Mo, member since 1989, identifies as a compulsive overeater and relapser. Mo's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: serial dieter • comfortable body weight for 3 years • eating career started at 13 • liked quantities of sugar • OA via therapist in 1989 • an honest desire to lose weight • body disease & mind disorder • abstinence must come first (from the Doctor’s Opinion) • peace & serenity • neutrality around the food • alcoholic (red light) foods triggers allergy of the body • yellow light foods create confusion & loop holes • feelings & emotions • what the food does FOR me versus TO me (amnesia) • build up of emotions • -ism = incredibly short memory & I sponsor myself • emotional side of the brain always wins • picking up sugar after 5 years off • going to any lengths after relapse (weighing & measuring) • are you willing to be uncomfortable for a while? • 10th Step process • finite self versus infinite god • The Hidden Promises (Into Action)
A century person is an individual who has lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.
Note: Speaker does not identify as a century person.
HOW = Honesty Open-mindedness Willingness
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