Rajvinder Kaur Rajvinder Kaur Asked 7 months ago

Can people with pcos lose weight?

My weight has been a big struggle ever since I was diagnosed with PCOS. No matter what I try, it feels impossible to lose. Can people with PCOS actually lose weight effectively, or is it a lifelong battle?

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Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Losing weight with PCOS can be extremely difficult and trying dangerous crash diets can complicate your health further. I messed up my metabolism trying to starve myself. Please consult an endocrinologist first to check your insulin levels.

Yashpal Yadav Yashpal Yadav Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Dekho, weight loss with PCOS is slow but totally possible. Stop looking for shortcut weight loss tea or powders. Stick to a basic calorie deficit, lift some weights, and be consistent for at least six months.

Smita Banerjee Smita Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I have both thyroid and PCOS, so my weight loss is painfully slow. What worked for me is getting regular thyroid profile tests and following up closely with my doctor to keep my hormone medication optimized. Don't lose hope!

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Aditi Misra Aditi Misra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I literally stress over every single gram on the weighing scale, which probably raises my cortisol and stops weight loss! But honestly, even if you lose just 2-3 kgs, your PCOS symptoms will start improving. We can do this, just take it day by day.

Kriti Sen Kriti Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually, tracking my daily steps and calorie intake on an app was a game-changer for my PCOS weight loss. Focus on neat activity like walking 10k steps daily and keeping a high protein intake to manage insulin resistance.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, absolutely you can. Focus on strength training twice a week and cut down on refined carbs and processed sugars. It is all about managing your insulin resistance, so pair consistent workouts with clean eating.

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