I was diagnosed with PCOS about a year ago. I was placed on a metformin therapy of 1500mg a day to help lose some weight and control my insulin resistance. Luckily, I have a fast metabolism and workout regularly so I was not too terribly overweight. Over the course of the year I worked out more(more weights, spin class, boot camps, etc), ate less and did my best to follow the low glycemic index to prevent spikes in my insulin (1g of protein for every 3g of carb that I consume). Recently, I visited a dietician whom placed me on a strict 1200 calorie diet. I have been on this diet for about a month and have yet to lose a pound. She was very impressed that I was able to maintain my weight over the last year without gaining anymore weight. I, however, am incredibly frustrated with the fact that I cant, and have not, lost a single pound in the course of the year. Im happy that I have not gained anymore weight, but geez, what else can I possibly do get my weight down. I am 5’2 and have been 140lbs for the last year. All I would like to lose is 10 pounds. If anyone can offer advice, I would truly appreciate it.
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Have you consulted with a naturopathic doctor about weight loss? Possibly try the HCG Diet developed by an Italian doctor in the 1950′s burns pounds and fat. Sometimes you’re not giving your body enough of what it needs to be able to lose weight, but rather not enough so it thinks it’s in starvation mode.