by Lisa Ortigara Crego | May 13, 2021 | Recovery
Above all to thine own self be true. ~William Shakespeare Seems like many, many years ago I started a blog—and it was. Back in 2008, I was talking to a patient who asked me who Dr. Lisa turns to when she is not in the office practicing. The question...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Jul 2, 2020 | Recovery
When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. ~Indian Proverb An Excerpt from: Release Your Obsession with Food: Heal from the Inside Out Compulsive eaters fully committed to their...
by Lisa Ortigara Crego | Aug 15, 2019 | prayer, Recovery
An Excerpt from: Release Your Obsession with Food: Heal from the Inside Out Compulsive eaters fully committed to their recovery understand they must engage in daily prayer and meditation as part of their healing. We human beings are spiritual. When we pray...
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 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...
