by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Mar 1, 2012 | addicts, alcoholism, anti-anxiety meds, anxiety, best friends, Cravings, Death and addictions, Food Addiction, Gayle King, indulgences, Oprah, suicide and addictions, Whitney Houston
Death is so final. When I learned of Whitney Houston’s untimely death I was greatly saddened—one more addicted person lost their life. The loss of this great icon shadowed my own personal tragedies of people I loved who died before their time. As I reminisce in my...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Sep 27, 2011 | Binge Eating Disorder, Eating Disorder Specialist, higher power and weight loss, Higher Source, Lost over 100 pounds, Manifest intentions, Oprah, Oprah inspiration, Weight loss story
Okay, so I wasn’t on Oprah, and perhaps almost was only from my perspective. The show was on persons who lost over 100 pounds and kept it off and of course were inspired by Oprah. I got close to being chosen but my mistake was not pinpointing a specific Oprah...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jun 5, 2011 | Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating, diets, Exercise, Food Addiction, gaining weight, Health, healthy body, healthy foods, Mrs. Obama, Obesity, Oprah, Processed Food
On an Oprah show I heard Mrs. Obama discussing the obesity epidemic in America and how change needs to take place, especially getting children to incorporate more exercise and healthy foods as part of their daily lifestyle. Great idea! But is it realistic? I...
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...
