What diet and exercise approaches should non-overweight women with PCOS follow?
Not all women with PCOS are overweight. Lifestyle management is still important even if you are within your healthy weight range. If you gain weight in the future, this is likely to worsen your insulin resistance and PCOS symptoms. Even when not actively trying to lose weight, adopting a healthy diet will also ensure that you are receiving a healthy intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals and can reduce your long-term risk of disease such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity not only increases energy levels, but also assists in coping with stress, improves self esteem and can reduce anxiety and depression.
