I don't think this issue is shallow. I was hopeful too - will be at six months next week and mass quantities of weight didn't just fall off
That said, physically I do feel better.
If you think about it, loads of people who haven't had a drink in their life struggle with their weight - simply dropping alcohol isn't a magic cure. The first 30 (to 60) days I struggled with insomnia and sugar cravings which led to weight gain.
The sugar cravings have levelled off thank God