How Shilpa Kulambi Lost 16 Kg and Transformed Her Health Through Sustainable Lifestyle Changes
I Slashed A Whopping 16 kg of Unhealthy Weight in 6 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Shilpa S Kulambi
- Age - 43 Years Young
- Profession - Homemaker
- Place - Bengaluru , Karnataka.
Today, I have lost 16 kg, improved my health markers, built a healthy relationship with food, and discovered a lifestyle that I can follow for life. More importantly, I no longer feel controlled by cravings or unhealthy habits.
This is my story.
Key Takeaways
- Reduced weight from 71 kg to 55 kg in 6 months
- Improved cholesterol and triglyceride markers
- Lost 4.8 kg during Fast for Freedom
- Follows weekly 24-hour fasting comfortably
- Walks 5–10 km daily and cycles regularly
- Adopted mindful eating and portion control
- Inspired family and friends to embrace healthier lifestyles
My Health Story: When Food Became a Habit Rather Than Fuel
My husband and I have always been food lovers. The problem wasn't just what we ate, it was how much we ate.
Even when we felt full, we would continue eating simply because the food tasted good. Portion control didn't exist in our lifestyle. Frequent snacking, extra servings, and mindless eating gradually became normal.
Over time, my weight increased to 71 kg. Along with obesity came tiredness, reduced energy levels, and worsening cholesterol markers.
Although I occasionally walked for exercise, there was no consistency in my routine.
Although I occasionally walked for exercise, there was no consistency in my routine.
Deep down, I knew something had to change.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
My husband first heard about Freedom From Diabetes through a friend. Two years ago, we both decided to join the program together.
Initially, I was skeptical.
I had heard about many popular keto diets, fancy meal plans, expensive health foods and I assumed this would be something similar.
I worried that I would have to buy special foods or completely change my kitchen.
I worried that I would have to buy special foods or completely change my kitchen.
But once I joined the Discover Reversal Session, I realized FFD was completely different.
The guidance was simple and practical. The dieticians helped us work with foods that were already available at home.
There were no complicated rules or expensive ingredients.
There were no complicated rules or expensive ingredients.
For the first time, healthy living felt realistic and sustainable.
Mrs. Shilpa S Kulambi
My Reversal Story
One of the biggest lessons I learned through FFD was mindful eating.I finally understood:
- How much to eat
- When to eat
- Why portion control matters
- How food choices affect health markers
We significantly reduced oil consumption and completely removed added sugars from our routine.
Whether it was jaggery, palm sugar, or refined sugar, we learned to be conscious about all forms of sweeteners.
Whether it was jaggery, palm sugar, or refined sugar, we learned to be conscious about all forms of sweeteners.
We also transitioned largely toward a vegan lifestyle.
As my eating habits changed, my health markers started improving.
My cholesterol levels normalized, my triglycerides improved, and I began feeling lighter and more energetic.
The biggest transformation, however, was my weight.
- From 71 kg, I gradually reached 55 kg, a total loss of 16 kg.
- For the first time in years, I felt in control of my health.
Fast for Freedom
During the 9-day fasting challenge, I lost approximately 4.8 kg.
What surprised me most was how manageable fasting became once I understood the correct process.
The Shahi Paani and hunger-management strategies helped immensely. Instead of struggling with cravings, I felt comfortable and confident.
Even today, my husband and I practice a 24-hour fast every week.
Recently, after some family gatherings and celebrations, my weight had increased to 61.3 kg.
I completed a short fasting cycle and quickly brought it back down to 59.6 kg.
I completed a short fasting cycle and quickly brought it back down to 59.6 kg.
FFD taught me that weight management is not about punishment, it's about having the right tools to return to balance whenever needed.
My Athletic Identity
Movement has become a natural part of my lifestyle.
Today, I :
- Walk between 5 and 8 km daily
- Extend walks up to 10 km on weekends
- Cycle 8 km once or twice a week
- Perform Surya Namaskars and strength exercises at home
- Cycling has become my favorite form of activity and my true athletic identity.
Regular movement has helped me maintain my results while keeping me physically and mentally active.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
- Today, I no longer eat mindlessly.
- Before eating anything, I pause and think about how it will affect my health.
- That awareness has become my greatest achievement.
The program did not just help me lose weight it helped me build habits that I can follow for life.
I still watch Dr. Pramod Tripathi's and Dr. Malhar's videos regularly.
Their guidance continues to reinforce the principles that transformed my health.
Their guidance continues to reinforce the principles that transformed my health.
Looking back, joining FFD was one of the best decisions I ever made.
