Beyond Stress & Erratic Shifts: My FFD Journey to Stable Health
My FFD Transformation: Med-Free, 5kg Down, and a New Athletic Identity
- Name - Mrs. Sonal Shah
- Age - 58 Years Young
- Profession - Dietitian
- Place - Vadodara, Gujarat
Hello all,
I am Sonal Shah from Vadodara. I began my professional journey in the IT industry, Working there for many years. Eventually, I shifted my focus to health and wellness, completing a course in nutrition and dietetics.
Today, I actively practice as a dietitian, combining my technical background with my newfound passion to help others on their health journeys.
Key Takeaways
- Medicine stopped
- Weight loss 5 kg
- Athletic identity - Cycling
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes diagnosis in 2018 came as a shock. Despite feeling normal, a routine check-up revealed my HbA1c was 10.2 and cholesterol nearly 300.
I had noticed increased hunger and some weight loss a month prior but had not worried.
Though my maternal grandfather and uncle had diabetes, my immediate family showed no strong trends.
I believe chronic stress from 18-20 years of U.S. shifts and an erratic eating schedule (often dinner at 10:30 p.m.) were major factors.
Even my consistent exercise since my twenties couldn't offset the long-term impact.
How was FFD introduced and what made me join it?
I had heard about Freedom from Diabetes (FFD) for a while but only truly engaged after seeing an online session (probably on Instagram or YouTube). That introductory session caught my interest, so I registered.
Right before joining, My HbA1c had unexpectedly gone up to 7.6, even though I had managed to get it down to 6.4–6.5 on my own.
Confused by the fluctuation, I decided to seek professional guidance and enrolled in FFD.
I was inspired by the success stories of Dr. Pramod Tripathi and thought—If others could reverse diabetes naturally, why not me?
I was on just 500 mg of metformin, having already made some progress, but I wanted complete freedom without the ups and downs.
My goal was lasting change through proper education and lifestyle.
Mrs. Sonal Shah
Reversal Story
The FFD team studied my case in detail and designed a tailor-made plan.
Within just three weeks of joining FFD, I stopped metformin completely. My HbA1c is around 6.5–6.6 now, And I am working on improving it further.
Especially with food. I am consistent with exercise but do indulge occasionally, Which affects my numbers.
Though I have not been regular with Inner Transformation sessions, I understand their value. I meditate off and on and might start journaling soon.
Currently I am actively into gymming 4-5 days a week, and 1 day of long cardio which is cycling around 20 km.
Not sure whether current athletic identity can be considered gymming or cycling? Though in the long run I definitely want it to be cycling
Being part of the FFD Legends Group has truly inspired me. Seeing others, like 72-year-old Mr. Thomas, motivated me to push beyond my limits.
Thanks to Dr. Pramod Tripathi and his entire FFD team.
