How a Yoga Teacher Prevented Diabetes and Lost 10 kg Naturally with FFD!
I Dropped 10 kg in 6 Months With FFD!
- Name - Mrs. Sucharita Vinod
- Age - 54 Years Young
- Profession - Freelance Yoga Teacher
- Place - Mumbai,Maharashtra.
Key Takeaways
- HbA1c Reduced from 6.5 to 5.5 in 3 Months
- Cleared GTT
- Weight Reduced from 79 kg to 69 kg in 6 months
- Improved triglycerides and kidney health markers
- Better stamina and endurance
- Completed Fast For Freedom
My Diabetes Story
My diabetes journey actually began before I became diabetic.
During a routine health check-up, my HbA1c reached 6.5, placing me in the prediabetic range.
Since both my mother's and father's families had a strong history of diabetes, I knew I couldn't ignore it.
Since both my mother's and father's families had a strong history of diabetes, I knew I couldn't ignore it.
My symptoms were mild frequent urination and gradual weight gain but I also understood that waiting until diabetes became severe wasn't the right approach.
As a yoga teacher and someone interested in health, I knew Type 2 diabetes could often be prevented or reversed through the right lifestyle changes.
I wanted to act before medicines became necessary.
I wanted to act before medicines became necessary.
How I Was Introduced to FFD
I first came across Freedom From Diabetes nearly 8–10 years ago, when Dr. Pramod Tripathi conducted an awareness session at Aditya Birla.
That was the first time I learned about FFD and even tasted a green smoothie. At that time, my HbA1c stayed between 5.9 and 6.0, so I made a promise to myself:
The day my HbA1c crossed 6.5, I would join FFD.
Years later, when that happened, I kept my promise and enrolled immediately because I didn't want to wait until diabetes progressed or medicines became necessary.
Years later, when that happened, I kept my promise and enrolled immediately because I didn't want to wait until diabetes progressed or medicines became necessary.
Mrs. Sucharita Vinod
My Reversal Journey
Although I was already a yoga teacher, FFD taught me something I hadn't fully understood before; healthy eating is not just about eating clean; it's about eating right for your body.
I had tried other nutrition programs earlier and believed I already knew what healthy food looked like.
But FFD helped me understand food combinations, portion sizes, and how a plant-based lifestyle could work for me.
But FFD helped me understand food combinations, portion sizes, and how a plant-based lifestyle could work for me.
Within just three months, my HbA1c reduced from 6.5 to 5.5, and I eventually cleared my GTT.
The transformation wasn't limited to my blood sugar.
My weight was reduced from 79 kg to 69 kg, and despite returning to three regular meals after completing the program,
I've successfully maintained my weight by continuing my exercise routine.
I've successfully maintained my weight by continuing my exercise routine.
My blood reports improved too. My triglycerides, kidney function, and other metabolic markers showed significant improvement.
Today, I feel lighter, healthier, and much more energetic than before.
Athletic Identity
I've always enjoyed staying active.
My athletic identity includes Yoga, Running, Swimming, and Trekking.
I regularly practice yoga, participate in half marathons, swim, and have completed challenging treks, including the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Recently, after losing weight with FFD, I also completed a monsoon trek in Maharashtra with much greater ease.
One of my proudest fitness achievements is performing 180 Surya Namaskars in a single session every year.
With 10 kg less body weight, every activity feels easier, and my stamina has improved tremendously.
Fast For Freedom Experience
I also participated in Fast For Freedom. The first three days were challenging as my body adjusted to the new routine. I initially felt sleepy, cold, and slightly low on energy.
But after that, everything changed.
I felt lighter, my concentration improved, and healthy eating became much more natural.
One of my biggest victories was overcoming cravings.
I clearly remember preparing my favorite Puri-Bhaji for my family during the fasting period and happily choosing not to eat it.
That experience strengthened my confidence that discipline becomes much easier once habits change.
Inner Transformation
Being a yoga teacher, meditation and self-reflection were already part of my daily life.
Every morning begins with meditation, while every evening ends with reflection reviewing the day calmly without judging or reacting.
This simple practice has helped me improve my memory, reduce stress, and become more accepting of situations beyond my control.
While I attended an FFD psychology session, I found that my long-standing yoga practice already provided many of the mental tools I needed.
Current Lifestyle & Reflection
Today, I'm healthier, lighter, and far more confident than I was before joining FFD.
The biggest surprise has been hearing people constantly ask, "What did you do?"
After menopause, losing weight is never easy, yet I lost 10 kg naturally and recently celebrated another milestone buying size M clothes for the first time in years.
FFD also changed one of my biggest beliefs. Earlier, I believed that exercising more would compensate for eating more.
Today, I understand that nutrition and exercise must work together, not against each other.
Today, I understand that nutrition and exercise must work together, not against each other.
The structured support from the doctors, dietitians, exercise experts, and the FFD app made the entire journey simple, practical, and sustainable.
Whenever someone asks me about my transformation, I give them the same advice:
"Don't ask me what I did. Just join FFD and follow the program sincerely. The results will speak for themselves."
