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Originally Posted by junebug69
I am not there yet...still looking for an OA meeting, sponsor, etc. But I am so glad you started this thread.
Have you looked into online and phone meetings? The OA website can give you the list of face to face meetings in your area and a list of phone and online meetings if you have no meetings in your area. From that point on you can meet others and look into finding a sponsor.
The food plan has been heavy on my mind. With the help of a friend who follows a more natural/alternative approach to food/nutrition, I have started to look at my problem areas (sugar/carb addiction, constant failure when restricting carbs) and research yeast and the affects of overpopulation in the body. Has anyone ever looked into this? What I've read makes a lot of sense (for me) and I am leaning toward a food plan that would start with cleansing my body with all natural foods (raw garlic, vinegar, olive oil...sounds like salad dressing!) and abstaining from ALL sugar/carbs during the cleansing phase. The food plan would be mostly lean protein and vegetables (no fruit).
That sounds like a great start! Also remember that many OA start a food plan that works for them and can change the plan as they learn and grow and understand their personal triggers and limits. It's not "set in stone" once you start a food plan. You can pray about it and talk with your sponsor and your HP to decide what plan and any changes work for you and your recovery.
Can I really do a program like this? I would say No, a COE cannot do it alone. Only by working the steps, letting go and letting God can we have the clarity of mind and power to follow any food plan. A food plan is not a diet and we can only succeed at it by following the steps, working with a sponsor, giving all the cares and worries to our HP and living one day at a time. I heard someone say "If I am abstinent today, I will always be abstinent, because I can only live in today"
I am worried about the preparation time this plan will take. I am a creature of convenience...I work full time and I have young kids. I deal with the same thing. I work full time and have a very active toddler. My only way to do it is to plan ahead. I know each day what I am going to eat. I plan my meals each week including snacks and there is no question of what my lunch is today. I write it and give it to God and pray for the strength to remain abstinent. And by planning I don't get side tracked and eat something off plan. I love the phrase "If I fail to plan, I plan to fail".
I am still researching and am open to any insight and suggestions! Thanks to everyone for sharing their plans.
I hope this helps you. (((hugs)))) and welcome home! YOU deserve this!