What are the stages of the OO process? How long should I work on each stage before moving to the next one?
Overcoming Overeating involves several stages. The amount of time spent on each stage varies from person to person and should not be of concern. This is a lifetime process, and we should allow ourselves to move at our own pace – taking a few steps forward, backing up a couple of steps if necessary, etc. After spending some time with this approach, most of us find ourselves bouncing between the stages – they all start to intermingle. The best thing to do is to just follow the suggestions in the books, and be gentle with ourselves about our progress. This approach is a “cure” for compulsive eating – not a “quick fix”! We’ve found that the healing takes place quite naturally if we don’t worry too much about it.
