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Originally Posted by AlliH 
A) I have not gained weight. That was not my question.
B) If weight gain were a side effect of sobriety I would assume it would be a temporary part of tw withdrawal process.
I came here to find out about other people's experiences. Is there another board I should be going to to do that? I didn't create this board for anybody's criticism or suggestion that I wasn't prioritizing my sobriety. Quite frankly, I take offense to that suggestion.
B) If weight gain were a side effect of sobriety I would assume it would be a temporary part of tw withdrawal process.
I came here to find out about other people's experiences. Is there another board I should be going to to do that? I didn't create this board for anybody's criticism or suggestion that I wasn't prioritizing my sobriety. Quite frankly, I take offense to that suggestion.
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Alli my dear, All people are not the same. Our bodies react differently to different types of foods and other stimuli. Some people have an ideal body weight or type. Your body will settle into its healthy zone soon enough.
Alcohol does terrible things to our innards. Our body functions are altered greatly by alcohol abuse. I don't need to get into the specific physiology of it all...
You posted you got really drunk a few days ago. How long have you been counting points? Were you also counting the alcohol points? Does WW give any advice as far as alcohol is concerned? Have you been getting any exercise?
You asked a general question. You are going to get general answers. Until you establish a few months of solid sobriety your body is still confused. Your body chemistry is adjusting. There are many factors that go into how our bodies react to the things we put inside it.
Have you ever seen the skinny guy who eats like a horse and wonder how this is possible? Our bodies are different. I hope you are not comparing yourself to the freaks of nature you see adorning magazine covers with their photo shopped pictures. That is not normal. I actually find it unattractive myself.
So, others saying to focus on sobriety first is a rational response. They are correct. Expecting to see any change as a result of quitting drinking is impossible in the beginning. Some people gain weight, some people lose weight, and some people stay the same. Remember also that we are a group of people from many backgrounds, ethnic groups, age groups. What is normal for some is abnormal for others. Keep that in mind.
I didn't see anyone criticize you. There is not a pool of 23 year olds standing by to immediately answer your questions. You seem to expect instant responses whenever you begin a new thread.
Expecting to see any REAL change takes some time. Just keep doing what you are doing. Give it a few months before you push the panic button.
Alcohol does terrible things to our innards. Our body functions are altered greatly by alcohol abuse. I don't need to get into the specific physiology of it all...
You posted you got really drunk a few days ago. How long have you been counting points? Were you also counting the alcohol points? Does WW give any advice as far as alcohol is concerned? Have you been getting any exercise?
You asked a general question. You are going to get general answers. Until you establish a few months of solid sobriety your body is still confused. Your body chemistry is adjusting. There are many factors that go into how our bodies react to the things we put inside it.
Have you ever seen the skinny guy who eats like a horse and wonder how this is possible? Our bodies are different. I hope you are not comparing yourself to the freaks of nature you see adorning magazine covers with their photo shopped pictures. That is not normal. I actually find it unattractive myself.
So, others saying to focus on sobriety first is a rational response. They are correct. Expecting to see any change as a result of quitting drinking is impossible in the beginning. Some people gain weight, some people lose weight, and some people stay the same. Remember also that we are a group of people from many backgrounds, ethnic groups, age groups. What is normal for some is abnormal for others. Keep that in mind.
I didn't see anyone criticize you. There is not a pool of 23 year olds standing by to immediately answer your questions. You seem to expect instant responses whenever you begin a new thread.
Expecting to see any REAL change takes some time. Just keep doing what you are doing. Give it a few months before you push the panic button.
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Originally Posted by AlliH
I came here to find out about other people's experiences. Is there another board I should be going to to do that?
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I have been on WW for about three months. I have alway counted alcohol points too.
Now, my next question is, what do you mean by I'm expecting immediate responses when I start a thread? And I am well aware that there isn't a pool of 23 years olds standing by waiting to answer my questions. Why did that even come into play? I don't ask of the experience of a bunch of 23 year olds. I asked for the experiences of other human beings. Forgive me for doing that. I will be sure to not post asking for advice on these things as I feel it has blown up.
