Any clean and sober people here?

[zzxxzz]

By clean and sober I mean fourmer drug users and or drunks.I have two years under my belt.

[zzxxzz]

No one?

[Deviant Dingo]

I still use both recreationally, not an addict by any means tho... Moderation is the key

[zzxxzz]

For me there was no such thing as moderation.I wish I could do it in moderation,some can, some cant.

[zzxxzz]

Bump

[brundel]

I was an addict for 20 years. Got about 9 months now.

[crazycelt]

By clean and sober I mean fourmer drug users and or drunks.I have two years under my belt.
Great job!! "Easy does it" Brother!!

[zzxxzz]

I was an addict for 20 years. Got about 9 months now.

That rocks.Just getting over 3 and 6 months is a big deal and now your only 3 months away from a year.Its closer than you think.

[1972girl]

Six years C&S.There was a time when I had accepted that I was going to die and that I would more than likely be living on the streets,it was just luck from day to day that I was not already there.Looking back I realy lost it in the head.Six years later and the people I meet would never guess that I was a drug user and the people I used with dont recognize me when I pass them on the street.

Life is good now.

[Mo_ria]

Addict and an alcoholic...I'm 100 days plus and counting...
Man, I wish I could be moderate about *anything*! Doesn't work that way for me...

[proteinpump]

I am an alcoholic and will be clean a year on the 27th of October!

[Phoenician]

cool thread, ive been clean since forever lol, never been drunk, etc etc.
just how ive always been, im not saying i havent thought about it, but as the old saying goes, you never miss what you've never had right?

[Deviant Dingo]

cool thread, ive been clean since forever lol, never been drunk, etc etc.
just how ive always been, im not saying i havent thought about it, but as the old saying goes, you never miss what you've never had right?

Thats ok, but in moderation these things can be quite fun and good memories. Just need to keep yourself in control and use them for the right reasons.

[1972girl]

Addict and an alcoholic...I'm 100 days plus and counting...
Man, I wish I could be moderate about *anything*! Doesn't work that way for me...

X3

[proteinpump]

Six years C&S.There was a time when I had accepted that I was going to die and that I would more than likely be living on the streets,it was just luck from day to day that I was not already there.Looking back I realy lost it in the head.Six years later and the people I meet would never guess that I was a drug user and the people I used with dont recognize me when I pass them on the street.

Life is good now.

I am so glad you turned things around, six years is awesome. I remember things were so bad I really wanted to die, I felt that was the only way out of the situation. If I didn't have my wife and family, I would be dead or out on the streets right now.

[kc_shuffle]

heavy dope smoker here. clean for about 3 years. used to sell 1 lb a week so i had free smoke. about 60-100 bongs a day. now i dont smoke dope or even cigs. and i have quit drinking indefinately in my quest for a great body.

[1972girl]

The last time I went to rehab(3rd time) I was not planing to get clean,I just gave up.I went in b/c all my friends were gone and my ex said I could sleep on the floor if I got some help,I just did it to have a place to sleep.They always say that you half to want to get clean or it won't happen.In my case it did not happen that way.As for my ex we have been together ever since.(was ex b/c of my drug uses)

Looks like everyone is doing good.Bad days come but they always go.

[proteinpump]

heavy dope smoker here. clean for about 3 years. used to sell 1 lb a week so i had free smoke. about 60-100 bongs a day. now i dont smoke dope or even cigs. and i have quit drinking indefinately in my quest for a great body.

Awesome job man...you will find after a while without the booze, you feel so much better.....clear mind and stronger body. :)

[faisji]

1 year 4 months

[proteinpump]

1 year 4 months

Awesome work man..keep it up!

[NightHalcyon]

Right on ! I knew there had to be more of us here at bb.com !!

Alcoholic, coming up on 11 months here.

Congrats to everyone else !!

[1972girl]

Did any of you start working out when you got clean or did you workout before that ? And I would also like to say congratulations to everyone.

[proteinpump]

Did any of you start working out when you got clean or did you workout before that ? And I would also like to say congratulations to everyone.

