Expressing your feelings by putting them in writing or by telephoning someone often relieves the desire to obliterate such feelings with food. Reading OA literature or attending an OA meeting helps strengthen you until the compulsion passes. Doing service or reaching out to others is a guaranteed way to refocus your thoughts. It is suggested that you not get too hungry, too angry, too lonely, or too tired. Enjoy your meals.
Abstinence releases the pain and guilt accumulated over the many years of overeating.
Take the time to enjoy your meals. You deserve it. Be conscious of the amount of food you eat. Follow a predetermined meal plan. Many OAs have found that weighing monthly is advisable.