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Livy Method Day 61 - 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 61, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Our team truly wants you to succeed
Does your effort match your desire to reach your goals?
Take the time to have an honest conversation with yourself
Plan ahead for the next month to set yourself up for success
The purpose of repeating the 4 Steps is for it to become second nature
Hot flashes can be caused by a variety of things
Options for continuing to lose or maintenance
What maintenance looks like with The Livy Method
Breaking down eating to satisfaction while Feeding the Metabolism
Building momentum is key to minimizing the time you spend losing weight
There is zero science to suggest you cannot lose weight
How to approach meals/snacks this week if you aren’t hungry
The goal is to get the body to focus on releasing fat- this is why consistency is key
Indulge in the experience instead of food
What to do when you receive food as a gift
Our team will be at the National Women’s Show in Toronto
The difference between fat loss and weight loss
This point in The Program is a great time to go back and review anything you may have missed
Are you just chasing a number on the scale? Re-assessing your goal
Has your “Why” changed? Assessing where you’re at today with fresh eyes
You will still have “fat days” after you lose the weight
Be conscious of slipping back into old diet dialogue and habits
Take time to regroup and finish strong
Are you still doing what is required to reach your goals?

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

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Livy Method Day 60 - 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 60, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

The 4 Stages of The Livy Method
Next week we will be revamping The Food Plan
Making choices that make you feel good while travelling
Reminder to use The Livy Method app
We’re working on some fun updates for the app!
Personal trainers can be a great investment
Supporting the body in detox
Normalizing getting sidetracked and how to get back on track
Remember to continue asking as many questions as you need
Why it’s normal for your scale to be up after hitting a new low
Don’t let your feelings stop you from doing what you need to do
Your weight will continue to fluctuate in maintenance
Why weighing yourself every day is so important
Being in tune to your fluctuating hunger levels
Portions are individual- the importance of not comparing yourself to others
How to assess satisfaction levels
Portioning when Feeding the Metabolism
How each round of The Program can be different throughout your journey
Keeping a journal can help to identify food sensitivities
The power of building momentum
If you feel like the scale is going to be down but it isn’t- stick with it
Did you sabotage, or did you just need a minute?
How weight loss is like surfing
Different ways of thinking about this journey- Gina explains the house and road trip analogies
Breaking the habit of going long periods of time without eating
Navigating The Program with digestive issues
Changing how you show up for yourself every day and how you define success
The power of getting outside for a walk
Don’t wait to sign up for the Spring/Summer Program!

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - March 6, 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 6, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Introducing...Julie Pickering.
Julie talks about being a veteran dieter and where she is at now as a Livy Loser.
Our panel weighs in on how stress and emotions can get us to revert to old habits & coping mechanisms.
When in the face of triggering events, it's important to focus on the good.
Got munchies in the evening? Get curious about the why!
Deep breathing and pausing helps us be less reactive in the moment.
Everything is a learning opportunity & reflection point, especially when facing struggles.
Self-care and making time to prioritize yourself is not a selfish act! @ 14:08
It's important to fill your cup first, even as a caregiver for others. @ 16:10
Our panel shares their favourite coping mechanisms that work for you, not against you.
You can't have a negative and positive thought at the same time.
Julie's tips for celebrations and eating out while in maintenance.
There is power in having a choose day and move on!
Get ready for a 5-Day Squat Challenge coming up next week! Look out for some tips early in the week!

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

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The Tweak This Week - Winter 2024 - Week 8 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 6, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Gina and Kim share what their favourite week tweak is.
Let's dig into Maximizing and Feeding the Metabolism One Last Time this week!
From being overwhelmed to doing what you can, members have come a long way to being excited about this tweak.
Splitting meals and snacks is about doing what you can when you can. No stress!
Hunger fluctuations: it's normal to feel hungrier or not hungry at all for a variety of reasons.
"Extra hungry" doesn't necessarily mean "more food."
Everyone responds differently to the tweaks; it's important not to compare your journey to other members.
Are you doing your own thing or following the Program as designed?
Second portions are about mindfully tuning into your portions and hunger.
Self-reflection and the benefits of learning from last week's pain points and the adjustments you can make this week.
There is power in doing your best and not making excuses for the things you didn't do well.
Feeding the metabolism really tells the body there is food coming and it doesn't need to store fat!
Double down on Mindfulness: bring awareness to the changes you are making and have fun with it!
Separating the proteins and carbs this week will help set you up for next week.
Food Plan Revamp: next week we will follow the Food Plan Guidelines but with some key changes.
Don't stress! Keep an open mind about the changes we are making in Week 9+10.
It's not about eating less food; it's about tuning into how much you need to eat throughout the day.
How you set yourself up for the day can make a difference in managing the gaps between snacks and the next meal.
Protein shakes: there are benefits to chewing foods versus liquid nutrients.