I was working out off and on when drinking, but never any consistency. The alcohol would always win out and I would go on a drinking binge. I have been working out for a year now with no interruptions.

[1972girl]

When I got clean I put on alot of weight eating ice cream and drinking starbucks.Thats when I started working out.The weight started burning off and I was have fun.I was good at lifting and it gave me something to do with my free time.Back in the day I made fun of people that spent alot of time working out calling them meat heads and shallow lol.

[Phoenician]

Thats ok, but in moderation these things can be quite fun and good memories. Just need to keep yourself in control and use them for the right reasons.

oh of course, dont get me wrong, im not saying people should never drink alcohol, etc, im just saying i personally dont do it

[zzxxzz]

Thanks everyone its good to hear that im not the only one here thats working on more than my body.

[ilovepartygirls]

good job folks, replace that smokin and drinkin movements with some reps of d ol' iron

[Deviant Dingo]

lol im stoned right now,

[proteinpump]

lol im stoned right now,

Negged

[Deviant Dingo]

Negged

haha sorry,

I love it tho. refreshes my mind, like afterwards I get all motivated and tie up all my loose ends at work ect. plus I find it really relaxing and good for a laugh, moderation is the key!

[1972girl]

haha sorry,

I love it tho. refreshes my mind, like afterwards I get all motivated and tie up all my loose ends at work ect. plus I find it really relaxing and good for a laugh, moderation is the key!

Just from your post I can see how well (moderation)is working for you .For no reason you come here and act like a jerk. Why dont you try to show people that a intelligent and mature person can smoke pot?All your doing is making a case for everyone that thinks it makes you stupid and it shows that all it takes to get there is moderation.

[zzxxzz]

haha sorry,

I love it tho. refreshes my mind, like afterwards I get all motivated and tie up all my loose ends at work ect. plus I find it really relaxing and good for a laugh, moderation is the key!

Everyone I have ever known with a durg problem has said the same things you are saying now.I willing to bet that everyone in this thread is thinking thats how they were when they were your age.

[proteinpump]

Everyone I have ever known with a durg problem has said the same things you are saying now.I willing to bet that everyone in this thread is thinking thats how they were when they were your age.

For years I tried to justify my usage with comments exactly like that. It is all fun and games until you finally are caught in the downward spiral.

[Deviant Dingo]

Just from your post I can see how well (moderation)is working for you .For no reason you come here and act like a jerk. Why dont you try to show people that a intelligent and mature person can smoke pot?All your doing is making a case for everyone that thinks it makes you stupid and it shows that all it takes to get there is moderation.

Thats very mean and vindictive thing to say, completely unwarranted aswell. Perhaps you should look at yourself more instead of judging others, im not acting like a "jerk" my posts were light hearted and happy. You need to chill out.


For years I tried to justify my usage with comments exactly like that. It is all fun and games until you finally are caught in the downward spiral.


Everyone I have ever known with a durg problem has said the same things you are saying now.I willing to bet that everyone in this thread is thinking thats how they were when they were your age.

Too much of anything is a bad thing, whether it be drugs/alcohol or work/ or even training... Learning to have balance in life is the key to happiness and success, not abstinating from things. If you have a problem controlling yourself in regards to anything then perhaps avoiding it is best, but dont assume others have the same problem. Perhaps I shouldnt have not posted in here, I wasnt aware my posts would be met by such sour disgruntled responses...

[kc_shuffle]

haha sorry,

I love it tho. refreshes my mind, like afterwards I get all motivated and tie up all my loose ends at work ect. plus I find it really relaxing and good for a laugh, moderation is the key!

sounds like me when i was a stupid 22 yr old. time will tell with this fool.

[Deviant Dingo]

sounds like me when i was a stupid 22 yr old. time will tell with this fool.

LOL WTF??

Ok, guys no one adress me anymore.... Im out of here, im not going to disturb any of you anymore. Consider me gone, just chill on the insults please.

