jojoreese

I have tried dieting before. Nothing crazy with pills - just good ole calorie counting. When I do, I usually feel a burning in my stomach at night (probably from not having as much fuel). I have felt that burning for the last 2 nights and all day today even though I'm not dieting. I am finishing up day 3 sober. Could I really be burning calories by not drinking...fingers crossed because that would be AWESOME!!! Anybody else feel the empty burning feeling???

Dee74

It would be good if that was the case lol..it might be anxiety tho, jojo?

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YoungAndClean

That empty burning feeling is day 3 of sobriety, and yeah it kind of feels like dieting at least to me, Day 12 here.

MicFiend

Well in a way you are burning calories by not drinking! Firstly there's the calories on the drinks themselves. Secondly, it dehydrates you and slows down your metabolism, while your body is busy getting rid of the alcohol. Thirdly, it lowers your inhibitions and this can affect your choices of food as well (screw the salads, gimme a pizza! right?). Basically the only people I've known to gain weight after dropping alcohol are those who eat very little to nothing while they're drinking.

Good luck on your journey!