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A Bay Area OA Member’s Plan of Eating: An Evolution + Julie’s Broccoli Hash

Julie's Broccoli Hash

My plan of eating has evolved over 30 years in program. From early on, I defined my abstinence as “what, when, and why I do not eat.” I am grateful for the grace that allowed me to realize from Read more

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No More Nighttime Eating – Thank you, OA!

OA is autonomous except in matters affecting the whole

Although I never admitted to this before coming to Overeaters Anonymous, I struggled for decades with uncontrollable nighttime eating.

Recovery from compulsive eating and sugar addiction was but a far-fetched dream for the vast majority of my life. It Read more

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Comparing Weight Loss Drugs to OA’s Twelve Steps

Comparing-Weight-Loss-Drugs-to-OAs-Twelve-Steps

You’ve likely noticed the multitude of news headlines and social media posts regarding “easy” and “dramatic” weight loss resulting from “a simple weekly injection,” along with the promise of that injection being made available “in the near future” as Read more

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