Dieting when we’re trying to quit drinking, or to stay sober, is like putting on the gas and the brakes at the same time.

laelatkinson
Mar 15
1 min read

Restricting our food puts a tremendous amount of stress on both our bodies and our minds. It is emotionally and physically taxing. It leaves us in a depleted state. It is even more likely to lead us to a “fuck it” state of mind when it comes to drinking.

This is the opposite of what we need if we are trying to quit drinking or to stay sober.

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