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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - November 5, 2025 Nov 05, 2025

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

In this episode, Gina gets fired up about a conversation that’s long overdue in the weight loss world—how to actually maintain it. Coming in live from her trip to Obesity Week in Atlanta, while Odette holds down the fort, they reflect on the deeper purpose behind the tweaks in The Program, especially during the Feeding the Metabolism week. Gina shares her insights from Obesity Week, where tools for weight loss are everywhere, but conversations around sustaining results are still missing. Not here, though. This episode is all about reinforcing that what the Livy Community is doing is the conversation. It’s the mindset, the habits, and the real-life follow-through that make weight loss sustainable, and that’s what sets this method apart.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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Livy Method Day 59 - Fall 2025 Nov 05, 2025

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 59, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025.

In this episode, Gina brings some serious real talk to the table, starting with hunger cues that feel louder than usual and why that’s actually a good sign. She reframes the scale as a tool for awareness, not judgment, and reminds listeners that success shows up in more than just numbers. From matching effort with expectations to recognizing that feeling unsettled is often just growth in motion, this one’s a wake-up call and a warm hug all at once.

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

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Livy Method Day 58 - Fall 2025 Nov 04, 2025

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 58, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025.

In this episode, Gina talks about how to find balance when life feels anything but. From listening to your body and managing burnout to leaning into seasonal eating and emotional awareness, she reminds us that it’s not always about pushing harder—it’s about checking in, nourishing the body, and giving it what it needs to feel supported. She shares practical ways to stay grounded through stress and change, using simple tools like food, rest, and awareness.

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Mindset Mondays - November 3, 2025 Nov 03, 2025

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Maintenance Mindset Mondays is all about cracking open the conversation about what REAL maintenance looks like – beyond the scale and deep into personal transformation. Join Gina and Odette as they dive into the week’s focus, share insights on all things maintenance, and answer your questions. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone!

In this week’s episode, Gina and Odette explore the emotional letdown that often hits after high-energy events, like Halloween, the Jays' games, or a hectic weekend. They talk about how these moments can leave you feeling “blah” or oddly unsettled, even when nothing’s technically wrong. From feeling ordinary to embracing a calm routine, they guide the community through the natural reset that Mondays offer. This episode reminds maintainers that while weight loss may be in the rearview, the real work—sustaining change, trusting your habits, and staying mindful—is just as important now. Sometimes, simply doing what you know is the biggest win.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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Livy Method Day 57 - Fall 2025 Nov 03, 2025

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 57, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025.

In this episode, Gina gets real about the emotional layers of weight loss, calling out the patterns that keep people stuck and encouraging honest self-reflection. She speaks to the discomfort that comes with real change, the ways fear can fuel self-sabotage, and how easy it is to slip into avoidance when things feel hard. From recognizing your own excuses to managing the rollercoaster of progress, Gina highlights how staying grounded and compassionate with yourself can be the difference between giving up and growing through it. Success, she reminds us, isn’t about doing it perfectly—it’s about learning to feel good in your body and your life.

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Live: Let's Meet Michelle Malloy, RCT Oct 30, 2025

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In this special M&M guest expert episode, Odette sits down with Michelle Malloy, a Trauma Therapist specializing in hope and healing. Together, they explore what it actually means to build emotional resilience, especially when routines get thrown off, and self-doubt starts to creep in. Michelle shares practical tools and mindset shifts to help you maintain your new set point while continuing to grow through life’s inevitable curveballs. From “micro-sips of joy” to redefining resilience as more than just “bouncing back,” this episode is a reminder that maintenance isn’t a destination; it’s a whole new chapter.

Find Michelle:

Instagram: @peddlinghope

www.peddlinghope.com

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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Exercise and Weight Loss with Andrew Blakey - Fall 2025 Oct 30, 2025

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In this episode, Gina and fitness expert Andrew Blakey get real about the role of exercise in your weight loss journey. They explore why movement should feel good—not punishing—and how small steps toward consistency can boost energy, improve strength, and support long-term health. From finding the right time to move to understanding the impact of strength training on metabolism, this conversation helps reframe exercise as a way to feel better, not just weigh less. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build momentum, this is the motivation you didn’t know you needed.

Where to find Andrew:

Instagram: @iamandrewblakey

Podcast: The Aging Grace

https://blakeybreakthrough.com/

You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.livymethod.com.

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - October 29, 2025 Oct 29, 2025

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

In this episode of Midweek Motivation, Odette returns with heartfelt honesty, sharing her personal experience navigating grief while encouraging the Livy Community to show up, even on the hard days. Gina and Odette remind listeners that feeling off-track or overwhelmed is part of the journey. From checking in on how you're really doing to laughing about Halloween costumes in retirement homes, this conversation balances real talk with warmth and humour.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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The Tweak This Week - Fall 2025 - Week 7 Oct 29, 2025

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Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 7 of The Livy Method.

The Tweak This Week? Maximizing & Feeding the Metabolism

The Tweak This Week is back! And in this episode, Gina and Kim unpack the Feeding the Metabolism tweak—one of the most impactful weeks of The Program. They explain how splitting meals isn’t just about eating more often, but about calming the mental chatter around food, tuning into satisfaction cues, and helping the body feel safe enough to burn fat. From stretching beyond old habits to learning what real hunger actually feels like, this conversation is full of relatable insights and practical reminders. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or on top of things, there’s something in here that will meet you where you’re at. Plus, they break down how to keep it flexible in real life, because perfection is never the point.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com

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Spill the Tea - Fall 2025: Week 7 with Loretta Lyons Oct 28, 2025

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In this episode of Spill the Tea, Gina welcomes Loretta Lyons, a mom of three from New Brunswick who’s lost 35 pounds on The Program. Loretta opens up about how her weight gain began unexpectedly after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and how juggling life as a parent of 3 young children added to the load—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Despite a late start in her first group, Loretta saw real progress and eventually turned to a nurse practitioner and pelvic health specialist for added support. Ready to lose her next 40, she shares what it’s been like to shift from exhaustion and stress to feeling energized and confident in her body again.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025

To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.livymethod.com.

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