Are there any women in their late 50s whose weight loss is at a standstill?

[SarahRA]

I started my Fitbit journey on January 1.

I've always been relatively fit; however, my weight has varied within 10-15  pounds if I was working out or not working out. (This is me guessing because I haven't weighed myself in 25 plus years.)

I also haven't counted calories in decades.  A few years ago my daughter convinced me to count my macros instead and I definitely saw a weight loss (bc of how my clothes fit) but I didn't stick with it because I got lazy. 

This time, I recommitted to both macros and exercise and stepping on a scale.  With counting my macros and minimal exercise I lost 10 pounds in the first month.  What?!  I thought I had found the Holy Grail of weight loss by counting my macros and doing moderate exercise.  However, now, 7 weeks in, my weight loss has come to a screeching halt and has actually has gone slightly up.

Any others out there? Was that water weight that first month?

I only want to lose another 10 pounds but this could take a year at this rate and I'm trying not to get discouraged.  Thoughts?

[BASILCHIVES]

Hi,  when you first change your eating to healthier and fewer calories you will drop water weight quickly especially if you are cutting back on carbs.  We call this the honeymoon phase of dieting,  you are seeing rapid results, happy with your plan and life is good.   Then comes the reality,  losing slower, sometimes not seeing much or any loss.  The less you have to lose, the less you will lose.  If you are not seeing any results after a few weeks, it means you are taking in enough calories over basic needs to maintain the weight you are currently.   At this point it may be a good experiment to actually count your calories in and compare to what Fitbit says you are burning each day.  It is very easy to over eat on healthy food.

[SarahRA]

I am definitely counting my macros every day and I have been at least looking at the calories in/calories out and I get in nearly 10,000 (or more) steps everyday just bc I know it's good to stay mobile, even if I can't run like how I used to after multiple injuries.  I don't plan to give up.  I'm trying to embrace this different way of life.  The honeymoon info was helpful. Thank you!