I gained weight after I quit. I was more concerned about getting some sober time than I was about calories. I had terrible sugar cravings. Now, I've cut way back on sugar and actually I'm doing weight watchers. I've lost 15 lbs. I think in the beginning, we have to be gentle with ourselves and just focus on giving up the booze. I was unfortunately not one of the people who lost weight when I quit. But it's ok....main thing is to break the drinking habit.