Sun, 25 July 2021
My food choices were based on convenience. MY convenience. The 12 steps clarified my defects which I had overlooked, denied or suppressed. I switched careers rather than address my overeating. Planning my food helps me avoid impulse eating. A single mistake is not a slip. A second time... let's talk. I have a daily 'quiet time'. |
Sun, 18 July 2021
I ate lots but stayed thin through basketball. Eventually I got married and slowed down playing and slowly moved into obesity. I started the yoyo for years. There are some gaps in the recording and lost the last minute. I went to OA for a while. It worked so well I left. In my 70s I ended up morbidly obese with heart problems. This got my attention. My wife passed and I was alone and fat. I am back for 3 years, over 100 lbs lighter and involved. I am a literature junkie. Even some Non OA approved readings has been inspirational. The 12 steps exist in many spiritual
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Sun, 11 July 2021
At 41 I had a wake up call with way dangerous blood results. I found I could mess up and if I told the truth you would still allow me at the meetings. Consistency in my program includes meetings, a food plan, a sponsor, calls and the truth. I carry food when I travel so I am in charge of what I eat. Daily basics every day. |
Sun, 4 July 2021
Continuous member since Jan 24 1994 Abstinent from Feb 16. I have written for my sponsor every night over 4300 times. Resentment, remorse, rebellion, resistance cause me problems She offered a VERY clear analysis of how she uses the steps consistently.
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