Hi, I am approaching 5 weeks sober now, feel really chuffed with myself. Sleep better, face looks less puffy, concentration improved……but, no weight loss. Is that normal ?
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Sure… it’s not a 1 size fits all. Congratulations on 5 weeks 
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Every recovery is different 
But for me I did not loose any in the beginning as well. Quit drinking gave me a sweet tooth so I gained weight.
When I had more sober days I got rid of that extra weight.
Congratulations with your 5 weeks!! 
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5 weeks is great work! Yup, pretty common to gain some weight, when the time is right for you, you will figure that out.
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Hi
I’ve been sober 38 days and i posted yesterday that I’ve actually gained abit of weight but its completely normal (i think) it’ll just take time.
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Thanks all, was worried something was up ! Once I get close to a few months will address the calories in the evening.
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I thought I would lose weight, but I quickly realized that when I drank, I didn’t really eat, and after I quit I ate everything! So I gained weight.
I did lose weight but had to go to the gym everyday, but when I stopped it all came back, with a vengeance!
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Same here. I thought I’m gonna lose some weight but didn’t happen. I’m sober 7months, 4 months on intermittent fasting and my weight started dropping just few weeks ago.
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Gonna give that a go.
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I’m about four and a half months sober, and my weight has remained pretty constant, but I have been snacking like a maniac, so, in a way, I think that is positive net effect!
When I want to lose weight, I actually find it a lot easier to increase the amount of exercise I do rather than reduce the amount I eat. I guess those involve two different kinds of willpower… 
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Same here, and its honestly really pissing me off
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I’ve stopped drinking, been eating way healthier, going for long walks…my weight stays the same. So I feel ya.
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