For Today: November 4th

 He is not poor that hath not much, but he that craves much.

Thomas Fuller

“You can’t be too rich or too thin.”

I’ve said this in jest, but how far is it, really, from what I believe?  Why do I always want more?  More things, more gadgets, more clothes, more money, more weight loss.

The truth is I have what I need.  I am grateful for my abstinence and the weight loss that goes with it.  Having turned my will and my life over to God as I understand God, I no longer need to agonize over what I eat and how much I weigh.  In this, as in every area of my life, God is doing for me what I cannot do for myself.

For Today:  I accept with gratitude the many blessings that are mine thanks to the OA program.

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" I no longer need to agonize over what I eat and how much I weigh."  AMEN!

THIS is the beauty of abstinence! I stick to my pre-determined food plan and I don't have to agonize over what to eat or not eat.  I can stay OFF the scale and KNOW that my weight won't fluctuate by more than a couple of pounds.  I am able to get OUT of my own head and live in the present, with the peace of mind that comes along with abstinence.  

Abstinence is FREEDOM from diets, weight, appearance and food.


For today, I am grateful to be relieved of the obsession with MYSELF.