Clearly, if we are to live free of the bondage of compulsive eating, we must abstain from all foods and eating behaviors which cause us problems. ~ The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous (Kindle Locations 76-77)

Abstain. Such a final, decisive, absolute word.
Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
Wait a minute! Restrain yourself from enjoying it???
My favorite food? But when you surrender,
when you turn it over, then that actually happens.
You can try the food and it’s too sweet, too crisp,
lackluster, something that cannot live up to your memories…
Clearly when you surrender to a power greater than you
then you’re not in charge and you will be given
abstinence. From doing it and, if you really trust,
if you don’t take back the surrender, you’ll be given
that great gift…you’ll no longer enjoy what was your passion
for your passion has moved on, has reached a proper recipient.