I have noticed some people put a bit of weight on when they quit drinking, but most people seem to lose it, which for me, at 20 lbs overweight would be no bad thing. Trying to eat fruit instead of cake and chocolate, but I give in sometimes! My partner is on the Atkins diet at the moment and suggests giving carbs up altogether for a bit as a way of avoiding the sugar 'roller-coaster'. I have not taken her advice, but it is a thought. One thing at a time I think!