What is the difference between cea how and oa

Please see these questions to determine for yourself if you are a compulsive eater. What happens at meetings? You will hear positive shares from recovering compulsive eaters. They will talk about how they used the 12 Steps and the Tools of Recovery of the HOW-OA program and became able to cope with life without eating compulsively.

Please see the Meetings page for more details. How do I start? Come to a meeting see schedule and listen.

We will welcome you, answer any questions and help you get started. We all began the same way. What does HOW stand for? Have questions on the program? Curious if OA will work for someone like you? No matter your question, our podcasts have you covered. Listen now. Get the latest news from the world service office for literature releases and updates.

See more. Back to top. It may take several drafts to find the right approach for you. When drafting your plan, remember to take into account eating out, weekends, and busy schedules. Planning ahead for these occasions can help you stay on track. The plan requires its users to consider their trigger foods and other behaviors while working to find a new way of dealing with food and eating.

This can be difficult, as food choices are underpinned by complex emotions. Developing a plan where you have to think about food often can be triggering for some people.

Compulsive eating is about more than just food. Eating disorders are complex and linked with mental health. They often involve complicated emotions, like guilt and shame, that can be difficult to deal with. It can be difficult to recover from them alone. They can help you focus your attention on healing, while also getting the foods your body needs to thrive. The OA food plan is individualized and can be customized to fit your preferences. On the other hand, it requires you to carefully examine your diet history and work with a healthcare provider to ensure success.

Start brainstorming, both alone and with your local OA group, and write down everything you think could be useful. Your plan might include eating three meals per day with two snacks, or six small meals with no snacks. These sample food plans may be a good guide, but make sure you speak with a registered dietitian to come up with the right plan for you.

When creating your plan, be sure to consider your nutritional needs, trigger foods, and eating behaviors. There are plenty of resources and sample plans available to help you get started. What you consume and how much is ultimately up to you. This is the best way to get the nutrients you need.

Those members who have at least seven days of continuous CEA-HOW abstinence may pitch if their pitching has been discussed with their sponsor. Service is coming to meetings on time; being a leader or speaker; volunteering to be a service person such as a program chairperson, coffee person, treasurer, secretary, literature person, intergroup representative, etc.

Service is putting away chairs when necessary, picking up after the meeting, being quiet when a member is sharing.