Haven’t posted on here in a while, but still going strong. Life has been so serene compared to when I was drinking. I still struggle to get the drinking weight off after all this time, I’m sure just because of still too many carbs in my diet. When I started I read that it can take 2 years for the brain to fully recover so to speak. Sometimes I still feel cloudy and get anxious or obsess and worry, but I’m so grateful the desire to drink has left. It really has been quite a spiritual journey. I’ve found myself becoming much more interested in finding God for some reason. I find it interesting how difficult it was to have a deep conviction or sense of virtue while drinking. Sending my utmost encouragement to everyone out there fighting the good fight. There’s so much to live for, and so much joy and happiness to be found if you choose to change your perspective and look up. 
Great to see your post and equally great that you’re still going strong 
you’re absolutely right, life is so much better in recovery for endless reasons 
losing the weight can be a bitch but the main thing is still being sober, as I’m sure you know. Maybe little changes will help but your focus is on the right thing at the moment for sure. I found going to the gym in slow moderation to begin with, mainly for my mental health, helped but gentle walks can also be beneficial.Be kind to yourself, you’re doing amazing 
Believe it or not I’ve found that the main thing that keeps me sober has mostly been simply getting the hell away from it and filling life up with other things. It never ceases to amaze me how much money I literally flushed down the toilet and had absolutely nothing but a headache and diabetes to show for it so to speak. Still blown away after all this time how viciously it lies to you … it’s damn near worse than the serpent in the Garden of Eden lying it’s ass off to Eve 
It’s great that you’re doing that and yes, when you realise the money that was spent it’s crazy, being sober makes you realise multiple things that were so wrong/negative when in active addiction. But we’re on this side of it now which is a beautiful thing, moving forward and growing with strength and serenity with each day