[1972girl]

Who said that everyone who does drugs has a problem?More than one person said they wish they could do it in moderation but cant.You are the one who is assumeing.I dont know why you dont understand that this thread is for people who cant do it in moderaiton had a problem and are trying to make it better.I have no problem with people who smoke pot but like I was trying to point out you make the mature and intelligent people who somke look bad.And yes when you come here and say the things you have said you are put people down for no reson I would say that makes you a jerk.


Would you go to a place where people have cancer and talk about how you dont have it b/c you know how eat right and you have more self control to live healthy?

[crazycelt]

Right on ! I knew there had to be more of us here at bb.com !!

Alcoholic, coming up on 11 months here.

Congrats to everyone else !!
Great work!!

[TNASTYII]

i stopped for 7 months..then 4/20 came around.....i started back. but i decided to get really serious about lifting so i quit. its been 3 weeks and 3 days as of today. i have HUGE will power. i can do ANYTHING if i want to. just like i decided to lose weight back in the 9th grade. 50 pounds in a couple of months :] diet and excercise only

[brundel]

I can honestly say that bodybuilding and way I feel when I eat healthy and excerise every day is the main thing that keeps me clean. I used Heroin for so long that my body no longer produces natural pain killers. I have to take Suboxone which is a prescription replacement. Slowly over the next year or so I will taper the exogenous pain killer and the hope is my natural production will restart. The point is that one of the best ways to get your body to produce the anti pain neurotransmitters is hard weight training. And the lifestyle is far better than the subculture associated with narcotic abuse.

[Keys89]

a year or two ago i used to drink and smoke alot and that went for about a month or two but i realized i shouldnt so i slowed down a lot. i only drank 4-8 times this summer and now im done for good until i get the body i want. congrats to all of you that have been clean, ive seen alot of bad things happen from alcohol and drugs between my family and my friends.

[TNASTYII]

bad things happen when drugs are in your life. ive seen/experienced plenty enough to keep me clean, and i dont want to hold back ANY gains. i want to be lean and mean ;] partying is high school stuff. you have to grow up, and if you dont your gonna mess up our life.

[NotTooLate]

I quit drinking 22 years ago. I don't miss it at all.

[Deviant Dingo]

Who said that everyone who does drugs has a problem?More than one person said they wish they could do it in moderation but cant.You are the one who is assumeing.I dont know why you dont understand that this thread is for people who cant do it in moderaiton had a problem and are trying to make it better.I have no problem with people who smoke pot but like I was trying to point out you make the mature and intelligent people who somke look bad.And yes when you come here and say the things you have said you are put people down for no reson I would say that makes you a jerk.


Would you go to a place where people have cancer and talk about how you dont have it b/c you know how eat right and you have more self control to live healthy?

I just realised this, sorry my apologies. I didnt mean to upset anyone, GL to you all

[Maritimer]

I'm neither a smoker nor drinker. No judgements on my end.
Wanta say "Good on ya" for getting this far. I come from a background where both recked havic on my family. Probably why I never did.

It must take a lot of strength to come clean. Congratulations.

[zzxxzz]

I just realised this, sorry my apologies. I didnt mean to upset anyone, GL to you all

rep's.

[1972girl]

rep's.

x2

[Mo_ria]

I was working out off and on when drinking, but never any consistency. The alcohol would always win out and I would go on a drinking binge. I have been working out for a year now with no interruptions.


Oooh, same here! Alcohol always screwed up my progress---it got to the point where I was planning my workouts around my binges, sick, I know. Then I tried using beer for "carb loading", LOL...finally I realized I had to quit altogether or it was just going to keep getting uglier and uglier.

Before I started working out, tho, I was just drunk pretty much 24-7 and then coked up and stoned much of the time as well. I gained a TON of weight during those years (got all the way up to 320, yikes!) and now I am working dilligently to get it off. Working out is a huge part of my recovery and I love it. Bodybuilding has saved my life and given me motivation to get up every day...it's awesome!

