June 9, 1980 is when I started going to Overeaters Anonymous..Kind of an Anniversary

[Stuart G]

After a year or year & 1/2 ...I lost about 60 pounds..from 215 to about 155...I have been at somewhere between 155 - 165 for over 38 years..In 1982, I threw the scale away, and have not owned one since then...To make a long story very short, I had tried lots of diets and ideas, but Overeaters Anonymous saved my life..I got the weight off, and kept it off for more than 38 years. Without the program and the meetings, I would have died.

.. At the lower weight, I have had all kinds of surgeries. You name it, I have had it..And I am still here to write these words..Writing these words is a miracle, I am very grateful for that miracle..

After a while, I started going to other 12 step meetings. So I have gone to AA, Emotions Anonymous, Co-Dependence Anonymous, Clutters Anonymous and others too. I have met lots of great people, & had lots of positive experiences & fun. Thank You for reading this..

Stuart

[Atticus]

1. Congratulations on 40 years of success. Glad you are "still here". nt

[handmade34]

2. thanks for sharing

[Maraya1969]

3. Congratulations on your food sobriety!

[jrthin]

4. Thank you for sharing. nt

[bottomofthehill]

5. Took it off and kept it off

That is great! I am glad you found a program that works for you. Keep it up!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

6. Excellent.

I personally weigh myself every day, which is very helpful to keep my weight in control. That's just me.

[JDC]

7. Congrats and thanks for sharing

your message of hope and experience.

[captain queeg]

8. Cool. That's about a month before I started in AA

I’ve met a few people from other 12 step programs and although I can’t say I really understand their addiction the bottom line is whatever it is, was ruining your life.

[Stuart G]

10. It is an addiction to...."sugar" just an explanation...sugar in all forms, sizes, etc.

I get a buzz from sugar..well...combine sugar & salt, that is it..the two together define it all.

....Yes, I stopped the booze too, but I get a much stronger buzz and almost immediate from sugar & salt.

[majdrfrtim]

9. Hooray for the Higher Power!!

Keep keeping it simple, Stuart.

[Stuart G]

11. H.P. saved my life...or should I say.."A belief in a Higher Power Saved my life"