How did your body feel after you quit?

[Honeysoup]

I am happy to say I am now on day 10 and very proud. It hasn't been easy by any means but I feel a little better.

I have been noticing different things about my body.

1. I have gained weight and I thought I would lose..pist me off
2. I have been a lot more tired
3. Mood Swings
4. Lower back pain
5. Pain on my lower left side

This is besides all the cravings but the good things I feel are:

1. I wake up remembering everything
2. I can think clearer
3. I have been more hyper at night
4. I am proud of myself for not drinking
5. I am not ashamed of myself

Just a few things about my body...what has everyone else experienced when they first quit.

[techie]

How did your body feel after you quit?

You're doing GREAT. It takes a bit of time. I think after three weeks I felt like my old self. I also had some pain issues that subsided after I started exercising and eating a healthy diet. The mood swings will even out. Your body is still adjusting to the new you. Hang in there !

[SAUSAGE]

How did your body feel after you quit?

I too didn't lose any weight ( well only a couple of pounds- probably because I snacked on other stuff instead) - however ultimately I know I can sort this out so I'm not too worried.
However within days although i hadnt lost weight I was a lot less bloated around the middle and my clothes were looser.
I had trouble sleeping for some weeks and I did experience mood swings.
However in the morning I would have so much more energy no headaches or nausea or feelings of dehydration.
Even if I didn't sleep well I still felt better in then morning than when I was drinking.
I also stopped getting stiff hands / fingers which previously I woke up with every day.
After about 40 days my skin looked a lot better ( more healthy complexion) and people commented that I looked well, however this did not happen for several weeks.

Keep going - don't quit before the miracles start happening.

[K9Lover]

How did your body feel after you quit?

How did I feel when I first quit? Like CRAP honestly. My body was reeling from years of abuse. My digestive tract was in knots and I couldn't sleep. This did NOT last long though, fear not. It may take a few weeks to actually feel "good", but don't despair, you will recover and start to feel alive again. It took at least a week for the fog to clear from my head. Give it time, and you will be amazed at the changes, just be patient. Hang in there Honey!!
K9

[Almostfamous]

How did your body feel after you quit?

Great job on the double digits. I too thought I would finally drop the 10 pounds that found a home. No such luck. I lost a few but it's going to now take work on my part. I ate a lot a sugar the first few weeks. I slept like crap but how I really felt......RELIEVED! Keep on keepin on.