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Let's Talk Dressing Your Changing Body with Tanya Gelsomino - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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In this special edition of Gina Live, Gina talks dressing your changing body with Fashion Expert Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.).

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Livy Loser and fashionista from Yaya & Co, Tanya Gelsomino
Follow Tanya’s personal journey on Instagram at tanya_nicole_0033
Tanya shares her journey of losing her weight so publicly and the importance of the Livy Loser community to her
Tanya shares fashion advice for your weight loss journey
Diving into understanding body shapes and creating capsule wardrobes
Creating a look you love with the body shape you have now
How to get past the fear of buying smaller clothes for your current size
New clothes that fit you properly can help you see the changes in your body outside of just weight lost
How to build a capsule wardrobe that allows you several looks with just a few pieces. Start in your own closet!
What to do with the clothes that are now too big for you and addressing the fears that you’ll go back to that size
Fashion advice for men
Transitioning your wardrobe through the seasons
If you’re looking for genuine advice, Yaya is located in Mississauga, Vaughn Mills and Niagara on the Lake. If you’re located elsewhere, following influencers on social media can provide inspiration
Shoes and accessory options that add versatility
Darker coloured, solid bottoms help slim and neutral colours help extend your wardrobe
Mixing and matching - dopamine dressing = dressing in a way that brings you joy
Focus on decluttering your wardrobe to help bring you joy. We are ever-changing but can feel confident in the body we’re in right now
Break down the barriers of the past and be willing to try on new things. Nobody is looking at the labels on your clothes, so be sure to buy the size that fits!
Be sure to accentuate your best features!
Get 15% off at Yaya & Co in April using code: LIVYLOSER15

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - April 3, 2024 Apr 09, 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 April 3, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Murray Fox
Transitioning into Maintenance
There was no switch flipped to Maintenance for Murray, it was a slow transition
When Murray transitioned to Maintenance, the 4 Stages of Weight Loss weren’t defined yet
Reviewing your Why as you transition into Maintenance
The 4 Steps to Mindful Eating and do we still need to use them in Maintenance?
Learning to fully lean into trusting what your body is communicating with you
Water was the gamechanger for Murray
The changes that occur as members transition from the Weight Loss Program to Maintenance
What living The Livy Way looks like for Murray in Maintenace - continuing to use the scale daily and assessing what and when to eat with ease
Handling stress at this stage of the weight loss journey
Managing blips along the way, when the scale is up, and the benefits of repeating the Program
Find Murray’s pottery at @murrayfoxpottery
We’ll be back at it April 22nd after a short break. We look forward to seeing you then!

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

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Spill the Tea - Winter 2024: Week 12 with Julie Pickering Apr 09, 2024

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Julie Pickering.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Hello to everyone in both the Weight Loss and Maintenance groups, introducing Julie Pickering
Julie shares how she has transitioned from being really hard on herself to being much more relaxed and much kinder to herself
Julie recommends the mediation app Soothing Pod available for free on apple iphones
Julie discussed how did she know she was done losing weight and ready for Maintenance
Gina goes through Julies timeline for her journey that started in the Spring/Summer group of 2022
There is a lot more happening in the Maintenance group with amazing guests and conversation
Julie shares her history of dieting
The questions and conversations that come up in the Maintenance groups
Being a people pleaser. Julie shares how she has had trouble putting herself first
Julies husband lost 22 lbs just eating along with Julie through The Program
Are you worried about maintaining your weight? Julie encourages you to trust yourself, you are wiser then you know
Julie shares how much she enjoys moving her body now and continuing to eat healthy foods because it makes her feel better
Julie talks about what is different about The Livy Method compared to other diets
What was Julies why? and the importance of Non-scale Victories
Gina thanks all of our guests from the Winter 2024 group for sharing their stories
Reminder that you have access to all of these guest segments through the Facebook group and via the podcasts

