Loss of appetite?

My daily intake of solids is probably 1/4 of what is normal for a male of my age and weight, 48 and 220lbs, I take 5-6 bites and will satisfied/full. 20yrs ago when a buffet saw me coming I was charged extra (humor) yet now I would prefer something from the sample platter or kids menu, this worries me for various reasons that some will realize but I'm still confused as to why this may be?

 

Lol good one Bas!!

Even though I still smoke a pack will last me one or two weeks and my alcohol intake is very very low. I guess I should take advantage of this and just increase my nutritional intake of MET-Rx and other high quality foods. I'm not complaining I just thought it rather odd but I see it in alot of older people, I am only 48 but my dad is 79 and has been the same way for 20+yrs.

Atleast my dress size has not increased!!

 

LOL, fortunately not!

 

20yrs ago I got my moneys worth at buffets but soon after I got into my health phase and started eating smaller meals and eating slowly my intake was greatly decreased but the quality tripled. That has continued until this day but I think my current work status and the hurdles with that has contributed a great deal ie stress.

I do not pile my plate up because I do not want to waste food just because my eyes are bigger than my stomach. Oh and we have a newer chinese buffet across the street from my house and I only sat down once, it cost me $13 including a $1 tip for an iced tea and one plate, never again.

 

No and I have not maintained a steady and true exercise regimen in years. Quite a shame because I was once very adament about exercise but I feel that I will soon be getting that motivational kick in the butt I have needed for so long now.

I failed to mention that my current medications could be a contributing factor.

 

I still get hungry just not as much as I once did. I think my personal stress level is atleast 80+% of the issue at this current time in my life, another hurdle of living in a material world.

 

Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply and offer your insight and advice.

Although I have consumed less for about 4-5yrs now the "one meal per day" issue is my main concern. I just know though that it is a stress issue regarding many things but mainly the hurdles I have run into over the past 1.5yrs of finding another LEO position. There is probably alot of subconcious stress aswell from the losses I and my family have experienced over the past year. I have been in a HUGE funk since I returned from the USGP and yes I would love to sit down with a professional yet with no insurance/income I cannot.

I know things will soon turn around so I can get my appetite for food aswell as for life in general back.

 

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NICE!!!!!

 

You may be right Joe. My stress level has been so enormous and mainly it it is due to my family and their lack of support so basically I am going thru this alone which is nothing new. My family does not support or fathom the reason why I signed up for the Peace Corps, they are locked into what I term as their "Safe Zone" so I am the Black Sheep because I actually have goals and desires that do not included going to the deer lease or anything related to hunting.

I lost all hope or desire to be accepted by them about 3yrs ago, I do not care anymore.