Rich shares with us his inspirational journey in recovery over the past 19 years.

Nathan shared with us how his obsession with food led him to some successes in life, but ultimately left him at a bottom until he met his eskimo.  He has 3 years of abstinence today and his recovery has been great despite the fine tuning we all make as our time in program progresses.  He is more comfortable with himself, he is working a program, and he stays connected through meetings, service, and phone calls to make sure that he continues to stick around.

Adam shares his story of coming in over 300 pounds and how he is now maintaining a normal bodyweight.  His recovery in the spiritual, physical and emotional realm has enabled him to have a great life with family, friends and the fellowship of OA.

Jon shared with us tonight about how compulsive overeating affected his life, even as a very young child.  When he came to OA, he got the weight loss, but still went back out for research.  He is now back in the program with 2 years and is at his lightest weight since 19.  He has an inspirational story to open the new year with. Enjoy!

Merry Belated Christmas!

Doug shared with us his story of recovery as a young person.  He hit his first bottom young at 16 and now has a little under 2.5 years of abstinence with about 150 pound weight loss at 24 years old.  There were many struggles, but Doug is recovering and learning how to live life while finding out who he is.

Victor describes to us how from the very first time he had real food, he knew he was a compulsive oereater.  Food was always readily available and it wasn't frowned upon.  When he hit his bottom and finally came to OA, he realized that he needed to let go of his punishing Higher Power and find one that worked for him if he was to find recovery.  He did find that power greater than himself and has found spiritual, physical and emotional recovery.  Even with long term abstinence, he still has to work the program just as hard if not harder than when he first came in, but he is willing and does it on a daily basis.

Marla shares with us her story of recovery over the past two years.  She realized she had a problem with food from a young age and has finally found her solution.

Ken shares with us his story of recovery over the past 30 years.  He came in at over 300 pounds and is now maintaining around a 170 pound weight today.  His story is one of isolation, depression and anger, which he says depression is anger without enthusiasm.  He was very ambivalent about working the program and only worked it so he could prove it didn't work and move on with his life.  The program worked, however, and it got him through some very tough times in his life.  He is proof that we can stay in recovery and keep coming back no matter what!

Daniel shares with us his story of long term recovery as a 100 pounder.  His humor and wit, combined with the devastating nature of the disease before program puts a nice twist on his message of recovery.  Without surrendering completely to step one, he would not be where he is today.

Michael shares his experience with the steps and breaks them down with a fervor and excitement for the way they were outlined by our mother program's founders-Bill and Bob.  He struggled with all forms of compulsive eating and finally came to the program after reaching over 300 pounds.  He gets to practice these principles in all his affairs, especially work life, and continues to carry the message.