Strong Abstinence Checklist
“Abstinence is the action of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight. Spiritual, emotional and physical recovery is the result of living the Overeaters Anonymous Twelve-Step program.”
Overeaters Anonymous Definition of Abstinence
Use this valuable checklist every day to support keeping your abstinence strong and intact.
- Have I been abstinent today?
- Did I pray and meditate today?
- Am I maintaining or working toward a healthy body weight?
- Did I rely on my Higher Power to get or stay abstinent today?
- Is what I am currently doing working for me to remain abstinent?
- If I am having problems, have I asked someone else what they are doing?
- Have I made an OA call today?
- Did I have an attitude of gratitude today?
- Did I plan my food today?
- Have I helped someone else today?
- Did I have an action plan in place to stay abstinent today?
- Do I have a sponsor and am I working the Steps with that person?