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Im on a diet and tryin to lose weight-pcos. gave myself a break this weekend &gained 6 pounds in 2 days. is this even possible or water? discouraged..

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Usually water.: Weight gain of this magnitude and rapidity tends to be water - perhaps from an overindulgence in salty foods. Cut back on the salt again and you should lose it just as quickly.

Answered 4/6/2017

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