Does Diet Really Matter in Recovery?

Recovery
#1

Diet can mean a lot of different things, and just being you want a healthy diet, does not mean you have to cut out all junk foods and what people say are not good for you. You can find a healthy balance between eating healthy and having a sweet treat!

Personally I have found a great impact on my life with diets. I have found that eating a balanced meal helps me keep motivated with my day to day tasks.

Nutrition can be a great habit to get into, especially finding a balance between having a healthy diet and giving yourself a sweet treat. Especially, I find meal prepping really helps set the week up for success with healthy meals.

Quick Question! Is focusing on nutrition essential, or is it just a side aspect of recovery?

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#2

I think it is essential. As addicts, we are unable to have one cookie occasionally. And if we are trying to feel better, then sugar/fast food etc is really working against everything we are trying to achieve.

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#3

I feel like it’s like anything. Garbage in garbage out right? We recover from a hopeless state and fix our mind, body and spirit. But occasionally having some junk food, ain’t gonna kill you lol especially, from the place that I’ve come from. Lol. 

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#4

As a recovering addict - structure/discipline is the new me. meal prepping my lunches and making healthy breakfast smoothies Keeps me going. Nutrition is key for this alcoholic.

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#5

I'd say it's an essential part of holistic health. Since the mind and body work together I think it's important to work on all aspects of health.

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#6

Having discipline within yourself is really good! Its not easy to not give yourself a treat once and a while but with having discipline within yourself at the end of the day feels so good knowing you do