How a 52-Year-Old Finance Professional from Bangalore Lost 14 Kg, Controlled Prediabetes & Became More Energetic with FFD
I Quit Diabetes Meds Within 10 Days Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mr. Murali Ramamurthy
- Age - 52 Years Young
- Profession - Finance & Accounting Professional
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka.
A sudden spike in my weight and sugar levels became a serious wake-up call for me. Within a very short period, my health had started changing rapidly, and I knew I needed to take immediate action before things got worse.
That is when I came across Freedom From Diabetes through Instagram.
What started as an attempt to control my weight and prediabetes gradually became a complete lifestyle transformation.
Today, I have lost 14 kg, improved my sugar levels naturally, started fasting, meditation, gym workouts, and most importantly I feel far more energetic and healthier than before.
Key Takeaways
- Weight Loss: 107 kg to 93 kg in 5 months
- HbA1c improved from 6.5 to 5.7 in 10 months
- Off diabetes meds in 10 days
- Fasting insulin reduced from 43.4 to 17.76
- Participated in Fast for Freedom multiple times
- Lost around 4 kg during each fasting cycle
- Started meditation and gym workouts after joining FFD
- Improved energy levels, calmness, and breathing issues
- Built a more structured lifestyle with better eating and sleep habits
My Health Story
My health issues started quite suddenly.
Around April 2025, I noticed that my weight had started increasing rapidly. Within just one month, I had gained several kilos, and that honestly worried me.
When I got my reports checked, my HbA1c had entered the prediabetic range at around 6.5, and my fasting insulin was also extremely high.
At that point, I realized that my lifestyle, food habits, and sleep patterns had gone completely off track.
I was never on diabetes medicines, but I knew I had to act immediately before the condition progressed further.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
Initially, my main goals were simply to reduce weight, improve my sugar levels, and feel healthier again.
What attracted me toward FFD was the holistic approach when I attended the Discover Reversal Session.
It was not just about dieting or calorie counting. It focused on food, fasting, exercise, mental calmness, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
That combination made complete sense to me.
Mr. Murali Ramamurthy
Reversal & Transformation Story
When I joined the program, my weight was around 107 kg. Today, I am around 93 kg, and my sugar markers have improved significantly.
My HbA1c came down to around 5.7, and my fasting insulin also dropped remarkably.
One of the biggest turning points in my journey was participating in the Fast for Freedom challenges.
I completed it multiple times, and during each cycle, I lost nearly 4 kg.
But beyond weight loss, fasting gave me better energy, mental clarity, improved discipline, and a much healthier relationship with food.
For the first time in my 52 years, I actually started following structured eating and fasting practices consistently.
Athletic Identity
Before joining FFD, gymming and structured exercise were never really part of my lifestyle.
Today, that has completely changed.
I now regularly go to the gym, walk, perform guided exercises, and stay physically active.
One of the biggest surprises for me was discovering that my body could still become flexible and stronger at this age.
I genuinely feel more active and energetic than before. And this is only the beginning.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Apart from the physical transformation, I also noticed major mental and emotional improvements.
After joining the program, I started practicing meditation regularly. That brought a huge shift in my personality.
My anger reduced significantly, I became calmer, my breathing issues improved, and I started feeling mentally lighter.
My anger reduced significantly, I became calmer, my breathing issues improved, and I started feeling mentally lighter.
FFD helped me understand that health is not just about reducing sugar levels.
It is about creating a sustainable lifestyle that improves your energy, mindset, and overall quality of life.
Even though I still feel there is a long way to go, I am proud of how far I have already come.
