Hmm...are there any recovered/recovering alcoholics who are also keto like me

(Nancy Kelley) #1

Hi to all. I’ve been sober 2 years and 4 months and I’ve been keto since February 22 and down 42 lbs with 22 or so more lbs to go. Feeling tremendously healthy and in control. I was wondering if there are any fellow alcoholics who use their acquired skills/self discipline of abstaining from alcohol to abstain from carbs to remain keto.

(Clint Phelps) #2

I am strictly a rare and social drinker now after having a bout with alcoholism myself. I do find that some of the same self-discipline methods I used to recover are a big help in maintaining my keto way of life.

The amazing way I feel makes it easier, though. :slight_smile:

(Nancy Kelley) #3

Good for you that you’re able to control your drinking. I have found that I have no control…it is all or nothing. I follow the drink and know where it will lead me so I abstain. Same with carbs…It is so utterly self defeating to eat carbs…I follow the food and know it will lead to weight gain and joint aches. I too feel fantastic and plan to remain keto and sober for today.

(Clint Phelps) #4

What’s most important is you know yourself and your limits. My father couldn’t control his drinking and it ended with suicide because he could never admit he had a problem. Without the self-realization you have, it’s not possible to stay healthy and happy.

And as I’m sure you know, it gets easier every day. Just like eating keto. It’s amazing how much more normal this is after just 3 months. I can’t wait to see what my ketoversary feels like.

#5

I’m not “recovering” from anything, but I don’t drink anymore. I view it as freedom from having my mind-space taken up by thinking about drink or food because those decisions have already been made. Makes it easy.

“Do I need to stop at the package store on the way home?”
No, I don’t drink

“What do I need from the grocery store?”
Meat and coffee.

My life is so simple in those areas now that I have more of me left for family, fun, and work.

(Nancy Kelley) #6

I am truly sorry your father succumbed to alcoholism and suicide. I personally feel tremendous strength in my food and beverage choices because I am making wise, healthy and conscious decisions to positively influence my health.