Having PCOS is never easy. There are a variety of different issues that can crop up for those that live with the condition on a daily basis. One of the most negative has to be weight gain. Weight gain is not only difficult to control when you have PCOS but it can have an impact your confidence, your lifestyle and of course your fertility too.

Thankfully, obesity is not something that you have to resign yourself to if you have PCOS. In fact, there are  things that you can do to try and reduce your weight and have you feeling and looking better.

So, how can you lose weight when you have PCOS, or simply if you want to increase your chances of conceiving? We have put together 5 tips for losing weight when you have PCOS.

Ask for some expert support

As it is harder to lose weight when you have PCOS, you may find that it is not something that you can do alone. It is a great idea to have some cheerleaders with you to help you on the way, such as family and friends. But if you are really struggling to get anywhere near the weight that you want to be, it might be time to speak to an expert about ways that you can lose weight.

Find exercise you like doing

If you want to lose weight, then exercise is definitely going to be something that you need to try to do more of. The trouble is, you may not know where to start, or find it hard to get motivated to exercise. To increase your chances of successfully losing weight, it is a good idea to find an exercise that you enjoy doing, as this will be something that you are much more likely to stick at in the long term.

Remember it is your choice

There is no-one who is more in control of your weight loss than you. It is you who decides what you eat and drink, as well as how much exercise that you do. Once you recognise this, then you will start to find that losing weight comes much easier.

Shop better

If you have unhealthy food in the house, then you will have more naughty things that you can eat. This means that one of the simplest ways that you can control your weight is to take a long hard look at what you buy. It is also wise to try and plan meals ahead as much as you can, as this will help you to choose healthy options.

Be in it for the long term

Whilst crash diets may take the weight off quickly, they don’t always work in the long term. Instead, losing weight is a gradual process and one that you should take one day at a time. You are going to have bad days, but it is how you recover and find yourself back on track that will really be telling.

Whilst it may be harder to lose weight when you have PCOS, it isn’t impossible. So why not try out some of these tips for yourself and see if you can lose your weight?