Married At First Sight’s Morag quits booze after alcohol and takeaway binges have ‘drastic’ impact on her mental health
MARRIED At First Sight star Morag Crichton has quit booze – saying it’s had a “drastic” impact on her mental health.
The 31-year-old says her alcohol and takeaway binges since marrying a stranger have taken its toll on her mind and body.
It’s prompted her to go sober and finally get back into shape.
Morag told The Sun: “It’s just not doing anything good for my mind and body at the moment because I’m writing myself off with alcohol and takeaways. It’s having a drastic effect on my anxiety and mental health.
“I want to get back to before Married At First Sight where I cared more about my fitness and mental health, rather than going to loads of events and binging on alcohol.
“It’s crazy to think a year ago I was preparing to compete in my first fitness event.
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“My home life was difficult, but I was happy and my mental health was in check.
“Then I got married and it’s been such a rollercoaster of events that from day one of being fed takeaways three times a day.
“I’ve carried it on a year later and I haven’t been training in the gym. My mental health is worse now then it was before MAFS.
“So it’s time to change, get myself in a healthy, better & more positive situation.”
Her co-star Amy Christophers has vowed to follow in Morag’s footsteps after they enjoyed the weekend at a health spa with zero booze.
She said: “After having a detox weekend, I’ve decided to cut down on alcohol and will only drink on special occasions – not just because it’s a day ending in Y.
“Hangovers these days take me too long to recover and I need to really focus back on my career at the moment and my health and fitness journey.”
Amy and Morag are both single after their marriages to Joshua Christie and Luke Dawson fell apart after the series ended.
Morag added: “I was t-total and didn’t drink for about three years when I was 24. I’ve done it before and know the health benefits.
“Alcohol is not benefiting my life. I need to find a healthy balance.
“I want to get back to fitness training, focus on my health and attend events sober where I actually enjoy it and can wake up the next day feeling refreshed.”
