Recovery from alcoholism and recovery from compulsive overeating and other eating disorders  differ a bit.  As an alcoholic, I do not drink any alcohol. Simple, but not easy.  As a compulsive over-eater and food addict, I do not eat any sugar or flour of any kind.  This requires some education and commitment to be constantly vigilant about what goes into my body.  Furthermore, I also had a history of anorexia earlier in my life.  As a result, I need to weigh and measure my food.  I need to make sure that I do not eat too much or too little.

• Breakfast:  2 oz of protein, 6 oz of fruit
• Snack: 1 oz protein, 3-4 oz of fruit
• Lunch: 4 oz protein, 4 oz carbohydrate, 4-8 oz vegetable, 10-12 grams of fat
• Snack: 1 oz protein, 3-4 fruit or vegetable
• Dinner: 4 oz protein, 4 oz carbohydrate, 4-8 oz vegetable, 10-12 grams of fat
• Snack:  1 oz protein, 6 oz of fruit

Other people who see the same nutritionist have different food plans.  This is just the one that was given to me, and it is by no means what is right for everyone.

I am not trying to say that recovery from alcoholism is easier than recovery from eating disorders.  I got sober in 2004 when I was 28 years old. It was a scary and uncomfortable time.  I got actively involved in a 12 step program.  I went through the 12 steps, and it took almost a year for the obsession to drink to leave me.   The steps were vital for me.   By the time I addressed my eating disorders last year, I needed to make some spiritual adjustments, but I already had experience with the steps and the general principles of recovery.  I was able to direct my focus on my food plan without having to be convinced of the need for spiritual principles in addition to addressing my eating habits.