Andrea S. (Century Meeting, July 2018)

Andrea, member since returning in 1975, identifies as a compulsive
overeater. Andrea's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting
includes the following themes: in & out of OA • such a fantasy
person (escape) • hopeless nature of the disease • some successful
diets • becoming conscious of body • being an overweight teenager •
people-pleasing • being a binger • resentments • addicted,
allergic, & emotionally involved • this is not a deprivation;
it's a way of life • a power in this (OA) room • surrendering to
the carbohydrates • relationships don't help the compulsive
overeater stop • communication was hard • getting pregnant was not
the answer to compulsive overeating • Big Book: "How It Works" (a),
(b), (c) • self-hatred & isolation • returning to OA for good •
Gray Sheet (food plans) • no carbs & no sugars: promise of
physical relief • substituting the word "god" • working on
gratitude & prayer • the OA fellowship A century person is an
individual who has lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.