Hey all, I have loved reading all your posts! I have been in OA for the past 31/2 years, in 90 day OA. I just have not been able to maintain long term abstinence, though I initially lost 80lbs. Then I started relapsing and gained about 15-20 lbs back. I have certainly learned that thin is not well. I was Down to a size 8, thinner than I have ever been, but my head was as crazy as it had ever been- just so filled with the mental obsession. I had hoped that this new food plan would keep me abstinent but oh yes, there is that mental obsession. So I have begun working the steps through the big book awakening process, and I have high hopes that it is the steps a d the spiritual connection that comes from that that will help me to " stay stopped". Meanwhile I would love to talk to more people RFA. I am in NH so all my RFA mtgs are on the phone. My email is ehmoitoza@comcast.net if anyone woud be willing to give me your phone #? Sooo many thanks!!!

Hi Elizabeth,
Glad that you have made a post here. Reaching out through this site can be a great way to get in contact with other recovering food addicts and get support. You have my number. :)
This combination of Kay's food plan and the AA literature has been a fantastic combination for me.
I'm really beginning to see the importance of long term abstinence in order for life to really change. Until I stop relying on addictive substances and behaviors to relieve my discomfort, I'm not able to fully admit powerlessness. Only when I don't have any more crutches to lean on can I see and admit my own inability to manage my own life.

I don't think any of that is possible without the recovery I get in this program; I'm so grateful!

Keep posting!

Talk to you soon.
Love,
Kasey

Elizabeth,

So glad you posted here. In RFA we have an unbeatable combination, the food plan and the 12 steps. We have a solution for food addicts.

Come to the Friday night phone meeting, and stay for the "parking lot" after the meeting. You can get some phone numbers there.

My number is on the meeting list as a contact for the Monday night Houston meeting. Call me any evening after 4:30. The phone meeting number is also on the meeting list.

Mary Rose

Welcome!! Hope things are going along well.