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

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Livy Method Day 59 - 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 59, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Are you trying to lose weight but getting off track by setbacks?
Invest in your WHY! Motivation alone is not going to get this done for you!
Using our setbacks to get back on track.
The Livy Method App is a great tool and resource to use!
A-type personalities and their drive to get it done can lead to missing out on some of the struggles of going deeper.
When you are doing the best you can, there is nothing wrong with being "slightly off track."
Why noticing the language you use to describe your journey can make a big difference in how you feel.
There's a difference between weight loss and fat loss.
If you're going to have the pasta, have the pasta! Make it worth it!
After taking time away from the Program, maintaining your weight is a HUGE win!
Make choices that make you feel good!
Prioritizing ourselves and connecting the dots between our choices yesterday and how we feel today.
Is it really self-sabotage?
Setbacks are the setups to your success.
Check out @livylosers on Instagram. It's a great place for community sharing!
Immerse yourself and be obsessed with prioritizing yourself!
You are not alone! It takes a community and we are all about real people supporting each other!
In case you missed it: check out the discussion on hormones with Dr. Olinca found in our Expert Guide or the Weigh In with Gina podcast.
Our guest experts are generously sharing what they know to help us on our journey.
Are you picking up what I'm throwing down?
Why it's important to give yourself the resources you can while you are healing.
Fluorescent pee? It's probably the B vitamins you're taking.
Indulge in the goodness you provide yourself.
Drinking water during the night isn't necessary for hitting a fluid goal but may be helpful if you have a dry mouth.
Check in with yourself about those evening, after-dinner cravings!
A-Types will benefit from digging deeper into the times they are feeling off track.
Check out the Poo Protocol if you are constipated or are experiencing bowel issues.
Your body doesn't want junk food. There's always a meaning in the message.
There is a difference between feeling confident, competence and feeling worthy.

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

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Let's Talk Hormones and Menopause with Dr. Olinca Trejo, ND - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks hormones and menopause 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:

Discussing hormones, perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Olinca
Defining perimenopause and menopause and their effects on us physically, mentally and emotionally
Stress, lack of sleep and deprivation diets play a role in the symptoms we experience
As we enter our 30s and 40s, our bodies don’t have the same resiliency to tolerate stressors as they once did
Stress and sleep and their role in impacting our hormonal health
Early signs and symptoms to recognize perimenopause and menopause
Signs that are often overlooked - mood changes, loss of libido, brain fog, joint pain, heart palpitations, etc
How The Livy Method supports this transitional time in life
Menopause vs perimenopause
Fat and its effects on hormone production
Hormone testing and working with your health care providers
Testing in your 20s-30s vs your 40s and how FSH fluctuates
The importance of tracking your cycle, your sleep quality and other symptoms to support conversations with your health care professionals
The protective effects of estrogen and when medications may or may not be appropriate
The Livy Method and how it supports so much more than weight loss when it comes to our overall health
Changes to our sleep architecture and insulin levels in perimenopause
Every decision we make each day either supports or hinders our health
Stress, diet, fitness and hormones are the pillars to focus on at this time of our lives
The importance of tracking/journalling your symptoms to assess treatment options
Treatment options and the misconceptions around breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and HRT
Bioidentical hormones and the differences between oral medications, creams and patches
The benefits of oral progesterone
Treatment is individualized and may need to be tweaked over time to find the appropriate combination for you
Options for women who are not HRT candidates
The importance of exercise, sleep hygiene and diet in supporting this transitionary time
How cycles can change when following The Livy Method
Talking to your medical professionals to get the care you deserve
Changing the narrative around your hormones - hormones are your friend and respond to the environment you put them in
The importance of resistance training in maintaining muscle mass and the connection to our metabolic function
The difference between weight loss and fat loss - why resistance training is a game changer
Every healthy habit and behaviour you have learned with The Livy Method is going to support this transitionary time in your life

Connect with Dr. Olinca: info@drolinca.com

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - March 4, 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 4, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

The Livy Method: The 4 Stages to Finally and Forever, where are you at in your journey?
Do the guidelines around when to use dairy change as you go through the stages of Maintenance?
Is there a benefit to using collagen in Maintenance? Should you use marine or bovine?
Scientific evidence has shown that 2.7-3.5 L of water is what the body needs to meet its basic needs
Dr. Feifer's post is a great resource to discuss the benefits of drinking water to support your body while you are following The Livy Method
The different circumstances and context around listening to your body's cues to urinate
Remembering the basics around how the scale will naturally fluctuate
How your meals may look different than another individual's, and ensuring you have the components you need
Gina shares her story of when her weight was going up and up, and she knew something was off. When should you investigate what else might be going on and utilizing Back On Track to help your body destress
Check out the podcast with Gina and Dr. Rice discussing cosmetic procedures

