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What Causes Lose Of Weight On Quitting Alcohol?

Hi Doc, I am Ramesh from INDIA. Been an alcoholic for more than a decade and have quit for the past one month. I am 5ft 11 inches and weigh 63 kgs. But since i quit and inspite of doubling my calorie intake and protien supplements, i have lost 1.5 kgs in the last one month. Is this natural to dip in your weight before you start gaining healthy weight?. My target weight is 72 kgs. Please advise. regards Ramesh
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Everyone is unique and will react differently to the process of withdrawal. Some people are more psychologically resilient and less sensitive to withdrawals than others. Losing weight, lowering cholesterol, sleeping better etc are common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Give some time for your body to adjust with the new metabolism. You will gain weight after around 3 months.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Lose Of Weight On Quitting Alcohol?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Everyone is unique and will react differently to the process of withdrawal. Some people are more psychologically resilient and less sensitive to withdrawals than others. Losing weight, lowering cholesterol, sleeping better etc are common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Give some time for your body to adjust with the new metabolism. You will gain weight after around 3 months. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.