PCOS Weight Loss: Why You Can’t Lose Weight | Insulin Resistance Explained

Struggling to lose weight with PCOS even when you’re trying to eat better and exercise?

In this episode of The Attitude of Gratitude, Sadhna Sharma sits down with Dr. Lamya Kamal to understand why PCOS can make weight management more complicated — and the important role insulin resistance may play.

Dr. Lamya shares both her medical perspective and her own personal experience with PCOS, weight struggles and body shaming. Together, they discuss why simply telling someone to “eat less” or “exercise more” may overlook the hormonal and metabolic factors behind their struggle.

This conversation explores PCOS/PCOD symptoms, insulin resistance, weight gain, diet and carbohydrates, along with practical discussions around roti, rice, protein and everyday food choices.

They also discuss different approaches used in PCOS management, including lifestyle changes, strength training and medical treatments such as Metformin, contraceptive pills and GLP-1 medications including Ozempic and Mounjaro.

The episode also touches on intermittent fasting, artificial sweeteners and why health advice should be personalised rather than copied from short social-media clips.

You’ll hear about common signs associated with PCOS such as irregular periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, dark skin patches and difficulty managing weight — as well as why PCOS is about much more than fertility alone.

Most importantly, this conversation challenges the shame surrounding women’s weight and hormonal health. Better health starts with understanding what is happening inside your body, finding the right support and following an approach that works for you.

Please watch the complete conversation before making major changes to your diet, medication or exercise routine, and consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.

If you found this conversation useful, share it with another woman — or with a husband, partner, brother, father or friend who wants to better understand women’s hormonal health.