PCOS: Why am I doing cardio daily, but still not losing weight?

Why am I doing cardio every day with PCOS, but still not losing weight?

Why am I doing cardio every day with PCOS, but still not losing weight? Feeling even more tired and bloated?

With PCOS, hormone levels are already imbalanced. While moderate cardio can help reduce inflammation and regulate hormones—supporting fat burning—overdoing it can backfire.

When exercise becomes too intense, your already sensitive hormones may respond with stress-mode signals, disrupting other hormones and making fat loss harder—especially around the belly.

To boost fat-burning efficiency:

✔️ Alternate between cardio and strength training (e.g., running + dumbbell workouts) to improve insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar.

✔️ Add in yoga or stretching routines to release muscle tension and manage stress.

✔️ Most importantly: allow your body to recover, maintain a balanced diet, and stick to a consistent sleep routine.

So if you feel stuck, it’s not because you're not working hard enough.Learning to listen to your body is the real starting point of sustainable fat loss.

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