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My_name_is: Ruthie
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
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Email: sistafly1@gmail.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: October 14, 2008
Time: 12:49 PM

I want to say I am a recovering CO but I am stuck in my addiction. I think about OA alot and have only reached out two times this year 2008. Trying to do it on my own has proven hopeless. It is almost 2009 and I am only down 4 lbs from last year. I hate that. I have high blood pressure and am on meds and I know if I would get my weight down I could get off pills and reduce my health risks dramatically.Just reaching out. thinking about attending meeting in an hour for the first time in my area. Take care, Ruthie

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My_name_is: Teresa
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: trwll1@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: August 23, 2008
Time: 02:18 AM

I was awakened by the musical ring of my cell phone and the caller was someone I didn't want to talk to. I went to bed early because I couldn't find the strength to do anything else. Plus I can't afford gas right now since I'm not working. I've been job searching and I've been on three interviews. I have one lined up for Monday as well. In the past, I've had this salary criteria but now, I'm willing to take minimum wage. Even though I have not yet been offered a position being paid minimum wage, I have a reservation to leave that job as soon as I'm offered another position that pays more. Are my intentions wrong? I've left jobs in the past just because the pay was better but then found out I didn't like the kind of work I was doing. Oh yeah, how do I get past that? not liking the work. I eat about being stuck in jobs I don't like. Thank you OA for being an outlet for me and countless others to share about the things that make us crazy and make us eat when we're not hungry. God, please relieve me from the obsession to compulsively overeat. I want to live my life without constantly being preoccupied with thoughts of food. I don't want my daughter to become what I am.

My_name_is: Rima
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: rmblond@ca.rr.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: August 09, 2008
Time: 12:04 PM

This is a request for help with the "Chat" room option on your homepage. I am not sure this is the right format to make a request for help with the on-line chat, but it was the only one I could find on this page. I tried to log on to chat and it kept asking for a NEW Nickname. I changed it several times and was still rejected. I would like to utilize the on-line chat, and wonder if anyone can give me some advice on how to successfully register, and bypass this "nickname"?? Thank you. Rima rmblond@ca.rr.com

My_name_is: Amy
and_I_am_a: returning member
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: August 07, 2008
Time: 07:45 PM

I am powerless against food. I was attending OA in Texas and I worked a few steps. I don't know if it was working or not. I had a hard time finding a sponsor. One day, I was at the grocery store and a fellow OA member yelled out, "Amy! It is so good to see you! How are you doing, how are your steps." I was really embarassed because I was with a friend that didn't know I was attending OA. I never went to a meeting after than because I felt it wasn't vey anonymous. A part of me just wishes I would have been ok with tha situation and said "oh well, I should just admit to evryone that I am a conpulsive overeater, but i just couldn't. I also had a lack of faith in God at the time and just couldn't continue. I don't know that I will ever be able to work the steps, I worry I will fail, but I have to try. I know that when I had put my faith in God, I felt much better. I was so much more at peace. I am willing to work the steps and I wish there was a meeting i could actually attend (there are no afternoon meetings). I hope one day I am at peace.

My_name_is: LAthy
and_I_am_a: newcomer
From:
Email: klwfromca@verizon.net
Online_sponsor: No
Date: August 03, 2008
Time: 01:51 AM

I decided tonight that I am going to a meeting tomorrow. I am overweight and have a problem with food. I want to go and eat right now but I know that I have eaten all that I should for the day (enough to make sure that mu nutritional needs are taken care of). But I still want to eat. I used to go to meetings years ago. But now I need to go - my weight is out of control and my blood pressure is up again. I am praying for the courage to follow thru with it by tomorrow.

