When someone is living with an active addiction, they’re focused on their substance of choice and likely nothing else.
This can result in malnutrition, whether the individual is struggling with drunkorexia (starving or binging and purging to stay thin despite alcoholism), improper eating, or other eating disorders. Worse yet, your physical health takes a serious toll when you’re focused on feeding your addiction. But now that you’ve found sobriety with the help of a drug addiction treatment center, you can start to get your health back in order. Here are tips from our team on regaining your health after finding sobriety.
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Getting Healthy After Getting Sober – Work it Out
Chances are, you participated in a physical activity while in rehab, such as yoga or equine-assisted therapy. This is the first step in getting healthy after getting sober. Physical activity that calms you down or reduces stress will improve your health after treatment. You will be able to rebuild lost muscle and develop a new routine in recovery. Routines, such as exercising on specific days or at specific times, can help set the foundation for long-term sobriety.
What to Eat in Recovery
In addition to exercise, the foods you eat will play an important role in your successful recovery. The key is to replenish the nutrition that was lost during your active addiction. Foods to eat in recovery include:
- Oatmeal
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Beans
- Milk
- Fish rich in Omega 3
- Lean meats
- Water, water, and more water!
Foods Addicts Should Avoid
While you’re working on getting healthy after getting sober, it’s also important to understand what foods addicts should avoid after completing drug and alcohol detox in Florida, including:
- Fried food
- Overly processed food
- Very fatty food
- Sugary food
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Addressing Mental Health in Recovery
Successful long-term recovery isn’t just about eating right and exercising. You also need to take care of your mental health after getting sober. While exercise and healthy eating can improve mental health, additional steps such as meditation, yoga, or group therapy can keep your mental health at its best.
Call 888-280-4763 for more tips on getting healthy after getting sober.
