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Livy Method Day 50 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 10, 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 50, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Coming out of the weekend - the value of getting back into routine
Heading into Feeding the Metabolism - here’s what you need to know for Week 7
This week’s tweak - how it shakes things up mentally
7 weeks in - if you’re still here, you’re learning The Livy Method is about so much more than what you eat and when
Community is everything around here - Gina will be spilling the tea with Jennifer Greig tomorrow, be sure to join us!
Taste buds - how your taste preferences change with this Program
Weekends - full of regrets or mindful indulging?
Being investigative - assessing where you’re at right now and what is affecting your journey
Reached your goal? - things to continue focusing on
Splitting up proteins and carbohydrates this week - how to come at this week's tweak
Stress and our relationship with ourselves - emotional comfort and the connection to our issues and associations with eating
Blood work - working with your healthcare provider to assess where you’re at, where you came from and where you’re headed
When our habits change - recognizing when we’re reacting differently to foods/habits than we did in the past
Levelling up - doesn’t need to mean doing more, it means doing even 1% better
Plateaus - the importance of looking at stress, hormones, sleep and body composition changes

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

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Livy Method Day 47 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 07, 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 47, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Losing your weight Finally & Forever. All the little things add up – you have to do the work!
Continuing the hormone conversation - Hormone Mini Sessions
The holistic approach of The Livy Method
Recap on our guest expert segments over the past few weeks – levelling up your health and wellness with The Livy Method – Making real change that you’re going to be able to sustain
A look ahead into Feeding the Metabolism
Embrace the feels that come with change – becoming calm around food
The benefits of grounding - connect with the present moment
Reconnecting your associations with food – choosing NOT cheating
Looking and feeling your best while you’re on vacation
The diet industry is catching up to The Livy Method
The majority of people want to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way!
Stay tuned for an upcoming segment with Dr. Rice, Plastic Surgeon
Understanding the choices that you are making – what’s working for you, what’s not working for you?
Making real sustainable change in your life – Dirty fishbowl analogy
People’s perceptions of diet culture and people’s reactions to your weight loss
Take time to review the information and podcasts this weekend!

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

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Let's Talk Hormones and Weight Loss Part 2 with Dr. Olinca Trejo - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 06, 2024

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In this Guest Expert segment, recorded on June 6, 2024, Gina talks hormones (specifically menopause) and weight loss with Dr. Olinca Trejo. 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:

Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause defined.
The Menstrual Cycle explained.
Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone: their place in the orchestra of hormones.
Signs and symptoms of the perimenopause transition.
Weight Changes as #1 clinical presentation for perimenopausal women.
What is it about perimenopause that leads to weight gain?
The state of our body before we start the transition impacts our experience of it.
Loss of muscle mass - a negative influence on health as we age.
"You want to be strong, not thin!"
Estrogen and the "menopause belly."
Fibre is your friend - how The Livy Method helps you address the transitions you are going through.
Supplements for perimenopause depend on many factors.
Factors for losing weight when in perimenopause and postmenopause.
Postmenopause - The fix is the same!
Protein: Important for muscle mass, brain, and bone health.
Aging without estrogen: how exercise can support overall health and well-being.
Resiliency reduction: a pressure cooker of changes in the brain.
"No. Not today. You should have picked a better hormone day!"
Gimme the test! The importance of collaborating with your health care providers and follow-ups.
Educating ourselves: learning about our body and the perimenopause transition.
Gimme the drugs! The use of antidepressants and menopause hormone therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy - a classic study discussed and implications for treatment.
Is it too late to start menopause hormone therapy?
Gimme the cream! Estrogen cream for vaginal health and support.
Yes, you can thrive! The Livy Method can help you be the healthiest version of you at any life stage.
Ask Dr. Olinca Anything - a series is in the works to dig deeper. More info will come!
Thin is not a measure of your health - the scale is always just a tool!

You can find Dr. Olinca at info@drolinca.com

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - June 5, 2024 Jun 05, 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 5, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Are situational change & seasonal change the same?
Is the anticipation of choice an issue & association?
If you don't feel ready for testing the waters, you probably are not.
The Coffee Loophole: no harm but also nothing magical here.
Next Week: Feeding the Metabolism and an Activity Challenge with the Weight Loss by Gina team!

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

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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 6 Jun 05, 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 The Program this week. This is the live recording from June 5, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Each week's tweaks flow into each other, helping you level up and move forward.
What do you need this week to dig into downsizing one last time and level up?
Levelling up - Taking what you are doing and doing better.
Downsizing is not about eating less and less; it's about tuning into what satisfaction is for you.
Flip it around: focus less on what you don't like and more on what you are getting out of it.
Satisfaction is more than a feeling.
Explore what the mental struggles, triggers, and old habits represent to you.
Old diet dialogues about deprivation, starvation, and restriction.
Find the glimmers: Working through negative associations constructively.
Cravings, stress, and seasonality: How to support your body as its needs are changing.
Tuning into what's on your plate: Getting into your belly, and out of your head.
Downsizing too much? Portions are always about what they feel like, not look like on your plate.
Next week's tweak: Feeding the metabolism - Getting even more in tune with portions.
Always a rhyme and reason to why each tweak works on its own to get you into fat loss.

