Has anybody out there had any experience — either positive or negative — with OA?

I am not altogether sure that it would be right for me as, though I certainly adore and enjoy good food (and fucking how!), I am not a binge eater or even an overeater, necessarily — nor do I think I really eat for emotional or comfort reasons, though who really fucking knows. In the interest of full-disclosure I have, however, struggled with a fairly profound eating disorder in the past (the-not-eating-for-frighteningly-long-periods-of-time-kind.) My current weight situation stems from medical issues (both condition and medication; the former will unfortunately both be with me for the duration, the latter has been swapped out, thank christ), as well as an intense loathing of physical over-exertion. That’s right, my friends — aside from long, rambling walks in the English countryside, I cannot stand exercise. I would rather light my own hair on fire than play a fucking game of raquetball, or do a single goddamned sit-up. And yes, I am also very aware that I need to find a happy medium in this arena if I wish to get back into shape and regain my health. Truth be told, I no longer give a FUCK about numbers; I just want to feel comfortable and fit into all my cute clothes and not be in chronic pain and physical distress. I just want to feel like me again.

However, that being said, I must admit that the notion of community, accountability, structure, and support sounds mighty fine. For those of you in the OA know, what has been your experience with the organization and do you think it might be helpful to me?

Also, I am not trying to start a debate on Fat Positive Issues with this post. I understand that this entire subject is just that: subjective. And highly personal. And highly volatile. I am genuinely not looking to be offensive, or provocative, or to start a battle royale about whether or not being fat is unhealthy. For me, it has unfortunately turned out to be so — for you, it might be different…in which case, I consider you most fortunate, and hope that that good health continues for the rest of your life. I also hope that you would wish me the same.

Thanks!