We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of action laid out in the book alcoholics anonymous, which is also called the big book. Book and forms for working the twelve steps of overeaters anonymous according to the big book directions. A vision 4 you big book study overeaters anonymous. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions. Overeaters anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. The book is well written and does a great job adapting the alcoholics anonymous program. The workshop used the program of action found in oas and aas basic text, alcoholics anonymous, fondly known as the big book. We are individuals recovering from compulsive overeating through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous and the teaching and practice outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous.
When reading the big book independently, we substitute the words compulsive eater for alcoholic, and food for alcohol. In oa youll find members who are obese, overweight, average weight, underweight, still maintaining some. In overeaters anonymous, abstinence is the action of refraining from compulsive eating. We use these tools on a regular basis, to help us achieve and maintain abstinence and recover from our disease. An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters. Overeaters anonymous oa is a twelvestep program for people with problems related to food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics. I am new to overeaters anonymous and understanding the program. If the asking price is genuine then i recommend other books by overeaters anonymous or even the feast beast by rational recovery is you are just an occasional binger.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with god as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out. This literature has been locally produced by overeaters anonymous great britain and approved on 20th october 20. At a vision for you, they study the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This loop is for overeaters anonymous members who are interested in studying the alcoholics anonymous big book as it pertains to compulsive overeating.
Compulsive eating is an illness of the body and mind, but there is a solution. Sound bites from overeaters anonymous oa is dedicated to educating you about recovery from compulsive eating using oas 12step program. Books by overeaters anonymous meet your next favorite book. We must undergo a life changing, spiritual transformation. Serenity through the big book on hold until further notice 6. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise. Overeaters anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the twelve steps and twelve traditions of oa. Once i finish reading it i plan to order the twelve step book and probably the big book too. Oa big book solution group compulsive eating is an illness. We welcome anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Overeaters anonymous big book study session four 2 please turn to page 72, paragraph 1.
To be registered with the wso, oa meetings must fulfill the definition. Many of us have found that we cannot abstain from compulsive eating unless we use some or all of oas nine tools of recovery. Surrender school you dont have to hurt yourself with. An aa big book study guide for compulsive overeaters c. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a. Podcasts overeaters anonymous south bay intergroup. There are also special edition meetings, covering various topics and personal stories of transformation made possible through the. It simply represents the experience of some members of oa who use the big book as a set of directions for working oas twelve steps. This insightful series consists of 15sessions on 12 cds, 10 hours and 44 minutes of wisdom by a very knowledgeable presenter.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous including twelve steps and twelve traditions. Below is a collection of podcasts and speakers gleaned from a wide variety of sources. Alabama, arkansas, florida, georgia, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, south carolina, and tennessee. Overeaters anonymous big book study session two 5 now we know what we have to do in order to recover from food addiction. He describes in detail how he applies the principles of the 12 steps to his own recovery. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous. These podcasts provide hope to all members of overeaters anonymous and help spread the miracle of recovery to those who still suffer from compulsive. A cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. Worldwide meetings and other tools provide a fellowship of experience, strength and hope where members respect one anothers anonymity. Members of the oa fellowship here in the south bay intergroup are sincerely appreciative to all those who have contributed to these recordings.
Unauthorized reproduction of this book for sale is a violation of law and sale at a price greater than cost is. This in depth study leaves the listener with a clear understanding of how the big book can be used by members of overeaters anonymous. This will take you to the official website of overeaters anonymous. The documents represent the views of a number of overeaters anonymous oa members who use the big book as a set of directions for working the twelve steps. The big book of alcoholics anonymous aa suggests that we addicts have a double whammy.
Soar 8 the region is comprised of the usas southeast states. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those i would help of thy power, thy love, and thy way of. Many of us have found that to help in our recovery from compulsive eating over or under we need to use the tool of literature on a daily basis. Our oa literature and the aa big book are everavailable tools which. It is not oa conference or boardapproved and does not represent oa as a whole. I might need to contact someone from oa for guidance as to the best. God, i offer myself to theeto build with me and to do with me as thou wilt. Overeaters anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries.
