Eating Disorders - OA for May 2014

[MajestyJo]

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

You are reading from the book Food for Thought

A Reason to Be Thin

How many times have we been determined to lose weight for a specific occasion or event? A trip, a wedding, a new job, a holiday - there are many such occasions which may have provided inspiration for short term reducing. The problem with losing weight for a specific event is that when it is over there is nothing left to provide an incentive for maintaining the weight loss.

Many of us have spent years losing and gaining the same pounds over and over again. Since the reasons for losing were superficial, the loss was temporary.

What we need is a permanent reason to be rid of fat. When we abstain from compulsive eating and work the OA program, we not only lose weight but we also live better. We have more enthusiasm, satisfaction, and peace of mind, as well as better looks and health. Our reason to be thin is that it gives us a richer, fuller life not just for one occasion but every day. The benefits are worth the price.

May I want to be thin for the right reasons.

When I started to make healthy choices and cut down on the size of my portions, the weight came off.

One of the saddest things that I have ever seen, was standing in line at the grocery store, and a teenager was in front of me with five boxes of Ex-Lax. I hope and pray that she is still living in today.