Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.
How do you get involved in this community. I know you go to meetings but how do you get involved? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Denise
Thanks Denise
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look in your local phone book and find a meeting... they are everywhere even online...
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I checked into this once but from what I understand OA is a very religious program. Does anyone know if this is true? Not that I am anti-religion, I'm just not extremely religious.
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i found a meeting online at www.oa.org unfortunatly this site wasn't a lot of help to me as i'm from a rural community but you can use this site to find a meeting in your community and it even has a contact person for you to call to get details.
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OA.org is the site to get help, answer questions, and find local meetings. The program is based on AA 12 steps program which leads you to a higher power which can be anything you want to believe in as long as you can feel this power is greater then you. It is not a religious program but spiritual based.
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I acknowledge what Misty said, OA is faith based but not a religious program. Though, having been to both a couple of OA and an AA, I was a bit surprised at the level of "spriituality" and the focus on the higher power being the answer. I have issues with religion so don't listen to me on that. The AA meeting I went to was very much group thearapy which I am all for. It can be hard to find an OA meeting close by. As has been said, Online is the best option. I found the group I went to there, even in Aus. All the best.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
