Abstinence
How Do I Stop Eating?
Wondering “How do I stop eating?” Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step program for those who want to stop eating compulsively.
The definition of Abstinence in Overeaters Anonymous
“Abstinence: The action of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight.”*
How Do I Stop Eating Compulsively?
The following are links to OA literature that will help you refrain from compulsive eating. We encourage you to read OA literature, work the OA 12 Steps with an OA sponsor, and use the OA tools of recovery.
“Use this valuable tool every day to support you in keeping your abstinence strong and intact.” Check out this link if you are wondering “How do I stop eating?”
Keep it Simple Sweetheart! A simple plan that answers “How do I stop eating compulsively?”
“The following literature is specifically helpful for obtaining and maintaining
abstinence. Use literature every day to support you in keeping your abstinence,
and share the list with newcomers and sponsees to help them understand and find
abstinence.” Read more
Abstinence and a Plan of Eating
“…our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eatng and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer…” Read more
Abstinence and a Plan of Eating Workshop
“Workshop objectives include OA members:
• Understanding the difference between Abstinence and A Plan of Eating.
• Having a clear vision of their abstinence.
• Writing the actions they need to take to make abstinence 1st in their life.
• Understanding what A Plan of Eating is, and is not.
• Knowing about relevant OA resources.” Read more
*Overeaters Anonymous®, Inc.
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