Now, my next question is, what do you mean by I'm expecting immediate responses when I start a thread? And I am well aware that there isn't a pool of 23 years olds standing by waiting to answer my questions. Why did that even come into play? I don't ask of the experience of a bunch of 23 year olds. I asked for the experiences of other human beings. Forgive me for doing that. I will be sure to not post asking for advice on these things as I feel it has blown up.
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Originally Posted by LBrain
Alli my dear, All people are not the same. Our bodies react differently to different types of foods and other stimuli. Some people have an ideal body weight or type. Your body will settle into its healthy zone soon enough. Alcohol does terrible things to our innards. Our body functions are altered greatly by alcohol abuse. I don't need to get into the specific physiology of it all... You posted you got really drunk a few days ago. How long have you been counting points? Were you also counting the alcohol points? Does WW give any advice as far as alcohol is concerned? Have you been getting any exercise? You asked a general question. You are going to get general answers. Until you establish a few months of solid sobriety your body is still confused. Your body chemistry is adjusting. There are many factors that go into how our bodies react to the things we put inside it. Have you ever seen the skinny guy who eats like a horse and wonder how this is possible? Our bodies are different. I hope you are not comparing yourself to the freaks of nature you see adorning magazine covers with their photo shopped pictures. That is not normal. I actually find it unattractive myself. So, others saying to focus on sobriety first is a rational response. They are correct. Expecting to see any change as a result of quitting drinking is impossible in the beginning. Some people gain weight, some people lose weight, and some people stay the same. Remember also that we are a group of people from many backgrounds, ethnic groups, age groups. What is normal for some is abnormal for others. Keep that in mind. I didn't see anyone criticize you. There is not a pool of 23 year olds standing by to immediately answer your questions. You seem to expect instant responses whenever you begin a new thread. Expecting to see any REAL change takes some time. Just keep doing what you are doing. Give it a few months before you push the panic button.
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I posted this thread looking for experiences. Why other people have experienced in the past. Not their opinions about my diet or recovery process. And certainly not to be patronized for my age.
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Not to mention, like you've said, I've clearly been defensive throught the thread. Why would posting something along the lines of "there aren't a bunch of 23 year olds sitting around waiting to answer you" make me any less defensive?
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I am extremely grateful for the people who have provided feedback about it being my body resetting itself. I appreciate that. Ido no appreciate being told that I need to prioritize my sobriety, as if I am not doing that.
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Alli,
Yes Alli, I've hit a 'plateau'. I'm just above 2 weeks. Like others have said there are many things your body is focused on balancing right now, hormone levels and emitting the toxins left from alcohol are some. Hormone levels can have a huge influence on your weight. Now that you've stopped drinking they will level out
I've also read that the bulk of the alcohol toxins are just stored in fat when your actively drinking large amounts because your body doesn't know what to do with them. I think of it as my body is literally working on getting rid of 'toxic' fat. So be patient, it will come off eventually.
It sounds like you are doing everything right. Healthy, balanced diet and lots of water. Around 3 years ago before my drinking was anything near as bad as it became I quit for 8 months. Back then I just binged on a night or 2 a week. It took me a solid 2 months of no alcohol and lots of exercise, healthy eating to notice a difference. Everyone is different though and if I remember correctly you're incredibly young. Keep at it. It sounds like you are doing great.
Yes Alli, I've hit a 'plateau'. I'm just above 2 weeks. Like others have said there are many things your body is focused on balancing right now, hormone levels and emitting the toxins left from alcohol are some. Hormone levels can have a huge influence on your weight. Now that you've stopped drinking they will level out
I've also read that the bulk of the alcohol toxins are just stored in fat when your actively drinking large amounts because your body doesn't know what to do with them. I think of it as my body is literally working on getting rid of 'toxic' fat. So be patient, it will come off eventually. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Healthy, balanced diet and lots of water. Around 3 years ago before my drinking was anything near as bad as it became I quit for 8 months. Back then I just binged on a night or 2 a week. It took me a solid 2 months of no alcohol and lots of exercise, healthy eating to notice a difference. Everyone is different though and if I remember correctly you're incredibly young. Keep at it. It sounds like you are doing great.
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