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kcs121
kcs121 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 13 in Social Groups
Hi All,

I am a member of OA, and have been binging the last two days after 4 months of abstinence, i believe because of my disordered thinking and partly because i don't think i was eating enough..any advice/welcome would be appreciated!
I don't know how much i weigh and weightloss is not really my ultimate goal right now, it is more finding a sustainable way of eating that can last my life time. This disease is cunning, baffling and powerful. Still coming down off the binges.
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  • dippydoo
    dippydoo Posts: 10 Member
    I belonged to OA years ago. I enjoy discussing our battle with this disease with other like minded people.
  • Healthy0060
    Healthy0060 Posts: 8 Member
    I am re-introducing myself. I walked away from OA because I thought I could operate under my own power. After much reflection, I now know that I truly did not get passed Step 1. I have returned to telephone meetings. I am taking baby steps instead of the giant leaps like before. I was the perfect OA person. I never missed an in-person meeting or a telephone meeting. So I humbly submit to Step 1, and I am starting over.
  • MDAPebbles67
    MDAPebbles67 Posts: 181 Member
    I also have a hard time getting past step one, then I usually come to a full stop at step four. I do not like admitting powerlessness and then taking an inventory of my faults.
  • Brasseric81
    Brasseric81 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi there. My name is Powerless and my problem is Eric. I have been in OA in the past and I think it is time I go back. This disease has crept back into my life and I need to definitely go back.
    Eric
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Hi Eric, glad to have you aboard.
  • earascon
    earascon Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, My name is Emily and I have using MFP for about 2 years. I joined OA a few yeas ago after coming to the realization that I could not go on any longer by myself. At one point I became loosy goosy, stopped going and did quite well on my own, until... You know the story. Here I am again. SO glad I decided to do a search on the word overeaters today and found this group.
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    edited February 2016
    Welcome back Emily. We're none of us saints here, just willing to grow. So glad you're back on.
  • Angelszophia
    Angelszophia Posts: 127 Member
    As for me, Feb. was tough. I only manage 11 good days, with wheat traces, so just 10 days.
  • rebecky8085
    rebecky8085 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm Becky, I'm a compulsive overeater. Starting step 1 again.
  • rebecky8085
    rebecky8085 Posts: 25 Member
    MDAPebbles67 wrote: »
    I also have a hard time getting past step one, then I usually come to a full stop at step four. I do not like admitting powerlessness and then taking an inventory of my faults.

    Me to! Did great up to step 4! You,me, we're not alone. It can be done.
  • insideoutgirl
    insideoutgirl Posts: 45 Member
    Hi - I'm Susan. Just starting to go to OA. I have been overweight my whole life but swore I'd never go on diets after being put on them a lot as a kid. I did that for 30 years and am finally starting to soften to the idea that I need help. I have been logging for the last 1.5 yrs, lost 30lbs, then gained it back and here I am. I'm just starting to figure out what my abstinence might be. Thanks for being here! ☺️
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Hi Susan, Welcome! :)
  • magpiejen
    magpiejen Posts: 5 Member
    I'm Jennie and I'm a compulsive overeater. I've been going to OA for about 2 1/2 years but working the program (not too successfully) for about 1 1/2 years. My sponsor and I have now been following the HOW food plan for the past 2 weeks. I text her a screen shot of my MFP food plan and we talk by phone every day. I'm finally feeling clarity about what I should eat. Before, I had no willingness to cut out certain foods. I finally agreed to not eat sugar, but was still eating white flour and all the other carbs. Through some miracle, I found the willingness to cut out almost all carbs and snacks. Praying that the miracle stays with me!
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Hi Jennie, Welcome! One day at a time we can do this! Sponsorship is important and the 12 steps work! Glad you' re here. :)
  • cntbrown
    cntbrown Posts: 3 Member
    Hi all, I am new here and I am a compulsive overeater and I am powerless.
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Welcome to you cntbrown. There is some good support here. Read some of the older group topics, they can help, and be free to start your own topics with questions you have. :smile:
  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    New here...going to my first OA meeting tonight. I know AA, so I kinda get the program, but not sure. I'm excited to have a change.
  • GrokRockStar
    GrokRockStar Posts: 2,938 Member
    goochinator wrote: »
    New here...going to my first OA meeting tonight. I know AA, so I kinda get the program, but not sure. I'm excited to have a change.

    Hi @goochinator! How was your meeting last night? Hope it was a great one! As you've probably noticed, the programs are similar. Welcome to the group!

  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    Woo hoo!
    I really enjoyed the first meeting, definitely going to another asap. Definitely going to be a challenge to fit it in, working 2 jobs- working out- family time...but it's so important.

