# Food for Thought Meditations — Help for Compulsive Overeaters

> Daily readings and meditations for compulsive overeaters based on Overeaters Anonymous. (iPhone/iPad app by BookMobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-for-thought-meditations/id397843942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BookMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/389029537)
- Category: Books, Health & Fitness
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 666 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-for-thought-meditations/id397843942/reviews.md

## What is Food for Thought Meditations?

Based on the principles of Overeaters Anonymous, Food for Thought offers support for compulsive overeaters who want to change their food behaviors and follow a program of abstinence. This inspiring app contains 366 readings, one for each day of the year. Each reading is intended to provide daily encouragement, helping you create a life of balance and break old, self-destructive ways of thinking about food. All readings end with a short prayer.

When the app is opened each day, it will automatically show you that day’s reading. Choose a time for a daily notification reminding you to read, reflect, and meditate on that day’s reading and on your program. Open the app anytime you need to refocus.

Food for Thought will become an essential tool helping you build your program, stay abstinent, and become the person you are meant to be.

Features:
PRESS the “Today” button to access today’s reading.
SWIPE forward or back to easily access more daily readings.
SHARE the daily reading with friends by e-mail or text.
BOOKMARK your favorite readings (press the star in the upper right-hand corner) and easily return to them (press the star in the bottom toolbar).
SEARCH all 366 daily readings.
RECEIVE a notification every day to remind you to read the daily meditation.
JUMP to a specific reading using the calendar button.
SET your font size using your device settings.
CHOOSE between light or dark mode.

## Key features

- 366 daily readings
- Daily notification reminders
- Bookmark favorite readings
- Search all readings
- Share readings
- Light/dark mode
- Adjustable font size

## Chart rankings

- #122 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Food for Thought Meditations?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Thoughtful and helpful content
- 👍 Motivating and inspirational
- 👍 Useful for recovery and abstinence
- 👍 Great daily reading habit
- 👍 Accessible and convenient

**Cons**

- ❌ Religious/spiritual overtones not inclusive
- ❌ Outdated or biased content
- ❌ Lack of customization or personalization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not showing up for some users after purchase
- Resets to current day when switching between screens

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to highlight or save favorite passages
- Integrate with calendar or reminders for daily readings
- Expand content to include more diverse perspectives

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-for-thought-meditations/id397843942/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Religious nonsense

*2025-04-14*

Just a bunch of bible mumbo jumbo to make you feel guilty for existing.

### 5/5 — Food for thought

*2024-01-25*

Starts the day right

### 5/5 — Well written resource

*2023-06-21*

Thoughtful helpful wide ranging subjects about life and a relationship to a higher power.

### 1/5 — Toxic and Not inclusive

*2023-05-23*

There is a reading for May 18 that basically says being thin is the ultimate goal. As long as you’re thin, you’ve succeeded. And that God is not happy that you’re overweight. Also, all spiritual are to “Lord” and “Him”.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful review. This book was published in 1980 and was written primarily for people who identified as compulsive overeaters in Overeaters Anonymous. We’re updating the content to take into consideration that compulsive overeating is now an eating disorder, and that we need to use more inclusive language when we talk about various paths in recovery. We wish you all the best.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2022-09-24*

I want to say thank you to the author of this amazing book. It gives me strength and it gives me hope each day that the weight that I have because of my obsession for food can be over come. Yes I am losing weight very slowly but the pounds are coming off because I know I’m not alone on this journey. Thank you so very much sincerely Carleen

### 5/5 — Often More Spiritual

*2022-07-30*

I think there is even more of a conviction to trust in and lean on my Higher Power than the OA For Today book has. I read both, but find this one every bit as powerful in keeping me willing, motivated and growing in my recovery. Keep coming back, and take one day at a time.

### 5/5 — Make it so we can highlight

*2021-12-02*

I love this app. So many of the daily thoughts are amazing and resonate with me. My only suggestion on improving this app would be 1) giving the reader the ability to highlight those portions that “speak” to them. Not just click on a star for favorite (which is great) but also the ability to highlight the text. And 2) not having it revert back to the current day when we pull up another mobile screen. For example, I read another day’s thought, which got me pondering and I switched my screen to  Safari to look up more info on the subject and when I returned back to the app screen it had reverted back to the current day and not the day I had previously been looking at.

### 5/5 — Good reflections each day

*2018-10-15*

Really enjoy reading each morning.

### 5/5 — Such a blessing!

*2017-09-19*

Love the app!

### 5/5 — Love App!!!

*2017-07-22*

It always works!
Can save favorites👍👏🌟

## Frequently asked questions about Food for Thought Meditations

### What is Food for Thought Meditations?

Food for Thought Meditations is an app designed to support compulsive overeaters. It offers 366 daily readings, inspired by the principles of Overeaters Anonymous, to provide encouragement, promote abstinence, and help users change their food behaviors.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to 366 daily readings, the ability to set daily notification reminders, bookmarking favorite readings for easy access, searching through all readings, sharing readings with others, and options for light/dark mode and adjustable font size.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free resource for users.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is specifically intended for individuals who identify as compulsive overeaters and are seeking support to change their relationship with food, follow a program of abstinence, and build a more balanced life.

### How does the app help with daily support?

The app provides a daily reading that automatically appears when opened, along with an optional daily notification reminder. This encourages users to read, reflect, and meditate on the content, helping them stay focused on their program and build positive food behaviors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-05-29

App content has been updated to match the 2026 print version. The text has undergone minor editing and biased language updates.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-02-18

• Bug fixes.

### 4.0.1 — 2024-09-18

• Bug fixes.

### 4.0.0 — 2022-06-29

• Updated look and feel
• Dark mode option
• Compliant with accessibility features such as screen readers
• Dynamic text for improved accessibility

### 3.1.7 — 2021-05-08

• Bug fixes

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