Liv Lighter with Gina

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Setting Yourself Up for Success with The Livy Method Nov 05, 2024

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Welcome to The Livy Method, we're so glad you're here!

This short podcast episode will introduce you to The Livy Method and lay out some of the basics ahead of our Winter 2025 Weight Loss Program starting on January 6th.

If you haven't already, you can sign up for the Winter 2025 Weight Loss Program here: www.ginalivy.com

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Let's Talk Levelling Up Your Health with Dr. Paul Hrkal - Fall 2024 Nov 05, 2024

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In this segment, Gina chats with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND, about some practical steps that can be taken to level up your health and wellness.

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

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

Topics covered:

How can we reframe “levelling up”?
If we aren’t seeing the results we would like, where do we start?
Dr. Paul shares the most overlooked reason why people struggle to lose weight
What’s the environment that you are eating food in?
How do you properly assess your stress levels?
Why are people so hesitant to believe that the reason they aren’t losing weight is due to stress?
There is so much information available about hormones - where to start?
Why it’s important to change our mindset about stress
How long does it take to improve your stress levels and see results on the scale?
How everything you’re doing on The Livy Method has a positive effect on stress
Your body is on your side - taking care of it is an act of self-love
The only thing we can control is how we respond to challenges
How much attention should we pay to insulin resistance?
What is insulin, what is insulin resistance and how do you get it?
What’s the real deal about alcohol?
What other topics does Dr. Paul think we should dive into in the future?
The topics Gina would like to discuss in the future
Where to find Dr. Paul:

www.paulhrkalnd.com

@drpaulhrkl

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Live with Kyle Buchanan - November 4, 2024 Nov 04, 2024

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In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks with the host of feelgoodery Podcast Kyle Buchanan. This is the live recording from November 4th, 2024.

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Kyle Buchanan
Finding calm with seasonal stress.
Counter-balancing underlying stress.
What you resist persists - How to acknowledge our stressors.
Reframing - How this can help.
Creating space between your stress and you - Take a step back and stop chasing cars.
Cultivating our support response to handle stressful situations, before they happen.
How we cope is changing - Be proud of the work you are doing!
Being in tune is amazing - It can also be tough some days.
Tips for building a solid foundation - What can we do?
Seasonal Affective Disorder – What is it? Support Tips.
Therapy - Understanding what we need and when we need support.
Light therapy lamp? - Kyle shares why he loves these and tips for use.
Progress happens in the little bits - Keep putting in the work.
Compassion is the way in, and the way through.
Transformation needs change and discomfort.
When the work comes together alignment will happen.
Gina shares where to find Kyle.
Grace for the win this week - We are embracing it all, and right here with you.

Instagram: @itskylyb

Website: kylebuchanan.ca

Podcast: feelgoodery

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Livy Method Day 57 - Fall 2024 Nov 04, 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 57, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Where are you at?
Self-sabotage can happen at any time - Take time to reflect
Grab a pen and paper and write it out - what can YOU do about it?
It’s all about making choices that are going to get you to your goals
Join us tomorrow for our conversation with Dr. Paul
Sandra Elia will join us on Wednesday - she is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and Author of the book Never Enough
The importance of Grounding yourself to set yourself up for the day
Hunger cues - it’s not always hunger. What else could it be?
Weight loss is not always about eating less
There are so many reasons the scale can be up that isn’t real weight gain
Let’s talk about Menopause and what’s really going on
Defining Sugar Addiction
This Program is all about getting in tune with your needs over your wants
The Food Noise in our brain and how we’re wired - rewiring your brain can be done
Allowing yourself to indulge is an opportunity to learn - it’s not about being perfect
The time change can affect your hunger
The Program is about learning how to navigate life and still be able to enjoy yourself
Just because you have less weight to lose doesn't mean you don’t have struggles
The effects of alcohol - how does it make you feel?
What language are you using? The universe is talking to you!
Join us at the National Women’s Show this weekend in Toronto

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

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Livy Method Day 54 - Fall 2024 Nov 01, 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 54, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

When you have sugar you want more sugar - Don’t keep indulging - Have it and move on!
Food associations and social situations
Everything we are doing is factoring into your end-game
Reasons why the scale can be up
Splitting your meals and snacks tweak is super effective
Is food addiction a real thing? We’ll talk about this with an expert next week
Portions and how much food you don’t need - The volume of food isn’t as important as the nutrient value
Don’t compare yourself to others when it comes to portions - be in tune with your own needs
Trust yourself and what your body is telling you it’s needs
Let’s normalize not wanting to indulge
Creating new traditions
Reflecting on indulging - Are you berating yourself? Learning to rewire your brain
The little choices you’re making are all adding up
Sit in the uncomfortableness of not giving into the habit of giving into sweet treats and reflect on what you’re body is communicating with you
The big picture is losing your weight in a way that you’re calm around food
How do you want to feel? Ask yourself - “How’s this working for me?”
The app is more than a tracker
You can have just as much fun without indulging
So many great conversations we had this week!

