OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) OFFERS A PROGRAM OF RECOVERY FROM COMPULSIVE OVEREATING USING THE TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS OF OA. MEETING AND OTHER TOOLS PROVIDE A FELLOWSHIP OF EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE WHERE MEMBERS RESPECT ONE ANOTHER'S ANONYMITY. OA IS NOT JUST ABOUT WEIGH LOSS. OBESITY OR DIETS; IT ADDRESSES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. IT NOT A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION AND DOES NOT PROMOTE AN PARTICULAR DIET.