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Livy Method Day 32 - Spring/Summer 2024 May 23, 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 32, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

The features and benefits of using The Livy Method App
Understanding your history of dieting to be able to move forward
The Diet Industry and how it is evolving
Gina shares a bit about her history with dieting and the diet industry
How The Livy Method came about, has evolved, and the role of sleep and stress
Looking at your diet history back to your childhood, how did you get to where you are today?
The work you need to do to keep moving forward.
Can you overdue downsizing?
Understanding hunger cues and cravings
Downsizing and continuing to use those 4 questions
Getting to know yourself and recognizing what you need
The Livy Method is a means to create the life you want
Reminder: Early bird 24-hour sale $60 - May 27th
Food waste issues: Are you treating your body like a garbage can?
Eating out, travelling and continuing to prioritize yourself
Treating The Livy Method as a course
Navigating food pushers and those who use food as a love language
Self-sabotage: Are you trying to do all the things within your capacity?
Perfection is the fail-safe excuse of the diet industry
Personalizing this process; Making the program work for your individual needs
Calming the body so it can focus on fat loss, your body loves routine
Wants versus needs: You do not need to control yourself or moderate anything!
Normalizing not having to have the treat
What you are eating does not dictate the fun you are having

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - May 22, 2024 May 22, 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 May 22, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Is it true you can have too much of a good thing?
Are superfoods really super or just trendy buzzwords?
A major food manufacturer is marketing prepackaged food (pizza & sandwiches) to those taking weight loss drugs to help fill the nutritional gap.

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

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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 4 May 22, 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 May 22, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Coming off the long weekend - how is everyone feeling?
Feelings & Associations - what’s coming up in Downsizing week for you?
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer dug into the feels of this week today - be sure to check it out!
Portion sizes - we’re working on getting even more in tune with satisfaction this week
Bonus snacks in Downsizing week - should we add them or not?
Using the 4 Steps of Mindful Eating - utilizing these questions to address satisfaction
Token bites - the importance of having a few bites even when not feeling hungry
Food waste issues - addressing the feels Downsizing week can bring up
Looking ahead at next week’s Tweak - Maximizing and Eating to Satisfaction
BMI and fat percentage scales - what are appropriate tools for weight loss?

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

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Let's Talk Learning to Make Change with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer - Spring/Summer 2024 May 22, 2024

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Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about changing your perspective, prioritizing yourself, and learning to make change.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
Where do we start when we talk about change?
Gina discusses why the tweaks are so important
Getting ready to make change, and building on to your house
Small change can bring up big feels
Looking back at what food has been for you
Inviting therapeutic support
Perseverance: How do you keep going?
You are your own expert, uncovering what works for you.
Is this tweak getting your attention?
Honouring your big feels and continuing to move forward
What is in your repertoire to access more capacity?
Are you feeling stuck and impatient, remember those tools you have in your toolbox
How are you taking care of yourself when life throws you a curveball?
Sabotage and retreating to past patterns and behaviours
Gaining awareness and forgiving yourself for what got you through tough situations
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda; Perspective and recognizing nothing is permanent.
Going to the places we know when things are in flux
Learning to combine the challenges of life with healthfulness
Recognizing that the changes are adding up and you are doing ok.
What are your tells of not doing ok?
Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer

@awakenedlearning

www.awakenedlearning.ca

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2024: Week 4 May 21, 2024

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Katharina Carnegie.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Katharina Carnegie
Katharina’s story - her successes and challenges and what made it different this time
Looking beyond the scale - medications changed, associations addressed, etc
Maintaining weight loss - is she feeling prepared?
How did you get here? - Getting real about self-love
Self-sabotage - Katharina’s tips
Other people’s reactions - the spectrum of things people say
Community - the importance of the support of like-minded people
Katharina’s non-scale victories & changing Why
Katharina’s biggest challenges with The Program
Downsizing - Katharina’s words of wisdom
Final Words - what Katharina wants you to know about The Program
Next steps - how Katharina plans to transition into Maintenance

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

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Livy Method Day 30 - Spring/Summer 2024 May 21, 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 30, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

The goal this week - understanding Downsizing
Shout out to Joanna Hunt - collectively sending love and well wishes
Downsizing week - looking at the issues and associations that come with this tweak
Celebratory weekends - reflect on your choices and how they have you feeling
Back on Track - understanding how to get right back at it
Maximizing - getting refocused
Walking - helps with digestion and stress management
Vacations - you can follow along as best you can or, pick back up when you return
Announcement - Big “F”ing sale! $60 May 27th for 24 hours
Healthy weight loss - it looks different
Weight up - understanding scale fluctuations
The psychology of weight loss - Dr. Beverely will be joining us to discuss
Choices - learning to make choices that fall in line with your goals
Caregivers - the importance of prioritizing your own health
Fall Group - Sept 9th - Dec 8th, Big “F”ing Sale May 27th