My_name_is: Kathi
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: chattykathi@mac.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: July 05, 2008
Time: 01:14 PM

I've been back in OA since last August with varying degrees of willingness to work the program. When I first came back, it had been exactly 20 years from the first time I tried OA. In 1987, I did the "going program" as far as my food plan was concerned, 3 meals, no snacks, no individual binge foods. It was like a miracle that first time, the obsession was removed almost magically and I easily embraced the other tools. Ironically, I didn't have much weight to lose back then, but it came off within a few months. I was dumbfounded when I tried the same plan last August and found that I kept "slipping" and having to start over. I left OA in January 2008, but because I had worked the first step, found that I couldn't enjoy overeating and binging anymore. So I returned at the end of February, willing to try something new. My new food plan is 3 meals and 2 optional snacks, but I find that I always seem to need the snacks! Most of all, my biggest commitment is that I'm not quitting OA no matter what. In addition, I haven't ruled out white flour or sugar in my abstinence. I have my list of green, yellow, and red light foods, but on the few occasions that I have indulged in a "red light" food item, I have chosen not to start my abstinence over again. As a result, I have accumulated over 4 months of imperfect abstinence. I am working my program on a continuum this time, and being honest about my food is my absolute bottom line. Most of all, I try to abstain from all of the negative thinking that used to preoccupy me about my food, my weight, and my body size. The most important outcome of my current recovery is that I have a sense of peace about food, one day at a time. Instead of thinking of food as "good" or "bad", I think of certain foods as being healthy or unhealthy and try to make healthy choices for myself as much as possible. So what's on my mind today? I recently returned from a vacation and just downloaded the pics last night. I noticed that I'm heavier than I would like to be. That's all. Not, "OMG, what a pig! I look horrible!" So I'm willing to make healthier food choices and start taking care of my body through exercise, which I let go of a few months ago. I know that God can do for me what I cannot do for myself. This program is a miracle, and I feel lucky to be a part of it!

My_name_is: jackie
and_I_am_a: newcomer
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: June 26, 2008
Time: 11:58 PM

I have not attended a meeting. I am not sure what I am doing. I am not sure if I need to go. I guess mainly, I am not sure.

My_name_is: Alma
and_I_am_a: returning member
From:
Email: adorablealma@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: June 01, 2008
Time: 11:28 AM

My name is Alma, and I'm still a compulsive eater. Was abstinent for four to five years, got six, suggested by my doctor to put some sugar in my Gatorade to keep from dehydrating, and off I went! Gained a tremendous amount of weight and have been too ashamed to walk back into a meeting, although I know I've need to for the past couple of years. Looked into the meeting list and thinking of going to the Sunday Del Amo Hospital one. Dear God, make me willing.

My_name_is: Tim
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: Webmaster@OASouthBay.org
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: May 12, 2008
Time: 08:20 PM

I just love OA. I have been coming to meeting almost 3 years and I have lost about 160 pounds. Not overeating was really hard at first, and there are moments when I still want to binge, but for the most part I am comfortable with eating like a normal person not. I think this is because of the 12 Steps, which are spiritual in nature. I love to talk about OA. Call me anytime at (323) 567-3269

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: April 29, 2008
Time: 01:55 AM

Help me Spock! Beam me up Scotty! We haven't got enough power! I'm as powerless as the Starship Enterprise after the forward shields have gone down, after a Klingon attack. Only eleven and a half steps to go.

My_name_is: Kat
and_I_am_a: newcomer
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: March 26, 2008
Time: 12:33 AM

I have OCD. I am trying to come to terms with this and stop the thoughts of wanting to lose weight. I know I am not alone in this. It is still difficult to get out to meetings and share my thoughts there. This is my first experience sharing anything. When my doctor told me that I am an overeater/chronic dieter, I knew that someone was finally on to me. She treated me like an alcoholic, and who can blame her. she was right, I would weigh myself several times a day. The number on the scale would determine the kind of day I will have. I fear what a picture will look like or a reflection will reveal. I stand close to the mirror and open my eyes slowly to ease the pain. I need help. This has to stop running my life.

My_name_is: Judy
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 12:53 PM

I have been to a lot of meetings where mothers brought their children. But, I believe it is up to the attendees at that particular meeting. I say you need to go and find out. Today is Easter. Even though I will be with family in a few hours, right now I am feeling extremely lonely. So, here I am talking about it and I know it will pass.

