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Livy Method Day 1 - Fall 2024 Sep 09, 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 1, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Welcome to the Fall Program! Here’s what you need to know about the Facebook Lives
How to access all the information
We want you to be successful - ask all your questions!
The most important thing to do on Day 1
The rhyme and reason behind The Livy Method
How to approach Day 1
Walking through The Livy Method app and all the useful features
How to navigate the Facebook Support Group
Why people repeat The Program
What makes The Livy Method different from any other diet
Stay tuned for more information on a menopause companion program
Upcoming travel plans? No problem!
Two things you can do today to set yourself up for success
Are you feeling lost? Here’s what to do
Why you don’t need to stress about starting perfectly
Feeling overwhelmed? Let us know! Our team is here to help
Returning member? Here’s Gina’s message for you
There are a lot of resources available - choose the best way for you to follow along
Take some time to really understand The Food Plan
How to move forward with Day 1

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

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Let's Talk Setting Yourself Up For Success with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer - Fall 2024 Sep 05, 2024

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In this episode, Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about setting yourself up for success heading into the fall.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/ginalivy

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer,
A Fresh Start: Setting Yourself Up for Success with The Livy Method,
Where to start? Start from where you are at!
Motivated now: How to get started and still be here at the end of 91 days.
Many resources for this program of learning and unlearning.
Making time for you: Your first day on The Program.
How to protect your time to do the work: make it doable!
Shifting prioritization: doing what is doable and brings you ease.
The approach you take is up to you - how to make it meaningful so it feels good to you.
Doing the work "Little and Often" through Habit stacking.
Moving past old diet history and failure on a journey to freedom and relief.
Failure as feedback: MISTAKES (Means I Start To Acquire Knowledge, Experience & Skills)
How The Livy Method was born out of mistakes and learning what didn't work for dieting.
There are many resources but you don't have to use them all.
No shoulds: Go with what feels good, possible and sustainable for you.
Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer:

awakenedlearning.ca,

IG @awakenedlearning

Dr. Deena's Ted Talk "How to Get From To-Do to Done":

https://youtu.be/wZ2LVAXBpFU?si=zYlh-NZUQM5emnd7

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

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Livy Method Day 89 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 19, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 89, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

What Gina knows at the end of this program
Envisioning your endgame includes giving thought to the person you are becoming along the way
Following The Livy Method can ease the pressures of life
Let us know what you think! The survey is live
Reviewing what Stage 2 -Solidifying Your Weight- looks like in Finally and Forever weight loss
Working behind the group? Here’s what you need to know
Let’s talk about reframing expectations
Kudos to YOU! The best community on the internet!

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

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Livy Method Day 88 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 18, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 88, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Let’s talk about reality and the myths we believe cause weight gain.
What happens when we are done? – Accessing the group and information.
Bridging the Gap – How to join us for Summer Club.
Happiness – Leaning into learning and change that serves us well.
Mindful indulgences – Checking in on why and how we feel for the win.
Accessing information in the App – How to find all the things.
Is it really program fatigue? Let's talk about what it really is.
Tips for enjoying summer beverages.
Summer vibes – Making intentional time for ourselves while we enjoy the break.
Just do you – Things we tell ourselves we have to do versus need to do.
Embrace what it feels like to be doing this – Reflecting and connecting.
Not gaining and winning - Prioritizing ourselves while navigating real life.
The goal is calm – When our brain gets quiet and our body chimes in.
Shaking up our routine in the coming weeks – Think ahead and make a plan.
We are here for you – We are not done yet!

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - July 17, 2024 Jul 17, 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 July 17, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

We are working on a 91-day Guided Maintenance Program for solidifying – stay tuned!
What is your favourite exercise?
What is your favourite non-water drink?
What is your favourite lunch meal?
What is your favourite on-the-go snack?
What is your favourite podcast?
What are your favourite streaming shows?
Reality TV, yes or no?
What is your favourite thing about the city you live in?
What is your favourite app?
M&M Summer plans and what to expect.

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

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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 12 Jul 17, 2024

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Join Gina, Program Manager Kim, and special guest, Maintenance and Mindfulness Manager Odette as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in week 12 of The Livy Method. This is the live recording from July 17, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Odette
Moving into maintenance? Here’s what you need to know
What surprised Kim the most about maintenance
What surprised Gina the most about maintenance
The 4 Stages of Finally and Forever
What do you need to do if you’re ready for maintenance
Worrying about FOMO? How do you know when you are ready for maintenance?
Sneak peek at the Maintenance Program
Keep your eyes out for the survey!
Odette’s words of inspiration
Sneak Peek at the Summer Club
Surprise! Extra special guests to wrap up the last Tweek this Week of The Program

