How a 60-Year-Old Retired Government Officer Rebuilt His Health, Strength, and Discipline Through FFD
I Dropped My HbA1c From 8.5 to 6.4 in 3 Months!
- Name - Mr. Chandrashekhar B. E
- Age - 60 Years Young
- Profession - Retired Government Employee (Pensioner)
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c reduced from 8.5 to 6.4 in 3 months
- Gained healthy weight: from 59 kg to 72 kg in 10 months
- Practices 108 Surya Namaskars and long-distance cycling
- Has completed over 480 days of structured fitness training
- Strict with diet, portions, and cooking his own healthy meals
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes journey began in 2004–2005, when I suddenly started losing weight. A blood test confirmed diabetes.
There was no family history, the cause was my own sedentary lifestyle.
A few years later, hypertension also joined the list, and I started BP medication too.
There was no family history, the cause was my own sedentary lifestyle.
A few years later, hypertension also joined the list, and I started BP medication too.
Apart from the drastic weight loss, I didn’t have major symptoms. But the fear of long-term damage remained.
How I Found FFD & Why I Joined
I joined FFD at the age of 56. I wanted structure, discipline, and a scientific approach to managing diabetes.
The SUD program made everything clear; diet, exercise, lifestyle, and discipline.
The SUD program made everything clear; diet, exercise, lifestyle, and discipline.
Even today, I follow the routine: diet, portion control, weighing grains and vegetables, cooking one-pot meals, and keeping myself accountable.
Mr. Chandrashekhar B. EMy Reversal Story
When I joined FFD, my weight was 59 kg. During juice feasting, I lost 13 kg very quickly and went back down to 59 kg.
People at my office even mocked me, saying I looked “horrible.” But I chose to trust the FFD system completely.
With consistent training and the right nutrition, I rebuilt my body from the ground up.
People at my office even mocked me, saying I looked “horrible.” But I chose to trust the FFD system completely.
With consistent training and the right nutrition, I rebuilt my body from the ground up.
Today, I maintain a healthy 72 kg, most of it lean muscle. At my age, gaining that much muscle truly feels like “buying gold.”
My best HbA1c has been around 6.4–6.5, and the most recent one is 7.1, with medications reduced to the minimum.
My best HbA1c has been around 6.4–6.5, and the most recent one is 7.1, with medications reduced to the minimum.
Athletic Identity
My fitness journey has been the highlight of my transformation.
- 108 Surya Namaskars in a session
- Regular 50 km cycling rides on weekends
- Completed five 100 km cycling rides
- Live in the countryside near Hassan ideal for cycling
- Have completed 480+ days of structured strength routines via online classes
- Maintain BMI around 22.5–23
Even after shifting back to Bangalore, I continue to stay active and disciplined.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
I strictly follow diet, portion size, and consistency.
Even today, I weigh my grains, vegetables, and salt. I cook most of my meals and avoid compromises.
Even today, I weigh my grains, vegetables, and salt. I cook most of my meals and avoid compromises.
Retirement has challenged my schedule, but not my discipline.
I also practice meditation (Sadhguru’s method) and have completed 100 days of 21-minute daily meditation.
This keeps my temper calm and my mind steady.
This keeps my temper calm and my mind steady.
FFD’s team, especially Dr. Pramod Tripathi and Dr. Malhar Ganla, hold a special place in my heart. Their guidance feels invaluable.
