PCOS-Friendly Weight Loss Plan
GOALS
- Target Weight Range: 50-60 kg
- Short-Term Goal: Reach 65 kg first
- Focus Areas: Fat loss, lean muscle gain, hormonal balance
WORKOUT PLAN (6 Days/Week)
Strength Training (Mon/Wed/Fri) - 45-60 minutes
Day 1: Lower Body + Core
- Goblet Squats - 3x12
- Glute Bridges - 3x15
- Step-ups or Lunges - 3x12 each leg
- Plank - 3x30 sec
Day 2: Upper Body
- Shoulder Press - 3x12
- Bent-over Rows - 3x12
- Push-ups (knee if needed) - 3x10
- Wall Angels - 2x15
Day 3: Full Body + Core
- Dumbbell Deadlifts - 3x10
- Squat to Overhead Press - 3x12
- Russian Twists - 3x20
- Mountain Climbers - 3x30 sec
Active Recovery (Tues/Thurs/Sat)
- 30-minute walk post-meal
- Or Yoga / Dance / Light Cycling
PCOS-Friendly Weight Loss Plan
Sunday: Full Rest + Stretching
NUTRITION PLAN (Vegetarian-Friendly, PCOS-Focused)
Principles
- Low-GI, high-protein, anti-inflammatory foods
- Small meals every 3-4 hours
- Limit refined carbs, dairy, caffeine
- Hydrate: 2.5-3L water/day
Sample Meal Plan (Veg)
Breakfast:
- Protein Oats: Rolled oats + almond milk + chia + berries + cinnamon
- OR Besan chilla (2) with mint chutney + 1 boiled egg (optional)
Mid-Morning Snack:
- Handful of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- OR 1 small fruit (apple/pear) + green tea
Lunch:
- Paneer stir-fry + quinoa/brown rice + salad with lemon/olive oil
- OR Moong dal + mixed veggie sabzi + multigrain roti
Evening Snack:
- Hummus + carrot/cucumber sticks
- OR Greek yogurt (if tolerated) + flaxseed
Dinner:
PCOS-Friendly Weight Loss Plan
- Clear soup + chickpea salad with lemon
- OR Grilled tofu + sautéed greens
HABITS & TIPS
- Sleep: 7-9 hours daily
- Steps: 5,000-8,000 per day
- Stress: Practice yoga, meditation, or journaling
- Period tracking: Monitor cycle improvements
- Include PCOS helpers: Cinnamon, turmeric, spearmint tea
You Got This! Small, consistent changes will lead to sustainable progress.