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

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

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

Topics covered:

Enjoying the summer and still staying focused on your goals
Moving your body in the morning to get going
Water Retention; The role of sodium and climate
Make a plan going into the long weekend
Skipping meals and how it will impact your weight loss journey
Prioritizing yourself to be consistent and create routines
Craving salt; What is your body asking for?
Reframing what indulging is to you
Gina shares how she still utilizes the tools she teaches with The Livy Method
Gina discusses her natural fluctuations on the scale
Weight Loss versus Fat Loss; and how your body can change
What does living the Livy Way look like?
Spoiler Alert: Fall 2024 1-Day sale coming soon - $60
Making choices that make you feel good
Goal Weight: How do you know when you are done losing?
Unpacking all that comes along with losing your weight
Tips for downsizing next week

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

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Let's Talk Sleep Habits and Tips with Alanna McGinn - Spring/Summer 2024 May 16, 2024

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In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss good sleep habits, sleep tips, why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Welcome Alanna McGinn to discuss what you can do to improve your sleep
What is happening in society with sleep?
Stress & Sleep: how are the two connected?
It's ok to not sleep well short-term.
Quantity and quality: What does a good night's sleep look like?
Alarm clocks: should you press the snooze button?
The stages of sleep and your bedtime
Sleep deprivation and Insomnia: Acute versus chronic
Sleep Apnea, restless legs and medication
Tech in the bedroom
Sleep Hygiene and the steps you can take to sleep well.
Temperature at night: pyjamas and how to help your body regulate
Moving your body and filling your drive for sleep
Falling asleep: what is normal?
Are you a morning lark or a night owl?
How much time does it take to change your sleep habits?
Naps & Shift workers
Melatonin, magnesium, and CBD as sleep aids
Products and tech to help you sleep better
What is more important, your morning or bedtime routine?
Taking a PERSONAL PAUSE throughout the day
Where to find Alanna McGinn

Goodnightsleepsite.com

@GNsleepsite

@alanna.mcginn

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

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The Tweak This Week - Spring/Summer 2024 - Week 3 May 15, 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 May 15, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Welcome to The Tweak This Week!
This Week’s Tweak - Mindfulness
Introducing Kim - Weight Loss Group Manager
Week 3 - how is everyone doing with Mindfulness and developing awareness?
Mindfulness - it takes time and practice to be in tune
Filling in the gap - the 4 questions help fill in the gap from feeling hungry to feeling full
Hunger - becoming in tune with what’s true hunger and what’s not
Leaving food on our plate - where the discomfort comes from
Maximizing this week - focusing on stress and sleep
Taste buds - our body’s signals and what they are telling us
Mindfulness - why it is the most important aspect of The Livy Method
Next week’s Tweak - What Downsizing is and what it isn’t
Kim’s final words - don’t be hard on yourself

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

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Let's Talk Sleep, Stress and Hormones With Dr. Olinca Trejo - Spring/Summer 2024 May 15, 2024

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In this Guest Expert segment, Gina discusses sleep, stress and hormones 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:

The factors (other than what you eat and when) that affect weight loss
Sleep & hormones - their combined effects on weight loss
Hormones - chemical messengers that respond to the environment we put them in
Sleep - the hormones playing a role in getting good sleep
Melatonin - should we supplement or not?
Hormonal transitions (puberty, perimenopause and menopause) - their effects on sleep
The orchestra of hormones - what are they and what do they do?
Poor sleep - how it impacts hunger the next day
Thyroid - the hormones involved and their effects on our body
Sleep deprivation - how it affects weight loss
The Livy Method - how it helps support higher quality sleep
Insulin - its relationship with stress, sleep and weight loss
Menopause and hot flashes - supplements to support quality sleep at this time
Reconsidering sleep - "It’s more like landing a plane rather than turning off a switch"
Caffeine and alcohol - how long they stay in your system and their impact on quality sleep
Stress - the importance of managing it throughout the day to support sleep at night
Restless legs - what’s happening there and what can we do about it?
Stress - how it affects hormones and weight loss
How to manage stress - top tips
Mental health - medications, how they can support us and our weight loss journey
Final words from Dr. Olinca - the importance of patience with our bodies
Where to find Dr. Olinca - info@drolinca.com

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

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