Why can't I lose weight with PCOS

It can be incredibly frustrating when you feel like you’re doing everything right but the scale won't budge. The main reason this happens is insulin resistance. Even if you’re eating "healthy" foods, if they are spiking your insulin, your body won't release fat. Another factor is inflammation; if your body is constantly stressed, it will hold onto weight as a protective measure. You might also have a slightly slower basal metabolic rate than someone without PCOS. It’s not that you can’t lose weight, it’s just that your body is playing by a different set of rules. Shifting the focus from the scale to how your clothes fit can help.