    I think the most shocking thing I heard?
    It's not a weight loss program.
    I honestly had never thought about it like that, but it's true! The stories I heard last night were clear it's exactly where I need to be. I asked the question how long had people been in, and it opened things up to people's stories. I learned it's more of a psychology/mind/spiritual awakening kind of thing. But of course it varies with everyone.

    For countless years I've tried to figure out WHY I overeat when I want fitness/health so badly. Nothing has ever come up. I have no idea how to learn the answer to myself, but I'm hoping OA can help steer me in the direction of answers! The real life psychology behind actions is what's so good here!
  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    Question:
    I need to learn more about the program/group, essentially HOW to do the steps- and HOW to get to the places I saw people in the other night.
    I know I'll get more in meetings, but for now what book should I start with?
  • GrokRockStar
    GrokRockStar Posts: 2,938 Member
    goochinator wrote: »
    Question:
    I need to learn more about the program/group, essentially HOW to do the steps- and HOW to get to the places I saw people in the other night.
    I know I'll get more in meetings, but for now what book should I start with?

    I suggest that you continue with the meetings, and as you listen to shares, you will gravitate towards folks who you can really connect with (wanting what they have). The next step is seeking out a sponsor to help you through the program via working the steps. Hope this helps.
  • rcazjsmom
    rcazjsmom Posts: 10 Member
    Hi my name is Stacey. I have been a member of OA for 3 years and when I joined OA I kinda gave up on MFP because I thought it was an compulsive behavior. I have gained almost all the weight I lost with MFP back and I am willing to admit that I need MFP's structure in my life. I also need EVERYTHING OA has to offer. I am going to keep talking about my food addiction and also my restrictive behaviors so that my fellows can keep me in check about my compulsive behavior. I'm always open to more support and also interested in supporting others through OA and MFP.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    rcazjsmom wrote: »
    Hi my name is Stacey. I have been a member of OA for 3 years and when I joined OA I kinda gave up on MFP because I thought it was an compulsive behavior. I have gained almost all the weight I lost with MFP back and I am willing to admit that I need MFP's structure in my life. I also need EVERYTHING OA has to offer. I am going to keep talking about my food addiction and also my restrictive behaviors so that my fellows can keep me in check about my compulsive behavior. I'm always open to more support and also interested in supporting others through OA and MFP.

    I have also questioned whether or not counting calories was good or bad for me. I was very successful at losing weight when I did it, but I never really changed my thinking to go along with it.
  • insideoutgirl
    insideoutgirl Posts: 45 Member
    Hello people - I would love to connect with other OA mfp people. Please connect with me!!
  • GrokRockStar
    GrokRockStar Posts: 2,938 Member
    Friends request sent
  • SenchaJill
    SenchaJill Posts: 633 Member
    insideoutgirl wrote: »
    Hello people - I would love to connect with other OA mfp people. Please connect with me!!
    I'm with you! I'm ready for some MFP friends since I've haven't taken that next step yet, and OA friends would be lovely.
  • Nancymcgregor
    Nancymcgregor Posts: 150 Member
    Hi I’m Nancy I’m a newcomer to OA but not to the steps. I’ve been in another fellowship for over 15yrs. I’m just starting my journey in OA and I’m looking for friends on here for support x
  • SenchaJill
    SenchaJill Posts: 633 Member
    Nancymcgregor wrote: »
    Hi I’m Nancy I’m a newcomer to OA but not to the steps. I’ve been in another fellowship for over 15yrs. I’m just starting my journey in OA and I’m looking for friends on here for support x

    Hi Nancy - welcome!
    I'm Jill, and newly active using MFP as a tool for my OA recovery. I have found great inspiration in OA Podcasts, as well as some discussions here.
    There are folks here who are active, and even more who chime in off and on.
    There is also a private OA group called ODAT, which has lots of older threaded discussions that are very helpful. If you choose to join the ODAT forum, it may take a couple days to be added, only because the moderator(s) are traveling and will need to add you.
    Also, I'll private message you. I'm glad to have another OA friend.
    - Jill
  • Nancymcgregor
    Nancymcgregor Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks Jill I think I’m a member of ODAAT I’ll have to check. I’ll pop over and have a look
  • MarilynSoper
    MarilynSoper Posts: 2 Member
    Hello all, my name is Marilyn S. I live in Norwell, Ma and I have been in and out of OA for a while, but I have been back now for over two months and I have an awesome sponsor and I just b=joined a gym and I am killing it! It is nice to see OA in my Fitness pal, this could be a lifesaver. I go to 3 meetings a week and I am part of South Coastal intergroup. Service keeps me going and helps my step work. Be well, everyone!
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