For Today: January 25th

If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

The Bible: Matthew

From diets to designs for living, I looked for direction to anyone and everyone who appeared to have solutions to my problems.  But instead of answers I found new---and sometimes worse----problems, and in the end I lost a little more of what self-esteem I had.

I found independence when I came to Overeaters Anonymous.  The self-honesty this program teaches enables me to trust my perceptions and listen to my feelings.  I am no longer attracted to people who would have me believe they know what’s best for me.  My Higher Power is the only source from which I seek such knowledge.

For Today:  If I don’t know which way to go, I turn the problem over to God in steps three and eleven, completely confident that the answer will come.  I may discuss the matter with my sponsor and others whom I trust, but I give myself time to learn what God would have me do.

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I tried dozens and dozens of fad diets, nearly killing myself in the process of attempting to lose weight.  I listened to anybody who may have had an 'answer' to my weight problem since I was 'such a loser' and they were all 'such winners.'

When I came to OA it was a huge relief to give UP and to surrender my powerlessness over a 40-year struggle with food, dieting, scales and weight loss. 


My Higher Power knows what's right for ME, and I pray to ask His guidance rather than look to pills, people, diets or quick-fixes for 'the cure.'  


One day at a time, i pray to remain abstinent because therein lies SANITY.