How OA Changed My Life Better Now By admin Posted on July 1, 2017 2 min read 0 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Share on Pinterest Share on Linkedin Share on Tumblr I have changed my focus: I used to say to myself, when I was about to overeat, “This will add half a pound (.2 kg) to my weight.” That consequence was not effective in stopping me from overeating. It seemed too distant, too much like “I will deal with that later.” I’ve now identified something that is affected the moment I eat—my sense of shame. Now, when I’m thinking of putting something inappropriate into my mouth, I ask, “Is this worth the damage to myself? Is this adding to my self-shaming? If I do this, the food will be bitten, chewed, and swallowed—but then what? How am I going to feel in five, ten, or fifteen minutes, after my binge is over?” The answer for me is that I will feel worse about myself—immediately. Guilt and shame are more immediate and heavier now than the pounds I would gain eventually. My HP is responsible for bringing this practice to me through my sponsor’s suggestions based on what works for her. Thank you, OA, for helping me feel better about myself now. It works for me—I find that shame is more toxic to my mood and spirit than food is helpful. — Liz S., Portland, Oregon USA
