Hold in there, it will come with time. It is frustrating, I know I have been there, but patience. Losing weight isn't easy for a normal person and even harder with those with PCOS. But with patience it can be done. I have lost 130lb over several years and I still often go months without a loss.
Patience and hard work will get you there. keep tweaking what you are doing and you will get there.
Low carb definitely helped me.Generally I try to keep my carbs between 50-100g and protein about .9g per pound of body weight. I also cut starchy foods out like white potatoes, carrots, and other root veggies and high fat foods. It helped with the side effects of Metformin, too.

Can you open up your food diary? Or feel free to friend request me if you want it friends only.

I'm feeling the same way right now. I've been back at it, doing what I though I did in the past and had success doing. But, it's been two weeks and I've not lost anything. I know I need to tackle weekends, that is my battle ground right now. But even during the week I try so hard and see nothing. I really wanted to be down 8lbs when I went to see the RE on 2/20, idk if that is going to happen now. Of course these post mc emotions aren't helping, today I just want to dive face first into that box of dunkin donuts on the break room table.

Hi ladies! I have PCOS (diagnosed 10 years ago). I am also insulin resistant. I don't take metformin (I have a sever reaction to it--even extended release and with gradual increases). I also can't take birth control because of a family history of cancer. That said, I have been very successful this past month by sticking to a 1200 calorie diet (no cheat day at all) and by adding cardio (walking, walking, walkin, and now walking with 20 seconds of sprinting). I'm also FINALLY drinking enough water (which it roughly half of one's body weight and can significantly boost one's metabolism). And I feel like, after so much research, I've found a great macro (carbs, protein, fat) breakdown of 35%, 25%, 40%.

This is just what works for me, but if you'd like to add me and check out my diary; I'd love to be of help and have more PCOS buddies.

My one month weigh in will be this Wednesday, but so far I have lost 20lbs, completed two 5ks (walking), and lost 1.5 inches on each thigh, 1.25 on each upper arm, 2 off my hips, and 1 off my waist. I also have more energy than I've had in years.

Looking forward to meeting some of you!

are you taking your measurements? Most women with PCOS retain muscle mass better than an average woman because most have higher levels of testosterone, which aids in holding on to that muscle you have! And no that doesn't mean we are like men in anyway. Mine is about 2.4 above the normal, but men's testosterone levels are in the 100's, as where ours will never be.

Exercise is very important so make sure you do what you can, try watching the things you are eating, try not to get a bunch of sugars or processed, refined carbs. Because there is so much CRAP in our food supply, what you eat does matter for a lot of women with PCOS. ALOT of products have soy in them, and meats and dairy have hormones and antibiotics in the meat and dairy if you are not buying organic. Just be more knowledgeable about what you get, could definitely help.

Just some suggestions for things that have helped me, what it really comes down to is patience. The more consistent you are though, it will start to catch up. Good luck huN!