PCOS Isn’t Just About Weight Loss — Here’s What Matters More
Jun 03, 2025
Why Weight Loss Shouldn’t Be Your Only PCOS Goal
Introduction:
Women with PCOS are constantly told to lose weight — often as the only solution to their symptoms. But this weight-centric approach can be harmful, oversimplified, and ultimately ineffective. PCOS is a complex endocrine condition that requires much more than calorie restriction to manage effectively.
The Harm in a Weight-Only Approach:
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Overemphasis on the scale can increase anxiety and lower self-worth
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May lead to disordered eating, yo-yo dieting, or binge cycles
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Ignores other root drivers of PCOS like inflammation, insulin resistance, and stress
What Matters More Than Weight:
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Are you sleeping better?
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Are your cycles more regular?
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Are your moods more stable?
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Is your skin or digestion improving?
These are all markers of healing that are more sustainable and meaningful than a number on the scale.
Reframing Health Goals: Rather than “weight loss,” consider aiming for:
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Stable energy levels
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Improved metabolic markers (like fasting insulin and glucose)
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Hormonal balance and ovulation
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Body confidence and food freedom
Building a Healthier Relationship with Food and Body: Healing from PCOS means unlearning the idea that your worth is tied to your weight. It's about fuelling your body with compassion, building strength and vitality, and tuning into your unique hormonal needs.
Summary:
If you’re ready to feel good in your body — not just shrink it — let’s chat. Book a free Connection Call to explore how my 12-week PCOS coaching container can support you in building a body and lifestyle that works with your hormones, not against them.
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