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3 Simple Ways to Fight Weight Gain During Recovery



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If you are recovering from addiction, you may be experiencing some weight gain as your appetite picks up after quitting drugs or alcohol. Perhaps your metabolism is going through some changes, or it may be time to address the poor eating habits you’ve developed during your active addiction. No matter what stage in life you may be going through, however, fighting off weight gain—just like recovery—requires strong will and determination.


To help support your stride towards overall health, here are 3 ways you can keep off the extra pounds as you continue on your path.