Weight Gain After Heroin Addiction?

Question by 2redpits: weight gain after heroin addiction?
i was a heroin addict for a year and a half and stopped using 8.5 months ago. my normal weight was 120-125 at 5’8″, while on dope i dropped to about 110lbs., now that i’ve stopped i’m at 150lbs. i would like to be healthy (not super skinny), but the weight is all fat no muscle. can anyone reccomend a great diet/workout plan, or support group that can help me?

also recently sprained my knee and my ankle, so low impact if preferable.

please list resources, websites, etc.

Best answer:

Answer by kathy s
First of all, when you quit drugs like heroin or stop smoking, your metabolism slows down. That’s why everyone gains weight. There are many good diets out there but I would recommend Weight Watchers. You deal with real food right from the beginning. Obese people, anorexic people and diabetics have success with this plan. As far as exercise goes, I would try swimming. It is low impact and a general workout. Good luck.

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