Losing Weight With PCOS

20 Aug 2025 · 1 min

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In this concise YouTube segment, Eric Roberts explains that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) creates physiological hurdles that make weight loss more difficult: lower resting metabolic rate, reduced energy, impaired carbohydrate processing, and insulin resistance. He emphasizes that despite these challenges, weight loss is still achievable through a consistent calorie deficit. Roberts counters the common misconception that insulin resistance makes weight loss impossible, noting that careful food choices can manage cravings, energy levels, and blood sugar. He stresses the importance of belief in the possibility of loss to motivate adherence to calorie counting, exercise, and walking. Finally, he directs viewers to a free calorie‑deficit calculator linked in his bio for personalized guidance.

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Look, I just flipped the switch. If you have PCOS, it is definitely harder to lose weight. You usually have less energy. It's harder for your body to use and process carbohydrates. Your resting metabolic rate, aka how many calories you burn per day, is typically lower. So all of these things do make it harder, but it's not Impossible. You can and still will lose weight as long as you are eating in a calorie deficit. And someone in the comments is going to say, Eric, you can't lose weight with insulin resistance. Even with insulin resistance, it comes down to calories in, calories out. The difference is you may need to manage your food choices more carefully to control cravings, energy, and blood sugar. So again, it may make it harder, but it's not impossible. And I need you to understand this because if you don't think it's even possible to lose weight with PCOS, why would you go the extra mile and work hard to stick to your calories, count your calories, get your workouts, get your walks if it's not even possible anyway? And I've worked with hundreds of ladies who have had PCOS who have still lost weight just like the girl you saw in the video. So I hope this helped. And if you need to know how many calories you should be eating to lose weight, click this link in my bio to use my free calorie deficit calculator.