If you have PCOS and you’ve tried using a standard calorie calculator, you’ve probably felt frustrated.

“I’m eating in a deficit… so why am I not losing weight?”

You're not imagining things. Most calorie calculators don’t account for insulin resistance, which affects up to 70% of women with PCOS.

Let’s talk about why that matters—and how our PCOS Calorie Adjuster does it differently.

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🤔 Why Standard Calorie Calculators Fall Short

Most tools use formulas like Harris-Benedict or Mifflin-St Jeor to estimate your calorie needs based on height, weight, age, gender, and activity.

But here’s the catch:

• They assume average insulin sensitivity
• They ignore hormonal imbalances
• They don’t adapt for metabolic dysfunction

Which means you could be eating exactly what it says and still not getting results.

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🧬 PCOS and Insulin Resistance: A Hidden Barrier

Here’s what insulin resistance does:

• Your body produces more insulin to manage blood sugar
• High insulin promotes fat storage, especially around the belly
• It also makes your body less responsive to normal weight loss triggers

This means your “caloric needs” may be 10–20% lower than someone without PCOS—even if you weigh the same.

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💡 Smarter Calorie Adjustments for PCOS

Our PCOS Calorie Adjuster does something different:

✅ Starts with standard BMR calculation
✅ Then adjusts for insulin resistance using a metabolic correction factor
✅ Recommends a gentler deficit to avoid hormone crashes
✅ Provides sustainable targets, not starvation

💬 "I finally started losing weight after switching to this calculator. It just made more sense for my body." – Actual user feedback

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🔥 Bonus: Macros That Work for PCOS

While every body is different, most users with PCOS respond better to:

• Higher protein (25–30%)
• Moderate healthy fats (40–50%)
• Lower carbs (20–30%), not necessarily full keto

This supports:

• Satiety
• Blood sugar balance
• Less inflammation

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🧭 Personalized > Perfect

There’s no one “PCOS diet.” But there is a smarter starting point.

🎯 Use the PCOS Calorie Adjuster to:

• Find your realistic daily calorie target
• Avoid the plateau trap
• Reduce the guesswork

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Disclaimer: CalorieGenius calculators and articles are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle—especially if managing a condition like PCOS.