Alan and Alison have both been in Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) for over six years and are enjoying the benefits of being able to live with a normal attitude to food and eating.

Married and with a young family Alan’s obsession with overeating got out of control and he modified his work and home life around access to food.  After spending years with a personal trainer trying to exercise his way out he has realized his dream of a normal body size and healthy eating habits. Joining FA has meant Alan can participate in life, relationships and work without being constantly focussed on food.

Alison had a love of sugar from her earliest memories, willing to try all sorts of food – well beyond her age group. Linking body image to happiness eventually led her into Bulimia and lots of emotional distress around relationships and using food as a pleasure. Recovery in FA has allowed Alison to improve relationships, get married and navigate through family medical challenges without resorting to her old eating behaviour.

If you’re experiencing difficulties in life as a result of your relationship to food and eating then Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1800 717 446, email them at faaustralia@foodaddicts.org or see their website foodaddicts.org.