Originally Posted by Mac4711

Guys,
A warning to all of us: As we are trying to lose weight, let’s make sure we all keep our priorities straight! First is not drinking, then comes everything else. I say this because willpower is a finite resource and if we spend the entire day resisting this delicious cookie or that wonderful dollop of ice cream, let’s make sure we don’t end the day by chugging down a bottle of wine because we’ve run out of willpower.
Change is good, but only so much change at a time - remember: ‘Easy does it’!

In other words, only embark on your weight loss program once you feel that your sobriety is rock solid, do not put it at risk. Just my two cents, of course!