[ScottC]

Alcoholic....sober 5 years this past August. :cool:


"Moderation???"....that word is not in my dictionary. ;) :p


How I came to the BB.com site was after craving all the sugars I suddenly lost, I went on the "Body by Breyer's (ice cream) Plan" and ballooned up to 264lbs. As my clean time went by one day at a time I grew more & more sick & tired of the way I looked. In April of 2006 I started my transformation, eventually finding this site in Sept of '06.

[HayZues Christi]

i was gonna make a joke, but i thought better of it....

i never used cocaine, but i became addicted to selling it. I understand it is a different detriment on your life, but it is still a life killing habit. Been clean for almost a year now, i still think about it... the money, they rush, everything... but i think this is for the best.

"in more than one way cocaine numbs the brain"

[TechLady]

Alcoholic/addict sober a little over 5 years (since 9/2/02)

I used to work out pretty heavy in the 90's.....would work out and eat clean mon-fri then do my weekend blow outs (beer/coke). I thought I was in pretty good shape (5'7" 145 w/12% bf) prob low bf due to coke use and not eating much even when I did eat clean.

Progressive sprial downward, all you in recovery know how it goes....eventually stopped working out because it was getting in the way of partying/drinking. Usage increased and incorporation of stronger drugs as time went on....hit bottom in '02.

Glad to be clean/sober today, I remember when I first got clean I never ate so much ice cream in my life...guess it was the sugar thing....been working out strong since January 2007 and feeling great....getting ready to start on the 5x5 workout this coming Monday as I want to gain size/strength, then cutting after my birthday (March 7) for the summer. Congrats to all the clean/sober people. Even congrats to the people who post here that can moderate successfully or are social drinkers. The only thing that worked for me was entire abstinence. Live and let live, I say. I have to remember that, for me, bottles were only a symbol of my problem. The real problem centered in my mind with the insane thinking that I could only have one. Glad I can be honest with myself today.
Syd

[proteinpump]

Alcoholic/addict sober a little over 5 years (since 9/2/02)

I used to work out pretty heavy in the 90's.....would work out and eat clean mon-fri then do my weekend blow outs (beer/coke). I thought I was in pretty good shape (5'7" 145 w/12% bf) prob low bf due to coke use and not eating much even when I did eat clean.

Progressive sprial downward, all you in recovery know how it goes....eventually stopped working out because it was getting in the way of partying/drinking. Usage increased and incorporation of stronger drugs as time went on....hit bottom in '02.

Glad to be clean/sober today, I remember when I first got clean I never ate so much ice cream in my life...guess it was the sugar thing....been working out strong since January 2007 and feeling great....getting ready to start on the 5x5 workout this coming Monday as I want to gain size/strength, then cutting after my birthday (March 7) for the summer. Congrats to all the clean/sober people. Even congrats to the people who post here that can moderate successfully or are social drinkers. The only thing that worked for me was entire abstinence. Live and let live, I say. I have to remember that, for me, bottles were only a symbol of my problem. The real problem centered in my mind with the insane thinking that I could only have one. Glad I can be honest with myself today.
Syd

5 years is awesome! I hope I can be as successful as you are, I will have a year tomorrow. I really had lots of cravings when I first quit, but I never went crazy eating. I was almost 270 lbs and knew I had a long road ahead of me so I just started eating good food, not the crap I ate when I was wasted. Everyone who has gotten themselves sober is a hero to me!

[1972girl]

5 years is awesome! I hope I can be as successful as you are, I will have a year tomorrow. I really had lots of cravings when I first quit, but I never went crazy eating. I was almost 270 lbs and knew I had a long road ahead of me so I just started eating good food, not the crap I ate when I was wasted. Everyone who has gotten themselves sober is a hero to me!

WOW,one year thats a big milestone.I sure 11 months ago it looked like this day would never come.It only gets easier and better from here and six months from now you will feel better than you do today.

[ScottC]

WOW,one year thats a big milestone.I sure 11 months ago it looked like this day would never come.It only gets easier and better from here and six months from now you will feel better than you do today.
I second the above statement.

My first 2 attempts I never made it past 4 months. I couldn't even imagine being sober 1 year. I hope all is well with you today. I usually get a bit "unsettled" about 1 month before my anniversaries. I make it a point to get to more meetings and really be alert of my surroundings.

