I attended a new OA meeting this evening and met some great people with lots of recovery. There was a lot of discussion about abstinence and the food plan. These are two topics am very uncertain of. I guess I had a preconceived notion about what abstinence was, but I beginning to believe that abstinence has a different meaning to everyone.

I had that idea that being abstinence met never touching sugar or refined flour and someday that may be what it is for me. I would just settle for being abstinent from my compulsive behaviors. There was also mention of not eating the same thing several days in a row and I never really thought of it that way.

I also heard a lot about a morning routine that involves meditation and recovery study. Someone also mention making a list of foods you have binged on and foods that you have never binged on. This sounds like an interesting exercise and one that I will do tomorrow. I also picked up some reading material that I think will help me during temptation. I must also learn to pickup the phone regularly and during rough times. I need to start by making a phone call tomorrow.

I see my goals changing as I begin to work the program, but I did meet one of my goals by going to an additional meeting this week. My sponsor told me I need to go to more than that and I know she is right.

Tags: Just for Today, recovery, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Step program

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