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**Liv Lighter with Gina**

This podcast isn’t one more thing to add to your plate. It’s a place to get inspired, have a few laughs, feel like you’re not alone, and walk away with advice that’s *actually* helpful. We’re tired of all the health trends, the wellness fads, and everyone telling us how to feel, when we just want to feel like ourselves again. Midlife may be messy (especially around that midsection), but we can do this. Some days you’ll feel like a rock star, others you’re barely hanging in there. We meet you where you’re at, so come hang with us on Liv Lighter with Gina.

If you want to learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

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Spill the Tea - Winter 2024: Week 11 with Kellie Sweeney Apr 09, 2024

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Kellie Sweeney.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Spill The Tea with Gina and Introducing Kellie Sweeney
Kellie shares how she found The Livy Method
Doing it on your own with the companion book versus doing it with the support of the group
Why Personalizing The Food Plan makes Kellie nervous and getting out of her head and into her belly
Kellie shares what her favourite things about The Program are
Addressing the mental part, and switching to The Livy Method
Exercise, The Livy Method and noticing changes in your body composition
Kellie shares how she maintains her positivity and how she digs deep
4 years in and letting it become about more than just weight loss
How does Kellie set herself up for success and the books that she enjoys
Kellie is inspiring members to get up early and set themselves up for the day
Kellie discusses when her subconscious dieting started at the age of 12
Partying with alcohol, eating out and watching your weight creeping up
Gina looks at how dieting in the past and how it was a way to connect with people
Kellie shares about losing weight after having kids and offers tips on how to prioritize yourself
Seeing the changes in your body, Setting new goals and recognizing that your body could do more
Shifting your WHY to overall health and away from simply weight loss
Kellie discusses where she is going from here and joining both The Maintenance group and Weight Loss group
Motivation versus consistencies: Kellie shares her tips for showing up every day for yourself
Putting trust in The Livy Method; Kellie thanks the people who are following her and trusting her
Stay tuned; Health and wellness and the ties to your oral health

Find Kellie on Instagram:

@kellie_sweeney

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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Livy Method Day 79 - 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 79, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

This week is all about learning to trust yourself
Our @livyloser Instagram account is a great place to connect with other members
Kellie Sweeney will be Spilling the Tea with us today at 4 pm EST
How to navigate the break in between groups
Verbiage is important- you’re not skipping a snack, you’re choosing not to have it
Does skipping a snack make you hungrier later?
Hunger is just a heads up, not an immediate need to eat
Hunger can be caused by triggers or old habits
We don’t want to try to control our hunger levels
Hunger can also signal that your weight is about to drop
Different foods take different amounts of time to digest
The difference between digesting fish vs red meat
Not hungry at dinner? Here’s what to consider when determining if you should eat
Don’t skip meals or snacks to try to get the scale to move
Eating in the evening is never a good idea
What are the hardships trying to teach you? What is most important in your life? Showing up for yourself and being your own cheerleader
When following The Program, it’s normal to feel hungry before the scale drops
How to use The Livy Method app to learn about your weight loss patterns
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a great compliment to The Program
We fall back into old habits because they’re easy and familiar- how to rewire your braining using the 3 Cs
How to move past feeling defeated
When you reach your Finally & Forever, keep diving into new habits and ways of thinking
If you are hungry at night, ask yourself why
Is your brain telling you you’re hungry, or your stomach?
How to combat your fear of being hungry and how to break the habit of eating at night
We are still following the guidelines this week- take this week as an opportunity to trust in yourself

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

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Livy Method Day 78 - 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 78, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

You are still here; congratulations to you!
Personalizing The Food Plan and doing all of the things to continue to move that dial on the scale
Doing another round is the more effective way to continue to lose your weight
Reviewing Personalizing The Food Plan, remember it is NOT doing your own thing
Checking in: Ask yourself what the best option is for you.
Learning to trust yourself and remember you are still looking to lose weight
Being in tune even if you are choosing to indulge, ask yourself those 4 mindfulness questions
The benefits of watching the Spill The Tea Segments: Real people working through their journey and sharing their struggles
Immerse yourself; There is so much to learn from the guest segments and the Livy Loser Spotlights
If you are doing the next program, how should you end this one?
Personalizing The Food Plan between groups and setting yourself up for your next round
The first group is very physical; the second group becomes very mental
The Lives streamlined, Monday - Friday at 9 am EST, Monday evening Lives at 7 pm
The challenge of doing it on your own: why not embrace the community here to support you
Check out the segment with Chef Lynn Crawford on organizing your fridge
You are not a quitter; sometimes life can just get in the way, and you take a step back
You are back; how to set yourself back up and keep moving forward
Normalizing that not every day is amazing and that setbacks are the setup!
Approaching your indulgences as an opportunity to learn and build new associations
The body loves routine however, be willing to break your schedule as you get in tune with your body's needs
Social situations; Try to pick up on your body's cues; It is easy to overeat
Understanding the patterns of your weight loss and why the scale may be up
If it feels like something is off, maybe something is off, so check in with your healthcare provider
How do you get over program fatigue? Maybe you need to step back for a few days
Allowing yourself to be tired, and then remind yourself why you are here, maybe it has changed

