first you really need to sit down with your physician and his/her team and talk about how to manage your polycystic ovarian syndrome. some baseline labs will help direct you: fasting insulin level fasting blood glucose hgba1c and of course your testosterone. there are medications that can help if you have insulin resistance and have elevated blood glucose levels. metformin is one such medication you should discuss with your doctor. weight reduction is a challenge with pcos. you should go to the pcos association website and communicate with other kindred spirits for support and guidance. it is imperative that you are vigilant about your total carbohydrate intake each day as so many women with pcos have trouble metabolizing carb. try to keep your carb intake to about 150gr per day (as opposed to the common american with 400-600 gr/day) and avoid refined and processed sugars at all costs. stick with whole foods with an emphasis on lean protein and vegetables. combine that plan with cardio and weight training done with intensity intervals and you'll see weight reduction. just make sure you're coordinating with your medical team.
i have polycystic ovarian syndrome and gained 50 pounds despite regular exercise and healthy eating. what can i do?