Weigh In with Gina

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2023: Week 10 Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina, Group Manager Kim, and Special Guests Skye and Nathan Dixon.

Topics covered:

Breaking down Week 10 @ 1:45
Back on Track @ 2:58
When do you need Back on Track @ 4:30
Summer Weight Loss @ 10:45
Not having a group throughout the summer @ 11:33
Thinking you can't lose weight in the summer - tips @ 12:30
Listening to Maintenance lives for whats to come @ 18:25
Summer is a great time to lose weight @ 18:55
Bridging the Gap group @ 19:50
Mind/Body Connection @ 21:07
Transitioning to trust - confidence in mind/body connection, food choices @ 21:57
Continue to be in tune with everything else @ 27:14
Kim's tips - including tip for next week Personalizing the Plan @ 28:46
Introducing Skye & Nathan Dixon @ 32:10
Skye shares how she heard about the Program @ 33:33
Skye shares how she prioritized herself to follow Program - busy mom @ 35:15
Nathan shares how he navigated Program as a Shift Worker @ 37:29
When Nathan decided to join Program @ 39:02
Nathan & Skye's favourite and hardest weeks of Program @ 39:50
Weight Nathan has lost @ 41:29
How life has changed for them while on Program @ 43:11
Skye's underactive thyroid @ 45:20
Where are they for reaching their goals, losing weight during the summer @ 46:26
Nathan answers member's question about inspiring co-workers @ 47:59
Their experience sharing on IG @ 48:36
Nathan & Skye's tips for success @ 49:32
Their thoughts regarding Personalizing the Plan @ 50:48
How Nathan has changed physically @ 52:23

If you're in the Spring/Summer 2023 group, you can watch the full episode at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

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

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Livy Method Day 72 - Spring/Summer 2023 Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Spring/Summer 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 72, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

Topics covered:

Back on Track @ Intro
If you haven't been following, using the App @ 2:58
Next steps - during the break @ 4:20
Program fatigue, what is your "why" @ 5:14
Indulging on the weekends @ 10:35
Following the Program while on holiday @ 14:28
Not feeling great after indulging @ 15:16
Medical procedure - Sickness protocol and how to get back at it @ 18:11
Body changes - needing new clothing sizes @ 19:56
When having feelings @ 20:48
Weight slow to move - what to consider, 20 questions @ 22:49
Indulgences - getting Back on Track @ 28:57
Plateaus - portion sizes @ 32:07
If not this then what? @ 39:29

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - July 3, 2023 Jul 03, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from July 3rd, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Maintenance Group While on Your Weight Loss Journey @ Intro
Mental Game - Stressors @ 3:34
Lowest Lows and Fluctuations @ 5:52
Heavier Carbs @ 7:50
Trying To Lose @ 9:33
Start with the Basics – Maximize @14:53
The Scale vs How You Feel @20:24
Natural Fluctuations @23:05
Solidifying Your Weight @24:38
Refocus – Meet Yourself Where You’re At @ 25:34
Using the Scale as a Tool @ 26:14
Adjusting to your body’s needs @ 27:46

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

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Livy Method Day 71 - Spring/Summer 2023 Jul 03, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Spring/Summer 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 71, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

Topics covered:

Week 10 Guidelines @ Intro
Back On Track @ 1:56
4 Mindfulness Questions @ 5:00
New Routine @ 8:31
Noticing Your Body Change @ 10:27
Long Weekend @ 11:08
Motivation – Reassessing Your Why @ 12:26
Noticing Your Patterns @ 17:01
Spill The Tea Segments @ 18:14
Leaving Food Behind @ 19:00
Look Good & Feel Good @ 21:51
Situational Change @ 23:18
Losing In Layers @ 25:56
Follow The Plan as Designed @ 27:10
Maximizing – What Areas Can You Focus On @ 29:00
Celiac Disease @ 32:05
Dr. Beverley David - www.yourpsychologycentre.ca @ 33:23
Finally & Forever Weight Loss @ 35:17
Next Steps – Losing Weight Through the Summer @ 37:01
Setting Intentions @ 39:36
Reasons Your Scale Is Up @ 42:04
Next Steps @ 44:12

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

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Livy Method Day 68 - Spring/Summer 2023 Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Spring/Summer 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 68, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

Topics covered:

Make a plan for upcoming celebratory days/vacations @ Intro
Bridging the Gap between groups - Maintenance group @ 2:00
4 Stages of Finally & Forever @ 3:53
This weekend introducing Back on Track, focus on meal/snack components @ 4:39
What healthy weight loss looks like - reaching your goals @ 8:03
Options for when you reach Maintenance, joining both groups @ 11:30
Losing weight now, built on momentum, Supporting body in detox @ 15:21
Myths and mistruths - need proteins and fats - not a quick fix program @ 17:35
When you are sick - sickness protocol - body detoxing @ 22:08
Not gaining weight when travelling @ 24:15
Signs of detox - many reasons scale is up - weight naturally fluctuates @ 26:59
Meeting yourself where you're at - keep showing up @ 32:18
Scale recommendations @ 35:41
Dealing with loss - little things you do can make a difference @ 37:12
Loving ourselves - sense of community - prioritizing ourselves @ 42:04
Normal for weight to fluctuate - Back on Track tweak @ 45:32

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2023: Week 9 Part 2 Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

This is the recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Joanie Weltz.

