Local Overeaters Anonymous Group to Celebrate IDEA Day

(Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 15, 2021) – This coming weekend, the local group of the international organization Overeaters Anonymous (OA) will hold a virtual event in recognition of IDEA Day – International Day of Experiencing Abstinence. Observed annually across the globe, IDEA Day encourages members to begin or reaffirm their abstinence from compulsive overeating and compulsive food behaviors.

The Milwaukee Area Intergroup of OA – which serves members residing south to the state border and north to Green Bay and beyond via community-based support meetings – will gather for IDEA Day on Saturday, November 20 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. This year’s IDEA Day will feature three recovering OA speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope through topics such as how abstinence differs from a plan of eating; the realities of body image and a healthy body weight; and key tools for maintaining abstinence.

“Abstinence is a contented way of eating whereby a member gives up foods and behaviors he or she determines to be personally problematic,” said Lizabeth L., Public Information Chair of the local OA organization. “While abstinence looks different for each member, the effect is the same – fear and demoralization that were once associated with food are replaced with hope, willingness, honesty, fellowship, and so much more.”

Those interested in learning more about OA are invited to attend; the event is suitable for prospective, new, and long-time members. There are no fees to attend, registration is not required, and anonymity is assured. For more information or to inquire about this event, please visit the “Events” section of the website www.OAMilwaukee.org, or email Info@OAMilwaukee.org.

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About Overeaters Anonymous:

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. OA welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine. The primary purpose of OA is to help members abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.

About Overeaters Anonymous Milwaukee Area Intergroup:

The Milwaukee Area Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous (OA-MAI) is the local affiliation of the international organization. It serves members who reside in the eastern half of Wisconsin including the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area, areas south to the state border and areas north to Green Bay and beyond. Newcomers are always welcome to attend any of the local support groups. For more information on the groups and OA in general, please visit www.OAMilwaukee.org, email info@OAMilwaukee.org or call 414-259-0640.