My first diary!

hi Flagg,

Well done on the 163 days that is really good another couple of days and it will be another check in on your challenge. I can't believe how many weeks have passed already i am 128 days gamble free now and just so glad I have got this far only through continued support on this site and from my wife have enabled me to get here.

You are a big inspiration on this site and really appreciate the support you provide for people who really need it. So thanks again.

Keep going and will check in on Friday bye for now

Kind Regards

Ricky

Hi,

Day 164 - Thanks to everyone for the continued support. This is a unique place and I cannot think of a place that could even remotely helped as much as here in my recovery. There is no miracle pill or magic formula but the support from others going through exactly the same issues is medicine in itself.

Halfway through my week off and enjoyed just relaxing mainly doing bits and pieces here and there but on the whole pretty chilled. Had extra time on my hands but not given gambling a second thought and remain quietly confident I will reach my 183 day milestone.

Rest of the week has same sort of pattern and then it will be back to the weekend and head first into work again Monday. Time flies but definitely appreciating my time more now and not just counting down to pay day. Many small changes in the last 5 or so months has led to a big turnaround in life as a whole. No reason why the forward momentum cannot continue.

Day 164 - 19 Days to go

Hi Diary,

Day 165 - Loving having this time off from work, really appreciating the down time and not having thoughts of wasting money. Probably have not had time off like this for some time and I would very much like more occasions like this in the future. Having to do the odd thing I don't fancy but I find now I will do them under duress rather than point blank refusing. Not gambling helps us grow in many ways.

Day 165 - 18 Days to go!

HI Flagg,

Glad your enjoying your down time from work, I remember time off when i gambled was complete madness as i had all day to gamble.

I totally agree with you as usual, not gambling allows us to grow and flurish and by commiting everday to our recovery we continue to blossom.

Enjoy your meeting tonight and the rest of your time off work.

Blondie x

Morning Diary,

Day 166 - Making my way round a few diaries this morning. Have not been doing that so often lately and I actually looked on the first page to see many names I was not familiar with. All these people are starting out in their recovery and should be applauded for being here, I intend to make the effort and welcome some more newcomers from now on.

I feel fine today. Last working day of my week off. It has flown by but I have enjoyed it.

Done very little, but talked about next year and a couple of the plans already in place plus intended plans. These things excite me and I am happy to sit at home with no actual holiday this year knowing what is to come in 2013. I am genuinely excited about next year and I know 100% that all of it can happen providing I remain bet free. I really do not need any more incentive than that.

First up next year is Barcelona in April. Every day as mentioned before I put £1 in a pot for that trip and today is day 166 the maths are simple but this will be a nice bit of spending money come April.

GA last night was pretty good a new member from last week came back which is always great to see. I also volunteered to chair again next week as there is never a desperate scramble to do this. I don't mind it really fill in a book, say a few words.

Right of to get the car cleaned and then bit of a workout at home before settling down to watch the golf this evening. Life is good!

Day 166 - 17 days!

What do you mean I cant count lol.... Flagg my friend I wouldnt ever virtual slap you, I would shake your hand and pat you on the back and tell you what a pleasure it is knowing you, and thank you for all your help and support along the way.

I cant do a lot of things , but i dont care so much now, warts an all, im beating this.. we are all beating it... and that now makes us winners.

Your a good man who deserves good things and this year or next year gamble free they are coming. 2013 has your name wrote all over it...:)

You couldnt clean my car whilst you at it could you ? Its like a skip on wheels.. lol

Take care.

Blondie x

Hi Flagg,

Thanks 4 ur continued support on my diary. It means alot 🙂

U have such a positive outlook on things and it makes me smile 🙂

U should be sooo proud of urself 4 wot u have achieved. U have put in all the hard work on this journey and u deserve nothing but happiness 🙂

U have alot 2 look 4ward 2 next yr and I know u will stay strong and keep going 🙂

Have a gr8 wknd 🙂

Good Evening Diary,

Day 167 - Had a nice Saturday thus far and they really are far better since I stopped gambling. Busy exercise day tomorrow and then back to work Monday. Nothing really phases me right now and that has to be a sign of continued progress.

Day 167 - 16 Days!

Glad youve had a nice day. Progress is the name of the game. thanks for your post, hearing that you think new members could get something from my diary means a lot, im determind not to mess that up.

On the running side things are going well im happy with were im at and it would be great to get to that 10k stage. I might be taking a week of it tho next week. Working loads and then a stag do at the weekend and even just with working i know im gonna be cream crackered come the stag so with running on top might finish me off lol. Will see i may do a little. Anyway i'll stop rambling on. Good luck with the crazy hardcore yanky workout lol. Im sure the more its hurting the better its doing for ya. Im sure thats not that comforting tho lol.

Hi Diary,

Day 168 - Another week passes and still feeling ok. I do not tire writing that as it's a far cry from the early part of this year where things really were crumbling around me.

Just about to do my crazy yank workout as David put it feeling tired just thinking about it but it's really good and I am seeing some positive body changes already after 10 days.

Not much else on my mind today back to work tomo but that's not a problem.

Day 168 - 15 days to go!

Hi Flagg,

Just a fly by to say it's great to see you still going strong a day at a time!

Hope work not too bad after your break

Keep Strong

Lucy

Hi Diary,

Day 169 - Back to work today. Nice and quiet eased my way back in. No thoughts of gambling.

Day 169 - 14 Days

Hi Flagg,

Well done on the 169 days I am not too far behind you lol. 133 days myself.

Well managed to get a better job something that suits me start Wednesday so that will keep me busy for the next 3 half months looking forward to it earning extra money to make my life better.

Keep going not long until we finish your challenge now. Will have to come up with a new target for Christmas because that will be my hardest challenge I have faced with gambling.

Kind Regards

Ricky

hi flagg i took a leaf out of your book and signed up for a full marathon. oh my god what have i done training beging next week. hope you are well and had good first day back at work.

carl

Afternoon Diary,

Day 170 - Busier day at work today but the project is running smoothly now and things are well under control! Going to be away a few nights in October so just getting those dates in but feel confident there will be no issues whilst I'm away! Barriers in place and time tied up should mean things are fine!

Day off from my crazy workouts today much needed muscles feeling tired but raring to go Wednesday again strangely!

Hope everyone is having a good day the mood is fairly low on the site right now and I wish everyone well!

Day 170 - 13 days