Lisa, member since 2012, identifies as a compulsive overeater and century person. Lisa's share from the Tuesday evening Century Meeting includes the following themes: abstinent 6 years • down 130 pounds • food obsession as kid • sneaking food • shame & embarrassment • commercial diet program at 8 years old • writing food history • letting go of fat girl identity • weight loss and gain in early 20s • no close relationships • coming to OA (in the right place) • freaked out about the god thing • developing anxiety & depression • physical consequences of overeating • courage & gift of desperation (returning to meetings) • working with a sponsor • first food plans • using the Tools • working the Steps • shame over past spiritual experiences (Step 2) • shame cannot survive empathy • depression lifting • vastly improved anxiety & no panic attacks • recent weight gain • moving in with boyfriend • life is getting big • craving physical activity
A century person is an individual who has lost or needs to lose 100 pounds or more.
