Food Was the Symptom, Not the Problem: 12 Steps to a New Life

Can overeating food be an addiction? Is it a disease that you wonder (or even know!) that you struggle with?

For many, overeating is a silent struggle, the addictive quality of which is poorly understood within the general population. It can be a difficult path, but there is hope! When we take a hard look at our truths and begin to untangle the “why” of overeating, coupled with a proactive plan, support, and a great deal of grace for ourselves we can begin to overcome.

Based on the author’s experience in Overeaters Anonymous, you will explore:

• How overeating itself can become addictive
• The ways in which using food as an escape and comfort can rise to dangerous drug-like levels
• Writing exercises to identify your own triggers
• Affirmations for the hard times
• Hard truths coupled with gentle guidance (you have to do the work!)
• The intricacies of the Twelve Step process and how one could apply them

There is no one right way to work and live these steps. However, you can’t do it by yourself. When you join with others, there is help and there is hope.

Author Don C. has lived this truth since his first meeting in Overeaters Anonymous in 1982 – right on through today. In time, he found that certain foods and overeating itself can become addictive. He had no idea he was unconsciously using food as an escape and comfort drug as his weight rose to dangerous levels. He wanted to stop, in fact, stopped and lost weight many times, but could not stay stopped. Up and down for years. Closets full of every size.

His story is one of victory – a transformation from gloom and despair and obesity to a life of usefulness, hope, connection and health.

What if you too could break free from the hold that food has over you? You can begin today.