Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
Are OA meetings online?
Yes. Go to our Find a Meeting page for information and assistance in finding an online or telephone meeting.
What is an OA footsteps meeting?
We are a virtual intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous, and welcome you to join us! Welcome Home! Please scroll down for our weekly Meetings Schedule, and feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or inquiries.
Does OA really work?
Does the program really work? Typically, OA members have tried numerous solutions to their problems with food, including (for many of us) years of diets or exercise. In OA, we have finally found a long-term answer. Many OA members have maintained a normal weight and found freedom from compulsive eating for many years.
What is the OA diet?
OA has created a Plan of Eating to help people recover from compulsive eating behaviors. The plan aims to identify specific eating patterns and guide healthy eating decisions. The plan is individualized. It doesn’t provide any specific suggestions for foods, calorie totals, or other restrictions.
Is OA free?
Overeaters Anonymous (OA), a fellowship based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, is one of the oldest and most accessible resources for people with eating disorders, and it’s free.
Does OA have zoom meetings?
Most of the meetings are video/phone combo. When using Zoom, the video is always optional. You can turn your video off, if you choose. You can also simply join the meeting by phone, if you choose.
What do you eat on OA?
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- Oils.
- Dairy.
- Dark leafy greens.
- Broccoli.
- Green tea.
- Garlic.
- Nuts.
Does OA have a food plan?
Where can I find information about Overeaters Anonymous meetings in Maryland?
Visit the Overeaters Anonymous meetings page for information on all f ace-to-face, telephone and online meetings. Filter by country, State, City and more. Given the State of Emergency in Maryland and the request for social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, meetings will either cancel, postpone, or change how people will meet.
How do I find an OA meeting near me?
Alternative Methods to Finding an OA Meeting Near You — If you aren’t able to find a meeting in your city, please consider attending an online, telephone, or non-real-time meeting or select the service body tab. Service bodies are central OA offices located in most urban areas.
How do I find a meeting with openovereaters anonymous?
Overeaters Anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Use the search buttons to find a face-to-face, telephone, online, or non-real-time meeting (meetings that do not meet in real time, such as loops, social media, and mobile apps).
What is Overeaters Anonymous Region 7?
Region 7 consists of Overeaters Anonymous meetings and Intergroups from the following geographical locations: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia. Region 7 is one of the ten regions organized to serve communication between groups and Intergroups within and between each region and OA worldwide.
