At 67, most people start slowing down. Not Chandubhai Savani.
A resident of Surat, Chandubhai, thought life was on track. “My life was going well till I had my bypass surgery,” he says. That surgery, back in 2021, was a wake-up call. Medication was routine, but exercise wasn’t. His diet? What he calls ‘normal.’ “I wasn’t walking much, and I didn’t think about changing anything.”
Then, in May 2024, something changed. A gift. A GOQii smart watch, and along with it, a coach who didn’t just give him advice but gave him direction.
From One Kilometre to Fifteen: A Walk He Never Thought He’d Take
“When I started with GOQii, walking one kilometre would leave me breathless,” Chandubhai admits. His HbA1c was dangerously high at 9, fasting sugars hovered around 150, and even his cardiologist knew his arteries were in poor shape, three blockages, one at 100%, the other two at 90%.
That’s where his journey with Coach Dr. Payal Mahan began.
“We didn’t jump into tough workouts. We started small. Chair yoga, flaxseeds in his diet, gentle post-meal walks,” says Dr. Payal. “And then, something shifted.”
Chandubhai took his first steps. Literally. His body responded, his confidence grew, and soon, he was walking more. Then more. His coach recalls the moment it turned into something bigger. “He started joining GOQii challenges. His steps increased to 25,000 a day. I had to ask him to slow down!” she says.
“Earlier, I used to take my two-wheeler even for short distances,” Chandubhai laughs. “Now, I don’t even think about it. I prefer walking. Ten to fifteen kilometres daily feels normal now.”
The Diet Tweaks That Transformed His Health
Every 15 days, his coach would introduce a new habit. Fenugreek seeds, cinnamon, turmeric milk, soaked nuts, and morning yoga. He learned when to eat fruits, when to avoid them, and how to balance his meals.
“Earlier, I ate fruits with my meals. I thought that was healthy. Now, I know better,” he says.
By December 2024, his HbA1c had dropped to 7. His doctors, both his cardiologist and endocrinologist, were amazed. His energy levels didn’t match his age; they matched his new mindset.
By May 2025, his HbA1c had fallen to 6.8. His fasting sugar levels stayed between 90 and 100. But the bigger victory? His body felt lighter. His mind felt clearer. And for the first time in years, he felt in control.
“I’ve challenged myself,” Chandubhai says proudly. “I want to live 100 years. With GOQii, I’ve become ready for that. My body feels lighter. My mood is better. I feel good.”
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Inspiring His Circle and Himself
Chandubhai hasn’t kept his transformation to himself. “He’s become a role model for his friends,” says Dr. Payal. “People in his age group now walk more, eat better, and have a reason to smile because of him.”
She often tells him, “Don’t let the calendar define your capability. You’re not too old to start something new. You’re not too late to feel strong, light, and full of life. You are not your age, you are your energy, your habits, and your mindset.”
Chandubhai’s story isn’t about a miracle. It’s about a man who chose to stop letting life ‘just happen’ to him. With steady guidance, consistent habits, and a little belief, he took control of his health. He started walking when he thought he couldn’t. He changed what he thought couldn’t be changed.
And today? He’s walking towards 100 with a smile on his face and lightness in his step.“Thank you for your guidance,” he says simply, “but this journey is mine now.” And that, perhaps, is the real victory.
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