I lost a bunch of weight when I quit drinking (almost six months ago). Just stopping the cycle made the pounds drop off without other changes. And now I couple it with yoga and pilates plus a healthy diet. The results have been amazing! I went from a US size 14-16 to a size 6...and plan on rocking a bikini this summer. I'm so much happier in every way now. And my anxiety is almost completely gone. Good luck to you along your journey! xo