Kelly Ripa shares weight gain after quitting alcohol in 2017

Kelly Ripa shared that she gained 12 pounds after quitting alcohol in 2017. She discussed this during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” where guest host Andy Cohen expressed frustration over his own weight loss during Dry January. Ripa noted that she expected to lose weight after stopping drinking but instead gained weight, attributing it to increased sugar consumption. She emphasized that her decision to quit drinking was not a deliberate choice but a natural progression after feeling better without alcohol. Ripa had previously mentioned that she stopped drinking after a month-long break and found the benefits appealing. She stated that she no longer felt the need to drink, marking a significant change in her lifestyle.