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PCOS weight gain causes

TL;DR

Insulin resistance, appetite dysregulation, sleep debt, and stress interact. Sustainable fat loss prioritizes protein, strength training, sleep, and adherence—not extreme restriction.

Evidence snapshot

  • Resistance training and higher-protein diets improve body composition in PCOS cohorts.

    PCOS lifestyle RCTs (reference hub)

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FAQ

Is it ‘calories in, calories out’?

Thermodynamics matter, but hunger hormones and insulin dynamics make adherence harder—design the environment for success.

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