From IVF, Asthma, and 95 Kg to Energy & Empowerment – Snehal’s FFD Story
Reversed diabetes, lost 20 kg, and overcame asthma through FFD's lifestyle approach
- Name - Mrs. Snehal Phatak
- Age - 42 Years Young
- Profession - Housewife
- Place - Bangalore,Karnataka
I’m Snehal Phatak, a 42-year-old mom of twins and a former client services executive. Today, I live in Bengaluru, raising my five-year-old IVF-conceived children while working on my greatest project yet my health. My story is layered, complex, and deeply personal spanning childhood asthma, hormonal upheaval, emotional burnout, and finally, an empowering turnaround through Freedom From Diabetes (FFD).
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c dropped from 7.9 to 5.9
- Lost 20+ kg: from 94.7 to 74 kg (touched 72 kg at one point)
- Reversed diabetes and built energy reserves
The Diagnosis
My first brush with diabetes came during my IVF pregnancy mildly elevated sugars, managed with medications. I passed my GTT but remained borderline. Then came motherhood, COVID, and career demands and I forgot to check in with myself.
It wasn’t until I began experiencing severe hyperacidity, itchy feet at night, and crushing migraines, that I knew something wasn’t right. A full health check-up confirmed it: diabetes had quietly crept in.
Even after a year of medication, my numbers kept rising.
The Turning Point
The universe, it seems, had a plan. My mother heard of FFD through two relatives who had reversed diabetes. Around the same time, a family friend who worked with FFD invited me to attend a Discovery Session.
There was no push, just an open door. I walked through it.
There was no push, just an open door. I walked through it.
The session with Dr. Pramod Tripathi made me pause. I spent a month reflecting... and then I signed up. June 14, 2023 the day I said yes to myself.
Mrs. Snehal Phatak
My FFD Journey
I began with an HbA1c of 7.9, and today I’m at 5.9. I started at 94.7 kg, touched 72 kg, and now hover around 74 kg.
There were fluctuations in summer holidays, travel, kids but I never lost control. That’s the biggest shift.
There were fluctuations in summer holidays, travel, kids but I never lost control. That’s the biggest shift.
In the past, I would hit a target and rebound. But now? I feel the pain of slipping, and I don’t want to go back.
That’s what true transformation feels like not just change, but ownership.
That’s what true transformation feels like not just change, but ownership.
A Lifetime of Health Struggles
My story doesn’t begin with diabetes. I had asthma since age 5, was on steroids as a child, and struggled with early weight gain.
As part of an Indian Air Force family, I moved constantly and saw a range of doctors. I became what I call a “medical guinea pig.”
As part of an Indian Air Force family, I moved constantly and saw a range of doctors. I became what I call a “medical guinea pig.”
Food was central to our family cheese quotas, eggs, fusion cuisine we were blessed, but also overindulgent.
Add to that the trauma of negative gym and diet experiences in 9th grade, and I grew up with a fear of fitness and food guilt.
Add to that the trauma of negative gym and diet experiences in 9th grade, and I grew up with a fear of fitness and food guilt.
Reclaiming My Body
Today, I play badminton for 1–2 hours at a stretch with no inhaler, no fear. I’m considering cycling and even trekking.
My residential badminton finals are coming up, and I feel strong, alive, and proud.
My residential badminton finals are coming up, and I feel strong, alive, and proud.
I still haven’t done Inner Transformation sessions deeply, and I know that’s a space I want to explore.
But even without going fully inward, my outer world has already changed dramatically.
But even without going fully inward, my outer world has already changed dramatically.
The Real Test: Returning to Work
I’ve taken a professional break to heal. But I’m planning to return to part-time work soon, and I know this will be my next big test.
Can I hold on to my meals, fasting, movement, discipline, and mindset in the chaos of deadlines?
Can I hold on to my meals, fasting, movement, discipline, and mindset in the chaos of deadlines?
I think I can. And I know FFD will remain my anchor, especially the yearly consults, which I plan to continue.
