Hi JC

I have PCOS too. As Kuukuu said, the weight is just one symptom of the metabolic disorder. That disorder is insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Your body is basically not able to handle carbs and sugars well and releases high levels of insulin to handle them. These high levels of insulin then cause all the symptoms such as acne, weight problems, infertility, menstrual problems etc. Keeping carbs down, but eating fat and protein will help to heal your body. There are many low carb plans around though so it might be worth having a peek at this list http://www.lowcarb.ca/atkins-diet-and-low-carb-plans/ and see what one you think you could do for the rest of your life. Low carb is a lifestyle change so you'll need to pick one that you think could suit you. I can recommend the Schwarzbein Principle personally.

Have you done much reading about PCOS yet? The forums over at www.soulcysters.net are great.