Welcome. You've taken a brave step.
Whether you've just discovered CEA-HOW or you've been thinking about it for a while, we're glad you're here. Recovery is possible.
Your First Steps
What to Expect at Your First Meeting
What IS at a meeting
- ✓ A warm welcome from fellow members
- ✓ Sharing from people who understand
- ✓ A structured, predictable format
- ✓ Complete anonymity and confidentiality
- ✓ Hope from people who have recovered
What is NOT at a meeting
- ✗ No weigh-ins
- ✗ No cost or membership fees
- ✗ No judgment about what you ate
- ✗ No requirement to speak
- ✗ No religion — spiritual, not religious
How CEA-HOW is Different
CEA-HOW offers a structured approach to recovery. While other programs treat program elements as suggestions, we've found that treating them as requirements gives us the structure we need.
Structured Food Plan
Three weighed and measured meals daily, with abstinence from sugar and flour
Active Sponsorship
Daily phone calls and guided writing work through the 12 Steps
Regular Meetings
Three meetings per week — in-person, online, or phone
This structure isn't for everyone. But for those of us who've tried everything else, it's what works.