How do OA members lose weight and maintain their normal weight?
The concept of abstinence is the basis of OA’s program of recovery. By admitting inability to control compulsive overeating in the past and abandoning the idea that all one needs is ‘a little willpower,’ it becomes possible to abstain from overeating one day at a time. While a diet can help us lose weight, it often intensifies the compulsion to overeat. The solution offered by OA does not include diet tips. We don’t furnish food plans or diets, counseling services, hospitalization or treatment; nor does OA participate in or conduct research and training in the field of eating disorders. For weight loss, any medically approved eating plan is acceptable or refer to the pamphlet Dignity of Choice: Sample Plans of eating available for purchase at meetings. OA members interested in learning about nutrition or who seek professional advice are encouraged to consult qualified professionals.
The concept of abstinence is the basis of OA’s program of recovery. By admitting inability to control compulsive overeating in the past and abandoning the idea that all one needs is “a little willpower,” it becomes possible to abstain from overeating—one day at a time. While a diet can help us lose weight, it often intensifies the compulsion to overeat. The solution offered by OA does not include diet tips. We don’t furnish food plans or diets, counseling services, hospitalization or treatment; nor does OA participate in or conduct research and training in the field of eating disorders. For weight loss, any medically approved eating plan is acceptable. OA members interested in learning about nutrition or who seek professional advice are encouraged to consult qualified professionals. We may freely use such help, with the assurance that OA supports each of us in our efforts to recover.
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