Topics covered:

Introduction of special guest Joanie Weltz @ Intro
Joanie's experience with food/losing weight in the past @ 5:44
How Joanie was able to reconcile use of food for nutrients versus coping @ 7:20
Where Joanie was and is now on her weight loss journey @ 10:45
The scale - Joanie's advice for those nervous about the scale @ 12:41
Joanie's advice for those nervous to eat the foods on plan @ 15:16
Joanie's experience with weight watchers at the age of 10 @ 16:35
How Joanie felt with her weight - how she wished it was approached @21:12
Our supportive community - Joanie's thoughts on the "secret sauce" of program @ 24:47
Accepting yourself where you're at @ 26:57
Joanie's hardest part during the program - her fears @ 27:47
Joanie's favourite things with group - why she chose to share her story @ 29:33
What it has been like sharing her story @ 31:32
Joanie's words of wisdom for struggling members @ 32:36

If you're in the Spring/Summer 2023 group, you can watch the full episode at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

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

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Lets Talk Taking Care of Your Changing Body with Dr. Tam, BSc - Spring/Summer 2023 Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

In this live segment, Gina chats about taking care of our changing body with Dr. Tam, Chiropractic Doctor. If you are in the Spring/Summer 2023 group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

Topics covered:

Introducing Dr Tam @ Intro
Impact of larger amount of weight loss on body @ 1:42
Smaller amount of weight loss - needs of changing body @ 4:52
Worth being proactive to see a chiropractor @ 6:34
Gina's history with Dr Tam @ 8:18
Other things people can do to be proactive regarding health/stress 10:08
Times of stress and impact on body @ 11:10
Seeing a chiropractor can help with stress @ 13:05
What happens to the body when there is stress @ 14:10
What other things someone can do to make improvements with body @ 16:09
Sleep - sleep structure @ 17:28
Exercise and activities - benefits and to strengthen body support @ 20:07
How not to wreck yourself when you exercise, "weekend warriors" @ 24:41
Chiropractic care - what Dr Tam does @ 26:19
Difference between needing massage versus an adjustment @ 27:52
When every part of your body hurts - who to see, where to start @ 28:52
Difficult to do it all @ 31:30
Adjustments - not all about cracking - assessments first @ 33:09
What are questions to ask as a new client @ 36:35
When you don't want to go to chiropractor but you know you need it @ 39:17
Dehydration versus hydration @ 40:34
Where to find Dr. Tam @ 43:25

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - June 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from June 28, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Welcome and introducing special guest Janette Rojas @ Intro
Situational Change @ 0:53
Janette's experience with situational change @ 1:37
What Janette wishes she did differently @ 4:45
Kim's experience with situational change @ 9:31
Defining different types of situational change @ 11:11
Odette's experience with anticipating situational change @ 11:56
Other examples of situational change @ 13:48
Meet yourself where you're at - members share @ 16:55
Can't control what happens to you, can change how you deal with it @ 18:41
When you know you've gained weight - taking action @ 20:25
Recognizing your triggers before situational change happens @ 23:19
Weight fluctuations in maintenance @ 26:44
What's coming up next week @ 28:40

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

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Livy Method Day 66 - Spring/Summer 2023 Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Spring/Summer 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023

Topics covered:

Frustrations, not feeling like you have enough time @ Intro
Nervous about each week's tweaks @ 3:09
Beans and lentils @ 4:37
Goals - reaching and setting new goals @ 5:42
Calm Magnesium @ 8:40
The scale, when in maintenance @ 9:51
Not doing the weekly tweaks - what to do @ 12:53
What to do when out and foods not on plan @ 16:51
Week 9 tweak - noticing the difference @ 19:55
Stress - prioritize yourself @ 23:14
Feeling proud - finishing the program @ 24:30
Struggling, frustrated - what you can do @ 26:12
Sleep Calm Magnesium @ 29:59
Extra hungry @ 31:00
Limited mobility - maximizing efforts while healing @ 32:01
The scale - chasing a number @ 36:12
Not feeling the same motivation @ 38:24
Repeating the Program, next steps/options over the summer @ 40:33

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2023: Week 9 Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Group Manager Kim. Due to technical issues, Special Guest Joanie Weltz was unable to join this session, but will be joining Gina in a future recording.

Topics covered:

Joanie Weltz story shared. (rescheduled due to tech issues) @ Intro
Week 9 - what people are talking about @ 2:41
Food Plan Revamp - recap @ 3:55
Continue to ask 4 Questions, overnight oats, protein & fat, fruit - be in tune @ 6:00
Dinner as the smallest meal @ 7:16
Extra hungry at night @ 8:25
Everything on plan is for a rhyme and a reason, follow as designed @ 9:14
Fats - proteins carbs and fats @ 10:45
Carbohydrates - are you getting enough @ 12:28
Protein shakes @ 14:42
Timing, one afternoon snack @ 15:15
Non-scale victories - should be noticing a change @ 17:46
Relationship with food, portions, hunger levels @ 20:54
Finishing strong @ 23:22
Expectations at the beginning and then near the end @ 24:20
How do you want to feel at the end of the Program @ 26:06
Follow the program as consistently as possible, resources available @ 31:41
Program specialists are here for you @ 32:50
How to find Joanie on IG @ 33:55
Kim's tips for Week 9 @ 34:53