How Vanishree Prevented Diabetes and Reversed PCOD-Linked Weight Gain
I Dropped 12 Kg in Just 6 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Vanishree B
- Age - 38 Years Young
- Profession - Corporate Professional
- Place - Bangalore, Karnataka.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c 6.2 to 5.4 in 6 months
- Fasting insulin reduced (16.16 to 7.05)
- Weight reduced from 82–83 kg to 70 kg
- Broke long-standing weight plateau with Fast for Freedom
- Built consistency with gym and trekking goals
- Managed emotional stress during major life challenges
My Health Story
I never had diabetes, but during an annual health check-up, my HbA1c touched the borderline range.
Having lived with PCOD since puberty, I was already battling hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and metabolic issues.
Having lived with PCOD since puberty, I was already battling hormonal imbalance, weight gain, and metabolic issues.
My father is diabetic, and almost everyone around me kept telling me, “You are bound to get diabetes.”
That fear stayed with me. I had already suffered enough with PCOD. I didn’t want diabetes added to the list.
That fear stayed with me. I had already suffered enough with PCOD. I didn’t want diabetes added to the list.
How Was FFD Introduced and What Made Me Choose It?
I came across Dr. Malhar’s content on Instagram and started following him closely.
For the first time, the explanation around insulin resistance, PCOD, and metabolism actually made sense.
For the first time, the explanation around insulin resistance, PCOD, and metabolism actually made sense.
I didn’t rush. I observed, listened, followed his content for nearly 2–3 months, and only then decided to join.
I had tried everything before Ayurveda, Panchakarma, random diets but nothing had worked sustainably.
I had tried everything before Ayurveda, Panchakarma, random diets but nothing had worked sustainably.
FFD felt logical, structured, and science-backed. That’s why I joined.
Mrs. Vanishree B
My Transformation Story
When I joined the program, my weight fluctuated between 82–83 kg.
Over six months, I reduced my weight to 70 kg, touching 67 kg at my lowest.
Over six months, I reduced my weight to 70 kg, touching 67 kg at my lowest.
More importantly:
- HbA1c dropped from 6.2 to 5.4
- Fasting insulin reduced from 16.16 to 7.05
At one point, I hit a weight plateau due to sciatica pain and reduced activity.
That’s when my dietitian suggested Fast for Freedom.
That’s when my dietitian suggested Fast for Freedom.
The 9-day fast helped me break the plateau and reset my system.
Fast for Freedom Experience
I did a 9-day , even though I was unsure initially.
The first two days were challenging, but from day three onward, my body adapted beautifully.
What stood out most was the reduction in fat percentage, which was visibly noticeable even to others around me.
What stood out most was the reduction in fat percentage, which was visibly noticeable even to others around me.
That experience gave me confidence that my body could heal if guided correctly.
Inner Transformation Experience
During the program, I went through a very difficult emotional phase losing my father-in-law, workplace uncertainty, and family pressure.
I took one-on-one sessions with Udita ma’am, which helped me understand that my reactions were normal given the stress I was under.
Simple techniques like box breathing and stepping back helped me regain balance.
Simple techniques like box breathing and stepping back helped me regain balance.
I may not follow every tool perfectly, but even partial application made a difference.
Athletic Identity
Initially, exercise was inconsistent due to pain and personal setbacks. But things changed when I found purpose.
Inspired by the FFD community, the Legends group, and the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek, I discovered my love for the mountains.
Today:
Today:
- I train at the gym 5 days a week
- I am actively preparing for trekking
- My long-term goal is Everest Base Camp
- Movement is no longer punishment, it’s preparation.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
I’ll be honest I haven’t followed the program 100%. Maybe 40–50% at best.
Yet, even with that, I’ve reversed prediabetes, corrected insulin resistance, lost weight, and built discipline.
That itself shows the power of the process.
That itself shows the power of the process.
If I can achieve this much with partial consistency, I know what’s possible with more.
