by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jul 4, 2010 | Binge Eating, binging, Chemical Imbalance, God, mindful thinking, Relaxation, spirit, spiritual recovery
Spirituality Inhibited by Active BingingI discovered working with a small intimate group discussing recovery that Spiritual healing alone works if you aren’t dealing with a chemical imbalance. We all experienced a blockage from our spirituality when we were active in...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Aug 15, 2009 | Binge Eating, Compulsive Eating, Normal Weight, Obesity, Obsessive Eating, Out of Control
It rained all day today. I started a walk with Sage early this morning and half way noted the sky turned dark and the wind came up out of nowhere. I debated whether to keep going or turn around and head home. I decided to push forward. Not good. After what seemed like...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jul 4, 2009 | 4th of July, anorexia, Binge Eating, body image dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, hypnosis, Michael Jackson, Oprah, Recovery, restricting
Happy Birthday America! Today is the Fourth of July…a day worth remembering and reminiscing. Today is the day America decided to become independent of Great Britain. This day represents freedom to make our own rules and be responsible for our welfare.My day...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jun 21, 2009 | Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Foodaholic, gaining weight, higher power and weight loss, Kirstie Alley, lose weight, Michael Hebranko, Oprah, Recovery, Spirtual understanding, Yo Yo Dieting
When I explain what is really going on with binge eating and food addiction patients often resemble the deer in the headlights look. It is like they are caught! As Oprah often says, “It is a light bulb moment!” Suddenly understanding their up and down...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | May 17, 2009 | Binge Eating, certified eating disorder professionals, eating disorder healthcare providers, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders Professionals, laxatives, over exercising
Today is one of those glorious Sunday afternoons when the sun is out and the birds are chirping. It is one of those days where the world feels right and excitement, for no apparent reason, looms above. And yet, somewhere out there someone is suffering alone from an...
