Balance by Science · PCOS Fitness Coach

Why fat loss feels different for you

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Coach Meg describes how a slowed metabolism starves organs of energy and triggers the brain to demand more food.
Coach Meg from Balance by Science explains why weight loss is particularly challenging for individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), focusing on the roles of insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances like elevated androgens. She offers practical strategies including high protein intake, carb cycling, low-glycemic foods, and weight training, while emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes and seeking professional coaching.

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PCOS is framed as a real weight-loss barrier, not a character flaw.

The episode treats weight loss with PCOS as a real challenge, not a matter of simple willpower. It points to genetics, lifestyle habits, elevated androgens, insulin resistance, appetite regulation, and a lower basal metabolic rate, while keeping the focus on root causes instead…

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When PCOS makes weight loss feel stuck, this explains the why.

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