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The OA Preamble

Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.

We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations.

OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry this message of recovery to those who still suffer.

Are you a Compulsive Eater?

Now that you have found Overeaters Anonymous, you may want to make sure our program is right for you. Many of us have found it useful to answer 15 Questions to help determine if we have a problem with compulsive eating. Just know you are not alone anymore.

Is OA right for you? See our 15 Questions:

Now that you have found Overeaters Anonymous, you may want to make sure our program is right for you. Many of us have found it useful to answer the following questions to help determine if we have a problem with compulsive eating 15 QUESTIONS You are not alone anymore. Welcome.

Welcome Home, Welcome to OA

Have you tried over and over again to control your eating and weight, but nothing has worked? Compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or over exercising … no matter your challenge with food or body image, you are welcome here. What we do: We are for anyone struggling with food or trying to determine …

What can you expect?

What exactly is an OA meeting like? Find a meeting you may want to check out and show up. Expect about an hour for the meeting. At the meeting you will meet others by a simple first name introduction and a genuine welcome. The meeting will have various readings and members sharing their journeys, which will allow …