Ms. Pradnya Padhye

As a foodie, I have always been overweight, and even after staying active with Gym, Cardio, Cycling, etc, I was not able to lose weight. I finally found out that diet is responsible for 80% of your health and only 20% is dependent on gym, but at the same time, one cannot be helpful without the other.

So, around June 2025, almost a year ago, I was looking for a dietician to guide me for my weightloss goals, and at the same time one who would suggest sustainable diet plans that are neither too difficult to follow, nor painful like what others keep suggesting, like removing my favourite snacks or desserts from my life or something, but still effective enough that actually show results on the scale and in my clothes.

Online reviews helped me find Dietician Pradnya's Balcal Nutrefy, and while I cannot thank the previous reviewers enough for sharing their experiences, leading to me finding her, I want to actively share my experience so anyone else looking for a Dietician for weightloss can go in, knowing why I highly regard Dt. Pradnya & Team's BCN as top choice.

Last June, I was 94, and within 10 months, I was able to lose 11 KGs and now I am at 83, even after taking some breaks in between due to travel and work. I was able to achieve all these without giving up my favourite foods, snacks, and desserts, and I have been able to actively maintain my weightloss all thanks to the approach they take, to explain you how your body works, what all parameters are important, what is in the food, and what the healthy way of eating is to balance everything.

Prior to the first consultation, I was told by the team to get my blood test done externally, and to provide my dietary preferences, and my existing food & exercise patterns and schedules.

After visiting the clinic, Dt. Lateshwari from BCN team first did my Body Composition and Analysis (BCA) and then explained all the numbers and parameters from the Blood Report and BCA, explained the difference between my numbers and ideal numbers, and then Dt. Pradnya explained theory behind digestion of different foods, the right proportions to have them, how to manage diets on days where it's specifically not possible to follow it to the point, and then provided me with a one-week plan to begin with.

This was a huge shift in proportions of the macros - Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fiber that I used to have before and what I am supposed to have, so I would be lying if I said it instantly clicked in for me, but within three days, I realised that I was staying fuller for longer and with just some cardio excercise to begin with, I had already dropped a kg in a week.

I enrolled in the premium plan where my mentor was Dt. Lateshwari, who followed my daily meals and exercises, the mid-week weight updates, weekly consultation calls for plan updates & monthly BCAs at the clinic, and every alternate week's consultation was done by Dt. Pradnya.

We were connected via a WhatsApp group for updates, with them encouraging me to ping with any doubt or concern, and I could see the updated plans from the app, which also synced my step counts for them to track and follow-up on, apart from the food and excercise diary that I used to share on the group.

This helped a lot, and by the second week they reintroduced ch-eat-meal, restaurant/office meals, and how to manage it all properly.

My wow moment was when within a month of enrolling, where I was about to go for a 11-day Europe Trip, and they provided me proper plan for that too, so even after having Croissants and Pain-Au-Chocolats for breakfast followed by proper meals, nuts and SOS Protein Bars, and when I came back I found I had lost 2kgs while having enjoyed the tour properly without any sacrifice. (Yeah, the 16k steps per day average definitely helped but still- the way they explained the basics helped me enjoy all the indulgences, while balancing the nutrition well)

The progress was both fast and slow at times, and they kept providing different plans according to the body's state and especially the plateau breaker plans were introduced when the need was felt. Any new plan was properly introduced and proper guidance was provided based on how complicated the shift was, and then followed up again when the plan was switched out for another one again.

Amidst all of this, never did they ever suggest any kind of crash diet, and every diet plan was well balanced, and the weightloss results were complimentary with my level of exercise.

One more thing I observed is that the results started reflecting within a few months, with appreciative comments coming in from my relatives and colleagues about my weight loss.

I myself felt great when the same clothes that I had kept aside as they felt tight, again started fitting me properly. Also the kind of funny/bittersweet feeling of my existing clothes started feeling loose and oversized, thereby warranting a need of wardrobe refresh is unexplainable.

Overall, I would like to conclude by saying that weightloss needs a lot of patience, especially the willpower of not giving up efforts when the needle doesn't move for days, and with the right mentors that I have had, it was a regular journey.

Hope this review helps whomever else is in a similar state to what I was in last year, and they take the first steps in the direction they intend to be in.

I am and always will be grateful to Dt. Pradnya, Lateshwari and Harmeet :)

I'm a fairly average Indian guy in my mid-40s. Played sports, stayed active through my 20s, but somewhere along the way corporate life took over and healthy habits lost focus. By the time I paid attention, the damage was done. My HbA1c and cholesterol were out of range. I had developed high blood pressure, fatty liver, gallbladder polyps and had high visceral fat. My doctor gave me a firm nudge to get serious before things escalated further.

I found Balcal Nutrefy's brochure at my doctors and reached out to them. From the very first consultation, I felt heard rather than lectured or judged. I signed up for the 'Therapeutic nutrition" program and was paired with dieticians Aasavaree and Mrudula, working under the experienced supervision of Pradnya.

Given my specific health conditions, I was a bit nervous about how restrictive things would get. That concern turned out to be unnecessary. They didn't hand me a list of things I couldn't eat. Instead, they took the time to explain why certain foods work for my body and how to build balanced meals around my food preferences. Social outings, guests visiting, busy travel weeks - there was a plan to manage everything. They gave me the tools to make sensible choices in real situations rather than demanding perfection.

The regular follow-ups kept me honest and on track without ever feeling like surveillance or pressure. Both Aasavaree and Mrudula were approachable, patient, and genuinely invested in how I was doing.

Six months in, the results speak for themselves. I lost close to 10% of my body weight. More importantly, my HbA1c and cholesterol are back in the healthy range, and my overall metabolic picture looks way better. These numbers matter far more to me than what the scale says.

This journey has genuinely changed how I think about food. Something I wish I had learnt years ago.

If you are on the fence wondering whether this is worth it, it absolutely is. The guidance here is thoughtful, practical, and gets results, but only if you are motivated to work alongside. I'm grateful to the entire team at Balcal Nutrefy. Thank you

This is Manoj Purohit, I visited Pradnya Padhye founder of Balcal Nutrefy basically for weight loss program as I was over weight and had pain in the knees while getting down the stairs. I had known Pranya for a long time and I had also heard of remarkable results of transformation of some of her clients who were common friends. So when I visited Balcal, my first meeting was with Pradnya who heard to the compalints/issues and the purpose of me visit to her. She then introduced me to my mentor, Nrutika, who was to guide me through my weight loss journey. In the very first meeting I was asked to get the complete body profile checked. From the reports, it was deteced that I was having borderline diabetes as well as high cholestral levels. Then my journey towards the weight loss started along with bringing back the blood sugar and cholestral to its normal levels.

The dietary plan would be changed every week and if any particular diet plan was not suitable or caused discomfort, my mentor Nrutika, was just a call away and she would change my diet plan for the week. There were weekly follow up calls with the mentor and a monthly visit to the clinic to check the difference in body composition.

Ultimately, I completed my weight loss program and at the end of it I not only lost 10 kgs weight but the blood sugar and cholestral was well within the normal range without taking any medicines and I have adopted a healthy life choices.

During this journey of one and half year, I was amazed at the professional approach of not only Pradnya and the mentor Nrutika but the entire team of Balcal Nutrefy. I am glad that I invested in myself and joined Balcal who helped me change the direction of my health.

My sincere gratitude to Pradnya, Nrutika and team Balcal.

I am pleased to share my positive experience with Balcal Nutrefy. At the start of my journey, my weight was 70.4 kg and my HbA1c was 6.9, which raised concerns about my overall health.

Through structured guidance, a practical meal plan, and consistent support, I was able to achieve sustainable results without extreme dieting. The approach was balanced and tailored to fit my daily routine.

Currently, I maintain a weight of 61–62 kg, and my HbA1c has improved significantly to 5.6. Beyond the physical results, this program has helped me build healthier habits and a disciplined mindset.

I appreciate the team’s professionalism and continuous encouragement throughout my transformation. I’m deeply thankful to Dt. Pradnya Padhay, Dt. Shraddha, and Dt. Mrudula for believing in me and supporting me at every step.” confidently recommend this program to anyone seeking long-term, healthy results.

I have been associated with Dr Pradnya and her team at Balcal since January 2023. The first thing I loved about Balcal is the clarity with which all the dieticians demystify all the diet related jargons and make you completely at ease. Their programs are structured beautifully taking into consideration not just the dietary requirements but also the social and emotional aspects of food. Umpteen options are provided to ensure that diet doesn’t become mundane. A special mention to the exhaustive recipe list on their app which has healthy lip smacking options for everyone. I am glad that we as a family decided to embark on this healthy journey. We certainly couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Special thanks to Dt. Pradnya, Dt. Asavaree for all the help and support. Best wishes- Neha Umarji

I recently completed my 3-month weight loss journey with BALCAL and lost 11 kgs!****The diet plans were perfectly designed to fit into my busy schedule. The hand-holding and support from DT Asarvari was remarkable **2014 she always customized my meal plan around my work hours*****Despite multiple medical issues, I was able to achieve weight loss that I once thought was impossible.\n\nAnd the journey continues!\

I feel amazing to express my feelings.

I have lost almost 9 kgs in just 3 months.

I have been trying from last 1 year to lose weight. It is a huge change to finally be in the normal weight range and I am feeling better now.

The diet was simple and easy to follow. When you put your mind to something- anything is achievable. I didn't feel like I starved ever during diet.

I feel healthier and more confident than ever.

Overall this is an amazing feeling inside ans outside.

Thank you again for helping me in the transformation.

It is indeed a lifestyle change and I will continue this for life. *️

* *** * ***** ********** ******* **** ******** *** ******** Both has been very supportive, patient, and consistent with her guidance throughout the program. Even when my schedule was irregular, she ensured I stayed on track and always answered my questions. I really appreciate her encouragement and practical approach to nutrition

A very Joyful and involved experience. Truly appreciate the support and attention they provided. My son managed to loose 8/9 kg weight in the most balance way. Thank you Balcal**

Very efficient and friendly guidance.

Regular follow up encouraged achieving the set goal. Thanks a lot