How I Lost 23 Kg, Reversed Prediabetes, and Took Back Control of My Life
I Slashed A Whopping 23 kg in 2 Years Thanks to FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Preeti Vijay Darda.
- Age - 49 Years Young
- Profession - Homemaker
- Place - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar,Maharashtra.
I am a 49-year-old homemaker from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. For nearly 15 years, obesity had slowly taken away my confidence, mobility, and quality of life. Along with severe weight gain, I had entered the prediabetic range with an HbA1c of 6.6. Daily activities became difficult because of back pain, muscle pain, and physical restrictions.
Today, I have reduced my weight from 140 kg to 117 kg, brought my HbA1c down to 5.8, and most importantly, regained the confidence that I can continue transforming my health naturally. My journey wasn't about quick results. It was about learning, staying committed, getting back up after setbacks, and creating a healthier life that I can sustain.
Key Takeaways
- Reduced HbA1c from 6.6 to 5.8 in 4 months
- Lost 23 kg (140 kg to 117 kg) in 24 months
- BMI improved from 54.3 to 46.87
- LDL Cholesterol reduced from 190 to 93.6
- Reduced back pain and muscle pain
- Improved cholesterol profile
- Better understanding of nutrition and healthy eating
- Built sustainable lifestyle habits
- Regular meditation practice improved consistency and mental well-being
My Health Story
Although my family has a strong history of diabetes on both sides, my biggest struggle was obesity.
For nearly 25 years, I lived with obesity. Over time, my weight reached 140 kg.
Simple daily activities became exhausting. Back pain, muscle pain, and restricted movement had become a part of my everyday life.
Simple daily activities became exhausting. Back pain, muscle pain, and restricted movement had become a part of my everyday life.
I was also diagnosed with prediabetes, with an HbA1c of 6.6.
Looking back, I now realize that the biggest reason behind my health problems wasn't just food, it was a lack of awareness.
I simply didn't know what my body actually needed. I had no understanding of protein requirements, carbohydrates, portion sizes, or balanced nutrition.
I simply didn't know what my body actually needed. I had no understanding of protein requirements, carbohydrates, portion sizes, or balanced nutrition.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
During the session, Dr. Pramod Tripathi also spoke about obesity reversal. That immediately caught my attention.
I had tried several weight-loss methods before, including Herbalife, where I managed to lose around 17 kg.
However, the weight returned soon after I stopped the program because the approach wasn't sustainable.
However, the weight returned soon after I stopped the program because the approach wasn't sustainable.
FFD felt completely different. There were no extreme restrictions or complicated meal preparations.
Instead, it taught me how to eat correctly rather than asking me to avoid everything I enjoyed.
That practical and scientific approach convinced me to join.
That practical and scientific approach convinced me to join.
Mrs. Preeti Darda
My Reversal Journey
When I joined FFD, my weight was 140 kg, and my HbA1c had already entered the prediabetic range.
During my first year, I consistently followed the program and successfully lost 17 kg.
However, due to personal responsibilities and life circumstances, I had to take a break from the program.
During that period, I regained around 7 kg.
However, due to personal responsibilities and life circumstances, I had to take a break from the program.
During that period, I regained around 7 kg.
Instead of giving up, I made the decision to rejoin FFD.
With renewed commitment and the confidence that the program had already given me once before, I gradually got back on track.
Over the next year, I lost another 13 kg, bringing my total weight down to 117 kg.
With renewed commitment and the confidence that the program had already given me once before, I gradually got back on track.
Over the next year, I lost another 13 kg, bringing my total weight down to 117 kg.
Overall, I have lost 23 kg in 24 months while also reducing my HbA1c from 6.6 to 5.8, taking myself out of the prediabetic range.
My LDL cholesterol also improved significantly from 190 to 93.6.
My LDL cholesterol also improved significantly from 190 to 93.6.
This journey taught me that setbacks don't define success.
What truly matters is having the knowledge, support, and courage to start again.
Every time I came back to FFD, I moved one step closer to the healthier life I wanted.
What truly matters is having the knowledge, support, and courage to start again.
Every time I came back to FFD, I moved one step closer to the healthier life I wanted.
Athletic Identity
Because of my weight, I have been careful about high-impact activities.
Currently, I regularly perform the warm-up routines taught by the FFD exercise experts, including nitric oxide dump exercises and mobility drills.
Currently, I regularly perform the warm-up routines taught by the FFD exercise experts, including nitric oxide dump exercises and mobility drills.
My dream is to return to playing badminton once I reduce more weight and become physically stronger.
Instead of rushing the process, I have chosen to improve my health safely and gradually.
Inner Transformation
Meditation has been a part of my life for many years. Before joining FFD, I practiced meditation for around 15 minutes daily.
Today, I comfortably meditate for nearly 30 minutes every day.
Although I did not require individual psychological counselling, I truly appreciate FFD's holistic approach toward emotional well-being.
Although I did not require individual psychological counselling, I truly appreciate FFD's holistic approach toward emotional well-being.
I believe mental health deserves equal importance because many people struggling with lifestyle diseases also carry emotional stress.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
The biggest gift FFD gave me wasn't just weight loss. It was awareness.
Today I understand:
- What my body needs
- How much protein I should eat
- Why balanced nutrition matters
- How sustainable habits create lasting results
Earlier, I blamed circumstances. Now I understand that knowledge changes everything. Once you have the right knowledge, your choices naturally become healthier.
FFD has given me something even more valuable than weight loss. It has given me hope.
Today, I truly feel, "Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai." That feeling is priceless because it reminds me every day that it's never too late to rebuild your health and enjoy life again.
Today, I truly feel, "Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai." That feeling is priceless because it reminds me every day that it's never too late to rebuild your health and enjoy life again.
