Addiction & Recovery
Related: About this forumJune 9, 1980 is when I started going to Overeaters Anonymous..Kind of an Anniversary
After a year or year & 1/2 ...I lost about 60 pounds..from 215 to about 155...I have been at somewhere between 155 - 165 for over 38 years..In 1982, I threw the scale away, and have not owned one since then...To make a long story very short, I had tried lots of diets and ideas, but Overeaters Anonymous saved my life..I got the weight off, and kept it off for more than 38 years. Without the program and the meetings, I would have died.
.. At the lower weight, I have had all kinds of surgeries. You name it, I have had it..And I am still here to write these words..Writing these words is a miracle, I am very grateful for that miracle..
After a while, I started going to other 12 step meetings. So I have gone to AA, Emotions Anonymous, Co-Dependence Anonymous, Clutters Anonymous and others too. I have met lots of great people, & had lots of positive experiences & fun. Thank You for reading this..
Stuart
Atticus
(15,124 posts)handmade34
(22,945 posts)Maraya1969
(23,024 posts)jrthin
(4,965 posts)bottomofthehill
(8,878 posts)That is great! I am glad you found a program that works for you. Keep it up!
PoindexterOglethorpe
(26,842 posts)I personally weigh myself every day, which is very helpful to keep my weight in control. That's just me.
JDC
(10,520 posts)your message of hope and experience.
captain queeg
(11,780 posts)Ive met a few people from other 12 step programs and although I cant say I really understand their addiction the bottom line is whatever it is, was ruining your life.
Stuart G
(38,726 posts)I get a buzz from sugar..well...combine sugar & salt, that is it..the two together define it all.
....Yes, I stopped the booze too, but I get a much stronger buzz and almost immediate from sugar & salt.
majdrfrtim
(340 posts)Keep keeping it simple, Stuart.