Despite regular training for XC racing (ranging from aerobic to sprints and intervals) of almost an hour a half a day for the past year and a half I cannot lower my body fat %. In March it was 24.5% and it has gone UP to 25.6% percent despite 200 hours of training since then. I have almost completely given up alcohol, fast food, sugary drinks and pork. I am 5'11" and about 171lbs. My test said that I should lose 18lbs. I cannot understand why my body fat% has increased and why I should lose so much more weight. I eat regular and not large meals but have a weakness for cookies some evenings. What might I be doing wrong?