by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jun 10, 2021 | Eating Disorders
Life itself is the proper binge. Julia Child Today was one of those incredible South Florida breezy June mornings. I took a long walk along the beach and was in total awe of the magnificence of the sea. With each step, I could give thanks for all my blessings that...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Apr 25, 2019 | Eating Disorders
Have you ever gone back for an extra serving of food when you were not hungry? What about that last bite when you’re so full your stomach is about to explode? I’m sure most of us at some time or another took an additional serving of food. And I’m most certain you were...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Nov 29, 2018 | Binge Eating, Eating Disorders
I am happy to announce that my book, Release Your Obsession with Diet Chatter: Heal from the Inside Out is now available at Amazon and book stores near you. How It Came To Be Often, I’m asked how this book ever came into being, and I think the best answer is that...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Aug 27, 2012 | anorexia, Binge Eating, Binge Eating Disorder, bulimia, Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, Hurricane, Mindless eating, Obesity, over-indulge, Overweight
“Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.” ~SenecaHave you ever gone back for an extra serving of food when you weren’t hungry? How about mindless eating between meals on occasion? I’m sure most of us at some time or another took an additional...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Mar 26, 2012 | addictions, addictions and genetics, compulsive eater, Eating Disorders, obsessing and bingeing, Release the obsession with food, Spiritual recovery from food addiction
A few years ago I attempted to retain the services of an editor to assist me with the mechanics of my book on spiritual recovery from food addiction. The first question she asked me was, “Why are you writing this book?” Why? Hmmm. Well, I stammered through a sentence...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Oct 16, 2011 | anorexic, defining moments, Eating Disorders, Exercise, flour free, Higher Source, obese, Overweight, sugar free, wheat free
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” ~Sir Edmund HillaryI awakened to the sound of the phone—ring after ring—I just want it to stop. I pulled the pillow over my ears and hunkered down deeper into the mattress, but it droned on and on...