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

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Livy Method Day 75 - 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 75, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Looking forward to Week 11 and Personalizing The Plan as the seasons change
How people respond and react to your weight loss
Getting ready for the next group, a reminder to get yourself signed up
Should you sign up for both the Maintenance group and the Weight Loss group at the same time
Should you join the Maintenance group if you are not done losing weight?
The 3 reasons people gain their weight back
Manifesting Maintenance: There is a benefit to listening to the Maintenance conversation while still using weight
What you resist persists; Changing your verbiage to simply being in tune
Knowing your pain points or your weak spots and recognizing your methods to cope that no longer work for you
Why does making healthy choices mean you are on a diet? Let's normalize and embrace a healthy lifestyle and The Livy way
The tides are turning in the diet industry; the science is catching up!
Spreading the word and breaking generational issues with dieting

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

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Let's Talk Maximizing Your Health with Dr. Olinca Trejo, ND - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks maximizing your health 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

What more can you do? with Dr. Olinca Trejo
Shifting your mindset around exercise and focusing on maximizing your movement
Building movement into your life is about consistency, not intensity
Look at the associations that you have with exercise; You CAN do versus have to do
Building habits: to help your body get out of reserve mode
What are the simplest things you can add to your walk to maximize your efforts
Gina discusses her 10-minute rule to help you create that habit without pressure
Making movement part of your life versus putting movement in your life
Your body adapts to routine, so continue to challenge yourself
The impact that a sedentary life has on your cardiovascular health
The importance of maintaining your muscle mass as you age and the impact on your hormones
Your metabolism and your muscle mass
The scale is a great tool, but measurements can help you understand the body is changing its shape
Getting your heart rate up with cardio-style movement and the role of the hormone cortisol
How would you know if your digestion needs some support? Maximizing your digestion
What is normal and what is not? Bloating doesn't have to be a bad thing!
Excess bloating and low FODMAP diet
Are you scared to switch up your foods? Rotation helps to prevent food sensitivities
Maximizing your food choices by getting in tune with what works for your body
How can you maximize your bowel movements? What to look for!
Diarrhea and constipation: The ideal bowel movement
While you are changing what you are eating, your bowel movements will change as well
Consistency versus intensity and the importance of tracking your non-scale victories

Connect with Dr. Olinca: info@drolinca.com

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

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The Tweak This Week - Winter 2024 - Week 10 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 20, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Gina introduces Kim and discusses this Week's Tweak
Switching up what you are eating and digging into your mind-body connection
Getting used to incorporating healthy fats and bringing up the feels of past diets
Gina shares a guideline to what percentage of your diet should be from carbohydrates, protein and fat
Restrictive diets and relearning how to enjoy these foods as part of a nutrient-rich diet
Gina discusses the different kinds of fats that your body needs and whether you should be taking an omega-3 supplement
When should you implement Back on Track?
The difference between what you were doing prior to this week and introducing Back on Track
Back On Track is not meant to manage the number on the scale; it is about how you FEEL
Helping the body calm down so it can continue to focus on fat loss
How long should you do Back on Track?
The importance of rest and how exercise will impact the number on the scale
Back on Track is doing all the things to help YOUR body and mind feel back on track
Back on Track is part of the Week 10 Guidelines
Introducing Next Week's Tweak: Personalizing The Food Plan
The 4 stages of The Livy Method and the importance of next week's tweak
Checking in with yourself at every meal and snack. Am I hungry? Could I eat? Should I eat?
Personalizing The Food Plan is doing all of the things NOT doing your own thing
Keep strengthening your mind-body connection while continuing to check in with yourself throughout your day

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

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Livy Method Day 73 (Discussing the Oprah Special) - 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 73, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Gina prepares to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs and the diet industry
Gina discusses the Oprah special on ABC, also available on YouTube
Was "Shame and Blame" enough of the conversation?
Gina's biggest takeaway from the Oprah special, they are still trying to figure it out while we are here actually doing it
Gina discusses Ruth Kane at the obesity summit and how the body CAN change its set point
A calorie is NOT a calorie; what you eat is important!
You CAN rewire your brain; you CAN move your set-point
Stay tuned for a book and a journal that you can use for each group
Gina discusses weight loss drugs and surgeries and how you still need to work through your issues and associations
Gina shares her understanding of how Ozempic and all the weight loss medications work and the side effects
If you are taking weight loss medication, The Livy Method is exactly the program you need to do
The diet industry is getting more honest about weight loss
Body positivity movement and loving yourself at whatever size you are
This is a safe space for everybody to talk and share about their journey
Healthy weight loss looks different; you need to get healthy to lose weight in a healthy way
Don't trust what you see online; Gina shares an experience of seeing some of her friends in person, and they looked nothing like their IG.
The diet industry; calories in and calories out and the low-fat era
The conversation at the obesity summit was about how they don't know how to help people sustain their weight
Lose your weight and sustain it; What makes The Livy Method different
Gina discusses the diet industry and how they want you to have your cake and eat it too
After you have lost your weight, you are going to move forward living The Livy Way, maintaining your weight
Whatever job you have, be an advocate for yourself and figure out what you need to do
If there are things you can't do, double down on the other things
Weight loss drugs and surgery are not sustainable, but If you are here and showing up, you are doing the work

