Distributed by Overeaters Anonymous to its members until 1986, the Grey Sheet Diet was a meal plan that received its name from the grey-colored paper on which it was printed. The plan was designed to help control food addiction and promote weight loss.
What is the HOW program of OA?
H.O.W. stands for Honest, Openminded and Willing. OA HOW is a movement within Overeaters Anonymous (OA) whose basic principle is that abstinence is the only means to freedom from compulsive eating and relief from the the obsessions of food addiction.
What does OA mean in addiction?
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is an organization that helps people who are recovering from compulsive eating and other eating disorders. Recovery from an eating disorder can be difficult without the right support and resources, and OA aims to help.
What does abstinence in OA mean?
A plan of eating is a Tool to help OA members maintain abstinence, i.e. the act of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight.