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Hello step one,
With time, this type of self-defeat has faded for me. I had over 16 months of very clean abstinence and broke it with 1/4 jar of (abstinent) mayonnaise about 10 days ago, with a very...

Hi Marilyn,
There were a few things I did regarding volume:
1) I feel very reassured when I weight and measure because I know that I'm not getting too much or too little food for my body and I...

Hi Marilyn,
It is easy to get a similar feel to refried beans--just take regular beans in the food processor, add a little abstinent broth and some spices, like garlic powder, cayenne, anything you...

Hi Marilyn,
I don't think I would have lasted in this program more than 2 months without a sponsor. Just my guess.

Early on, my sponsor said one beautiful thing to me. I had told her what I was...

Hi all.
Lastchance: I don't think this has anything to do with cooler, fall weather. I had been abstinent for over 16 months through all kinds of weather conditions, travelling, parties, holidays,...

Hi Boboelink,
Adjusting the food plan is a good thing to do with one's sponsor. I know some people (including myself) that use a modified version of the plan that includes a grain at lunch. I didn't...

Hi all,
After reading a lot of the posts here, I wanted to say one more thing "..I can only think of what else I want to eat before I get back on track." and ".getting it out of my system..."--I...

Hi all,
After all of my "inspiring" posts last week, I also slipped, I decided to just eat mayonnaise after my lunch yesterday. Straight out of the jar. At least it was not s,f,w. But it is the...

Hi Jeannie and welcome!

cooked vegetables are 1 cup, measured by volume (8 oz)
salad is 1 cup, measured by volume (8 oz)

some members weigh on the scale and they have differing amounts but the...

Hi lastchance,
I think I figured it out--it was the first post I ever saw that said it was "moderated". Since I volunteer to answer questions, I had the ability to approve, so now your post should...

Hi nevertoolate,
It is all a complex array of physical and emotional brain chemistry. There are lots of ways to play with brain chemistry that helps dull pain or create false excitement. So people...

Hi,
regarding the original question "anyone else who still things they can cheat occasionally and maybe it will be ok"--I got knocked around enough by my brain cells not to try that anymore. Once I...

Harriss7,
I can relate to exercising for weight control. A year before I found FAA I was exercising 3 hrs a day to lose weight and feeling really good about it. I lost 30 lbs. But then, I didn't...

Hi this_is_it,
Good for you for sticking with it. It is worth it. Regarding switching MA and dinner timing, best is to consult with your sponsor. I have had occasion where I needed to do that and it...

Hi Smabailey16,
Welcome to FAA and thank you for posting your story. I identify with secret binge eating--on my last binge, I took 1/2 of a cake from my son's bar mitzvah and sat in a locked room on...

Hello Marilyn,
Boy, I sure can relate to diving head first back into the food. I have done that many many times. Thankfully, since FAA, that has only been in my head, but I remember very very well....

The power of shared strength, being part of this amazing universe, the flow of life energy.

Ora food addict CO

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Hi Bronxalsero,
Wait at least one month to see the result. That could be by weight or how your clothes feel. Then discuss with your sponsor. Every body is different and the food plan may need to be...

hello lastchance,
My first month on FAA, I was sure I wasn't loosing weight. It felt like SO MUCH food! My sponsor assured me to be patient and reminded me this was about sanity not weight loss.
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You can get this mail order. It is expensive but delicious:
http://www.neshama.us/neshama_205_smoked_andouille.php

There are several other flavors, but read the ingredients before ordering, some...

Yes, lowfat goats milk is fine.
Ora food addict CO

Hi!
Yes. One thing that struck me after being in program was how funny it was that whoever designed the universe (HP, etc.) designed human beings who could be food addicts. The day it struck me how...

Hello MariaLiz,

How to set abstinence date is a very personal thing. I agree with nevertoolate that the most important day is today.

That said, my personal belief and what I would do would...

Hello MariaLiz,
Yes, many of us initially feel that breakfast is big. Your body will adjust. Give it more time and my experience is that that guideline is good and important.

Best of luck and...