What is GreySheet Abstinence?
GreySheet abstinence is defined as:
• Weighing and measuring three meals a day from the GreySheet as explained by a qualified GreySheet sponsor
• Committing those meals to a qualified GreySheet sponsor before eating them
• Doing this without exception, i.e., there is no situation where we do not weigh and measure
• Eating or drinking nothing in between those three meals except black coffee, black tea, no-calorie soft drinks, or water
Where can I get a copy of the GreySheet?
• The GreySheet food plan is obtained from a sponsor.• The food plan is distributed to those who are willing to work with a sponsor and become abstinent as we define it.
• The GreySheet is not a diet. It is A Way of Life.
What is a qualified GreySheet Sponsor?
A qualified GreySheet sponsor is defined as:
• Someone with at least 90 days of continuous abstinence as defined above
• Someone who is also committed to a qualified GreySheet sponsor
Sponsors are available at:
• Face-To-Face Meetings
• Phone Meetings
• Online - For initial contact only, to obtain a sponsor's phone number
• International Phone List - Subscribe to this monthly publication, which lists hundreds of members worldwide, including available sponsors.
What is a GreySheet Meeting?
• A GreySheet meeting is defined as:
• A group of compulsive eaters who meet to share their experience, strength, and hope on GreySheet abstinence as defined above.
• All trusted servants and all meeting leaders/qualifiers are qualified GreySheet sponsors.
• GreySheets come with a qualified GreySheet sponsor.
• Only GreySheet and AA conference-approved literature are used.
Where are GreySheeters Anonymous Meetings?
There are meetings every day around the world:
Face-To-Face Meeting SchedulePhone Meeting Schedule
What are the Formats of Meetings?
Qualification - A qualified GreySheeter, with 90 or more days of back-to-back abstinence, shares for 15 to 20 minutes on his or her experience, strength, and hope. This is typically followed by members who share 3-5 minute positive pitches for GreySheet abstinence.Step/Tradition Study - Members read and discuss GreySheet and AA conference-approved literature to study the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
Tools, Basics - Members share the fundamentals of attaining and maintaining GreySheet abstinence.
What is the GreyNet?
GreyNet is an online group designed to provide a forum for discussing the basics of attaining and maintaining GreySheet abstinence from compulsive eating. It is our meeting in print.
How do I stay abstinent?
In the first 90 daysDuring Holidays
Shades of Grey
What is an AWOL?
An A.W.O.L. is "A Way of Life."
AWOL is a closed step-study meeting, convened over a period of time, typically for 9 - 12 months, to work through all Twelve Steps, using a specific format.
• AWOL step-studies are led by members who have completed a previous AWOL.
• The AWOL is NOT a GreySheet meeting: You must have at least 90 days of back-to-back GreySheet abstinence to attend, and attendance is required.
• AWOL groups that are about to begin are announced at live meetings and phone meetings for initial registration.






