When we follow the FAA food plan as written, we do not feel deprived because by eliminating the addictive substances, the biochemical aspect of the disease is addressed and the physical urge to eat more is removed. Then we are able focus on how wonderful it feels to be free from cravings, bingeing, and shame. In FAA we focus first on what we can have, instead of what we can’t have. The food plan as it is written is only a suggestion and has helped many, many people. Since the FAA food plan is a well-balanced guide to sound nutrition and includes all major food groups, many doctors and health professionals agree that it is a healthy guide for eating. Show him or her copy of A Guide to Abstinence. We suggest that you consult with your physician before starting the FAA food plan. Many who follow the FAA food plan have craving-free abstinence. Compulsion is the behavioral component of food addiction and is addressed as we continue working our program of recovery.įAA has a suggested food plan that is intended to eliminate the addictive substances. Although many food addicts have compulsive behaviors surrounding food that needs to be dealt with, FAAs initial focus is on treating our physical addiction by abstaining from the addictive substances. In FAA we have learned that food addiction is a biochemical disease similar to alcoholism or drug addiction. What is the difference between FAA and other 12 Step programs that deal with food?
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We find that it is easiest to understand the food plan using the full text from “A Guide to Abstinence,”
We achieve freedom from cravings when we eliminate foods that are known to cause cravings in most food addicts.
By following the suggested food plan, we learn to make healthy choices. Those who are underweight may expect to gain. Although it is not a diet, those who are overweight may expect to lose weight on the plan. The FAA food plan is a well-balanced guide to sound nutrition, and includes all major food groups.
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