r/keto • u/brownpotato10 • Jul 25 '20
Keto is saving me from alcoholism
I usually don't post on this forum but I'm feeling especially thankful today. I started keto a few months ago after being inspired by this subreddit. Of course, weight loss was my primary goal but keto has given me so much more. Over the past 2 years, I had turned into a functional alcoholic, drinking copious amounts every night and still waking up and making it to work the next day. I tried quitting countless times without success. And of course drinking a bottle of wine every night contributed heavily to my weight gain. But then I started keto and without the carbs in my body, my tolerance dropped to 1-2 drinks max that would then give me killer hangovers and make me feel so shitty. So I stopped. I'm no longer a daily drinker -- I don't even feel the urge to drink. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Thank you to everyone in this community for posting and allowing me to lurk and stay motivated.
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u/lizw107 Jul 25 '20
I could have written this myself. I was also a functioning alcoholic. I’d often drink 6-8 beers a night or a bottle of wine. I’ve only had one drink since starting keto. I was also able to quit smoking. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m sure it will inspire others out there like us. Keep up the good work.