One big hit and your addicted

Good mourning all,

Today I'am proud to say I'am 16 weeks gamble free, and 4 weeks of healthy eating. I find myself each day in recovery enjoying the small things in life that I took for granted while I was in the mist of gambling. I Had a wonderful weekend filled with family and friends, cooking out at my brothers house, good conversation, nice walks and healthy eating. I not giving back what I have earned in my dedication to abstinence to have a bet at the casino. I'am keeping this, and going forward I know with each day in abstinence I gain strength in my conviction that gambling has know place in my life. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

16 weeks gamble free

4 weeks eating healthy

Hi Chicagoguy

Fantastic, positive post- well done on the 16 weeks gamble free, you deserve to be proud of all you're achieving- enjoy!

Take care

Irene

x

Hi Chicagoguy

Just love to read posts like ur last one it gives me such a warm feeling and sets me up for the day , 16 weeks , 4 months or 112 days anyway which way u look at it its a fantastic achievement and rightly so can see how proud u r of that

Only urself and the good people on this site can truly appreciate and understand what that means for ur recovery

So pleased for u and long may it continue

Castle2

Hi Chicagoguy,

I was scouting through your diary, and the results of your fishing sure sound tasty! It's not something we do too well over in the UK, but I remember visiting friends in Minnesota and BBQ'ing a large fish on their deck...stunning food and healthy too!

I've recently returned to the forum after my latest fall, and am just picking up on all the new diaries on here. Congrats on the 16 weeks, it doesn't sound like you're letting your guard down - wise move.

All the best,

Ryan

Hi Chicago,

16 weeks is an amazing accomplishment. I still need to start thinking about eating better but, one issue at a time eh? Now, as for the 3 small mouth bass? I'm a little envious there. I went out twice over the last couple of days and all I got was a sunburn and a few bites. Oh well, we got the whole season ahead of us and if we mind ourselves a whole season gamble free to boot! Keep on rockin Chicago! -joanxxxx

The fishing sounds so relaxing, I remember I went fishing in Scotland with my Dad when I was a child and fell in the Loch, funny how things trigger our memories. You are making some lovely new memories so enjoy.

xxx

Hey all,

Been a busy day for me, and very productive. Beautiful day out close to 80 degrees. Went and did some fishing down at the river, caught 5 smallmouth bass. Had barbecued salmon mini tacos for lunch, and went shopping to buy myself some shorts and I found a nice watch also and decided to buy that as a reward for all my dedication to my sobriety and a reminder of how far I've progressed on my journey. Tonight I have group therapy session, it's my last educational group therapy session, but group will continue until I'am discharged from the program, which I hope is by August 1 st. I'am really enjoying filling my time with things that I allowed gambling to take from me before. Great to be out enjoying the outdoors and getting some nice walks in with my brother. I hope everyone is doing well and I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Cheers for leaving a post on my diary, chicagoguy. I'm doing fairly well and am still gamble free. Your last posts on here talk of fishing which I'd like to do again myself soon. Any tips for getting in the right mindset to kind of motivate myself to go fishing again? It's been a year since I last went fishing and It'd do me good.

Hi chacago,

Thank you for the post, I am looking forward to your therapy post from last night hope it went well.

You really have turned that corner to recovery and have done what ever it takes to be successful .

If nothing changes, nothing changes and you my friend keep leading that way.

Take care , happy fishing

Blondie

Hi Chicago

I was kind of thinking, with the money i have wasted gambling in my life, i could probably hire a private jet and whisk that con carnie over to the windy side.

Really great post from you, your sounding and feeling great it can really feel it from you in your posts. Keep up the sobriety , Dark Place

Hi Chicagoguy

Glad that all is good for you and you are enjoying the outside ... can you please send us some warm weather too 🙂

Keep up the good work and enjoy treats, like your new watch, you deserve them. Jx

Hey all,

Another beautiful day today, just got home from my brothers, we've been going for walks at night with his dogs, nice living close to him to be able to get together more often. Had a great day of fishing also, caught 7 smallmouth bass at the river. It's suppose to rain the next 4 days, so it will be good to get to the gym since the weather will be crummy. Tomorrow I weigh up to see if I hit my goal of 8 lbs loss for the month of April. After I weigh up I'll set my goal for June 1 st weigh in. Went to my G.A. meeting tonight, it was a good group session. I have my 1 on 1 therapy tomorrow also. I hope everyone is doing great, and I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Hey CG

Sounds like you're being organised and keeping yourself busy which is great. A good distraction from any gambling thoughts. I do exactly the same. To think of the time I wasted sat at the pc gambling online. Now there is another way and I am living my life again. It feels great. Keep up the good work. You're an inspiration to so many.

G

Good mourning everyone,

Today I took control of something I had lost control of for the last 2 years. I now have exhilarated my recovery process to a new level of challenge and dedication. My addiction will remain in abstinence, I will continue with my journey to help others in need with this disease and inspire people to take control of their lives again. I will forever remain aware of my consequences of returning to place a bet, and keep my stoppers in place. I'am on phase 2 of my recovery, and that consists of ongoing education of this addiction and more venues of support, but mostly phase 2 is getting back my health, taking control of my eating disorder, not allowing it to run my feelings or unhealthy eating habits anymore. Today I stand proud to say yes, I'am a recovering compulsive gambler that proudly took control of his life again. I invite anyone out there to join me on this wonderful journey of recovery, together will will unite as one constant force to overcome this infliction! Today I weighed up for the first time after 31 days of changing my unhealthy eating habits and bingeing tendencies to see what I can truly accomplish if I set my mind out to do it. I lost 14 lbs. I have set my new weight loss goal of 8 lbs for June 1 st weigh in. Today I beat my addiction and will continue to work hard on all aspects of my life that I had allowed gambling to take from me. I will take them back! I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

115 days gamble free

32 days eating healthy

14 lbs weight loss

Hey all,

Rainy day today, no fishing until Monday probably, weather looks to be good then. Had my 1 on 1 therapy session yesterday. My counselor was impressed with my weight loss for the month of April. I'am still hoping to be discharged from the program by August 1 st. Things are going good, happy to be in my new place, enjoy the G.A. meetings down the street on Monday and Wednesday nights. Looking to step up my workouts this month, put a little more intensity into them. Hope everyone has a great weekend. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy