Hey Chicka ,
Congratulations on the sobriety
My appatite has increased after getting sober , i always have been a big guy and i got bigger with giving up .
I don't think there are any secrets about loosing weight , eat regular portions of healthy food and excersise .
Being overweight is a long term problem , using food to change how we feel is a short term fix with long term consequences .
I haven't got there yet , but hey, welcome along to the journey , 6ft and 290 lb here
Bestwishes, m