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resolutions

12/29/2022

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I opened my email this morning and one of the first emails had the subject line, "start your new years resolution early," and went on to talk about the importance of self care and taking positive steps towards better health.  Of course, one of the positive steps the email recommended was that I sign up for this particular weigh and pay company's plan that would miraculously solve my weight problem.  I thought about that subject line "New Years Resolution."   How many New Years, Mondays, mornings did I resolve to start a diet and stay on it?  I am not sure I can count that high.  I absolutely admit that I am powerless over food.  For me, that means that I simply cannot take even one bite of these foods.  It also means I cannot afford any attempts to control my food on my own, or any other human, will power.  Making a resolution is appealing because it is an attempt to take back control over my food.  I am grateful that HP whispered this fact to me and I didn't trip too far down that fairy lane of make believe.   The only solution that has worked for has been following the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous.   The first step is admitting that I am powerless over food.  Rather than making resolutions, I ask God for the willingness to do His will today and for the willingness to follow an abstinent plan of eating for this day.  That is what works.  I am so grateful for this program and for those of you who walk this path with me. 


Lisa S. - Region One
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Lesley K
1/12/2023 02:00:18 pm

Thank you, Lisa! Yes, I also have found that weight loss programs or resolutions don't work for me. And OA not only makes it possible for me to be at a healthy weight but also shows me recovery in many other ways. I love the freedom of the OA Recovery Way!

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