My_name_is: Teresa
and_I_am_a: newcomer
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Email: trwll1@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: March 17, 2008
Time: 05:25 PM

Hello to all. Thank you for being a part of a wonderful plan for living without the use of food. I am a compulsive eater and I want help. I am a single mother and the stress of everyday life plus the lack of a good nights sleep is making me crazy. I will be going to my first OA meeting on Wednesday night in Inglewood. I have a toddler and would like to know if I'm allowed to bring her.

My_name_is: Shari
and_I_am_a: newcomer
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: March 16, 2008
Time: 12:10 AM

I'm hoping to attend my first meeting tomorrow...something I've been thinking about doing for years now. What made me wait this long? The power of food, I suppose, and my fear that I won't be able to do this. I'm so scared I can't sleep, which is how I know I'll do everything I can to get to the meeting. I've been a compulsive eater ever since I can remember, and my body's starting to betray the secret. It's time I do something to take care of myself rather than punish myself again. Thanks for having this site. I'll be checking it often.

My_name_is: Judy
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: judyjudyjudyxoxo@gmail.com
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: March 03, 2008
Time: 11:17 AM

The one thing about being an additict is I find more and more 12 step programs I need to belong too. But all my addictions lead me to the comfort of food. And if I am not overspending, over obsessing about a person I want to eat. I am spending more and more time in the rooms and it is becoming more and more obivious to me that I need to spend less time with non program friends (that think I am crazy and use it against me) and more time with people in program. As others before me have said in a different form...I don't want to admit that the disease is for real and I have it. I love the program and everyone in it but I don't want to play! I am abstient and will keep coming back and letting all of you love me until I can love myself. Tim, thank you for leading and speaking last night- You Rock!

My_name_is: Laurie S.
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: lspanier1109@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: February 22, 2008
Time: 05:02 PM

I'm excited and nervous waiting to head out for the OA Birthday Party this weekend. I'm staying at the Crowne Plaza so that I can have the complete OA experience, disconnect from the outside world, Focus on recovery. So what am I obsessing about? What am I going to eat for the next two days, of course. I'm sure it will all be fine, my food plan and Higher Power I can take anywhere. I'm just feeling scared and loss of control. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Thy will not mine be done. Let go Laurie. Let God. Be good. Trust. Hope to see some of you at the party, come and give me a hug I could use the love.

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: February 20, 2008
Time: 12:27 AM

Well I went home and searched on line for that Twain quote... but ne'r did I find it. I will have to wait in special insanity waiting for the day I happen across it. In the mean time... I wasn't eating while Google did the hard work. Thanks Google and OA.

My_name_is: jenn
and_I_am_a: visitor
From:
Email: kittie13ktt@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: February 13, 2008
Time: 12:59 PM

hi i havent gone to any of the meetings yet, but i hope i soon well. ive been trying to stop for over 5 months. i really am hurting myself and i just dont know why. i wish i could stop. i went from ana to over eatting. but sometimes on rare occations i do feel like maybe if i purge ill be better. im just getting worst every day that passes. im 21 yrs old i dont wanna deal with this for ever. :(

My_name_is: Beverly
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: bevlminor@aol.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: February 11, 2008
Time: 02:05 PM

I appreciate this web site. Thank you to the web master. I am a compulsive overeater. Food is my best friend right now and I am having a difficult time reaching out for help within OA. I am ashamed of how I have fallen out of program and to embarrassed to return to meetings. Thank you again for providing this web site and for letting me share.

My_name_is: Tim
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: DruidTim@adelphia.net
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: February 05, 2008
Time: 07:56 PM