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

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Livy Method Day 57 - 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 57, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Week 8 and eating more often to feed into your metabolism; it's about getting even more in tune and prioritizing yourself.
Trusting the process: Are you getting the urge to go back to other tweaks?
When you lose during downsizing, it's because of all the things you did leading up to it
Are you doing your own thing? Ask yourself why you may be resisting.
Falling back into old habits in dieting
Taking a step back to look at what you need to double down on and hold yourself accountable
Falling back into old habits to recognize how far you have come
The two things that are really important to making change are being proud of yourself & recognizing old habits are no longer working for you
Stepping back; The psychology of effort and are you really doing all the things you could be doing
Remembering the basics and how the scale responds during detox
Just because you did the things to get the scale up, the scale can still be on its way down
Is there such a thing as too much exercise?
How the change in season and longer days can affect your energy levels
Coping: making the connection between WHY you got triggered and the action that you took
Utilizing The Livy Method app when Facebook is being challenging
Getting triggered and coping the only way you can doesn't mean it is sabotage
Gina shares how she has coped with wine in the past and how she is developing new coping mechanisms
You are allowed to be successful; you ARE worthy!
Gina discusses a new book she is reading, Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima
Are you picking up on signs that you're sensitive to certain foods
Celebrations and having your cake, so much bigger than what you are eating and when
Bringing mindfulness into your exercise routine and the 10-minute rule
Maximizing and levelling up can mean just being more in tune with what your body needs
Week 8: reassess what you need to do NOW

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

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Livy Method Day 54 - 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 54, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Gina shares her morning routine
Gina discusses a new book she is reading, Worthy By Jamie Kern Lima
Manifesting and connecting with the HOW, Are you intentionally trying to lose weight?
Visualizing your morning routine and how you want to start the day
What if you want to finish the second portion while Feeding The Metabolism?
How are your hunger levels changing while eating even more often?
Learning the skills to lose your weight and keep it off
Being in a room with all the things and feeling totally calm
20 lbs down doing The Livy Method looks like 40 lb loss on deprivation diets
Believing in the process and getting better at being in tune program over program
The 4 stages of Finally and Forever
Weight fluctuations and what is normal for you
Recognizing your non-scale victories as you gain a sense of confidence and well-being
Setting timers and REMEMBERING to prioritize yourself
Check out the post on Anti-Inflammatory Foods
How your choices and decisions change as you change
Habit Stacking and creating your morning routine
Why do people comment when you are losing weight?
When people choose to say nothing when you are clearly losing weight
Sending friends and family to Ginalivy.com for information if they are curious about what you are doing
Advocating for yourself when your doctor is not supportive of investigating your health
Educating yourself, journal and track all the things you are doing to get your doctor on board
Visualize your life and do the things you need to do INTENTIONALLY, even though life is hard

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

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Let's Talk Taking Care of Your Changing Body with Dr. Tam - Winter 2024 Apr 09, 2024

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In this live segment, Gina talks stress, sleep, squats, and taking care of our changing body with Dr. Tam, Chiropractic Doctor.

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. Dickson Tam. @ Intro
After weight loss, the body changes enough that you may want to consider seeing a chiropractor.
Are you too sedentary? Why moving your body more often is essential for good health.
Movement helps nourish our joints.
When it comes to movement, we want to choose activities that give us the most bang for our buck.
Squatting is a natural, fundamental movement with a great return for your efforts!
Squats for everyone! Listen to your body and modify it as you need to work within your ability.
Why it is important to choose an exercise that you like to do.
Resistance and strength training our muscles become even more important as we age.
Stretching is another form of helpful movement.
With posture, it's important to address problem areas and work on your weaknesses for overall health.
Move your body in ways you enjoy: don't make it a chore and another thing to check off if you hate it.
Dr. Tam talks about how stress accentuates any of our existing physical problems.
Posture as a reflection of spinal health. Do you know how good your spine is right now?
How would we know if our posture is poor?
Get stacked! Dr. Tam discusses how the body might look from a side view when posture is stacked.
Create more awareness in your spaces to allow you to have more of a stacked posture.
Sleep: let's keep it simple with a few tips from Dr. Tam.
Dr. Tam shares his Five Factors of Health that we can control: diet, movement, sleep, stress, and recovery.
Where to find Dr. Tam: www.thewellnessgroupaurora.com