Veteran actor John Goodman, who has maintained sobriety for 19 years, recently shared a personal insight into his past habits, revealing he no longer grills.

Goodman explained that standing over a hot barbecue was a "good excuse to get drunk," a habit he has since abandoned.

Goodman's comments came during a July 8 Instagram video for London restaurant Simpson's in the Strand, owned by his friend, restaurateur Jeremy King.

This revelation offers a glimpse into the actor's journey with sobriety and the conscious choices he has made to maintain it.

The star of *The Righteous Gemstones* and *The Conners* quit drinking in 2007.

He previously recounted to PEOPLE that his decision to stop came after a weekend of heavy drinking left him shaking.

He contacted his wife, Anna Beth Goodman, who helped him get into a treatment center where he detoxed and embraced the feeling of sobriety.

Beyond his battle with alcohol, Goodman also embarked on a significant weight-loss journey.

At his heaviest in 2011, he was "pushing 400" pounds.

Since then, he has successfully lost 200 pounds.

He noted that in the past, he would lose a significant amount of weight quickly, only to revert to old habits.

This time, he opted for a slower, more sustainable approach, incorporating exercise and movement.

Goodman drew a parallel between alcoholism and overeating, suggesting both behaviors stem from an attempt to fill an emotional void.

He emphasized the importance of acknowledging this void and learning to live with it rather than trying to fill it with unhealthy coping mechanisms.

His journey highlights a commitment to long-term health and well-being through sustained effort and self-awareness.