In working the Twelve Steps, we find practical help in the nine Tools of Recovery:

A Plan of Eating: Helps us abstain from compulsive eating and gives us a daily guide to nourish our bodies.

Sponsorship: Working with an abstinent member who guides us through the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Meetings: Coming together to share our experience, strength, and hope and support one another in recovery.

Telephone: Daily communication with other members to share our recovery and counteract isolation.

Writing: Putting our thoughts, feelings, and step inventories on paper to gain perspective and clarity.

Literature: Reading OA-approved books, pamphlets, and Lifeline articles helps us apply the program to everyday life.

Action Plan: Formulating a structured plan of positive, non-food-related daily activities to support our physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.

Anonymity: Practicing anonymity guarantees that our recovery is private and reminds us of equality within the fellowship.

Service: Giving of ourselves to meetings, committees, and fellows keeps us abstinent and carries the message to those who still suffer.

Source: "The Tools of Recovery" pamphlet, © Overeaters Anonymous, Inc.