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 Next Steps with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about next steps when approaching the break between programs. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Welcome Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer to discuss the next steps after The Program comes to an end
The combination or constellation of feels that might come up for you towards the end
Going through remarkable changes in life and breaking through to heal
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer shares her own personal realizations about what she has been avoiding in her journey
How do we honour the feels that come up, learn from them, and turn them into an opportunity
Feelings are part of the journey. That is part of the work you need to do here
What is your most heartfelt wish, and what would happen if you stepped closer to that?
Whenever we talk about NEXT, there is a BEFORE. What are the next steps in your journey?
What is this experience for you? Frame it in a way that resonates for you
What do you do if you think your house is made of weak material or a wreaking ball comes every time?
What words are you using to describe your journey? What is there for you to learn from, what is the opportunity?
Continuing to work with the house metaphor, with a different approach to building
Build yourself a house that is strong enough to withstand the wreaking balls of life
Are you nervous? What is the architecture, and what is the accountability? Dr. Shaffer shares the steps you can take
Be open to surprising yourself and see what you want to bring to the next group
Dr. Shaffer encourages you to find 3 things you did not so great and then look at 3 successes as you move forward into the next group
Feel Good Learning; Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer's Book
Dr. Deena invites you to enjoy her newsletter and work with her team in learning

awakenedlearning.ca

@awakenedlearning

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The Tweak This Week - Winter 2024 - Week 12 Apr 09, 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 April 1, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Are you ready for Maintenance?
Introducing our Maintenance & Mindfulness group manager, Odette Ropchan.
Week 12 is a mix of feelings: sadness, celebration, nervous, and excitement.
In between groups: Personalize the Plan and stay confident that you have what you need!
The 4 stages of Maintenance and assessing when you are ready to start this part of your journey.
How the Maintenance group works.
Aha moment from the Maintenance group: transitioning from fear into trust.
Aha moment from the Maintenance group: every member has their own timeline through the stages.
98% of Maintenance members feel confident to move on to sustain and maintain their weight.
It is common to be physically done losing weight yet have more work to do with mindset about weight loss and our relationship with food.
Trust and confidence building takes the time it takes.
How the voice and vibe of Maintenance is different from the Weight Loss group.
"The Firsts" in life after weight loss.
Live the Livy Way.
Manifesting your maintenance when you are ready.
Be clear about your intentions and goals for all stages of The Livy Method.
The benefits of being in both groups while avoiding jumping the gun to join Maintenance if you're not ready.
The content in Maintenance is designed to meet members where they are at and support community engagement.
Readiness is a feeling of confidence and trust; it is not impatience.
The Maintenance & Mindfulness group is a safe and encouraging space to work on your journey with others!
We've got you no matter which group you choose!
Tune into the Spill the Tea this Tuesday with Julie, a member in the Maintenance group.
Access Maintenance group conversations in the Weigh In with Gina podcast. You'll be glad you did!

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

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Livy Method Day 85 - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Tony starts the live today and discusses what is happening in week 12 of the group
We want to hear from you; The end of program Survey is coming out at the end of the week
Celebrate and Inspire post; we want to hear about your journey and celebrate with you
Are you just coming back into the program? Please reach out to our team for support
Gina discusses what happens in the group and the app after the 91 days.
Going it on your own, if you are uncertain, sign up and let us support you
Did you indulge over the weekend? Your body is on your side
Hangover feeling after overeating and drinking; You can become more sensitive to alcohol
Be open to learning something more each round you do, and getting in tune with everything
The 3 reasons why people gain weight back
Be proud of maintaining your weight through situational change
Life can be challenging and it's how you can show up for yourself
Food does NOT make you fat
Learning to make choices that make you feel good
We are advertising for the first time with these amazing ads put out by our production team
Be your own cheerleader, be proud of what you are doing
Gina will be going live today at 12 pm with the Tweak This Weak with Odette
Gina shares the story of Tony and the beginning of Weight Loss By Gina
Systematically lowering your set point, plateaus are mini solidifying moments as your body adjusts to your weight
Get used to the fluctuations on the scale as they are normal even in Maintenance; It is normal for your body to sit 3-5 lbs above your lowest low
Indulgences, while you are losing, are a great opportunity to learn
We appreciate every comment you make in this amazing community; community and support make a big difference

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

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Let's Talk Researching The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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In this segment, recorded on March 28, 2024, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa.

