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Maintenance & Mindfulness - November 18, 2024 Nov 18, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from November 18th, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

The different intentions around following The Program to solidify your weight.
The guidelines for Week 10 in maintenance – reintroducing Back on Track.
The causes of migraines, and how to manage them.
Back on Track, and how it’s not tied into the scale.
Scale fluctuations and body changes in maintenance.
Cravings and how to address them.
How to slow down and practice mindfulness while eating.
Hunger levels can fluctuate – why you may not be hungry for afternoon snacks.

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Let's Talk Skin and Weigh Loss with Dr. Sean Rice - Fall 2024 Nov 18, 2024

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In this live segment, Gina chats skin & weight loss with renowned cosmetic and plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Rice B.A. (Hons), M.D., M.S.c., F.R.C.S.C.

If you are in the Fall 2024 group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyfall2024

Topics covered:

Let’s talk skin with world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Sean Rice
Why it’s so important to take care of your skin.
Early prevention with skin care is the route the younger generation is going.
What’s the deal with cellulite?
Dr. Rice discusses some products for cellulite.
Let’s talk crepey skin.
The combination of Softwave and injectables is effective in helping crepey skin.
It takes 6 months to see results.
Exosomes is the wave of the future!
What products are worth it?
Is there anything we can do about stretch marks?
Rapid weight loss with Ozempic.
Let’s talk about body cream.
Estrogen cream for your face.
Ethnicities and genetic predisposition to younger-looking skin.
Let’s talk about Liposuction as a weight loss alternative.
Weight loss surgery and when it’s necessary.
Does Coolsculpting work?
What can we do about jowls?
Exosomes are being used for skin care, cancer delivery, and grey hair.
Does face taping work?
Let’s talk volume loss and what we can do about it.
Where you can find Dr. Sean Rice

Website: https://www.doctorseanrice.com/ Instagram: @doctorseanrice

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Let's Talk Body Image with Tanya Gelsomino - Fall 2024 Nov 14, 2024

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In this guest expert segment, recorded on November 14th, 2024, Gina talks body image and tips for dressing your changing body with fashion expert Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.).

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

Embracing the new you!
Taking care of how we show up and express ourselves matters.
Tanya shares her 3-year journey.
Tips for embracing yourself and showing up along the way.
How that "feeling good" feeling influences our day.
Dopamine dressing – Creating confidence and joy.
Shop strategically - Maximizing wins and minimizing budget.
How you talk to yourself matters.
Find your shopping support person.
Ditch the number - Tanya’s tips for navigating sizing and style stressors.
How to work with your wardrobe along the way.
Basics and layering pieces – Creating a wardrobe foundation.
Learning to trust - Communicating your needs and where you are at.
Just do you - People’s reactions and being happy in your own skin.
It takes time to see the change we have made.
Stop waiting – Celebrate where you are at!
Rewiring our brain to create a new experience.
Where to find Tanya and a Yaya discount code for Livy Losers
Feeling good is what it is all about!
We need to embrace how amazing we truly are.

Website: yayaco.ca

Instagram: @yaya_co @tanya_nicole_0033

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

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The Tweak This Week - Fall 2024 - Week 9 Nov 13, 2024

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Join Program Manager Kim and Maintenance and Mindfulness Manager Odette as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 9 of The Livy Method. This is the live recording from November 13th, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

Welcome to the Tweak this Week and to Odette!
Overview of The Food Plan Revamp and the feels that can come with the changes.
Applying what you discovered last week in separating your protein from your carbs to really maximize your efforts this week.
What are the changes to the Food Plan, and what stays the same?
Embracing an open mindset to be successful with this tweak.
Let’s talk about protein shakes.
Keeping it simple is the name of the game.
Adjusting the timing of meals and snacks with just one afternoon snack.
How is this not Keto?
Kim’s experience with this tweak.
Odette’s experience with this tweak.
The 4 Steps of Mindfulness Eating are the real start of this week’s tweak.
Adjusting your routine to manage the afternoon snack.
What’s next? The Food Plan Revamp plus Back on Track!

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

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Livy Method Day 66 - Fall 2024 Nov 13, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

We all second-guess ourselves sometimes.
Dr. Beverley’s tips and tools in our chat this week are so good!
Flexibility and this week’s tweak – What does this look and feel like for you?
Why we are stepping out of our comfort zone and changing things up.
Portions - Learning to give our body what it needs.
True hunger versus cravings.
Momentum – Everything we have done has led to where we are at now.
Supplement check-in – Is your body missing anything?
The signs the scale is about to move – Supporting Detox.
Sending extra love and support to our community member Robert.
Why are salads just not cutting it right now? Tips for seasonal change.
Nighttime snacking – Using intention, the skills we have, and practice, to work through this.
Bringing peace and awareness to the choices we make.
Alcohol – Be curious about what it represents.
Working through food waste issues that run deep.
See you tomorrow to chat all things fashion and body image with Tanya!