I loved what Marta shared. When I was new it somehow seemed like a personal defeat to admit that I was an over eater. It was obvious that I was over weight. Anyone could tell by looking that I was too heavy. And reason told me that I had gotten to be over weight by over eating. But admitting I was an overeater seemed somehow different. I think I had become convinced over the years that "I didn't have any will power." I had been hearing that for so long I guess I believed it. But in Overeaters Anonymous I heard a different message. I have a disease, and that disease can be treated. The disease is called compulsive overeating, and it acts like an alergy of the body coupled with an obsession of the mind. Today I know that it doesn't matter any more how I got the disease of overeating I can still treat it with the 12-Step program of OA. I have also learned that I do not have to be ashamed of having a disease. My problem is not 'will power' after all. In fact, my problem was not being overweight. It turned out that being overweight was just a symptom of being an overeater. When I stopped overeating, and worked the 12-Steps so that I could live comfortably with that, then the weight problem took care of itself. Today I have been abstaining from compulsive overeating for two and a half years. I have lost over a hundred pounds and have a normal body size. I am still a compulsive overeater though, even though the symptom of being over weight has been removed. It no longer bothers me to identify myself as a compulsive overeater because OA has done so much for me. Today I love OA and want to share it with everyone who may have the same problem. In fact that is why I leave my email address.

My_name_is: Marta
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: February 03, 2008
Time: 09:50 AM

I feel very gravely ashamed to pick "compulsive overeater" even on the dropdown menu much less admit this in person at a meeting. Someone might see me!?! I have to start where I am, and it feels very unmaneagable. I have every reason to be happy but my dissatisfaction and disgust with myself is leaking out all over and harming my wonderful family and friends too. I worked this OA program with 110% conviction about 10 years ago and it was the only time in my life I ever had the "outside" down to a maneagable level. It don't think it made a big dent in that short 12 weeks on the inside! I was whiteknuckled through all meetings *I hated them!* and was afraid I might "catch a worse case of it" than I already had. Of course I see the stupidity of this opinion but these are feelings, not very rational. So I have my work cut out for me, but I feel I am being inspired and encouraged to go back and also feel the OA book is the most right-on, helpful, self-revelatory book I have ever read. Diets don't work for me, I cant do it right for even one day. I need black and white abstinence, so pray for me to be given this (self given but coming to me through others braver than I who have paved the road already) all important gift. Thanks for having this site. Blessings to all.

My_name_is: laurie S.
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 31, 2008
Time: 06:45 AM

I'm up at 3 a.m. a little worried that I might be coming down with that flu that is going around. I've taken, advil, zycam, airborne and Vit. C and of course I want to eat. Somehow a little extra food is going to chase those flu germs or strengthen my immune system. NOT! I ask my H.P. to help me stay abstinent and if being sick is in the plan I will lay down gracefully. As to others that have written before me, I've read your words and you are being heard, thanks for sharing. Now for a little business...I had been enjoying the "For Today" being available online and checking in at work if I hadn't had the chance to read in the morning. So what's up? Thanks for this wonderful website and I'm enjoying having another tool in my arsinal to fight compulsive overeating.

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: tjfirpo@verzon.net
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 31, 2008
Time: 01:10 AM

Hi, I told my sponsor I was gonna write today as a tool. so Here I is using a tool. A stressful day at work. I had a full day of work to do... and My boss leaves a not on my desk with a list of things for me to do while she is in training. Who does she think she is...she's not my sponsor, my wife or my mom. I guess cause she is the boss she can doing eh? well what ever I was planing on doing today.... will get done another day. In Chuck C's book "A New Pair of Glasses" he shares that he knows he is not really working for his boss. He is really working for his higher power. His higher power is the real boss and he is being of service to his earthly boss. so He gets to be of service and get paid for it. That's what I did today. rather than do the tasks I had committed to other team mates on the project. Obviously someone is in charge and it isn't me and it isn't Tim. That's all I need to know. Peace Tom

My_name_is: Judy
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: jfanslow@socal.rr.com
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: January 31, 2008
Time: 12:13 AM

I am so glad you are all here. eVEN IF YOU DON'T READ THIS i WILL THINK YOU DID AND i AM FINDING STRENGHT IN KNOWING i AM SHARING. Great even the caps lock is against me! I am a food addict and I also have an addiction towards a person. The addiction to the person causes me to act crazy and makes me want to eat. Overeating makes me stay even deeper in the addiction to the person because I feel like I am not worthy of having anything better. I want to go to bed tonight without eating another bite and I am praying that being honest here will help me. So, here I go.....I am commiting to not eating another bite until 6am.

