I contacted my food sponsor, posted my food to her and continue to do that every day.

yes i did .... this is the first time i have said out loud i have a problem with food...i've lost 90 lbs and im starting to put it back on....i lie about the amount of food i eat and i go out to eat by myself often and order lots of food ...not only is it effecting my waist line it hurting my finances....i don't want to go back....i don't want to go back.

What is a food sponsor?
If it makes you feel any better I ate 2 entire pies after thanksgiving dinner. then the next day I ran 25 miles. The same happened last night, and today I ran 25 miles again. I really have no time for anything I actually care about anymore and I am sore all the time, but no one takes me seriously because I'm not much overweight. (I have gained 30 pounds in the past 3 months since I got back into the country after being in the mid-east, but when I was there I was a bit underweight so it just hasn't yet begun to really show).I hate the holidays. Ugh.

what I know about a food sponsor - this is someone from OA (Overeaters Anonymous) who has recovery from their food addiction (and they have a food sponsor to so it helps them work the program) who helps you work through food issues and seek recovery from this disease. OA is a 12 step group like AA but it deals w/food issues - it is very helpful. A food sponsor helps you stay accountable for your actions... ie, you can "call your food in" to your sponsor - tell them what you will eat today, then they can check in with you to see if you met your goal or whatever. Look up Overeaters Anonymous online to find more info and locations near you for meetings.

what I know about a food sponsor - this is someone from OA (Overeaters Anonymous) who has recovery from their food addiction (and they have a food sponsor to so it helps them work the program) who helps you work through food issues and seek recovery from this disease. OA is a 12 step group like AA but it deals w/food issues - it is very helpful. A food sponsor helps you stay accountable for your actions... ie, you can "call your food in" to your sponsor - tell them what you will eat today, then they can check in with you to see if you met your goal or whatever. Look up Overeaters Anonymous online to find more info and locations near you for meetings.

what I know about a food sponsor - this is someone from OA (Overeaters Anonymous) who has recovery from their food addiction (and they have a food sponsor to so it helps them work the program) who helps you work through food issues and seek recovery from this disease. OA is a 12 step group like AA but it deals w/food issues - it is very helpful. A food sponsor helps you stay accountable for your actions... ie, you can "call your food in" to your sponsor - tell them what you will eat today, then they can check in with you to see if you met your goal or whatever. Look up Overeaters Anonymous online to find more info and locations near you for meetings.

what I know about a food sponsor - this is someone from OA (Overeaters Anonymous) who has recovery from their food addiction (and they have a food sponsor to so it helps them work the program) who helps you work through food issues and seek recovery from this disease. OA is a 12 step group like AA but it deals w/food issues - it is very helpful. A food sponsor helps you stay accountable for your actions... ie, you can "call your food in" to your sponsor - tell them what you will eat today, then they can check in with you to see if you met your goal or whatever. Look up Overeaters Anonymous online to find more info and locations near you for meetings.

what I know about a food sponsor - this is someone from OA (Overeaters Anonymous) who has recovery from their food addiction (and they have a food sponsor to so it helps them work the program) who helps you work through food issues and seek recovery from this disease. OA is a 12 step group like AA but it deals w/food issues - it is very helpful. A food sponsor helps you stay accountable for your actions... ie, you can "call your food in" to your sponsor - tell them what you will eat today, then they can check in with you to see if you met your goal or whatever. Look up Overeaters Anonymous online to find more info and locations near you for meetings.

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I too am a "normal" weight but overeat (binge) when life is difficult, very difficult, impossible. I am a member of OA (Overeaters Anonymous) for many years. The group I belong to is wonderful with kind and loving people. There are some people in overeating/addiction groups that are mean spirited and this type of "encouragement" doesn't work with me. For me honesty is the answer. I must, MUST share my truth about food. I believe only another overeater/binger can fully understand the issue. There are therapists/counselors who also appreciate the heartache/abuse/self-hatred surrounding eating disorders.

Hi all,

I fell off the wagon yesterday, 3 days after thanksgiving! I had lots of leftover in the house and just kind of went to town, all day. Gave in, really. I usually go to the gym everyday for at least half an hour. I know I'm in an unhealthy state when I don't do that. But I'm back on the wagon today. That's all you can really do, just keep on trying and keep your spirits up. Easier said than done, but worth a shot! ps- I have been to OA in the past, not saying I'll never return, but it wasn't for me at the time. I have issues with community (childhood trauma) I crave it and detest it simultaneously. OA was a little to much for me, but it could work for you. Depends on the person. Take care ... xBluevibe