Toronto Mayor Rob Ford told NBC’s Today Show Tuesday morning that that he has continued to drink — but not heavily — since his vow to stay away from alcohol.

In an interview from his home, Ford also told host Matt Lauer that he is drug-free.

“I don’t use illegal drugs,” Ford said when Lauer asked if he has used crack cocaine or any other illegal drugs since their last interview on Nov. 18.

“I experimented with them like probably a year ago but I don’t use drugs.”

When asked by Lauer about the biggest changes he made since their November interview, Ford said he was “going to the gym everyday, down a few pounds and just going from door to door campaigning hard. The election is Oct. 27 and we’re going to win. I just can’t wait.”

However, Ford acknowledged he has continued to drink alcohol.

“Have I had a drink? Yes, I have. But not to the point of some of the episodes before,” he said. “We’re moving on.”

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Lauer questioned Ford about a video showing the mayor apparently inebriated and speaking in a Jamaican patois at an Etobicoke restaurant.

“I’ve been brought up with a lot of Jamaican friends and we went out,” Ford replied.

“I drank and enjoyed myself and I think it was fine. Maybe you’re perfect, but I’m not. We’re moving on in a positive direction. I just can’t wait for the campaign.”

Ford said he has made changes to his life, such as going to the gym and dropping a few pounds.

On a lighter note, Lauer joked with Ford about a video showing him jumping for joy after the Canadian women’s hockey team tied their semifinal game versus the United States, saying, “I think I’d rather see you talk in a Jamaican accent than jumping up and down celebrating that one.”

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Ford congratulated both the women’s and men’s team for winning gold in Sochi.

“Hockey’s our game. Hockey’s like maybe basketball or football to you but hockey’s a religion here. I want to congratulate our women’s and men’s hockey team. We did an absolutely phenomenal job.”