Hi,

I have gained weight, which I haven't worried about until now that I have some sobriety behind me. My main vice was not drink but pot, yet I found myself scarfing chocolate, pie, ice cream etc. without the munchies

I think it is partially the sugar high and also "rewarding" myself for not using. I know the big book talks about eating sweets, but I think that is more in exchange for the sugars in alcohol.

There are a few members in my AA group with weight problems and/or diabetes that eat large amounts of sugar even after years of sobriety. I don't want to get into the mindset that it's ok for me to be 30 lbs overweight just because I'm sober. I'm unhappy at this weight and IMO that could lead to a relapse faster than having every food I desire at my fingertips. I really want to replace the negative habits with positive habits (exercise, healthy diet, meditation etc).

The last time I sobered up for 4 years, I was at my highest weight ever and obese. I don't want that to happen again because I was miserable.

Does anyone else have a problem substituting food for drugs?

Thanks,

TnT