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Late 20's

feeds@yuku.com (n8chgrl) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:18:38 GMT

I am new to the group and infinitely grateful for program! All are helpful and wonderful resources. I am feeling a bit isolated as I am in my late 20's and am wondering if there are others out there, that have found abstinence, that around my age? I would like to find an FAA friend that I can relate to, at this decade in life.

Want to interview any member

feeds@yuku.com (sdvb419) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:16:45 GMT

I am writing an article for a class at school and if anyone is able to answer some questions that I can use for this paper (names will remain anonymous) please e-mail me at sdvanbra@syr.edu as soon as possible! I just have a few questions it will only take a few minutes of your time!

Thank you,
-Stacie

Seeking Temporary Sponsor- Am New to Program

feeds@yuku.com (onlybygrace) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:17:35 GMT

I am a woman seeking a temporary sponsor to help me with first 30 days of abstinance and first five steps. Have good recovery in other 12 steps but now need to work with the core of my problem- sugar addiction. I am ready to make daily phone calls, etc. Jennifer (woman only please)

Looking for a Sponsor...

feeds@yuku.com (shleyya) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:08:48 GMT

Hi there, I am 22 years old, am looking for a sponsor. I am familiar with FAA so I am not a complete begginner. If you have space available please contact me by sending me a msg, or replying to this post.

How to Search Topics?

feeds@yuku.com (Susan B) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:34:33 GMT

Hello,
I'm new to FAA and to this message board. I've got some questions and was wanting to search the board to see if they have been addressed before, but I'm not having any luck using the "Search Topics" function. Even when I narrow it down to just one word, I keep getting the same answer - nothing found. Does anyone know how to get some results?

Thanks for your help,
Susan B, food addict in Kansas

Eating all the food

feeds@yuku.com (minime) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:58:53 GMT

I'm having a hard time eating all the food on the daily food plan. This is a miracle for me since I'm usually hungry all the time and over eating before starting FAA. Since I feel full and hunger free most of the time. This weekend I skipped lunch and just had an early dinner. Do I force myself to eat anyway when I don't feel hungry? The metabolic adjustment is hard for me to fit in also or I eat it right before bed. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly apppreciated....

New and feeling great!

feeds@yuku.com (minime) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:03:05 GMT

I'm on my 10th day and I can't believe I'm crave free, feel full and not hungry, my blood sugar (diabetic 2) is where it's suppose to be, no highs and lows. In the past I've tried every diet and managed to loose but always gained it back plus more. When a friend confided in me she was a food addict and loaned me her Green Book it was an AH HA! moment. I could finally understand why I could never keep the weight off and couldn't stop eating once I started on certain...

bevarages

feeds@yuku.com (donnao) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:38:51 GMT

are there any diet soda's that meet the FAA guidelines ? other than water, what are some other ideas for things to drink ? ... what are some ways to make water more appealing ? Thanks in advance Donna O

Use of the natural herb Stevia

feeds@yuku.com (katheryn) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:17:13 GMT

Hi Elena,

Thank you for being such a generous fellow! Could you please clarify FAA's position on the use of liquid Stevia, an herb used by several of my health conscious friends as an alternative to sugar, honey. etc. I tried it in a cup of tea and 1 drop was almost too sweet! Thank you in advance for your consideration of this question.

I would appreciate a sponsor with similiar life profile

feeds@yuku.com (katheryn) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:59:18 GMT

I am a 53 year old Christian single mother of six children (yes, I know about birth control... all adopted at birth...), unanticipated divorcee after 20 years of marriage, work full time outside of the home (inside too!), and I am in my last year of graduate school. I have stuggled with food/weight related issues since the age of 13. I am straightforward, compassionate, intelligent, and food...

NEWBIE needs sponsor

feeds@yuku.com (n8chgrl) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:23:48 GMT

Thinking of coming back...been to FA and OA before...always have a problem with 'higher power' as I am not religious.
Never had a sponsor,think that is the way to go in getting started. Need help as I can't even get one day of abstinence under my belt these days.
No FA meetings in my state, will try online meetings. Really looking for 'online sponsor' that can help via email and phone.

help with the plan

feeds@yuku.com (butterflyspirit) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:46:17 GMT

Hi everyone
I'm new, and read the plan on the website. I think it is a great idea, and can totally see how it would work, but was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as to how to sort it out with a situation like mine?
I work 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. I have to get a 6.30am train, and am not allowed to eat at my desk or on the train. I find any food I take is kind of wilted by the time I get to work, apart from fruit, as the commute is so long. I have...

flour

feeds@yuku.com (donnao) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:22:47 GMT

hello my name is donna, and i am so happy to have found this message board. I am well aware that sugar is the devil for me, and i stay away from it.. i have read the FAA food guidelines and I am hoping that someone can help me with what constitutes flour.. i am clear on sugar and wheat, but flour is a little fuzzy... i am thinking that breads made with rice flour, corn and potatoe chips fall into this category Thanks in advance ! Donna O

Seeking support to heal from food addiction

feeds@yuku.com (lisamaxine) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:05:02 GMT

I'm Lisa. I'm new to FAA. I am seeking support to help me in my journey to abstain from processed foods.

I need a sponsor

feeds@yuku.com (Queen B) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:32:42 GMT

I am new to all of this. I am looking for a sponsor

EDNOS - New

feeds@yuku.com (julistone) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:52:05 GMT

I finally told someone about my problem a little under three weeks ago. I'm not totally sure how FAA works, but I feel I need to at least try it because I'm lacking in support, otherwise... my friends are either not terribly supportive or just don't understand well enough to be.
Can someone explain to me how FA is different from AA aside from the obvious difference in addictions?

Looking for an agnostic sponsor

feeds@yuku.com (alwaysme) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:18:52 GMT

I am hoping to find an agnostic sponsor. I am married, 39, three kids, and numerous critters. Thanks!

Need help coming to grips with the Reality that I can't have sugar

feeds@yuku.com (zunibear) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:07:11 GMT

I'm new to this site, which is funny, because I've been addicted to food for 52 years!!!!!!!!!!! Honest, my mother put me on my first diet at age 9, and there the rollercoaster took off. I've been on a program called UltraLite for 2 weeks... it severely restricts carbs to 20 a day and limites protein to 4 grams. I'm doing well, but as usual after 2 weeks on any diet, I'm looking for a softer, easier way--like eating everything I want &still losing weight.
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Needing a sponsor

feeds@yuku.com (svhotmama) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:23:56 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for a sponsor to help me do the FAA program and work the 12 steps. I am in California. I could call early in the morning, (before 7 Pacific time) as I am a busy working mom of three. Please let me know if you could help me.

Thanks.

Looking for a Vegetarian sponsor?

feeds@yuku.com (Alkione) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:26:45 GMT

Any leads, suggestions or thoughts on finding a vegetarian sponsor? I live in an outlying area.

What does the search tag box mean...could I punch in Vegetarian sponsor ? Is it there to help index the question?