How a 41-Year-Old Businessman from Nashik Stabilized Prediabetes and Regained Energy with FFD
I Lost 15 Kg in 8 Months With FFD
- Name - Male
- Age - 41 Years Young
- Profession - Businessman
- Place - Nashik, Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- Prediabetes stabilized with HbA1c maintained at 5.7
- Weight reduced from 100 kg to 85 kg
- Cholesterol ratio improved
- Discovered athletic identity as a gym enthusiast
- Completed Fast for Freedom and Lost 3 kg
- Increased energy levels, reduced lethargy
- Became more active, energetic, and mentally lighter
My Diabetes Story
I was identified as prediabetic and had a family history of diabetes.
Though I did not have major physical complaints, lethargy and low energy were constant issues.
I knew that if I didn’t act early, things could worsen over time.
Though I did not have major physical complaints, lethargy and low energy were constant issues.
I knew that if I didn’t act early, things could worsen over time.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
Since my condition was prediabetes, I joined the diabetes-focused FFD program to work on my lifestyle at the root level.
The structured approach toward food, fasting, fitness, and mindset appealed to me.
The structured approach toward food, fasting, fitness, and mindset appealed to me.
Reversal Story
At the time of joining, my weight was around 100 kg and my HbA1c was 5.7. Through the program, I lost close to 15 kg, although there were phases where inconsistency led to some gain.
Despite that, my HbA1c has remained stable, and my cholesterol ratio has improved, as seen in my reports.
More importantly, I feel far more active and energetic than before, and the constant lethargy has reduced significantly.
More importantly, I feel far more active and energetic than before, and the constant lethargy has reduced significantly.
During the Fast for Freedom challenge, I lost about 3 kg and experienced a sense of lightness and detox.
I did face minor symptoms like rashes, which were addressed with guidance from the diet experts.
I did face minor symptoms like rashes, which were addressed with guidance from the diet experts.
Athletic Identity
Through FFD, I discovered my interest in fitness:
- Regular gym workouts
- Practicing 70–108 Surya Namaskars
- Improved stamina and physical confidence
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Overall, my experience with FFD including the retreat has been very positive.
The group interactions, expert inputs, and structured guidance made the journey meaningful.
The group interactions, expert inputs, and structured guidance made the journey meaningful.
FFD has helped me both physically and mentally.
I consider it a life-changing experience and would strongly recommend that anyone dealing with diabetes or prediabetes try it at least once.
I consider it a life-changing experience and would strongly recommend that anyone dealing with diabetes or prediabetes try it at least once.
