I am a 41 year old caucasian woman.  I weigh 127 and I am 65" tall.   I have always eaten a primarily whole foods diet and been in good to fantastic shape.  I exercise daily (swithching it up) and eat around 1300 calories/ day.  Despite my healthy lifestyle, I have put on 10 lbs this year and eat less than ever.  I eat 3 meals/ day and add fruit in between meals.  My body fat with the tape measure method says I am around 27%.  I hope this is not accurate, that is a very large jump from my 12% just 6 years ago.  I fear that with age, my hormones may be affecting my body and fat retention?  I have stepped up my exercise (45 minutes daily) for the last 5 weeks, and I have not lost a pound.  I realize muscle weighs more than fat, but why have I not lost any weight and why is my body fat so high despite my very healthy lifestyle.  Too big changes too quickly.