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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 10 Jul 03, 2024

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Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in week 10 of The Livy Method. This is the live recording from July 3, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

This week we are Levelling Up Our Mind-Body Connection!

What The Food Plan Revamp for this week looks like.

Missing that second afternoon snack? What these tweaks teach us.

Time for a check-in! Being in tune and paying attention.

Let’s talk Back on Track - Why and how we use this tool.

Staying comfortable can be a habit - The body loves to shake things up!

How to keep Back on Track in your back pocket.

Working behind the group? - What happens at the end?

Tips for navigating the Program for the day you are on.

What’s coming up next week – Flexibility! We are still doing the work!

Be on the lookout for old habits - Doubling down on being in tune.

To have breakfast or not have breakfast – Adjusting our choices as we go.

Maximizing the foods we are choosing now. How do they feel?

We are not after routine. Setting up for summer and living your best life.

Ask us ALL the questions – We are all in on a strong finish with you!

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

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Livy Method Day 73 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 03, 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 73, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

You should be so proud of yourself – your journey is perfect just the way it is

Sickness is like its own tweak

Shoutout to Joanna Hunt, 45 days in the hospital, sending all the love

We’ll give you all the tools for maintenance or continuing your journey – we’ve got you!

Shoutout to Brenda Huxley – It looks like all went well with her surgery

We need downtime - don’t forget to build it in along the way

How to find the lives in the Photos section of the Facebook Support Group

You’re going to love maintenance- you want to move on, find a new routine

Prioritizing yourself and your body’s needs is a huge accomplishment

Dr Tam and Dr Rice – Introducing upcoming Guest Experts

We’re not done yet, but we’ll make sure you’re ready for the end of The Program.

Dr Olinca and Gina’s Hormone add on for the fall – details will be coming.

The Maintenance Group – we’re working on a maintenance program, stay tuned!

BMI is garbage. –Where you carry your weight is more important.

Let’s discuss goal weight – How do you know when you’ve reached your goal?

There’s still work to be done once you’ve lost your weight.

The Livy Method is a lifestyle program, it’s about more than just weight loss.

Reflect on your journey and what you’ve done.

Struggling to get the scale moving? Reach out, we’re here to help you.

You don’t need fire – Do you need a new WHY?

We are not done, don’t stress about next steps, we will give you the tools.

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2024: Week 10 Jul 02, 2024

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Kim Lamarche.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Kim Lamarche
Where the journey with weight began for Kim
What, and when, was Kim’s first diet?
Kim shares the evolution of her diet history.
Kim shares the ups and downs of her life -and the scale- leaving her in a dark place.
Facing her parents declining health, Kim knew something had to change.
The moment where Kim thought, “Ok. I’m going to try The Livy Method.”
Quick recap of the journey to date - 111.6lbs gone Finally and Forever and all the non-scale victories!
How giving the body what it needs from food to supplements has positively affected Kim’s anxiety.
What’s Kim’s secret sauce for being so successful?
Embracing progress over perfection to give yourself the best gift possible: The gift of You.
Kim’s words of wisdom? Impossible = I’M POSSIBLE!

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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Ask Us Anything with Dr. Olinca - Spring/Summer 2024 Jul 02, 2024

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In this special Ask Us Anything Guest Expert segment, Gina and Dr. Olinca Trejo answer your burning questions. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

How The Livy Method provides an amazing foundation for your health - you need to be healthy in order to lose weight!
Allied health care practitioner - having a team of practitioners to address the many pieces in the puzzle of our health
How do you know if you are making a difference in the health of your Microbiome?
Frequency of bowel movements - if your body is in a state of change, your bowel movements will be in a state of change
The most important thing about your microbiome is microdiversity
Bloating - gas is a normal fermentation process of feeding your flora
How to know if things are getting better?
Thyroid and Weight loss - nodules, hypothyroid
PCOS and insulin resistance - genetics, stress, diet etc.
Indication that you have insulin resistance and how to address it
How The Livy Method addresses insulin resistance
The benefit of movement after meals
The Livy Method is beneficial for everyone
Is weight loss harder if you're dealing with anything underlying?
The 4 Main Reasons Why Your Weight Might Be Slower To Move
Reflecting on why it may be harder for you to lose weight - refocus on your non-scale victories
Protein intake - how much protein should we be eating?
Vertigo - different types of vertigo and suggestions to address it
What to expect from Dr. Olinca and Gina's upcoming Hormone add-on to The Livy Method
Sending Brenda Huxley well wishes!

