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 | Jul 27, 2009 | binging, body image dysmorphia, obese, skinny, voluptuous, Yo Yo Dieting
A lazy Sunday afternoon swim with thunder rolling in the distance is my idea of a perfect setting. The sun is still shinning, yet dark luminous clouds hang over simultaneously. I marvel at how I swam laps with such ease, yet with urgency knowing a storm is not too far...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | May 4, 2009 | binging, Chicago, diets, family gatherings, flour and wheat, maintaining weight, Recovery, special events, sugar, Traveling, vigilance and acceptance
I spent the past few days in Chicago. Today is my Dad’s 83rd birthday and he continues to work his empire. I am amazed at his strength, motivation, and continuous vision.Sitting on the plane with my handsome 20 year old son, headed for Chicago in honor of my...