How I Lost 17 kg and Improved My Diabetes through lifestyle changes with Freedom From Diabetes

I Slashed 17 kg in 10 Months With FFD!

Name - Mrs. Pooja Pulipaka
Age - 50 Years Young
Profession - Housewife
Place - Hyderabad, Telangana.

My name is Pooja Pulipaka, I am 50 years old, and I live in Hyderabad. I work as a governance & automation professional.
Life has become extremely busy with work responsibilities, raising two children, one nineteen and other is 22 and three dogs as a single mother, and managing everything on my own. Somewhere along the way, I stopped prioritizing my own health.
When symptoms like constant tiredness, sweet cravings, excessive thirst, and dizziness started appearing, I knew something was not right. That was when my diabetes journey began.

Key Takeaways.

HbA1c improved from 11 to 7.1 in 6 months
Weight reduced from 97 kg to 80 kg in 10 months
Energy, confidence, and positivity improved
Developed stronger mental resilience and emotional balance
Rediscovered fitness through walking, exercise, and lifestyle discipline

My Diabetes Story

My diabetes diagnosis happened when I started experiencing extreme fatigue, constant sweet cravings, thirst, and occasional dizziness.

My doctor suggested that I should get my sugar levels checked. The results showed that my HbA1c had increased significantly, and I realized I had to take this seriously.

There is also a strong family history of diabetes in my family. My mother and my maternal grandfather both had it.

So I knew that if I didn't act early, it could worsen over time.

How I Discovered FFD

I discovered Freedom From Diabetes through YouTube while searching for ways to manage diabetes naturally.

I watched several videos by Dr. Pramod Tripathi and Dr. Malhar, and they made a lot of sense to me. Around the same time, one of my college colleagues also mentioned the program.

The stories and explanations gave me hope that lifestyle change could actually make a difference, and that is when I decided to join the program.

Mrs. Pooja Pulipaka

My Reversal Journey

When I joined the program, my HbA1c was around 11, and my weight had reached 97 kg.

Gradually, through changes in my eating habits, fasting routines, and physical activity, things started improving.

My HbA1c reduced to around 7.1, and my weight dropped to 80 kg, which means I lost about 17 kg.

One of the biggest learnings for me was understanding that discipline and consistency matter more than perfection.

Initially, the dietary changes and fasting routines felt difficult. I even tried water fasting for a few days, and I realized something important: often it is the mind that keeps asking for food, not the body.

Over time, things became easier as my mindset started changing.

Inner Transformation

Apart from the physical changes, the inner transformation sessions made a big difference in my life.

As a single mother with two children, a demanding job, and many responsibilities, stress often built up without me realizing it. Sometimes it felt overwhelming.

Through the sessions with Kavita Modi, I learned techniques like meditation, journaling, and perspective shifting.

These helped me calm down, think objectively, and deal with stress in a healthier way.

Today, I feel more emotionally balanced and mentally stronger than before.

Athletic Identity

Fitness was something I had ignored for many years.

But once I joined the program, I slowly started getting active again.

I began with walking and basic exercises, and gradually started exploring activities like running and trekking.

Although I am still building my stamina, I now enjoy walking in parks, exercising in open gyms, and exploring outdoor activities.

My long-term goal is to run and go for treks, something I am working towards step by step.

Current Lifestyle & Reflection

Today, I feel much more positive, confident, and aware of my health.

Even when life gets busy or I go slightly off track, I know how to bring myself back on track because I understand my body better now.

One beautiful thing about the program is the community and support system. T

here is always someone encouraging you whether it's doctors, dietitians, psychologists, or fellow participants.

It feels like being surrounded by people who genuinely want you to succeed.