[proteinpump]

WOW,one year thats a big milestone.I sure 11 months ago it looked like this day would never come.It only gets easier and better from here and six months from now you will feel better than you do today.

I am glad to hear it gets better and easier. I try not to think about it, but sometimes I would be obsessed with how long I have been sober for.

[proteinpump]

I second the above statement.

My first 2 attempts I never made it past 4 months. I couldn't even imagine being sober 1 year. I hope all is well with you today. I usually get a bit "unsettled" about 1 month before my anniversaries. I make it a point to get to more meetings and really be alert of my surroundings.

My personal best before this was 7 months and I felt I could handle booze again responsibly. God I was so wrong, it wasn't too long before I went on a huge binge and landed back in the hospital. I might do something nice for myself tomorrow, but I will not let my guard down ever again.

[ScottC]

My personal best before this was 7 months and I felt I could handle booze again responsibly. God I was so wrong, it wasn't too long before I went on a huge binge and landed back in the hospital. I might do something nice for myself tomorrow, but I will not let my guard down ever again.
I can relate. After my first relapse, I was back out for 8 months and I looked so bad when I came back to the rooms that my sponsor at the time didn't even recognize me. It was a very humbling experience...but I still didn't learn my lesson. I am very grateful today for AA & good sponsorship.

[badasszach]

i dont drink, never have never will lol

[1972girl]

I am glad to hear it gets better and easier. I try not to think about it, but sometimes I would be obsessed with how long I have been sober for.
It will be 7 years for me januray 28th.After about 3 years I just dont think about it much.This summer I went to two bars, one with people from work and one for a friends b-day.I had not been in a bar in six years and was kind of scared.A part of me did want to drink but when I thought about what my life was like and how much time I had it was easy not too.I would not have been able to do this at two years or even three. Going to bars is something I dont plan on doing and I think if I was going all the time I could fall back into it.But its good to know that I dont have to miss out on social events b/c people are drinking.I tell you this b/c I know thats one of the hardest things about the first couple of years, feeling like to cant do any thing with friends any more.You are a long way from it but one day you WONT feel like you cant go out and be social from time to time.

[proteinpump]

It will be 7 years for me januray 28th.After about 3 years I just dont think about it much.This summer I went to two bars, one with people from work and one for a friends b-day.I had not been in a bar in six years and was kind of scared.A part of me did want to drink but when I thought about what my life was like and how much time I had it was easy not too.I would not have been able to do this at two years or even three. Going to bars is something I dont plan on doing and I think if I was going all the time I could fall back into it.But its good to know that I dont have to miss out on social events b/c people are drinking.I tell you this b/c I know thats one of the hardest things about the first couple of years, feeling like to cant do any thing with friends any more.You are a long way from it but one day you WONT feel like you cant go out and be social from time to time.

That is good to know because I do get very uncomfortable around drinkers. I have a very big challenge next week, I am going sailing for several days and will be out in the middle of the ocean with no where to go and the other people on board will be drinking. I am stocked up with diet soda and coffee to get me through.

[BOLT.]

I used to smoke weed. I still do. But I used to too.

[1972girl]

[QUOTE=proteinpump;90457083]That is good to know because I do get very uncomfortable around drinkers. I have a very big challenge next week, I am going sailing for several days and will be out in the middle of the ocean with no where to go and the other people on board will be drinking. I am stocked up with diet soda and coffee to get me through.[/QUOT




Just remeber that a year is a long time and not only would you have to face your family but your self also.And just some advice bring some caffeine free sodas also,the first time I went out I got home around 1:00 and did not sleep till 5:00.I dont think I drank that much soda sinse I was in high school.best of luck to you.

[TechLady]

That is good to know because I do get very uncomfortable around drinkers. I have a very big challenge next week, I am going sailing for several days and will be out in the middle of the ocean with no where to go and the other people on board will be drinking. I am stocked up with diet soda and coffee to get me through.