Connect with Dr. Olinca: info@drolinca.com

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

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Livy Method Day 68 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 28, 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 68, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Setting intentions - utilize the app and the daily post in the Facebook Support Group
Self-sabotage and late-night eating - assessing why you’re feeling the need to eat at night
Long weekends - make a plan to set yourself up for success
When The Program ends - what comes next?
Habit of eating at night - routines can trigger habits
Flying and cravings - dehydration can lead to sugar cravings
Starting to recognize how certain foods make us feel - understanding our body’s signals
Adjusting food choices when exploring the outdoors - check out your health food store for great options
Lower energy levels - assessing what your body needs when your energy dips
Summer nights changing sleep patterns - how to adjust to changes in routines
Even when we can’t show up “perfectly” - our efforts add up
Sending prayers and strength to Brenda Huxley from our community
Celebrating milestones and accomplishments!
Vacations - learning to trust that you can enjoy time away and maintain the progress you’ve made
Dressing your new body - adjusting to the new you
Resistance training - the importance of it, especially if you have a history of dieting

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

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Let's Talk Body Image with Tanya Gelsomino - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 27, 2024

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In this guest expert segment, recorded on June 27, 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/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Tanya Gelsomino and her weight loss story.
Faking until you make it - Embracing your changing body by showing up the way you want to be.
Individual style: why style is meant to be comfortable and bring you joy.
Social Influencers: Follow the people who inspire you and have the same body type.
Too loose, too tight - Finding your happy medium.
Shop your closet first! How calmness can come from a decluttered closet.
Tips for curating your closet: start fresh and simplify!
Make a list: choose basics, neutrals, and stretchy staples to dress your changing body through weight loss.
How do you want to feel? Finding the fun in shopping for clothes that bring you joy!
Clothing should fit you, not the other way around!
Can I help you? Being open to the support that store service can offer you when you shop.
The New You: handling comments from others on how you've changed.
Dopamine Dressing - getting to comfortable, confident, sexy, and joyful in our style and presentation to the world!
Bang for your buck - shopping your friend's closet, thrift stores and other options as you dress your changing body.
Start the day well - we can choose how we want to feel.
Find Tanya online and on socials: yayaco.ca Instagram: @yaya_co and @tanya_nicole_0033
Shopping is free! You can enjoy the process and don't have to feel pressure to buy!

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - June 26, 2024 Jun 26, 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 June 26, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Is having a new WHY easier than accepting a new identity?
Let’s discuss “Volume Eating”

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

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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 9 Jun 26, 2024

Show notes

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from June 26, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

This week’s Food Plan Revamp – The pieces are starting to fit together!
New member? We are SO excited for you to see what lies ahead! Returning? Time to level up!
Where our focus is this week, and WHY. We are NOT after ketosis.
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat – Combining certain foods serves us well.
To have grains, or not have grains? It’s about the why, the when, and the purpose.
Let’s talk about oats. Test the waters, level up, or switch it up!
There’s a whole world of protein options out there - Gina and Kim’s favourites!
Busy morning breakfast ideas – The magic of leftovers or keeping it simple.
This week leads into next week – Shake things up and lean into that conversation with yourself.
How to think ahead and connect with what YOU need – Meals, snacks, and timing.
Dairy, fruit, yogurt, and nuts – How often, when, and WHY? Finding a mindful balance.
Get the most bang for your nutrient food bucks! The reasons some foods hit us just right at certain times of the day.
What is that protein shake feeding into, and does it serve us well? How to level up and be mindful of liquid nutrients.
Next week – Another shot at Revamping The Food Plan and hello Back on Track!
Stick around, play around, pay attention, and stay in it to win it with us!

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

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Livy Method Day 66 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 26, 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 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

An overview of the tweak this week - Food Plan Revamp!
How the tweaks provide the opportunity for your body to focus on fat loss
Having trouble eating mindfully? Here’s what you can do
There is no shame in doing another round of The Program
Are you struggling? Yesterday’s live with Dr. Beverley is a must-watch
If you’ve almost hit your goal, it’s time to think about what’s next
What you can learn from situational change
How to navigate a weekend away while following The Program
It can take time to reconnect with your body
The important role that stress and sleep play in weight loss
Experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle while following The Program
We only have one life - let’s live our best one!

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2024: Week 9 Jun 25, 2024

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Shannon Knight Wellnitz.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Shannon Knight Wellnitz
Shannon's story...on the Road to Disneyland and not being a bystander along the way.
What it's like to be terrified to fall back into old habits, and to still do what you need to enjoy life.
Where Shannon is at today in the current group.
Summertime planning - How Shannon approaches the busy days of summer and stays on track.
Shannon shares her aha moment about how past diets were not working for her.
Family mindsets: someone was always on a diet!
When the Battle to lose weight became the Journey for health.
Shannon's first group story: slow at the start, followed by a powerful finish!
Shannon encourages us to stop and realize this is YOU prioritizing YOU.
The process of acceptance and determination in Shannon's experience.
When tragedy strikes - Shannon shares how grief helped her understand herself better and get back on track.
You're not alone - you can make positive changes in your life.
Shannon shares some of her non-scale victories.
What's next for Shannon.
Shannon's final words of wisdom for the Livy Loser community: Keep going forward!

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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