I am 40 year old male. This year I was/am determined to get healthier. Despite the snowy New England weather I started walking regularly, mostly for mental purposes as a release. I couldn't do much the first few weeks, but I'm sticking with it. I'm now power-walking (with good form) 3.5+ miles every morning. And feel great both mentally and physically. I started using MyFitnessPro to track my eating a month ago. I started on New Years Day at 265 lbs. (at my worst a couple years back I was right around 300 lbs.) It's now 10 weeks later and I weigh 225 lbs. I've never been this light or fit. I quit smoking and my depression is much better. So my lifestyle has changed. I'm aware of what I eat... my problem and the question is... am I actually just starving? And what to do about it. Because the numbers (calories) say, yes I most likely am. It sounds bad but on average I consume 1050 calories/day and NET 825 calories/day. That's real low I know. Some days are higher, some lower. Before I started trying, my diet was awful. If I was hungry I'd eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and loads of sugar, bagels and breads and soda. Now I only drink water (75 oz/day) and eat right, just not enough. I do like the idea of Protein Shakes but they're expensive. Money is another factor. Can't afford to buy steaks and chickens. I live on my own, work 2 jobs and barely get by. I feel like I've got good momentum for the first time in my life. I'm just hoping it's not ALL fake. At 6 feet, I'm pretty good with staying around 225 lbs. for now and getting more active. I also sort of unconsciously have been doing intermittent fasting. Because of my work schedule I basically wake up after 8 hours of sleep, eat breakfast, walk, eat lunch, work 8 hours straight, then eat before bed. All this considered, what is my best course of action?
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