Join me for weekly updates on my personal health journey, as I share my progress on, opinions of and education about health and nutrition, as well as some potentially rambling thoughts along the way. No more "waiting until tomorrow" to get healthy!
Getting into summer has been crazy, so just a brief update this week. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
I've plateaued in my weight loss over the last three weeks or so. I explore this and also some advice from healthline.com about what can be causing the plateau and how to break it. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode - How to Break a Keto Weight Loss Plateau
Toady we go over five common myths regarding marijuana. Plus, a brief health update. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Tell Your Children, by Alex Berenson CDC Marijuana Fast Facts and Facts Sheet
This week I talk about boredom eating and perhaps some ways to conquer it. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode - 13 Ways to Stop Eating When You're Bored
This week, a brief update on my health journey. Then we dive into the 2011 documentary film, The Autism Enigma. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: The Autism Enigma, Gut and Psychology Syndrome
This week I talk a bit about a new book I'm reading and my opinion regarding responsibility and diet. Also, we go over the rest of the items on a standard blood test, namely cholesterol. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: The Big Fat Surprise, by Nina Teicholz Good Calories, Bad Calories, by Gary Taubes Hooked, by Michael Moss
Brief update on a miserable week. Then we get into the blood test and what it can tell you about your body. Mentioned in the episode: Gary Taubes, The Case for Keto My new podcast! Listen on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor or Spotify mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Hey there! This is just a brief update on my own journey. And I will be doing brief updates for the next few weeks while I take care of some personal things (nothing serious). But won't have time for full episodes. I hope you understand! mymorningmonologue@gmail.com My Morning Monologue on YouTube
I thought we'd talk about your health journey this week! Some pointers on what to look for when deciding upon a diet. Some pointers on listening to your body. A quick comment on the Fat Head documentary. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com My Morning Monologue on YouTube
This week I take you through the 2017 documentary "Fasting" by Doug Orchard. Also, check out my second victory video for breaking the 210 mark! Documentary Fasting (2017) on YouTube. Watch my second Victory Video mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Brief update on health journey and impending medical appointment. My take on the documentary Fat Head. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Fat Head, The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz. P.S. If you like, you can play a drinking game based on how many times I said, "Right?" in this episode. I hope I don't do that all the time.
First episode of the new weekly format. I give my reaction to and opinions of the Supersize Me documentary, available on Amazon Prime. Plus, an update on my health journey. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Supersize Me
A quick update and some changes with episodes. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Not having any cravings for junk. The different healthy diet options out there. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Health update. Also, what I would definitely use a time machine for. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
How do you even decide what is healthy when none of the health scientists can agree on anything? Also, the GF program is going well. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: The Big Fat Surprise, by Nina Teicholz
Update on health journey. A 24 hour fast. And Paul McCartney. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
My apologies for not getting this up last night. But here it is, the first victory video! Link below. https://youtu.be/jo1j9hHVI7E
YouTube video coming later today, but not sure when. Might not be until the very end of the day. Totally blew 220 out of the water! mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Brief update because I have to go do 2nd Easter even though Easter isn't until next weekend. I don't know how I got that wrong three weeks running, but there you have it. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Three days straight, no wheat! Talking a bit about Wheat Belly, Grain Brain and Brain Maker. Some interesting (or maybe not so interesting) archeological news. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Brain Maker, by David Perlmutter, MD
An update on the awesome day I had yesterday. Talking more about eliminating wheat and the education I'm getting regarding this. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Grain Brain, by David Perlmutter, MD
Some changes coming up. Bullet points from Wheat Belly. And a Netflix recommendation. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode: Wheat Belly, by William Davis, MD (Book) Wheat Belly, by William Davis, MD (audiobook)
Reminder, I'm not an expert. Another personal benefit of exercise. Wheat Belly & Grain Brain. Books and audiobooks. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
The benefits of exercise (and some maybe not benefits). More about seizures. Mentioned in the episode: Fed Up, Healthline mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Some information about exercise. Brief update on overall health of the little one. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Happy not Easter. Some stress and drama today, but at least I remembered to bring some health info to the table. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
An update and some deep thoughts on questioning authority as well as potential recycling myths. I couldn't find the video I was referencing in the episode, but here is one that pretty much covers what I was talking about. https://youtu.be/PJnJ8mK3Q3g mymorningmonologue@gmail.com P.S. I now realize Easter is not until next weekend. Oops!
The plan for today. Yesterday went great! The meme I made. Jogging confession. Making it through Easter Sunday. The black hole (metaphorical) in my house. Transcribing podcasts. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Exercise today and yesterday. The YouTube Channel. Clearing up a contradiction from yesterday. More about Graham Hancock books. The first spider of spring. More about books. The philosophy of loving yourself (hear me out). The Google newsfeed. The 9th planet.
Update on the stink bug saga. Health update. Also, books and audiobooks and libraries. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
I rocked yesterday! Also, a blow by blow on the bug moving across my ceiling; ancient lost civilizations; and funny things my kids say.
Update on weekend progress. More about wheat consumption, with some advice about ordering gluten-free in restaurants. Plus, Wind River and ducks, geese and seagulls. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Victory over donuts! Am I too social for monologuing? Breakdown of subconsciously sabotaging myself. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Two meal per day plan. Going on a hike, but missed the jog. Also, when I realized I was too old for Seventeen Magazine. Happy health journey! mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Update on 3 meals vs. 2 meals. Apologies for yesterday's swearing and quality. Commitment to jogging. Challenges of spring. Plus, Gillian Anderson and Daylight Savings Time. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Apologies! There was a problem with the microphone and so the sound cuts in and out during the episode. There was one whole chunk I had to just delete, but the rest of it shouldn't be absolutely horrible. I know what to do to fix it for next time. :) In the episode: walking in a beautiful neighborhood. Grammar shaming. True crime podcasts. Food prep avoidance. The "what if we won the lottery?" game. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Back on track! Update, what I ate yesterday. Also, candida, fungal infections and diet. Jogging stamina. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Mentioned in the episode - 7 Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth
Further update on the weekend. Some realizations about wheat and the effect on my health. Plans for today. Correction: this is Day 23 (not 22)! mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Brief update on a not so successful weekend. Plans to bounce back tomorrow. mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
More about yesterday and the ER. Setting a new goal and not getting hung up on yesterday's failures. Do we medicate too quickly? And nobody likes cancel culture. Email - mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Stereo - @heatherfaye
Four days wheat-free. Taking little one for a dental surgery. The willpower to not eat donuts and muffins.
Update on staying off of wheat and sticking to a three-meal-a-day-no-snacks program. A bit about what's upcoming today.
Update on yesterday (I rocked it!). Some health talk. Is there such a thing as too much protein? Is the keto diet too high in fat? Also, chiropractors. Email - mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Join me on Stereo @heatherfaye
Very brief update. And then - questionable scientific projects, lucid dreaming, life as a special needs parent, languages, sarcasm, British TV, Audry for podcasters, the upcoming week, reading horror books alone at night, backstabbing competitiveness, spring is coming. Email - mymorningmonologue@gmail.com Follow me on the Stereo App - @heatherfaye
Update: I rocked this day with health! A bit about the scheduling of the podcast. Also, hello to Texas and the Mars Rover sound recording. Email - mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
A short update and a Netflix recommendation. Also, the habit of eating and being deprived of horror movies. Email - mymorningmonologue@gmail.com
Decided to go back and forth between walking and non-walking monologues. Here's a non-walking one. Health update and then more on chin hair, spying cell phones, and my incredible upper body strength.