From 78 Kgs to 63 Kgs and 47% to 77% Lung Capacity: This 60-YO Businesswoman’s Journey Is #goals!
From 78 kgs to 63 kgs
40 mg to 2.5 mg steroids
47% to 77% lung capacity
And battling brain fog, fatigue, debilitating pain, and lethargy to swinging with energy and strength training at VO2 max…
This 60-YO businesswoman’s journey is #goals!
How it began
“In 2015, I was diagnosed with COPD, ILD, lung capacity restriction, and subacute hypersensitivity pneumonitis. I was told I would be in a wheelchair and may need to use an oxygen tank. The best option was to move out of Mumbai to curtail any further hardening of the lungs. While one is unable to reverse the loss of lung, I had confidence that I would put it into remission and increase my breathing capacity, all while living in the home and city I love,” shares Manisha Sangani.
How was this possible?
“I believe it all starts with the soul, mind, and body. At 60, I no longer needed to be anxious, a role model, or perfect for my family or business team. From 2015 to 2019, I was blessed with healers who opened my heart to embrace changes. In 2019, when my sister insisted I join a program with Luke Coutinho, I reluctantly agreed. That was my pivotal point. My Head Nutritionist and Lifestyle Expert Piyali Ganguly from Team Luke helped me start shedding weight and build a better and positive mind frame,” she adds
Hand-holding every step of the way
“The program was structured with easy access to my nutritionist. Piyali’s motivation, affirmations, and gentle coaxing brought me out of my victim mode. Her soothing voice helped me talk about my suppressed emotions and a traumatic incident from my childhood that was brushed off.
Everyday check-ins, food logs, pictures, easy-to-follow meal plans, concoctions, workouts, resources like lifestyle flows, masterclasses, yoga sessions, journaling, gratitude, and so on worked. Simple protocols helped change my body’s environment from acidic to alkaline and reduced inflammation.”
Beyond COPD and ILD, other pain points in this case were rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, severe depression, and a feeling of helplessness.
How did we help?
- Activated the 5 defense mechanisms of the body
- Followed our autoimmune and anti-inflammatory protocol
- Focused on inch loss vs weight loss
- Worked on her sleep hygiene, movement, and gut health
- Addressed Vitamin D and B12 levels
- Started working on emotional expression, affirmations, and visualization
- Supported her through the lows and elevated her confidence
- Showed her the power of possibility and her capability to reach results
- Created a mental health routine
And more…
“Being a businesswoman, she had to attend several social events. So we mindfully worked on how to manage these meals. The true magic however started with the mind, when she started getting the confidence that things can change and she can achieve a normal and healthy life,” shares Piyali, her Head Nutritionist and Lifestyle Expert at Team Luke.
“She is a completely changed individual today. She used to be vulnerable to any comments and battled self-doubt. We focused on building self-love and self-confidence. The best thing is that she has maintained a daily log for many years now that helps her introspect on her day, praise her efforts, and also work on any shortcomings. She has influenced many more people across her circles, be it family or friends to get better, feel better, and live better. I am proud of her journey,” Piyali adds.
“Piyali and I have a symbiotic relationship. Every time I am low, I reach out to her. After 2019, which was 9 months at a stretch, I took a session with her every year for 4 months. I also get rewarded when someone I influence joins. I continue my pursuit to battle against steroid mooning or as I lovingly call them my wiggly hugging parts. Thank you, Luke and Piyali. Also, a big thanks to the unwavering support from my family and friends who patiently supported me as I continued my allopathic medication and supplemented it with nature and spirituality.”
What Luke Says
Our 2 cents
From battling brain fog, fatigue, debilitating pain & lethargy while on 40 mg steroids, to now thriving with energy, clarity, focus, strength training at VO2 max & only needing 2.5 mg steroids…..
This is the remarkable journey of a strong-willed businesswoman & the boundless power of the mind, beyond mere food & meds.
Diagnosed with COPD, depression, RA & ILD, she refused to accept the typical prognosis of: no hope, progressive decline, dependence on oxygen cylinders & compromised quality of life.
She chose to rewrite her own story, refusing to succumb to excuses like “I’m too busy” or “I’m too old” or “I’m stuck with this forever.”
We onboarded her & designed a personalized lifestyle protocol tailored to her routine, preferences & frequent travels.
Our protocol covered –
– Releasing long-suppressed emotions through talking and journaling
– Cultivating self-love, confidence & celebrating small wins along the way
– Rebuilding gut microbiome
– Anti-inflammatory protocol
– Activating mechanisms like anti-angiogenesis, DNA repair, stem cell regeneration & retraining her immunity
– Bumping up vitamin D3 & B12
– Practicing visualization, gratitude & affirmations to reprogram her subconscious mind
– Following a metabolic health-focused eating regimen
– Maintaining detailed logs to track progress & identify patterns
– Regular practice of yoga & pranayama
– Managing steroid-related side effects
– And ofcourse, an unwavering support from her loved ones
After 9 years of dedication & patience, she is here sharing her inspiring journey, becoming a messenger of hope & possibilities for others in her circle.
We do not have a miracle cure for COPD, RA, or ILD, but what we do believe in is your body’s intelligence to heal itself when the fundamentals of healing and recovery are in place. In all the cases we have handled in 13 years, and will continue to, we do exactly that: putting the fundamentals in place and allowing the body’s intelligence to take over.
We help you find a way.
Did this story inspire you? Start your journey to address your condition at its root.
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Disclaimer: While this may inspire you, please remember that each case is unique. What worked for her doesn’t necessarily have to work for you. Her protocol was designed by keeping her past and current lifestyle, case, and situation in mind. If you have a medical condition or are on medications, please keep your doctor in the loop before trying anything new. Make an informed decision, always.
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