The first time doing something sober is always the most difficult for me. Do you have any literature you can take with you? (Big Book, etc.) You can read some literature in your down time to "remind" you what will happen if you drink/take/snort/shoot the first one. Remember it's always the FIRST one that will set off the craving, not the 3rd or 6th or 8th one). Will there be any other sober/non drinking people on board? Will you be able to use your cell phone (well probably not, since your going to sea and all). Internet? Guess what i'm suggesting is to have some kind of plan. Something to fall back on.
(yes concern) (no dictator) (yes suggestions) lol I lurk on teh misc too much

[proteinpump]

The first time doing something sober is always the most difficult for me. Do you have any literature you can take with you? (Big Book, etc.) You can read some literature in your down time to "remind" you what will happen if you drink/take/snort/shoot the first one. Remember it's always the FIRST one that will set off the craving, not the 3rd or 6th or 8th one). Will there be any other sober/non drinking people on board? Will you be able to use your cell phone (well probably not, since your going to sea and all). Internet? Guess what i'm suggesting is to have some kind of plan. Something to fall back on.
(yes concern) (no dictator) (yes suggestions) lol I lurk on teh misc too much

Nobody will be drinking heavily, because we have to sail 24/7, but I will just excuse myself and read a book if I feel uncomfortable. I will have no cell out at sea and no internet, just email through satellite which is very slow sending and receiving messages. I really appreciate you're concern, it means alot that you take the time to suggest things...thank you :)

[ScottC]

Nobody will be drinking heavily, because we have to sail 24/7, but I will just excuse myself and read a book if I feel uncomfortable. I will have no cell out at sea and no internet, just email through satellite which is very slow sending and receiving messages. I really appreciate you're concern, it means alot that you take the time to suggest things...thank you :)
I doubt your fellow sailors would go for it, but one of the sailboats I used to race on had a no drinking policy until we hit port and secured the boat. When I raced the Chicago to Mackinac Island, MI, it was the longest 40 hours of my drinking career.

I wish you well on your trip. I don't know if I would have had the nerve to attempt what you are doing when I had your clean time. Once, after having 2 years sober, I was living in Chicago and was going downtown for a political function when it hit me that I was heading to a large bar to meet with people I had never met before. I knew it wasn't right, pulled out my directory of meetings and found one in the neighborhood I was at the time.

If you like, PM me your email & itenerary and I will send you some "thoughts for the day." No worries if you don't. :)

[Master.D.]

yeah..
i like to drink a lot, but these days im so keen on weight loss and all that so i try to only have a big night once a fortnight or so, and with exams coming up i am not going to go out at all

as for drugs (bix, coke, speed), i used to.. but the fact that im this serious about BB has really made me stop because they are so detrimental to mass gain n all that

having said that, i still enjoy the casual ciggy and occassional joint
;]

GAV

[dawona]

I celerbated three years a month ago. Went from 135 to 170 within a few months of getting sober. Now about 210 after working out a little over a year. I kinda went crazy on the cigs and energy drinks when I first got sober. Don't even drink caffine anymore.

[Deviant Dingo]

I celerbated three years a month ago. Went from 135 to 170 within a few months of getting sober. Now about 210 after working out a little over a year. I kinda went crazy on the cigs and energy drinks when I first got sober. Don't even drink caffine anymore.

try and drop the cigs too man, cigarettes are pretty much a straight up killer... They stink and age you terribly, worste thing out IMO

[F.A.M.E.]

Used to get my drank on 5 days outta da week.. I just loved bein faded... Never done drugs in my life though... Havent drank in 3 months though.... Gettin in shape just in time for basketball season.. Had arthroscopic knee surgery several months back.

[samispain1973]

Thats ok, but in moderation these things can be quite fun and good memories. Just need to keep yourself in control and use them for the right reasons.

Ummm is there a right reason to use drugs? interesting, must be a good one

[Do_Somethin]

Clean and sober since March 25th, 2007.
My last blunt was January 1st in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. My last cigarette was Export "A" Regular @ 18:11 (6:11pm), Monday, January 15th, 2007 with Deep Purple "Smoke On The Water" playing here where I live in Canada. My last beer was a Budweiser the afternoon of Sunday, March 25th, 2007.
Sometimes it's hard but it's worth it. I find I seem to have fewer friends but a healthier lifestyle.

