re: Any baw took drastic measures to lose that gut

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I blamed the cravings on stopping alcohol.

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I know.

The cravings are/were because you lack (or lacked) self control. Quitting alcohol became your justification but it isn't and was never the reason; only the excuse.

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The weight gain was because of cravings, the cravings were because of cutting out alcohol.

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No, the weight gain is because you couldn't say no to your cravings. Cravings have no caloric quantity. They don't make you gain weight. Poor self control manifested in overeating and not exercising or burning calories does.

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You’re getting hung up on semantics.

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It's not semantics, it's a harsh reality that people have to realize if they want to become healthier.

And yes...it is that simple. Dropping a few inches in the waist can be very simply accomplished by removing alcohol. Not easily, but simply.