“Abstinence is the action of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight. Spiritual, emotional and physical recovery is the result of living the Overeaters Anonymous Twelve-Step program.”

Overeaters Anonymous Definition of Abstinence

Use this valuable checklist every day to support keeping your abstinence strong and intact.

  1. Have I been abstinent today?
  2. Did I pray and meditate today?
  3. Am I maintaining or working toward a healthy body weight?
  4. Did I rely on my Higher Power to get or stay abstinent today?
  5. Is what I am currently doing working for me to remain abstinent?
  6. If I am having problems, have I asked someone else what they are doing?
  7. Have I made an OA call today?
  8. Did I have an attitude of gratitude today?
  9. Did I plan my food today?
  10. Have I helped someone else today?
  11. Did I have an action plan in place to stay abstinent today?
  12. Do I have a sponsor and am I working the Steps with that person?
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