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

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Livy Method Day 87 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 17, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 87, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Pop into the Bridging the Gap Summer Club Group with any questions you have until the next group starts
Take some time and consider what your plan is going forward
The scale and the heat of the summer - It can be up and down at the same time
It’s so easy to drop the ball - Reflect on what is working for you and regroup!
Continue to do the things you do during life’s challenges
91 Days is enough time to make a real change
Christine Teixeira’s inspiring journey
Your weight will continue to fluctuate in the heat
Navigating the break - What’s your mindset?
Falling back into old habits - How’s that working for you?
Warren and Beverley are in the 100 lb Club!
Sharing is caring - 95% of our members are from referrals
Minimizing your alcohol intake - Why it can mess with you
People’s reaction to your weight loss
Back on Track after vacation - It’s so much more than weight loss
The Menopause course with Dr. Olinca is coming in the Fall!
The Program is meant to bring up all the feels
Go back and re-listen to all the Guest Experts with where you are at now in your journey
The cookbook is on the roadmap for the future
The Livy Method Journal is coming for the Fall
Gina is in the process of working on her "book book"
The cruise is being confirmed - more info to come - stay tuned!
Lots of FUN stuff coming! Let’s have fun!

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2024: Week 12 Jul 16, 2024

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Christine Teixeira.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Let’s talk maintenance and The 4 Stages of Finally and Forever with Christine!
Christine’s scale still fluctuates! - Losing the weight versus solidifying our loss.
Testing the Waters in Stage 3 with Christine – Am I ready to move on?
What Back on Track looks like for Christine.
Time – A Top Tip for solidifying the change you make.
25 years of weight loss history – Who are we after we lose the weight?
Is it harder to lose or maintain? The ups and downs of Christine’s journey.
It can take a while for our mind to catch up to our body.
Challenges with celebratory events? How Christine navigates them.
Coping with stress - Learning to recognize cues and old habits.
What does living The Livy Way look and feel like for Christine? Freedom!
Why Christine kept showing up for her two-year journey.
Christine shares her Top Tips for losing the weight!
Make a decision - What to do with those frustrating plateaus.
Holding the line and Bridging the Gap with Christine.
Setting the example we want for our kids – Changing their future.
How is The Livy Method changing the diet industry?
Maintenance is not easy peasy - It is worth it, you are worth it!
Stay tuned- we will talk all things Maintenance with Odette tomorrow!

Follow our Livy Loser account on IG @LivyLosers and use #livyloser

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

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Let's Talk Skin and Weight Loss with Dr. Sean Rice - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 16, 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 Spring/Summer 2024 group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr. Sean Rice
Crepey skin – what is it and what can we do about it?
How to treat cellulite – you can improve the appearance by 25-30%
How to treat jowls – surgical and non-surgical techniques
How have things changed in the last few years? The list is endless
How to treat the “bat wings”
How often do you need treatment and how long does it last?
It’s ok to want to look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside
Excess skin from large amounts of weight loss – it’s going to take time
Some skin cream examples – whole body skin care
The top 3 ways to keep our skin healthy
Details about Retinol
Skin removal vs tummy tuck, what’s the difference?
How long should you wait before having surgery after weight loss?
Liposuction- what is it for, who is it for?
What is fat melting and what is it used for?
Is anything covered by OHIP?
The psychological effect of surgery
How Ozempic can affect skin
Do hormones affect skin?
Skin care treatments – over the counter vs physician supplied
New treatments- options, side effects, and how long they last
The benefits of red light masks
Treatments don’t have to be extreme - there is a middle ground
Some examples of skin care products
How do we find a good practitioner? – do the due diligence and research
Where to find Dr. Rice - http://www.doctorseanrice.com/ or @doctorseanrice on Instagram
Find the LBL Clinic - http://www.lblclinics.com or @lblclinics on Instagram

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

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Livy Method Day 85 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 15, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 85, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Team Livy was together this weekend! - Thank you for being patient with us
Celebrate and Inspire post - be sure to celebrate yourself!
We’re talking next steps this week - continuing to lose and maintenance
Bridging The Gap Summer Club - the place to continue to connect this summer
Celebrate and inspire - the importance of taking a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come
Health scares - we’re working to be as healthy as possible
When things don’t go to plan - allow yourself grace, pick yourself up and keep going
The impact of situational change - remembering the different ways it can show up
Non-scale victories - big wins aren’t just on the scale
Celebrating goals reached!
Food noise - quieting the chatter in our mind
Injuries - continuing to lose with The Livy Method
Scale up in the summer - normalizing fluctuations in the heat
Spouses - sabotaging your efforts or loving you the way you are?
Navigating other people’s reactions to your journey
When old diet mentality around perfection creeps in - reflect, allow grace and start today
Are the last 5-10lbs harder to lose?
Coming up tomorrow - talking skin with Dr Rice