Food for Thought: July 8th

Stronger or Weaker?

Every time I say no to the craving for just one small, extra bite, I become stronger. Every time I give in, I weaken myself and make it harder to say no the next time.

Abstinence from compulsive overeating is made up of many small decisions. We gradually acquire the knowledge of what we can handle and what we should avoid. This knowledge applies to situations and attitudes as well as food. As we work our program and make the right decisions, we gain strength.

Since none of us is perfect, we do not need to become discouraged when we make mistakes. We are learning how to live, and our failures teach us more than our successes. Growth is slow, but if we keep coming back to OA and the program, we will see results beyond our wildest expectations. OA gives us the strength to become new people.

For growing stronger, we thank You.

From Food for Thought: Daily Meditations for Overeaters by Elisabeth L. ©1980, 1992 by Hazelden Foundation

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Saying "No Thank You" to foods that hurt me is THE most empowering thing I can do for myself! Every time I get through a tough situation without caving, I strengthen my commitment to abstinence and to myself.

 

A few years ago, on a trip to Cancun, I ate from buffets 3x a day and wound up losing 2.5 lbs that week! That was when I KNEW I could stay abstinent through ANY situation life threw at me.

 

During a trip to Italy in 2010, I came home to a 1 lb weight loss, and I was overcome with joy that I'd gone on a 2 week honeymoon, to a country that's all about FOOD, and I kept my sobriety!  No glass of wine or plate of food on earth is more important than MY state of mind!

 

I have not been 'perfect' in my journey the past 4 years. But I HAVE been learning how to live, and how recognize harmful situations, and how to bounce BACK from mistakes when I DO make them.

I have seen results beyond my wildest expectations, and for that I am supremely grateful.

 

For today, I will stay strong-like-bull by saying No Thank You to foods that are not part of my plan.  For today, I will make the right decisions & EMPOWER myself to move forward, in spiritual growth, because I AM worth it!