Originally Posted by
mesmith2 
I have all the above from the past 10 years of abusing alcohol and I am (vainly) wondering if the first two ever go away, and how long it might take. I trust that sobriety and the 12 steps will help with #3, and that abstinence and working out will relieve #4. Anyone have experience with the first two to share?
Yep. One member actually said I looked like an orangutan when I joined AA.
My advise?
Start juicing fresh vegetable in order to get more vitamins in you.
I found this a big help with regards to my completion and as far as the belly goes try cutting way back on the sweets and fried foods.