I was just reading on a thread that exercise can cause you to retain water while muscles heal.
If this is happening and your weight loss has stopped, what do you do?
Is it a question of time and then weight loss will start again? Do less exercise?
I'm currently struggling because I'm on a plateau and I don't know if it's the PCOS/IR (and I should treat that), or the exercise, or TOM (PCOS makes me irregular).
I've been the same weight now for the last month. I am eating between 1600 - 1800 calories and I exercise 7-9 hours a week, Pilates and Spinning and road cycling.
My calorie breakdown is about 45% carbs (from fruits, vegetables, legumes and brown rice, usually), the rest in protein and fats (healthy, I don't eat fried food). I drink tons of water (I don't drink juice or sodas, diet or otherwise).
According to Fitday, I have on average in the last 4 weeks, a 600 calorie deficit every day.
I also take vitamins and supplements to help with the IR and whatever else the PCOS could affect.
Any help? Ideas?