I've (5'8, 180lbs) been trying to lose 30 pounds for about 8 months now, and have mild to moderate PCOS. I lost 10 pounds initially with intermittent fasting and am currently eating at a large deficit (600-700 calories) but my weight loss has been at a plateau for about 6 months now. I know people's gut reaction is to say I must not be tracking properly but I measure my calories and meal prep/weigh food religiously; if anything I'm likely not eating enough. I do cardio 3x a week and lift 4-5x a week, and have an active job. The only thing that's changed is I've been doing a lot of progressive overload at the gym, but my waist measurements have also been stagnant so it can't be enough muscle gain to make the number stay the same imo.
I was diagnosed with mild PCOS when I was around 18 and I'm starting to wonder if it could be contributing? I've had my thyroid checked as well but haven't checked my hormones since my initial diagnosis. I'm not too keen on medicating it just to lose 10-15 pounds especially if I can slowly do it myself. If anyone else with PCOS is reading this do you have tips to help break through a plateau? Am I stuck at this weight forever? :')
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