Food for Thought for Over Eaters Anonymous

[MajestyJo]

Thought for the Day
Tuesday, JUNE13

From the book: Food for Thought

Research


In OA meetings, we sometimes hear reports of "research" done by a member who breaks abstinence in order to find out whether he or she is still a compulsive overeater. The experiment invariably proves that once a compulsive overeater, always a compulsive overeater. Among the results are remorse, regained weight, and weakened control.

It has been said that we are like someone who has lost a leg. We do not grow a new one. We can, nevertheless, learn to live with our disability if we are willing to abstain and follow the OA program. Most of us find that we cannot go back to eating binge foods moderately, but we can avoid them. We are like the alcoholic who can lead a normal, satisfying life as long as he or she stays away from alcohol.

Further research is not necessary. By accepting our need for a disciplined eating plan, we can benefit from the experience of those who have been in the program longer than we.

May I remember that further research is unnecessary.

Acceptance is the key to all my problems today. I like to think challenges, they can be overcome. I have started losing some of the weight caused by all the swelling. I knew it was that, but when I looked at my self, all I could see and think was FAT!!! I had to learn to love myself no matter where I was at and be my own best friend.