Fasting + Portions + Night Shifts

Hi, I love hiking but finally admitted to myself that I can't get healthier with a fork in my mouth. The trigger for me was on 7/23/19, my doctor made another adjustment to my BP meds while I came up with more excuses that I'm trying everything to succeed. More pills fix nothing. Then I returned home and shoveled an entire cooked frozen pizza in front of the TV. With shame, I dug out the pizza box from the trash: 1,500 calories I just shoveled in one sitting. I installed MyFitnessApp and during the past 15 days I've closely watched my portions and have lost 8 pounds. My 47 year old frame started at 273 lbs, my goal is 200 lbs. I work 12-hour night shifts. I discovered "intermittent fasting" and tried it during my nights off for 12 to 16 hours. I'm in the middle of one now. I started at 7pm and it's 4:51 a.m. I woke up hungry, opened the fridge, and grabbed some refreshing water. The box of Little Ceasars pizza remains untouched in the fridge right now. During my fast if I feel like my sugar's getting low, then I'll eat. But instead I'm discovering it's psychological hunger mostly. So I live in that moment and think about all of my unhealthy urges with food. 100% of my overeating is stress related. I've tried modifying my life. I passed up the riding lawn mower and use a push mower to cut 2 acres; it's a motivator to see MyFitness App calculate a 2,000+ calorie burn! Nutrient density with food choices is a healthier shift as well. I've selected more grains, veggies, fruits, and nuts. During my first 15 days using MyFitness App I've definitely noticed less brain fog and I'm falling asleep much easier. What's working for you? What's not? I look forward to learning from and cheering on other folks on our journeys to healthier choices!