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: tjfirpo@verzon.net
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 25, 2008
Time: 12:43 AM

Hi whoever. It's magic. On nights when I type into this little window... I get to bed with less thinking about eating a bit more food. Knock on wood. Rain Rain thanks for coming at night and not when I'm driving. :) God must be in charge... Cause I think I would have finished with the rain by now. Peace Tom

My_name_is: Laurie S.
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: lspanier1109@yahoo.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 24, 2008
Time: 09:34 AM

I woke up this morning to find that I had left my computer open to this website. What a great way to start the morning. Read the "For Today" impressed by all the nifty buttons and do-dad's that the site offers. Thanks to Tim for a wonderful tool to aid in my recovery. For Today I commit to my abstinence and will strive to not compare my insides to their outsides. As for me, I know my insides are getting better by leaps and bounds and the outside is following along nicely too. I am thankful to all members that do service and keep OA going, I could not do this alone. Thanks for being here. I'll keep coming back.

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: tjfirpo@verzon.net
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 23, 2008
Time: 01:11 AM

Whaaa! Not Happy! I was pretty much hungry since I put my chopsticks down at lunch. :( I ate my dinner and was hungry 15 minutes later sitting in an OA meeting. I was hungry while I was at kinko's making OA related reproductions. I was hungry at the Bank teller machine depositing a check. A Cat ran under my car on the way home. (Don't worry, I am OK) I'm not only hungry now that I got home... I also have some non-physical queues telling me that I would sure feel better if I ate some _________________. I called my food sponsor and told him my plight and I am writing it here too. I hope to get to sleep tonight without putting any food in my mouth. I guess I can still pray about it. Eating isn't going to bring the cat back. (Hmm? are you sure?) :) Anyway today I seem to be trudging/white knuckling it. wish me luck. Tom

My_name_is: JackZ.
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: jackz101@hotmail.com
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: January 21, 2008
Time: 12:44 AM

Thank you Tim for encouraging me to share my background. Nearly 37 years ago, on a Friday morning I approached OA feeling helpless, hopeless, out of, instead of in control. I was told about "grey-sheet" abstinence, which was practiced by those who are truly committed to the program as outlined in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and "The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions", which form the basis of the strongest solution to life altering change. Soon people were attempt to use it for personal gain and most would suffer as they followed unchartered waters. I met a woman who would twice save my life: from drowning in the ocean and from my thought that I could control this disease.--Both were lies by the maker of lies and false promices. To quote Chuck C, The gift of Good was laid at the foundation of the universe; and each of us a part to play; and the Oxford grouper gave us spiritual guidance and a caution regarding overzealousness--avoid it--stick to your own was the message. Chapter two will continue this process to unity on a cellular level. Jack

My_name_is: Judy
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email:
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 21, 2008
Time: 12:08 AM

I have used food my entire life to avoid dealing with life. Today I try to live my live without playing the victim, I try to think of others first, apologize when I act out in fear and try to remember God is in charge of my life. I have no idea why I was dealt the hand I was dealt but my life is what it is. If I want it to change, I have to be willing to make some changes, do the footwork and listen for the kind, encourging words God is trying to tell me when I meditate and be still. I go to as many meetings as I can, a minimum of 3 a week, I read, write, do service, sponser, call my sponser ever day, work the steps and continue to try and be as honest as I can. I also write a graditude list as often as necessary, because I often forget that even though my life is not what I would have wanted it to be, I still have it pretty damn good. In a meeting tonight I heard that I need to be kind to myself and don't beat my self up if I slip. She said if you were driving from LA to New York and your car broke down along the way, would you tow it all the way back to LA to get it fixed. No, you would get it fixed as close by as possible and then be on your way. I needed to hear this for all aspects of my life. Thanks for being here!

My_name_is: Linnea
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: linne@earthlink. net
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 19, 2008
Time: 09:13 PM

I am "virtually" delighted to share the reading from "For Today" dated 1-19-08. It really epitomizes my beliefs about this program and what I have learned - or, more correctly - am learning. "I have never seen a person grow or change in a constructive direction when motivated by guilt, shame, and/or hate."