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

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Spill the Tea - Winter 2024: Week 10 with Pam Woods Apr 09, 2024

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Pamela Woods.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing our Spill the Tea guest - Pamela Woods.
Pamela shares how she feels after losing 68 pounds with The Livy Method.
Pamela's health history led her to Weight Loss by Gina.
Following the program with previous medical challenges and finding improvements along the way.
Understanding what's going on with the process and not worrying about it while carrying on.
Learning to embrace the personal journey of weight loss takes as long as it takes.
I know why I'm here.
When you have a long journey, it helps to make mini-goals in each round until you get where you are going.
Focus on the small accomplishments along the way no matter how long it takes.
Pamela speaks about how past diets differ from her experience of The Livy Method.
We are here doing this hard work together as a community.
We're building the skills along the way to live a healthy life.
Love yourself how you are.
Pamela shares her biggest "A-ha moment" over the past year.
The Livy Way: Losing weight and Gaining so much more!
Pamela shares her most difficult challenges of The Program this round.
Pamela talks about working hand in hand with her healthcare providers.
Pamela gives us her tips for navigating the final two weeks of The Program!
Final thoughts from Pamela for our members.
Pamela shares her daily inspiration and appreciation for the community.

Find Pamela on Instagram:

@_pamwoods_

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 Where You Are and Where You Want to Be with Dr. Beverley David Apr 09, 2024

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In this episode, recorded on March 19, 2024, Gina talks where you are and where you want to be with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr. Beverley David
Why it's hard to follow through on...anything.
Goals are easy to tick off a list, but our values are lifelong.
Overwhelm happens when we are missing our connection to the here and now.
Our capacity and how we spend our time on the essentials.
Is weight loss a side project for you?
Putting ourselves first by integrating this intention into our whole being.
It's okay to make your health the most important area you focus on.
We keep on learning even beyond the 91 days of The Program.
We're making life-lengthening changes from the inside out.
What do you need to do to get from here to there?
Start slow, get slower.
It takes time and we're here for it.
What we are doing here is for life. The Livy Method works and it is not a quick fix.
Giving ourselves time to nurture our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and our body.
Re-engaging with the work of making progress and why we learn more when it's hard and we persevere.
The personal and profound experience IS hard...and worth it!
Going back to basics for our WHOLE health. There are no unicorns!
Stop trying and start becoming.
Take a minute to remember why you are here and what you are doing for yourself.
Keep showing up: remember you are resilient and resourceful.
The Livy Method is the way: you get to carry the principles with you for life.
Choosing our health and living a FULL life.
Learn to walk, keep walking. Learn to drive, keep driving. Lose your weight, and keep living.
Words matter: catch and change "I have to" to "I get to."
This is about continuous living beyond The Program.
Every day is a new start. Don't hold yourself back.
Continuous learning and bringing fresh eyes to a deeper level each day.
A 'start again' mentality versus starting each day with a fresh start.
Be brave to reinvent yourself. Ask "Who do I want to be?"
Gratitude for getting to do this hard work together as a community of Livy Losers.
Reflection exercise: The Rose, The Thorn, and The Bud
New offerings from Dr. Beverley on her website: yourpsychologycentre.ca/shop
Find Dr. Beverley on Instagram @drdrbeverley
Ends are new beginnings.

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - March 18, 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 from March 18, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Introducing the 4 stages of The Livy Method
Back On Track in Maintenance; it is more than just the food and the water to help the body calm down from any indulgences
Reviewing the discussion with Dr. Ruth Kane and who are you now if you are not a dieter?
Taking the key elements and principles of The LIvy Method with you into Maintenance
Being mindful in maintenance and recognizing you can't go back to the ways things were before
Dieting is not a lifestyle, but you want to create a lifestyle that sustains your weight
The stages of The Livy Method and creating the habit of checking in with yourself when you go on to live your life
Basic principles are still beneficial in Maintenance, but being flexible and in tune with your daily hunger levels
Remember that regardless of where you are in your journey, portions are always what they FEEL like, never what they look like
How should you feel when you walk away from a meal?
Are you continuing to follow the food plan even in maintenance?
The Livy Method is also a get-healthy program; it's not just about losing weight
Choosing to be healthy doesn't mean you are actively looking to lose weight
Back On Track in Maintenance is about getting back to feeling your best
Gina shares about her current challenges and managing pain and her commitment to herself
You have learned what you need to do so you don't gain your weight back again
Check out the conversation with Dr. Ruth Kane from last weeks Weigh In Wednesday
The conversation with Oprah tonight on weight loss drugs and what makes weight loss really difficult