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Soon after getting clean I developed a replacement obsession: food. I ate a lot more, obsessed on it a lot, got into binge eating, etc., and I gained weight. I would've gained even more weight if I did have another obsession to balance it: exercise. Over the years, I have gotten better with food. I have learned moderation and balance--two very difficult concepts for an addict. Moderation is necessary when it comes to food because you can't quit eating. What has helped me on this is rigorous application of the step 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 on this issue. I have written about my issues with food in my 4th step and I have shared this with my sponsor. I still have occasional problems with eating too much, but generally I am able to achieve a good balance. More importantly, I don't spend a lot of my day obsessing on food or feeling guilty for eating too much, which helps my peace of mind and serenity.
Good luck with this--you are not alone. Many addicts develop problems with food when they get clean.
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