Hi Krystair! It took me 4 years to lose 59 lb but I wish I had quit drinking nearer the start than the finish. I quit alcohol in April of this year and the last of the weight has come off. I am 57 years old and menopause knocked me around. Good advice on the alcohol. You will enjoy good health as a non drinker. I was dx'd with high grade ovarian cancer last week so am knocking back chemo and using a couple of natural methods including fasting to help mop up the stray cancer cells in my pelvis. Gah.