My_name_is: Mark M
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: mm@markmassey.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 17, 2008
Time: 06:54 PM

I have tried losing weight all my life. I can lose the weight - I have done that at least 15 times - but I always gain it back within a few months or weeks. I joined 5 years ago, lost 50 lbs and have kept it off. I attend meetings (3 a week), call my sponsor every day, and read 5 pages of the big book. I do some writing every day and work on the steps with my sponsor. I have another 50 lbs to lose, and I have already lost about 8 lbs of that... The miracle of this is that I'm not going out of my mind for want of food - I'm living my life. I would not choose to be a compulsive overeater. I wish I were normal like everyone else. But I'm not... Thank God for OA! If anyone is reading this and scared to go to a meeting, just go! You can go there and you don't have to do anything except show up and listen. Don't go to just one meeting - go to several so you can see what they are really like - every meeting is different. I'm not telliing you this because I want your money. I'm telling you this because I'm a compulsive overeater, and was suffering with it, and now I'm not. And I know some of you out there are suffering too, and I know that OA can help you to stop suffering too! It's like the Nike shoes ad: "Just do it". Hang in there, show up and keep coming back!

My_name_is: Mark M
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: mm@markmassey.com
Online_sponsor: No
Date: January 17, 2008
Time: 06:45 PM

I have tried losing weight all my life. I can lose the weight - I have done it at least 15 times - but I always gain it back within a few months or weeks. I joined 5 years ago, lost 50 lbs and have kept it off. I attend meetings (3 a week), call my sponsor every day, read 5 pages of the big book, doing some writing every day and working on the steps with my sponsor. I have another 50 lbs to lose, and I have already lost about 8 lbs of that. The miracle of this is that I'm not going out of my mind for want of food - I'm living my life. I would not choose to be a compulsive overeater. I wish I were normal like everyone else. But I'm not...Thank God for OA! If anyone is reading this and scared to go to meeting, just go! You can there and you don't have to do anything except show up and listen. Don't go to just one meeting - go to several to you can see what they are really like - every meeting is different. It's like the Nike shoes ad: "Just do it". Hang in there, show up and keep coming back!

My_name_is: Fred
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: fveis@lausd.net
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: January 17, 2008
Time: 02:48 PM

Hi, I am Fred and I am a compulsive overeater. I am at work so I will not write much except to say I appreciate this site.

My_name_is: Tom
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: tjfirpo@verizon.net
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: January 16, 2008
Time: 11:59 PM

Hello, My Name is Tom. Today So far I have: - Read 6 pages of the Big Book - Attended a meeting - Eaten 3 meals which matched what I left on my Food sponsor's phone this morning. - Left on my ToDo list is to meditate and get to bed without eating anything. Wish me luck. Peace Tom

My_name_is: Tim S.
and_I_am_a: compulsive overeater
From:
Email: DruidTim@adelphia.net
Online_sponsor: Yes
Date: January 16, 2008
Time: 04:33 PM

I love OA because of the wonderful changers it has brought to my life. I came to OA at more than twice what I should weigh and today I have been at a healthy weight for over a year. The new year always suggests new beginnings to me and OA has certainly given my life a new beginning. I have learned the idea of taking things "one day at a time" so now every day can be a new beginning. I came to OA thinking that I had a weight problem. I have learned that I have the disease of compulsive overeating, and weight was only a symptom. It is a 3-fold disease: spiritual, emotional and physical. Before OA I used food to sooth all of life's troubles, big or small. I used it for escape, out of boredom, or just out of habit. But OA is first and foremost a 12 Step program, and by doing my best to work the 12 Steps in my life I can be pretty comfortable most of the time without having to overeat. The 12 Steps treats the spiritual and emotional parts of my disease. Not overeating slowly removed the physical part. OA has given my life such a wonderful new beginning that I would love to see everyone who may have problems with food or weight find what I have found in this caring fellowship.

OA South Bay Intergroup's

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