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

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Let's Talk Where You Are and Where You Want to Be with Dr. Beverley David - Fall 2024 Nov 12, 2024

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In this episode, recorded on November 12, 2024, Gina talks about where you are and where you want to be with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

A Collective Experience at the National Women's Show!
Are we ever happy exactly where we are at?
Never enough? Reaching our milestones and then what?
Journalling steps to reflect on "Where I am at and where I want to be."
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model - Thoughts, Emotions, Behaviours, and Body Sensations. See the post in the group!
Monitoring and tracking our actions with kindness.
Designed to change - The Brain and Neuroplasticity.
Receiving feedback - how we react or respond matters!
Changing our frame: something going on with me and leaving space for what is going well for me.
Making the shift from doubt to wonder and seeing the evidence of what's going well.
Time Pressure - Our problem with delayed gratification.
Noticing when we hear the inner voice of "not good enough" and how to do a narrative exercise.
Effective forecasting versus future-tripping.
Lots of time left in The Program - It may be time to shift some expectations!
Dr. Beverley's FEAAR Plan to finish the program strong: Feeling, Expectation, Action, Attitude, Reward.
Where to find Dr. Beverley David:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

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

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Livy Method Day 64 - Fall 2024 Nov 11, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 64, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

It was a vibe meeting everyone at The National Women’s Show
Remembrance Day today - Take time to remember and honour
Week 9 and the pressure we put on ourselves when we see the end coming
There are 4 weeks left - Maximize and put the pedal to the metal - finish strong!
Progress over perfection - Just keep showing up!
Dig deep at this point in the Program - the time will fly
The Revamp tweak this week is not KETO!
Double down on the 4 Mindful Questions - don’t drop the ball this week
Exercise doesn’t have to be all or nothing - the small things you do add up
Eating late in the evening can mess with your sleep
Your vibe attracts your tribe! There is so much value in being part of the community
Watching the Guest expert segments can be a game-changer
Embrace stepping out of your comfort zone - Even when it’s messy
Tips for the week and tweak
This is the setup for the coming weeks
Join Gina tonight for another Live

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Livy Method Day 60 - Fall 2024 Nov 07, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 60, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

All the different seasons of the year and of life – how are you doing on day 60?
How accountability can help you be more successful.
We are looking forward to seeing some members at the National Women’s Show.
How The Livy Method can affect blood work results.
Cholesterol, and how levels can be affected while losing weight.
There are better ways to measure than BMI
What to do when you’re not hungry – understanding satisfaction cues.
A sneak peek into weeks 9-12
Omega-3 and how the body can react.
How your body can change on The Livy Method – Non-scale victories.
Let’s be healthy at any age.
Supporting your digestive system – how digestive bitters can help.
Sometimes we have to do weird things to build new associations with food.
How hunger levels can respond to Feeding the Metabolism
It is possible to rewire your brain.
Migraines, and how to deal with them.
The Week 9 Tweak – Food Plan Revamp.
We hope to see you at the National Women’s Show – come alone or with friends.

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

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The Tweak This Week - Fall 2024 - Week 8 Nov 06, 2024

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Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 8 of The Livy Method. This is the live recording from November 6th, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

We love this week’s tweak, and can’t wait for what’s coming up!
This weekend we are headed to the National Women’s Show!
Feeding the Metabolism brings up all the feels – Lean in. Keep learning.
Let’s be real – Having a hard time? What does that mean?
Tips for getting back at it after weekends.
Your body is on your side and working hard – Be open to more or less food.
Making a plan for Feeding the Metabolism on busy days.
Breaking down each portion and different foods.
Water will never satisfy true hunger - Seasonal sip tips!
Next week offers us flexibility – What is changing?
What are we learning when we prioritize protein?
There’s a rhyme and reason for every single thing we are doing.
Oats and protein shakes – Are you still getting the most bang for your buck?
Keep it simple - Focus on what you have learned already, and pay attention.
Need ideas? Reach out to our team – We are here and love to help.
The Guest Expert chats are where it is at!
You got this, and we got you.

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

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Introducing Food Addiction Counsellor Sandra Elia - Fall 2024 Nov 06, 2024

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In this guest expert live segment, we welcome Sandra Elia, a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and best-selling author. Sandra is the founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program and the author of "Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery". Gina and Sandra discuss obesity, ultra-processed food, and finding peace in what you're eating.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Sandra Elia, Certified Food Addiction Counsellor
Sandra’s story and how she came to write her book and develop her programs
What is food addiction?
Why did it take so long to recognize food addiction?
When food is used for things other than nutrition - foods chemically engineered to be addictive
Is the food you’re eating peaceful or is it creating an obsession of the mind?
How do we recognize if we have a food addiction issue?
Looking at our relationship with the scale and learning to love our body today
Weight is not a moral issue - what are the narratives we’ve faced?
How can we start to address food addiction today?
Healing your relationship with food and yourself
The importance of pairing weight loss medications with doing the inner work
Eating for biological needs vs hedonic needs
Understanding triggers
Is there a difference between cravings and triggers?
Where to find Sandra’s programs - https://www.sandraelia.com/8week-online-program - Special offer for Livy Losers: discount code LIVYLOSER gets you 75% off