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 19, 2009 | Anorexia, Bulimia, Carolyn Ross MD, Compulsive Overeating, obesity
If you read the previous blog, you will know that the predisposition to obesity is overwhelmingly genetic. What does this mean to you? Well, if you come from a family of overweight individuals, it will undoubtedly be more difficult for you to lose weight and keep it...
by Carolyn Ross | Dec 14, 2008 | Compulsive Overeating, Depression, financial crisis, stress
The financial crisis has really made me stop and think about my own patterns in life. I can see that I have always assumed that I lived in a “land of plenty” and that I would be able to feel safe sampling from the bounty that we as Americans take for granted. Now,...