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Mill Creek OA 100 Pounder Speaker Meeting · Paul Gadebusch

March 27, 202319m 21s

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Show Notes

Normal weight up till 11 when my Dad died.

In HS I was 4'9" and 250.

My mom put me on every diet available and none worked.

1st time in OA I lost over 100 Lbs but it brought up issues I was unwilling to deal with. OA works if you work it. I didn't.

Came back with a clearer understanding my step one.

I lived with the paradox of the my weight saying 'Notice me' and also wanting to be invisible.

My 2nd time in ended with one bite of See's candy.

I came back a 3rd time with a commitment not to leave, no matter what.

Today I am comfortable in my body, I am healthy and happy.

I know OA saved my life, gave me self-esteem. I exercise regularly, talk with my sponsor and more.

My food plan varies based on an honest evaluation of my relationship with particular foods at particular times.