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr. Ruth Kane and her connections to The Livy Method.
If you are here at Week 11, you are a success! Tell us about your experience in the upcoming survey!
The Livy Method and clinically significant weight loss.
Checking in daily and participating in the community are strong determinants of success on The Program.
What makes The Livy Method different from other weight loss programs?
Differentiating The Livy Method from current diet trends and other diets out there.
The Livy Method is the only healthy way to lose weight.
The Livy Method asks you to pay attention to YOU and listen to the messages of YOUR body.
Some of the reasons people may not be successful with the Livy Method.
Ultra-processed foods are driving the overweight population.
The problems with food labelling, ultra-processed foods, and the industry driving food addiction.
The impact of fibre eaten from whole foods and leafy greens on The Livy Method.
Whole foods versus their low-fat counterparts - there is no comparison!
It feels good to feel good!
Yes, you can lose the weight! Maintenance is about using what you learned and feeling good about your choices!
As you live your life after weight loss, the tweaks don't continue but the principles of The Livy Method do.
Big takeaways from studying Maintenance include the magnitude of the roles stress and sleep play.
You have to be healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to be healthy.
Perspectives on weight loss medications and surgeries.
We've unlearned how to listen to our bodies.
We can influence others by the impact of our choices.
Listening, learning, and unlearning are important ways to work with our body.
When a potato chip is not a potato chip.
Next steps: Take time to fill out our survey coming on April 1st.
Ruth's final words: apply what you have learned and lean into the community!

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - March 27, 2024 Apr 09, 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 March 27, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Welcome to the Maintenance and Mindfulness group. Introducing our 3 Special Guests, Glendora, Vicky and Sid
Glendora shares how this community has played a role in her journey
Vicky shares what is important to her about being part of the Maintenance group family
Sid discusses how the Maintenance community has impacted his journey and the continuity it offered
The guests and Kim share how being part of the community has inspired them, and given them confidence, and helped them to be more successful
Kim, Odette & the guests share how they create new habits and enjoyed the squat challenge and working them into their day
Defining new goals and building new habits
Movement after weight loss: Glendora, Vicky and Sid share how it may have changed for them
Glendora shares how she is enjoying exercise now that it is not about weight loss, and is inspired to do more
Vicky discusses how she finds exercise she likes by getting outside and does it because she WANTS to not because she has to
Sid shares how he is back to running with a spring in his step and has discovered Japanese running, Niko Niko running
Kim shares how she enjoys trying new ways to move her body and new challenges since doing The Livy Method
Vicky shares her experience running with a run club and being part of the running community
Odette shares the biggest takeaway is trying new things
The guests share, if maintenance were a feeling, what would it be for them?

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

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The Tweak This Week - Winter 2024 - Week 11 Apr 09, 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 March 27, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

Be excited and proud of yourself for still being here!
If you are back, welcome back, we are here for you
Personalizing The Food Plan and following the guidelines, and doing all the things
Choosing not to eat a meal or snack if you are not hungry for it
Getting more bang for your buck: Checking in and personalizing your schedule
Check in and be flexible with the timing of your food; every day may look a bit different
Getting in tune with your body's needs and not being robotic about The Food Plan
You can't have more food and have it last you longer
Getting even more in tune with your hunger levels and what you need
Embrace where you are at right NOW. You've worked so hard to be here in Week 11, be right here, right now
Recognize that being all in this week and Personalizing The Food Plan is so important
Be over-prepared and pack for the day. Allow yourself to eat what is appealing
Just do your best. Creating mind-body connections can take time; you don't have to be perfect
Next Steps: Next WeeksTweak and what to do between groups
What are your options for continuing to lose? If you are not confident, sign up again
Join us for the conversation on Maintenance next week regardless of whether you are still looking to lose
Gina shares the biggest takeaways from Peronalizing The Food Plan

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

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Livy Method Day 80 - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 80, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered: