Lost 3000... eliminating the alcohol will have a positive effect on your weight. Nothing wrong with the occassion dessert either. The exercise combined with the lack of alcohol will give you positive results, just takes time.
I have been going regularly to the gym for the past 4 weeks, lost a bit of weight (3lbs) but I feel alot better. I am taking the approach that it is a lifestyle change. Eliminate alcohol and eat better. Actually had a spinach salad on Saturday evening and it wasn't have bad. Plus I am drinking a lot of water and eating smaller meals, but have a snack (piece of fruit) in the afternoon.
You will get there.
Jim