Vishal Bhargava from Mumbai lost weight and regained fitness with FFD!
I Slashed 10 Kg in Just 5 Months & Completed a 5 Km Run!
- Name - Mr. Vishal Bhargava
- Age - 52 Years Young
- Profession - Consultant Engineer (Marine Platform Design)
- Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
I joined Freedom From Diabetes not for diabetes, but for freedom from obesity, especially the kind that came after a difficult COVID recovery.
Key Takeaways
- Lost nearly 10 kg in 5 months after post-COVID steroid weight gain
- HbA1c improved from 5.9 to 5.7
- Restarted running after years of limitation
- Regained energy, awareness, and discipline
- Developed strong food and lifestyle mindfulness
My Health Story
Post my COVID bout, I was on steroids for almost a year, which led to a massive weight gain of nearly 35 kg.
Despite trying self-regulation, I was unable to shed this weight. The excess weight started putting undue stress on my body.
While I could still walk, I was no longer able to run something that deeply affected me because I was a regular marathon runner before COVID.
While I could still walk, I was no longer able to run something that deeply affected me because I was a regular marathon runner before COVID.
Daily activities like climbing stairs also became uncomfortable. I knew I needed a more disciplined and structured approach.
How Was FFD Introduced & Why I Chose It
I first came across FFD through a webinar by Dr. Malhar.
Around the same time, a saint I knew had followed the program earlier and was able to stop diabetes medication within three months.
Around the same time, a saint I knew had followed the program earlier and was able to stop diabetes medication within three months.
I had already tried doing things on my own, but it wasn’t working.
That’s when I decided to enroll not with expectations of miracles, but with the intention of bringing discipline back into my life.
That’s when I decided to enroll not with expectations of miracles, but with the intention of bringing discipline back into my life.
Mr. Vishal Bhargava
My Reversal Story
I joined the program in April, weighing around 117 kg. By September, within a span of five months, I had brought my weight down to 107 kg.Due to city relocation and living in guest houses for some time, I couldn’t follow the protocol fully and gained back about 2–3 kg, bringing my current weight to 110 kg.
However, the process taught me something far more important than just numbers awareness. I now clearly understand how food, routine, and consistency directly impact my body.
Athletic Identity
One of the biggest wins for me was reclaiming my identity as a runner.
After joining FFD:
- I completed a 5 km run
- Followed it up with a 10 km run
- Started regular gym workouts focused on muscle training
For someone who had stopped running completely post-COVID, this comeback felt deeply satisfying.
Inner Transformation & Mental Fitness
I did not take any one-on-one inner transformation sessions, but I do practice:
- Meditation 3–4 times a week
- Journaling, often through voice notes or WhatsApp messages to myself
This habit helps me capture thoughts and emotions immediately and address them consciously, rather than letting them accumulate.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
FFD has helped me become extremely mindful about my daily choices. I now:
- Check my weight every morning and night
- Stay conscious of food intake through the day
- Carry fruits, nuts, or healthy options when traveling
- Avoid defaulting to junk food simply because it’s available
The program has built a level of self-awareness that stays with you even when life becomes busy.
