Ilana (Century Meeting, Sep 2017)

Ilana, member since 2008, identifies as a compulsive overeater and
century person. Ilana's share from the Tuesday evening Century
Meeting includes the following themes: Tradition 3 • defeated by
dieting & having no self-will • Step 1 • surrendering certain
foods AKA alcoholic foods • in the same body long term • the Unity
Prayer ("I put my hand in yours...") • gas station food • not a
normal eater • consequences of not dealing with overeating • Higher
Power • learning to pray • sponsorship • evolving food plans •
giving up gas station foods • freedom from cravings • working on
quantities (weighing & measuring) • staying connected while
traveling • keeping an open mind