Liv Lighter with Gina

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Why Grit Beats Motivation Jun 23, 2026

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Success isn't about perfection, willpower, or never falling off track, it's about grit. In this episode, Gina Livy shares why persistence is the real secret to reaching your goals, even when life gets messy. She dives into the importance of maintenance, the reasons we fall back into old habits, and how stress, hormones, sleep, medications, and self-sabotage can all impact our progress. Gina also opens up about her own health and fitness journey, why nighttime snacking can be a major roadblock, and how learning to navigate life's ups and downs is the key to sustainable weight loss and long-term wellness.

This episode aligns with Day 65 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're Not Spiraling. You Just Need a Plan. Jun 22, 2026

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Life doesn't pause for your health goals. A week where everything feels sideways and suddenly you're wondering how you got so far off track. Today, Gina Livy and Odette break down self-regulation: what it actually means, why it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. Life still happens and your routine being disrupted doesn't mean you need to completely start over.

If you've ever felt like one off day means you've messed it all up, this one's for you.

This episode aligns with day 64 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Scale Went Up After Your Best Day. Here's Why. Jun 22, 2026

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Summer isn't the enemy of fat loss, it might actually be your secret weapon. In this episode, Gina Livy breaks down why your body is primed to release stored fat when the heat is on, and why the scale going up the day after a new low isn't a setback. Gina also gets into the surprising connection between your home environment and your health habits, what protein and fat actually do to your hunger hormones, and why getting back on track after a vacation, a medical procedure, or a rough week doesn't require starting over... just showing up.

This episode aligns with day 64 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel Strong in Your 60s, 70s, and Beyond Jun 18, 2026

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Most of us are working out but have no idea if it's actually doing anything. Are you lifting enough? Moving enough? Resting too much or not enough?

In this episode, Odette sits down with fitness and longevity expert Andrew Blakey for a straight-talking conversation about what it really takes to get stronger, protect your bones, and feel capable in your body for the long haul. They break down progressive overload in plain language, bust the "no pain, no gain" myth, and get into real talk on walking, strength training, osteoporosis, impact training, rest days, and creatine, including what the latest science actually says.

Where to Find Andrew:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewblakey/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Iamandrewblakey/

Website: https://blakeybreakthrough.com/

This episode aligns with day 60 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Don't Get a 10 for Trying Jun 18, 2026

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Most people aren't stuck because they're lazy. They're stuck because they're grading themselves on effort instead of outcome and there's a difference. In this episode, Gina Livy gets brutally honest about the gap between feeling like you're doing the work and actually doing the work. She breaks down why weight fluctuates even when you're consistent, what your body is actually doing when the scale doesn't move, and the three non-negotiables that matter more than anything else in the final stretch of achieving your goals. This is also a conversation about the weight we carry that has to do with the guilt, the stress, the life events that quietly derail us and why showing up anyway is the only path forward.

This episode aligns with day 60 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reason You're Gaining the Weight Back Has Nothing to Do With Food Jun 17, 2026

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Maintenance is supposed to be the finish line. So why does it feel like the starting line? In this episode, Gina Livy and Odette get into the real reasons people back slide and dig into why some people unconsciously gain their weight back to keep others comfortable, what the "bits and bites" slippery slope actually is (and isn't), and why finishing food you don't want is a habit worth breaking.

Plus: a frank conversation about splitting meals, reading your hunger cues, and why your weight on the scale is almost never the whole story.

This episode aligns with day 59 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No One Told You Kegels Might Be Making It Worse Jun 17, 2026

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Leaking when you laugh. Waking up three times a night to pee. Hip pain that won't quit no matter what you try. Sound familiar? Pelvic health specialist Erin Degagne is back, and she's here to tell you what most women aren't being told: these things are fixable and you've probably been given the wrong advice.

Gina Livy and Erin dig into why the pelvic floor is almost always tight, not weak; what menopause is doing to your bladder and tissue; how to stop the urgency spiral that makes you sprint for every bathroom and the real role of vaginal estrogen, HRT and sex in pelvic health. This may make you say, "Why did no one tell me sooner?"

Resources mentioned today:

To find a pelvic health professional in your area: https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca/

You will find a Bladder Journal in the Files section of the group and linked here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026/permalink/830637866584174/

A few of Erin's favourite pelvic floor stretches: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026/permalink/809082598739701/

Where to Find Erin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squats.and.coffee/

Websites: https://lakecountryphysio.com/

This episode aligns with day 59 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Doctor Wasn't Trained for Menopause. Jun 16, 2026

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Many women leave their doctor's office after asking about menopause more confused than when they walked in. Women's health and fitness expert Amanda Thebe (author of Menapocalypse) joins Gina Livy for a conversation about what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause, and what to do about it. The truth is most doctors aren't knowledgeable about this stage of life. That's where Gina and Amanda come in.

They get into the real exercise minimums (they're lower than you think), why you can't entirely blame menopause for weight gain but it's also not in your head, what HRT actually does and doesn't do, which supplements are worth it and which are a waste of money, and how to stop being misled by fear-based wellness content online.

Where to Find Amanda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe

Website: https://amandathebe.com/

Podcast: https://amandathebe.com/podcast/

Book: Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!

https://amzn.to/43DvUc2

This episode aligns with day 58 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Would You Do If You Could Start Over? Jun 15, 2026

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Most people think maintenance means white-knuckling it forever. Gina Livy disagrees. In this Mindset Monday, she and Odette break down what it actually means to make healthy habits automatic and why it doesn't take as long as you think. They explore the difference between choosing your life and just living it by default, and challenge you to picture what your ideal life actually feels like.

This episode aligns with day 57 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You Sabotage Yourself Right Before the Finish Line Jun 15, 2026

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You were doing everything right. Then you started getting close to your goal and something in you hit the brakes. Sound familiar? In this episode, Gina Livy gets into the real reason so many women sabotage their progress right when it matters most. It's not weakness. It's fear of what reaching your goal actually means, of who you'll have to become, of what you'll run out of excuses for. She also gets into what to do when the people around you aren't cheering you on and sometimes aren't even trying to hide it.

This episode aligns with day 57 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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