by Carolyn Ross | Jun 5, 2009 | Carolyn Ross MD
When I was a kid, I was skinny! As I became a young adult, I was still skinny. Over time, I plumped up quite nicely. But you know what’s funny? I didn’t even realize how “lucky” I was to be skinny. All the time people tried to feed me. I could eat whatever I...
by Carolyn Ross | Jun 2, 2009 | Carolyn Ross MD
UPCOMING RETREAT: Save the Date October 16-19, 2009 The Awakened Body Journey is a women’s retreat scheduled for October 16-19, 2009 in the setting of the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains outside of Denver, Colorado. This 4-day, 3 night retreat is...
by Carolyn Ross | Jun 2, 2009 | Carolyn Ross MD
Are you a chronic relapser or yo-yo dieter? Do you often reach your goal weight or get close only to find yourself throwing all your hard work away for a binge or because you just can’t diet anymore? Fact #7: Whatever food meant to you as a kid or during a tough...
by Carolyn Ross | May 26, 2009 | Carolyn Ross MD
How do you do that? Use the Step Method. Make your goal to lose NO MORE THAN 10% of your current weight. If you weigh 200 pounds, that means you would set a goal to lose 20 lbs. If you weight 300 pounds, lose 30 pounds and so on. Next, see if you can maintain...
by Carolyn Ross | May 20, 2009 | Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Depression, obesity, Weight
Fact #6 – Obesity is associated with a number of health risks. When you got to most doctors, they will tell you that if you don’t reach your “ideal weight” you will get heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Your risk for heart attacks and certain cancers...