I've attended my second meeting last night. The group reads from the AA big book but has its own pamphlets. Since I never do anything halfway I decided to get a sponsor, attend 4 meetings a week, and place myself squarely in their food plan of 3 measured meals a day with no snacks in between or after dinner. It is more food than I've eaten these past few weeks. There is no calorie counting or Fitday madness.
Today is my first day on the plan and I've been very involved with the stress of work. There is no desire to eat.
My sponsor, a young lady, named Mara is very strict and said the only way I can get her to help me is attend meetings, call her every day at 6am, as well as a few others on the phone list, and more importantly to have faith in His will.
Right now, I'm 135lbs. and my height is 5'6". Once a week I will have to weigh myself and see if the plan works and to adjust accordingly.
Also, it is killing two birds with one stone by also removing myself from alcohol.
Today is my first day on the plan and I've been very involved with the stress of work. There is no desire to eat.
My sponsor, a young lady, named Mara is very strict and said the only way I can get her to help me is attend meetings, call her every day at 6am, as well as a few others on the phone list, and more importantly to have faith in His will.
Right now, I'm 135lbs. and my height is 5'6". Once a week I will have to weigh myself and see if the plan works and to adjust accordingly.
Also, it is killing two birds with one stone by also removing myself from alcohol.
7 comments:
How did things go for you after your enthusiastic beginning? Twice I've felt great with no sugar/white foods but I've never weighed, planned menus in advance, or committed my food to a sporsor. Not sure I want that much regimentation. Would really like to see a new entry detailing your later experiences.
How did the program work for you? I had incredible success with FA. See my blog at www.heidinieman.blogspot.com
FA was andis the only program that did remove the cravings and allow me to shed all of my excess weight. A total of 176 pds gone. Take Care, Heidi
I was in FA for 2 years, lost 190 lbs, it works if you work it. I left the program, mainly because I didn't feel aligned with the belief that a "higher power" was solely responsible for my recovery. I believe I'm responsible for my own actions, and I tend to stray away from interpreting "God's will", as this becomes a tricky subject. Also, I documented in my journal 17 meetings I attended where I was told by long-term FA members that the program doesn't work if you don't believe in God. I'm not a believer or a non-believer, I simply don't concern myself with that question. I was very active in the program, doing service every day. I think it is a great food plan, and the structure and discipline are what helped me to my recovery. Staying connected is also crucial. I didn't agree with the practice of some sponsors getting involved in medical matters such as anti-depressant medications and other prescription drugs. The Big Book itself denounces this practice. I have kept my weight off for 3 years now, and I'm not in any program. My Buddhist practice has replaced FA, and I find that when I'm true to my personal spiritual path, my life is fulfilled and I'm able to stay on course. I stay connected with my spiritual community, and I do service in a variety of public venues. I wish everyone well in their efforts! Stay positive!
I lost a lot of weight in the program, but I left because I couldn't reconcile myself to some members offering bogus medical advice. E.g. Get off all phsychiatric drugs. Don't eat legumes. Bizarre.
I found my way to my first FA meeting about 3-and-a-half weeks ago and, for the most part, I love it. There are some fairly ridged guidelines but I'm ok with that. When I did it my way, I became 100 lbs overweight. I've not been allowed to weigh myself yet but everything is fitting better. Clearly it is working. My sponsor is very kind and gentle but expects complete compliance with the program. I'm ok with that - it's what I need.
It's true, there are parts of the progam I can not participate in because I take anti-depressant meds. That's a little irritating but the program is working and I'm eating the healthiest diet of my life. Let me be clear: Noone has suggested that I stop taking my meds. I can look past the irritation. Nothing has worked for me. This is working. I recommend it.
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