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

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Livy Method Day 45 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 05, 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 45, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Deepening your understanding of what you are doing and why.
You know best: Dig into the reasons your scale may be slow to move.
Changing the conversation: Weight loss is much more than calories in / calories out.
Feeling energized? Support your body through seasonal changes.
Changes in appetite when managing anxiety.
Make the connection: Experts and guest conversations bring us together as a community.
The benefits of slow and steady weight loss.
Rewind, rewire, reconnect: bringing awareness and change to how we eat to cope.
No pressure: self-compassion is a powerful tool when prioritizing yourself.
Sustainable weight loss versus quick-fix dieting.
Self-sabotage - so many reasons we undo our best efforts.
Setting yourself up for success with grounding and gratitude practices.
Declare it! Make this your own!
Why do we berate ourselves when trying to make change?
Being in tune with what you need now.
It's GO time: time to go deeper and level up to finish strong!

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2024: Week 6 Jun 04, 2024

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

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing our Spill The Tea Guest - Kim Spink
Looking at hormones - when hormone changes can become an excuse
Body positivity vs true self-love - wanting to shed fat to support good health
Kim’s journey - started at age 12 with a liquid diet
Pregnancy and motherhood - how things started to change
Other diets - what Kim tried before The Livy Method
Hormones - when Kim knew they were starting to play a role in her journey
Keeping it off - the mental weight vs the physical weight
Kim has committed to a year - giving the journey the time it takes
Her secret sauce - how Kim has accomplished her goals
Kim’s final words of wisdom - get out of your head and into The Program

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

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Let's Talk Hormones and Weight Loss Part 1 with Dr. Olinca Trejo - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 04, 2024

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In this Guest Expert segment, recorded on June 4, 2024, Gina talks hormones and weight loss with Dr. Olinca Trejo. 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:

Intro - today we’re talking hormones with Dr. Olinca
The hormone conversation is getting bigger - women’s health research is finally being funded
Are hormones complicated or are we making them complicated?
Balancing hormones - is that the goal?
Hormones - What even are they?
Weight loss - which hormones are involved?
Dopamine - what is it responsible for?
Gut health - the link to the hormone GLP1
Insulin - its connection to fat and glucose storage
Chronic dieting - the effects on your body composition and hormones
Thyroid hormones - what are they responsible for and what impacts them?
Cortisol - how it can wreak havoc on our health
Stress - the impact on hormones
Antidepressants - how to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider
Stress and self-preservations - why your body locks up your fat
When the scale isn’t reacting the way you want - managing stress when you’re not where you want to be yet
The Livy Method - how it impacts stress management and hormonal health

You can find Dr. Olinca at info@drolinca.com

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - June 3, 2024 Jun 03, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from June 3, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

What does Downsizing mean in Maintenance?
Doubling down on Mindfulness and the 4 Questions in Maintenance vs going through the motions
What to expect when entering the Testing the Waters stage
The foods you might Test the Waters with and their affects
Where to find our previous Weigh In Wednesday conversations in our podcasts
Is it beneficial to stick to the basic Food Plan after you’ve reached your goal?
Tips for preparing for a medical procedure
Maintenance - ensuring the mental side of your journey is addressed

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

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Livy Method Day 43 - Spring/Summer 2024 Jun 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 43, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Midway Motivation – losing your motivation, the importance of having a really strong why
How are you framing these 91 days?
The difference between inspiration and motivation
There is no shortage of inspiration over here! - Livy Loser Spotlights and Spill the Tea Spotlights
Reinventing yourself and refocusing – assess where you’re at!
Your body is on your side! – Stay tuned for the two-part series on Hormones and Weight Loss with Dr. Olinca this week
Your weight can be on the way down and still be up on the scale
Support your body in detox!
The importance of acknowledging and celebrating your wins
Consistency - How “Atomic Habits – James Clear” is a great compliment to the program
Just because you are done physically losing the weight, doesn’t mean you are done mentally
Your body is communicating with you
You can still enjoy the things you want to enjoy and see your scale move
Utilizing the sickness protocol
Returning members – Get to know the new you!
Falling back into old habits - finding new coping techniques
The hard work you are putting into this program pays off
Self-Talk – Checking in with yourself, getting in tune with your body and understanding its needs
Reassessing food associations
Strengthen your inner voice - Turn up the volume!
Dr. Olinca is joining us tomorrow for our two-part series on Weight Loss and Hormones
If you’re six weeks in, you’ve got this! The next 6 weeks of the program are going to fly by

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

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