Primary purpose oapp each group has but one primary purpose to carry its message to the compulsive eater who still suffers. It also includes puerto rico, south america, central america, and all of the caribbean islands. Prayers from the big book alcoholics anonymous 3rd step prayerpage 63. Oa sea to sky intergroup together we can do what we. The content reflects the experience, strength and hope of our local members. Its well put together but the author is an agnostic and sharing his views and experiences from that position. We will take you through the 12 steps of overeaters anonymous oa so that you can live free from your food obsession. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. The steps by the big book workbook or sessions are not affiliated with alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We meet twice daily monday through friday starting at 7. We realize this is not the answer many of you expected to find in overeaters anonymous. Relating the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous to food addiction. A vision for you is big book study of overeaters anonymous. Overeaters anonymous is an international twelve step program of recovery for those struggling with compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors.
We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Bb big book study hc handicapped accessible s speaker meeting sc studio city important. A plan of eating, sponsorship, meetings, telephone, writing, literature, anonymity, service and action plan. Puerto rico and the virgin islands have long been a part of our. Overeaters anonymous oa is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. Overeaters anonymous dallas dallas metroplex intergroup. This page is not affiliated with overeaters anonymous. The twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous and for today. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness. Anyone with a problematic relationship with food is welcomed. Big book forms the documents on the left are available as pdf files for viewing just click or downloading right click, and save. We are a fellowship of people who have recovered from the illness of compulsive eating by following the program of. This will take you to a page which contains documents as well as links to podcasts which might be helpful to you in your journey. Welcome to a vision for you big book study of overeaters anonymous.
The 12 steps and the textbook alcoholics anonymous a. The twelve steps of overeaters anonymous may help you when all other methods have failed. Adapted from alcoholics anonymous tradition 5, big book pages 562 and 563. As a covid19 precaution, this inperson meeting has transitioned to a zoom meeting. Those with other addictions refer also to the 12 step writings of alanon, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, etc. Use the search buttons to find a facetoface, telephone, online, or nonrealtime meeting meetings that do not meet in real time, such as loops, social media, and mobile apps. I recommend this book to anyone in oa recovery and to anyone looking into oa. In their minds, when reading these promises, many oa members substitute the words alcohol liquor and alcoholic with the words food and compulsive eater, but in respect for the wishes of alcoholics anonymous, we repost these words verbatim from the big book. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. Recovery has given us a second chance to find happiness and freedom.
Oas third tradition states that the only requirement for memberships is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Appendix a was added to give readers more current information from the point of view of a dietitian. No matter what your problem with food compulsive overeating, undereating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or overexercising we have a solution. By working the 12 steps precisely as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous, we have found a way to live sober from our compulsive eating with a happiness and freedom that we had never imagined possible. If you are interested in overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left.
Po box 44727 rio rancho, nm 871744727 usa street address. If you are interested in how the big book of alcoholics anonymous might help in your journey through overeaters anonymous, please click on the image to the left. In working overeaters anonymous twelvestep program of recovery from compulsive. But, please keep in mind that food addiction is a fatal, progressive illness. This book is sold at cost of sale on for the benefit of oa members who want a print copy of the popular big book study by lawrie c.
In working overeaters anonymous twelvestep program of recovery from compulsive overeating, we have found that a number of tools are available to assist us. Here at a vision for you, we study the first 164 pages of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa big book study virtual meeting inperson on hold. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Overeaters anonymous has 28 books on goodreads with 3886 ratings. Overeaters anonymous third edition overeaters anonymous on. We also study the book alcoholics anonymous, referred to as the big book, to understand and reinforce our program. Local meetings overeaters anonymous south bay intergroup. Please notice that this chapter is not named into thinking or into hearing about what to do or into telling others wha t to do or into studying. The step 4 forms and the step 11 form were originally produced by blaine d.