I've lost 20 pounds in the last 5 months. It is mostly bloating but it still makes for smaller dress sizes. You will notice changes in your face as well. I met a woman who quit drinking at age 30 (my age) and still looked to be around 30, no older than 35. Turns out, she is now 53 and still sober. Alcohol effects men and women differently but I believe that quitting drinking for women means to slow down the aging process. Vanity is my biggest savior when it comes to cravings.
I do love the morning meal now and making my bed.
And work. I'm a preschool teacher and I hated being around squealing, little kids with a hangover; now it's amazing to watch them grow every day into mini human beings.