I seem to gain weight when I stop drinking and when i'm drinking, lose weight. Could be because i'm dehydrated....and I don't eat when I drink.
Sometimes, I want to get that skinny look so I drink - so bad! It's something i'm going to be more aware about.
And like others have said, once the body regulates itself....after being sober a while, our weight will go to a healthy number. I'm sure my hormones are out of whack...due to all that drinking.