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

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Let's Talk Research Behind The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane - Fall 2024 Oct 31, 2024

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In this segment, recorded on October 31st, 2024, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa.

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

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Ruth Kane
How many focus groups has Ruth done?
Ruth shares some data about members' weight loss in their first group.
Why we can say “The Livy Method works!”
Clinically significant weight loss and The Livy Method.
If you’re still here in week 6, you’re likely to be here at the end and be successful.
What is the key to being successful?
How does The Livy Method compare to other diets?
How has it been speaking to members of the Livy Method?
What has surprised Ruth the most?
Why are there people who struggle to lose weight on The Livy Method?
What is Ruth hoping to learn from studying Maintenance?
How we get in tune with what satisfaction really means - it takes time.
Ruth discusses set point theory.
Discussing weight loss medications.
Learning how to be in tune with satisfaction levels.
The importance of patience, compassion, and effort.
Ruth’s final words of wisdom.
The science coming out right now is supporting The Livy Method.
How the research stays unbiased.

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - October 30, 2024 Oct 30, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording of Weigh In Wednesday from October 30th, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Happy Halloween! What’s your favourite candy?
Come meet us at the National Women’s Show!
Dr. Ruth Kane and her research into the Maintenance Process
What it looks like when you check yourself before you wreck yourself
Olives: yes or no?

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

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The Tweak This Week - Fall 2024 - Week 7 Oct 30, 2024

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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. This is the live recording from October 30th, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

How are members feeling this week? – discomfort is the theme.
What if the second portion is cold?
Discussing the guidelines for Feeding the Metabolism.
Discussing levelling up and splitting the proteins from the carbs.
What about the star of the meal?
What are all the different sources of carbohydrates?
Don’t leave heavier carbs out if your body is asking for them.
You don’t have to split every meal or snack.
Can we drink in between meal portions?
What if you’re not hungry for the second portion?
Sometimes, the food becomes less appealing when you’re already satisfied.
The difference between your wants and your body’s needs.
How do you know you’re eating enough?
Discussing warm vs cold food.
Feeding the Metabolism happens again next week.
We want you to let us know how it goes for the next 4 days.

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

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Let's Talk Pelvic Health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin Degagne - Fall 2024 Oct 30, 2024

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In this Guest Expert episode, Gina talks pelvic health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin DeGagne.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Are all those trips to the washroom about more than just the water you’re drinking?
Why is pelvic health so important?
What is the pelvic floor and what does it do for us?
What are the signs of issues with your pelvic floor?
Two types of incontinence that can be treated - and Kegels aren’t always the answer
Urinary urgency/frequency - what causes it and how can we manage it?
Nighttime trips to the washroom - how many are too many and how can we limit them?
What does pelvic health have to do with losing weight?
The benefits of recording in a Bladder Diary
Why do we sometimes feel like our bladder isn’t empty after we’ve peed?
Is it normal to pee every hour?
Does gaining and/or losing weight affect pelvic health?
How does pelvic health look different for men and women?
Pelvic health and its effect on bowel movements
Hormones and the role they play in pelvic health
Kegels - should we be doing them?
Organ prolapse - what is it and what do we do about it?
How do we release tension in our pelvic floor?
Overview of what we can do to support our pelvic health and relax our pelvic floor
The value of practicing urge delay
The importance of overall strength training - if you’re losing strength everywhere else, you’re losing strength in your pelvic floor too
How do we access a pelvic health physiotherapist?
Where to find Erin - lakecountryphysio.com IG: @squats.and.coffee www.pelvichealthsolutions.ca
If you feel there's an issue, take control of your pelvic health and advocate for yourself

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

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Let's Talk Working Through The Messy Middle with Dr. Deena and Dr. Beverley - Fall 2024 Oct 29, 2024

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Gina chats with Learning Expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Beverley David about working through the messy middle of The Program.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

There's a middle to every journey - Let's explore this with Dr. Deena and Dr. Beverley today!
Defining the language we use to describe the middle of our journey.
Name it to tame it!
Self-Talk: The words we use matter!
Why it's hard to slow down - even though a pause is very helpful.
Reflecting on the journey so far by feeling into it and getting perspective.
You can show up even when you "don't feel like it" or "don't wanna."
Do it anyway - you'll be glad you took a step forward and got started.
Praising the Process - let go of a focus on the outcome and stay present with the process of what you are doing.
Thought Trap: All or Nothing Thinking. Is there an alternative explanation?
Compassion as good medicine for perfectionism.
Adjusting expectations - finding the small, imperfect moments to do what's important now.
An active pause: Capturing, Canceling, and Correcting our thoughts that are not working for us with Compassion.
When weight loss seems trivial to whatever else is going on in our lives or in the world.
Goal setting: There are many strategies to get us there from here.
Tapping into our inner resources while being in service to others and the world.
It's not failure, it's learning!
Tips to stay in the game: Dr. Deena and Dr. Beverley share their wisdom and best tips!
Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer and Dr. Beverley David: