker
Place - Pune, Maharashtra.

Hello all,

I am Akshada Dange, a 51 year young homemaker from Pune. For years, I struggled with excess weight, low energy, and unhealthy eating habits. At 106 kg, even simple daily activities felt exhausting. Though I had not yet developed diabetes, my HbA1c had entered the prediabetic range, and with a strong family history of diabetes, I knew I needed to act before things worsened.

What started as a weight loss journey soon became a complete lifestyle transformation. In just seven months, I lost 21 kg, brought my HbA1c back to normal, improved my sleep, reduced stress, and discovered a level of energy I hadn't experienced in years.

Key Takeaways

Reduced HbA1c from 6.1 to 5.7 in 4 months
Weight reduced from 106 kg to 85 kg in 7 months
Reversed prediabetes naturally
BMI 39.41 to 32.46
Lost 4.5 kg with 9-days FFF
Improved sleep quality and mental well-being
Became more energetic and physically active
Successfully completed Fast for Freedom
Developed sustainable healthy eating habits

My Prediabetes Story

I was diagnosed with prediabetes when my HbA1c reached 6.1. Fortunately, it was detected early during routine testing.

Diabetes runs strongly in my family. Both my father and mother have had diabetes, so I knew I was at a higher risk.

When I saw my blood sugar numbers entering the prediabetic range, I did not want to wait for diabetes to develop before taking action.

At the same time, my weight had increased significantly.

My lifestyle had become unhealthy, with frequent ordering of outside food, regular snacking, pizzas, burgers, and other processed foods becoming a routine part of life.

The weight gain was affecting me physically.

Walking became difficult, I would get tired very quickly, and even small tasks would leave me breathless. I constantly felt like sitting down and resting.

I knew something had to change.

How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?

My primary goal was weight loss and improving my overall health.

I first came to know about Freedom From Diabetes through a relative. Her sister had joined the program and achieved excellent results.

That motivated me to explore it further.

Even then, I had many doubts before joining. I kept wondering: "Will I be able to follow this program? Can I really do fasting? What if I fail?"

The idea of fasting seemed intimidating initially. During my first fasting experience, I did face some difficulties.

But I decided to trust the process and continue. That decision changed everything.

Mrs. Akshada Dange

My Reversal Journey

Once I joined FFD, I began following the recommended food protocols and gradually adopted healthier habits.

One of the biggest turning points in my journey was participating in the Fast for Freedom challenge.

Initially, I was nervous. During the first couple of days, I experienced headaches because my body was not used to fasting.

But the support from the fasting community group made a huge difference.

Reading comments from others who were facing similar challenges gave me confidence and motivation to continue.

By the fifth day, I had already lost around 4.5 kg.

That result was incredibly encouraging. What surprised me most was that fasting did not leave me feeling weak.

With the structured guidance, seeds, dry fruits, green tea, and proper support, I was able to complete the challenge successfully.

The experience helped me realize that I was far more capable than I had imagined.

Over the next seven months, my weight dropped from 106 kg to 85 kg.

At the same time, my HbA1c improved from 6.1 to 5.7, bringing me out of the prediabetic range.

The biggest transformation wasn't just on the weighing scale.

It was how I felt every day. Earlier, walking long distances felt difficult. I would get tired quickly and often feel breathless after minor physical activity.

Today, that has completely changed.

I feel energetic throughout the day. I can walk more, stay active longer, and handle daily tasks with much greater ease.

Even though I have knee pain and cannot perform intense exercises, my overall stamina has improved dramatically. I often spend the entire day outside without feeling exhausted.

The fatigue that once dominated my life has disappeared. If I had to rate this improvement, I would happily give it 100 out of 100.

Inner Transformation Sessions

Another important part of my transformation came through the Inner Transformation sessions.

I attended sessions with the psychologist Udita and learned several techniques that helped reduce my mental stress and improve my sleep.

Before, my sleep was not consistent.

Now, I sleep peacefully at night, wake up refreshed in the morning, and feel mentally calmer throughout the day.

Meditation has become a regular practice for me.

It helps quiet my mind, improves my sleep quality, and gives me a deep sense of peace.

This emotional and mental transformation has been just as valuable as the physical changes.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I continue to follow a healthier lifestyle, practice meditation, stay active within my physical limitations, and make mindful food choices.

Looking back, I realize that this journey was about much more than reversing prediabetes. It gave me confidence. It gave me energy. It gave me better sleep.

And most importantly, it showed me that meaningful change is possible at any age when you commit to the right habits.