Andrea S. (Century Meeting, July 2018) - a podcast by OASF

Andrea, member since returning in 1975, identifies as a compulsive overeater. Andrea's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: in & out of OA • such a fantasy person (escape) • hopeless nature of the disease • some successful diets • becoming conscious of body • being an overweight teenager • people-pleasing • being a binger • resentments • addicted, allergic, & emotionally involved • this is not a deprivation; it's a way of life • a power in this (OA) room • surrendering to the carbohydrates • relationships don't help the compulsive overeater stop • communication was hard • getting pregnant was not the answer to compulsive overeating • Big Book: "How It Works" (a), (b), (c) • self-hatred & isolation • returning to OA for good • Gray Sheet (food plans) • no carbs & no sugars: promise of physical relief • substituting the word "god" • working on gratitude & prayer • the OA fellowship

A century person is an individual who has lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.

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