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...

Ask Dr. Rachel: PB Diaries Week 3

Mar 8, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

Like other weeks so far, this week was also not difficult, but I have noticed something which reminded me of something I talk to my patients about often and that is that potentially difficult situations can, and do, arise. Perhaps because Life Happens, as I always...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Challenge Week 2

Feb 28, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

It amazes me how much I do NOT miss peanut butter. I don’t have any in my apartment, but my boyfriend does. I see the jar sitting there when I open the cabinet, I know it is there, but I just do NOT want it. I have NO desire to eat peanut butter right now. Actually,...

Ask Dr. Rachel: Challenge- week 1

Feb 19, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel

Surprisingly it has not been difficult. I have been to the supermarket a few times. For a split second the thought crossed my mind (peanut butter that is, but not the act of buying it) and then it disappeared as I kept my goals in mind. It is funny how when you have...

Ask Dr. Rachel: A Challenge…

Feb 14, 2013 | Ask Dr. Rachel, Nutrition, Uncategorized

For those of you who know me know that I occasionally like to challenge myself. Year after year I joke that if I were not the religion I am and I observed Lent I would give up peanut butter. Peanut butter is an amazing food that I cannot even begin to describe to you...