abstinence

Let us be mindful of how we eat In this reflection, we look at a lesser-known aspect of compulsive eating: the addiction not to food…

Beware of Dietary Deceptions Introduction We spent years of our lives in a hidden war with ourselves — a battle between wanting and not wanting,…

Introduction: An Invitation to Listen When I become aware of what I put into my mouth, I also become aware of the thoughts I feed…

In Overeaters Anonymous (OA), we strive to move from eating without awareness or structure toward mindful and orderly nourishment. In other words, we move from…

Recognizing the Many Faces of Compulsive Eating  Section one: Introduction In our program, overeating and eating disorders are not merely physical problems. They are a…

Section one: Introduction For many of us who have suffered from compulsive overeating, food was never merely “physical nourishment.”  We used food as a reward,…

Part One: Pay Attention to Unhealthy Eating Habits Introduction – Why are unhealthy eating habits important? Through our experience, we have learned that our main…

Part One: Introduction Compulsive overeating is our disease—one that affects our body, mind, and spirit. Our experience has shown that the root of the problem…