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Ask Dr. Rachel: It’s NOT a New Year’s Resolution

Jan 7, 2014 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

Just like, It’s Not a Diet It’s a Healthy Lifestyle…It’s Not a New Year’s Resolution, It’s an Attainable Goal A friend recently asked me what my New Year’s Resolutions were and quickly realized who she was talking to and remembered that I don’t necessarily believe...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Real Food Vs. Meal Replacements

Nov 25, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Nutrition, Uncategorized

t I often get asked my thoughts on meal replacement bars and shakes. So, after attending Obesity Week last week (a conference for the two obesity related societies I am a member of) and bringing home several new protein bars to try I thought I would write about this...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Surviving the Holidays: How to beat (not eat) your holiday stress

Nov 21, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

The holiday season has quickly approached us and it is important to stay focused during this time. Holidays can be both stressful and enjoyable, but don’t let yourself lose sight of your goals and end up eating your holiday stress. First of all, the myth is that the...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Obesity….?

Jun 24, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

I was recently asked this question about obesity: Can you explain some of the factors that contribute to the problem of childhood obesity? Obviously it’s a multi-faceted problem, and it would be great to know more about how to contextualize it....

Ask Dr. Rachel: Changes…..They Happen

May 21, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Uncategorized

Change happens, just as I say Life Happens (which a patient of mine recently made shirts that say this!). Changes can be good or bad, but they happen and the key is to stay positive and remember there are some things in your control, like your thoughts, attitude, and...

Ask Dr. Rachel: PB Diaries Week 4

Mar 15, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

I have to admit that I have been so busy and so focussed on my upcoming half marathon (in 2 days) that I completely forgot about these PB diaries. It’s Interesting how that happened to me. I talk to my patients about cravings, about staying in the moment, and...