How I Lost 10 Kg, Stopped Diabetes Medicines in 3 Months, and Rebuilt My Health Through Yoga and Lifestyle Changes
I Became Diabetes Medicine-Free in Just 3 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Maithilee Bhalerao
- Age - 51 Years Young
- Profession -Former Polytechnic Professor & Yoga Instructor
- Place - Thane, Maharashtra.
For me, diabetes wasn't diagnosed because I felt sick. It was discovered during a routine blood test. When I saw my fasting sugar above 200 mg/dL and post-meal sugar crossing 300 mg/dL, I knew I had to act immediately.
Today, I have lost 10 kg, reduced my HbA1c from 8.7 to 6.2, stopped my diabetes medicines within three months, and feel healthier than I have in years.
This is my journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Reduced HbA1c from 8.7 to 6.2 in 4 months; currently at 6.5
- Became free from diabetes medicines within 3 months
- Weight reduced from 63 kg to 53 kg in 4 months
- Improved BMI from 28.38 to 23.87
- Improved Uric Acid from 6.76 mg/dl to 4.61 mg/dl
- Improved SGPT/SGOT ration: 1.59 to 0.62
- Completed 9-Days Fast For Freedom
- Improved stamina and energy
- Breathlessness while climbing stairs disappeared
- Completed 108 Surya Namaskars
- Adopted a sustainable lifestyle through yoga, nutrition, and structured guidance
My Diabetes Story
I am an engineer by qualification and worked as a professor in a polytechnic college until 2021.
After the COVID period, I stayed at home, completed several courses, earned my MA in Yoga Shastra, and now occasionally conduct yoga classes.
After the COVID period, I stayed at home, completed several courses, earned my MA in Yoga Shastra, and now occasionally conduct yoga classes.
My diabetes was detected purely by chance.
During a routine blood test, I discovered that my fasting sugar had crossed 200 mg/dL and my post-meal sugar was over 300 mg/dL.
Looking back, I realised that a few months earlier my sugar levels had already started increasing, but I tried managing them on my own without much success.
Looking back, I realised that a few months earlier my sugar levels had already started increasing, but I tried managing them on my own without much success.
Diabetes also runs in my family. My grandfather had severe diabetes and eventually lost his vision and even underwent leg amputation because of diabetes-related complications.
My father was also diabetic.
Although I never experienced major symptoms like fatigue, I did have excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Since I otherwise felt healthy, I never imagined my sugar levels had become so high.
Since I otherwise felt healthy, I never imagined my sugar levels had become so high.
Another mistake I realised later was not undergoing regular health check-ups after my angioplasty, which I had undergone nearly ten years earlier.
Had I monitored my sugar regularly, I might have caught it much sooner.
Had I monitored my sugar regularly, I might have caught it much sooner.
How was FFD introduced and what made me choose it?
My husband works in a pharmaceutical company, and several of his colleagues had already completed the Freedom From Diabetes program with excellent results.
I joined the online session after seeing an advertisement on Facebook.
What impressed me most was that FFD wasn't just about lowering sugar levels.
It focused on understanding the root cause, improving overall health, and teaching sustainable lifestyle changes.
It focused on understanding the root cause, improving overall health, and teaching sustainable lifestyle changes.
Instead of trying different treatments one after another, I decided to trust a structured program that had already helped people around us.
Mrs. Maithilee BhaleraoReversal Story
When I joined FFD, my HbA1c was 8.7. Since my sugar levels were quite high, Dr. Smita Inamdar started me on diabetes medication along with supplements.
Within about three months, my reports improved enough for my doctor to stop my diabetes medicines completely. Since then, I have been managing my sugar through lifestyle changes alone.
One of the biggest transformations was my weight.
I started at around 63 kg and gradually reduced to 53 kg, losing nearly 10 kg.
During just the first month, I lost around 3 kg, and over the next two months, I lost another 5 kg through disciplined eating, exercise, and fasting.
During just the first month, I lost around 3 kg, and over the next two months, I lost another 5 kg through disciplined eating, exercise, and fasting.
My dietitian later advised me not to lose any further weight and instead focus on maintaining it.
The physical changes were remarkable. Earlier, climbing the stairs to my fourth-floor home would leave me breathless, and I often felt heaviness in my chest because of my previous heart condition.
Today, climbing those same stairs feels much easier. I feel lighter, more energetic, and much more confident in my body's ability.
Fast for Freedom Experience
Along with the nutrition plan and exercise routine, the fasting period accelerated my transformation during the first few months.
Initially, I experienced slightly lower energy levels, but once my body adapted, I began feeling much lighter and more active.
The combination of fasting, proper nutrition, and regular exercise played an important role in my early weight loss and overall metabolic improvement.
Athletic Identity
Yoga has always been close to my heart, but after joining FFD, my commitment became much stronger.
I practice yoga for an hour every day, including pranayama and breathing exercises. The motivation from the program pushed me to challenge myself further.
On International Yoga Day, I successfully completed 108 Surya Namaskars.
Although I took short breaks between sets, I was amazed that I could complete all 108 without feeling exhausted.
A few years ago, I would never have imagined myself achieving something like this.
Although I took short breaks between sets, I was amazed that I could complete all 108 without feeling exhausted.
A few years ago, I would never have imagined myself achieving something like this.
Inner Transformation
I also attended an Inner Transformation session with Udita Ma'am. The session reinforced the importance of mindfulness, journaling, breathing exercises, and emotional wellbeing.
While I don't journal regularly anymore, pranayama and meditation continue to be part of my daily routine.
As someone who already practised yoga, these sessions deepened my understanding of how mental calmness and conscious breathing contribute to better overall health.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
The biggest gift FFD gave me was education. Earlier, I believed weight loss alone was enough.
Today, I understand that maintaining good health requires regular monitoring, proper nutrition, muscle-building exercises, emotional wellbeing, and consistency.
The guidance from the doctors, dietitians, exercise experts, and educational sessions completely changed my perspective on health.
The guidance from the doctors, dietitians, exercise experts, and educational sessions completely changed my perspective on health.
I now feel confident about maintaining my weight, continuing my healthy lifestyle, and working towards clearing my GTT in the near future.
Even if my journey isn't complete yet, I know I am moving in the right direction every single day.
Even if my journey isn't complete yet, I know I am moving in the right direction every single day.
