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Weight increase and stagnation
Hello doctors. I have been diagnosed with PCOD, in 2024, my weight was 67kgs and till 2025, it was 67, but then it started increasing by a lot and now Im stuck at 75kgs. I walk and play badminton every day, getting 10k+ steps every day, but I see no signs of weight loss. I also skip lunch and dinner as much as I can, but I still dont see any result. Stagnant weight is also giving me issues in periods, I haven't had mine since I stopped my medicines, which was in November 2025. Please help
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Skipping meals never helps to loose weight. In fact it increases your cortisol which further leads to weight gain. Multiple factors needs to be taken care off for diet plan and lifestyle improvement.
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PCOD and weight stuck , weight often does not reduce due to insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, irregular meals or low protein intake
PCOD weight loss needs low carb + high protein + regular exercise plan
Why weight stuck in PCOD
High insulin- fat storage increases
Too many refined carbs
Low protein
No strength exercise
Poor sleep
Important diet rules
Eat protein in every meal
Reduce sugar and maida
Rice only 3-4 times / week
Walk 40 min daily
Sleep before 11:00 pm
Drink 2-3 liter water daily
Important for PCOD weight loss
Best exercise
30 min brisk walk
Strength training 3-4 days/ week
Skipping and cycling
Natural PCOD helpers
Methi seed water
Cinnamon water
Spearmint tea ( helps hormones)
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With PCOD, weight gain and irregular periods are strongly linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance. Skipping meals and increasing physical activity alone often does not correct the root cause. In fact, prolonged under-eating can further stress the body and worsen hormonal irregularity.
What May Be Happening:
- Skipping lunch and dinner can slow metabolism and increase cortisol levels, which may promote fat storage.
- Inadequate nutrition can signal the body that it is under stress, contributing to missed periods.
- PCOD-related insulin resistance can prevent fat loss despite regular walking and sports.
- Stopping medication without addressing lifestyle factors may lead to cycle irregularity returning.
What You Should Do:
- Stop skipping meals and shift to 3 balanced meals with 1 small snack daily.
- Include complex carbohydrates, adequate protein, healthy fats, and fiber in each meal.
- Add strength training 3-4 times weekly to improve insulin sensitivity.
Prioritize sleep and stress management.
In PCOD, consistent balanced nutrition and metabolic support work better than meal skipping. Correcting insulin resistance is key to weight loss and regular cycles.
Next Steps
If you require a personalized diet which will help improve your hormonal balance do reach out to us.
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Please book an appointment thru the app for a detailed evaluation and opinion. Need to know more details
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Good evening!
Skipping meals will not help with weight loss. Talk to a gynaecologist and missing periods.
Book a consultation in the app for a personalised diet plan, to manage weight and support hormonal wellness
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through practo app directly.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help you better
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