Making a committment to abstinence
I realize that I liked being abstinate from addictive foods for 4.5 months earlier this year. I want that freedom again. I'm going to use all the tools available to me to get abstinate. I will use the books I used earlier in the year which are the Beck's Diet Solution and Food Addiction-- the Body Knows.
But, I realize that I can't do this alone. I need the support of this group. More importantly, I have to pray and be willing to have my God guide me. I was in OA for 20 years and gained 300 lbs but had mental problems that were not being treated. I am willing to use the OA big red book called Compulsive Overeater by Bill B to help me.
I don't know if I can be a 12 stepper, but just starting out with the first 3 steps is a good place to start. Way back when, I was a sponsor in OA and was even a step sponsor but I barely recall that and it seems like ancient history.
So, I'm starting out a day at a time. I know in the beginning it may be just an hour at a time. When I get tempted, I can use Dr Beck's techniques as well as pray and use the other resources available to me.
I know that by doing this I will lose weight. But, weight loss is not my primary concern. Other people who do not understand the problem may see that as the problem, but I know that breaking the cycle of food addiction is really important to me. I know that I may slip, but my past history shows me that I may slip for a long time before I am able to become abstinent again. Therefore, I have to use that fear of not being able to quickly regain abstinence as encouragement to endure and resist temptaion. Food addiction is a progressive disease. The only solution is to not eat addictive food. Bob
But, I realize that I can't do this alone. I need the support of this group. More importantly, I have to pray and be willing to have my God guide me. I was in OA for 20 years and gained 300 lbs but had mental problems that were not being treated. I am willing to use the OA big red book called Compulsive Overeater by Bill B to help me.
I don't know if I can be a 12 stepper, but just starting out with the first 3 steps is a good place to start. Way back when, I was a sponsor in OA and was even a step sponsor but I barely recall that and it seems like ancient history.
So, I'm starting out a day at a time. I know in the beginning it may be just an hour at a time. When I get tempted, I can use Dr Beck's techniques as well as pray and use the other resources available to me.
I know that by doing this I will lose weight. But, weight loss is not my primary concern. Other people who do not understand the problem may see that as the problem, but I know that breaking the cycle of food addiction is really important to me. I know that I may slip, but my past history shows me that I may slip for a long time before I am able to become abstinent again. Therefore, I have to use that fear of not being able to quickly regain abstinence as encouragement to endure and resist temptaion. Food addiction is a progressive disease. The only solution is to not eat addictive food. Bob
Bob,
We love ya and I'am from the boot camp side of the fence. A lifetime of no love or tough love has delivered tons of boot straps for me. I'll share some and place you in my highest prayer and kick ass life priorty.
First thing maybe to get to your group meeting. Important to mix and mingle share feelings
Second, clean your kitchen
Good luck
We love ya and I'am from the boot camp side of the fence. A lifetime of no love or tough love has delivered tons of boot straps for me. I'll share some and place you in my highest prayer and kick ass life priorty.
First thing maybe to get to your group meeting. Important to mix and mingle share feelings
Second, clean your kitchen
Good luck
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