Methadone weight gain/loss

[Leandraamie]

Hey everyone! My names Leandra, I'm a 27 year old female. Been on methadone 4 years at a steady dose of 50mgs. I was still using other opiates almost the whole time I was on it. Quit H on December 12 2015. Got off methadone June 10th 2016. I gained around 100lbs in this time. I'll never know for sure as I was scared to step on the scale, but the last time I weighed myself I was up 85 lbs.
ANYWAYS I was just hoping for other people to share their methadone weight loss stories! I find them very inspirational, so please, share your experiences! How much did you guys gain on methadone? How long after you quit methadone for you to lose the weight? What was your eating/exercising plan during this time?
I look forward to hearing all your stories!

[Bootyfluffer]

I was on methadone for 4 yrs(120mg) and gained 40-50 llbs. I was always an active and in shape type of person never going passed 150llbs and im 5'10". Once i started tapering it all came off and by the time i was at 3mg i was 140llbs. I also exercised, took multi vitamins, herbs, whey protien and what gnarly said, no red meat seriously. Every time i eat red meat now i get a crazy upset stomach. As my gf says, theres no excuse to not exercise even if its light exercising. Its not gonna be easy, weight is harder to lose than gain, but if you have the right mindset youll achieve your goals.  its soo worth it to be in shape bc you feel so much better. Dont be a typical fat american-t! :):):)

[Bootyfluffer]

Not saying any one is but more than half our society is over weight-depeessing:( but motivational

[gnarly_1]

hi Leandra....well I was on methadone for almost 7yrs and went from a slim 185...(in 6' 1'') to 248.....for me it started to come off wile tapering but the majority of it came off when I stoped....I had a tearable sweet tooth will on the cra p and started to eat right to help my recovery  no red meat it can cause inflmation so lean chicken breast grilled or baked fish the same way and vedgies  I took whey protein powder for energy and for the boat load of amino acids in it to heal the brain  now im 189 and am slimm again  just give it time  no sugary drinks or cereal  watch the carbs and the wieght will come off  by the way congrats for getting off the liquid hand cuffs keep posting for support>>>>>>>>>>Gnarly<<<<<<<<<<