Rather Dead Than Fat

After years of bulimia and running from relationships, she found that the principles of FA could get her through anything -- even breast cancer. Recorded in June 2010. 

Eating Every Waking Moment

Early abstinence was easy, but she broke the spell, regaining over 60 pounds. She paints a vivid picture of her last binge so she need never repeat it. Recorded in June 2005. 

Obsessed with Appearances

FA gave her the thin body she always craved. Five years into recovery, with her marriage crumbling, the miracle of a true personality change began. Recorded in September 2011. 

From Rock Star to Rock Bottom to Rock Solid

Cerebral Palsy and childhood trauma left this musician feeling like a victim of circumstance. With his Higher Power now in control, he lives a full, healthy, creative life. Recorded in October, 2016. 

Keys to the Kingdom

This father from Australia turned to food to help with his overwhelming feelings of inadequacy and self-hatred. Life changed at his first FA meeting, and today he has cherished relationships with his wife and children. Recorded in June, 2016. 

The Running Escape Artist

Elite runner and respected psychotherapist, he knew he was in trouble when he resorted to bulimia for weight control. Recorded in May 2002. 

Food, Pills, Booze and Cigarettes

She thought she would die without those two pieces of chicken. When she finally put the food on a scale, she found her Higher Power. Recorded in November 1998. 

The 420-pound Man Who Needed Help

Resigned to being fat forever, this African American threw his scale out the window. Finally, an earnest prayer led him to the rooms of FA. Recorded in June 2018. 

Free At Last

This early member got hope from AA. She realized the answer was to surrender the food -- no matter what -- and work the Twelve Steps. Recorded in November 1998. 

The Fat Kid in School

Sports was his refuge but food had him beat. At forty two-- stuck in his Lazy Boy and 440 pounds-- recovery gave him a new lease on life. Recorded in May 2019.