[dawona]

try and drop the cigs too man, cigarettes are pretty much a straight up killer... They stink and age you terribly, worste thing out IMO

I started working out when I quit buying cigs over a year ago. Its just hard everyone I know smokes. I have maybe 15 or so in the last year and half. I usually feel like **** after one too.

[PunktedUp]

Whats a 'sober'?

[MacGyverDel]

Just came across this thread. Have a couple yrs atm and prior to my last evening of drinking had had a year.

Before that a number of lenghty periods after some treatment and education on alcohol and other drugs some 12-13 yrs ago.

A couple threads that may be of interest;

How Alcohol is Toxic to the Body (most links should still work here)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=356705

Thought For The Day (just some daily inspirations on a variety of addictions)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3869693

[calibutcher]

I have 8 months and 11 days today! Clean and serene is the key to my success at work , in the weight room and at school! I am so happy to be alive and clean today!

Since getting clean I have gotten on the honor roll at school, lost 65 lbs and bought a house. Get clean, stay clean life is beautiful.

Best of luck to all you people here in the thread. The power is in one addict/alcoholic helping another.

[smithson2001]

Clean and Sober for 3 Years .
Best thing I have ever done.
I do find that I overcompensate with eating too much and have to try my best to moderate...I love to overeat. I use to be 190 and am now 205 but life is so so so much better these days.

[NextProtege]

I'm going to court today to start my sentencing for diversion classes for dui for marijuana. Weak.


Guess I'm going to have to be an alcoholic.

[phuture]

I'm coming up on my 4 months clean and sober. Feels good except I started smoking cigs-- just craved something to smoke.

[BlackPaladin]

I still use both recreationally, not an addict by any means tho... Moderation is the key

This.

[phuture]

<< not an addict by any means tho... Moderation is the key >>

Well, the thing you don't understand is that we addicts cannot moderate, that's why we're addicts!

[dirtydave311]

Good thread, Bump.

Dec of 09 is when i quit using. I got into a bike accident when i was 17 doin 65 and broke my collar bone, pelvis, 5 ribs, arm, and tore everything in my shoulder/neck and my knee. When i went to the doctor his advice was lortab lortab lortab, 90 a month every month, then 90 2x a month after 6 months. Needless to say it turned out bad when he cut me off. I used for 6 years and gained almost 115lbs.

In dec of 09 i decided to quit and in march i decided to completely transform my life. I found God, lost 105lbs, got back into the gym, and i dont drink or use at all. I live my life one day at a time and and pretty damn happy at where i am in my live. Also i joined the navy and am supposed to be shippin out in march.

Just my story guess, thought this was a really good thread. I use working out as my drug now and i honestly couldn't be happier. It works if you work it.

[Slider59]

Hopefully some of these folks are still around and still C&S.
17 years for me.

[Bigshelbeachbum]

If i was to break my anonymity my old school, fundamentalist, big book thumping sponsor would rip off my head and **** down my neck.
I meen if i had a sponsor.

Eleven—Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films.

And as my sponsor sees it the internet and if you disagree with him pm me and I will give you his number and you can discuss it with him.
Let me know how that works out for you.

[Slider59]

If i was to break my anonymity my old school, fundamentalist, big book thumping sponsor would rip off my head and **** down my neck.
I meen if i had a sponsor.

Eleven—Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio and films.

And as my sponsor sees it the internet and if you disagree with him pm me and I will give you his number and you can discuss it with him.
Let me know how that works out for you.

AA is a lot like broscience.
People make their own interpretations.
The anonymity thing is not to give away others in the program.
As an alcoholic/addict you can do whatever you want with your anonymity.
If I choose to ell people that I’m in the program and they like what they see, that is attraction.

[salverson]

Been there and done it all.. There was no such thing as moderation for me either.. Now that only thing that it seems im addicted to is working out.. which is a good thing