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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2023: Week 5 May 30, 2023

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina, Group Manager Kim, and Special Guest Tanya Gelsomino.

Topics covered:

Gina shares a bit about the present - how you cope when life gets in the way @ Intro
Focus of topics this week - messy middle @ 6:47
Maximizing, levelling up @ 8:42
Eating to Satisfaction this week, eating just enough @ 13:56
How our thoughts affect our journey @ 20:33
Kim's tips this week @ 25:49
Introducing special guest Tanya Gelsomino @ 27:30
Tanya shares her story @ 29:45
Body positivity then and now - learning how to dress again @ 32:27
Mind takes time to catch up @ 34:31
Tanya's journey on multiple Program @ 36:36
Tanya's favourite part of the Program @ 42:55
The hardest part for Tanya @ 44:43
Managing the tweaks - upcoming feeding the metabolism @ 46:25
Downsizing tips @ 47:43
Managing social events @ 49:02
Tanya's tips for the program @ 50:39
Where to find Tanya @ 57:14

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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The Reasons Your Weight Might Be Slow to Move with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND - Spring/Summer 2023 May 30, 2023

Show notes

In this live segment, Gina chats about the 4 main reasons your wight might be slow to move with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND.

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:

4 main reasons weight can be slower to move - Inflammation @ 0:46
How to know if you have inflammation @ 3:13
While on Program doing all the things - non-scale victories @ 5:47
How long it can take to address inflammation @ 9:05
How to address inflammation 10:12
Addressing inflammation - food sensitivities, hormones, gut dysbiosis, allergies @ 12:55
Food sensitivities, what to focus on @ 19:02
How long to take out foods for results, keeping a journal @ 22:38
Gut dysbiosis @ 26:21
How to deal with gut dysbiosis @ 28:16
Causes that can contribute to gut dysbiosis @ 29:36
Hormones - menopause, adrenals, insulin @ 34:32
Thyroid @ 39:38
Following Program helps - noticing changes - 20 Questions @ 40:54

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

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Livy Method Day 36 - Spring/Summer 2023 May 29, 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 36, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Registration open for Fall Group - eating to satisfaction after downsizing @ Intro
Weight slow to move - Dr. Paul discussing reasons why this week @ 2:41
Keep moving forward - no going back to repeat steps @ 10:59
Eating to satisfaction - eating just enough. Downsizing is only one tweak @ 12:31
Awareness of what you need to do @ 14:41
Changes in body with warmer weather - craving different foods @ 15:29
Losing weight in layers - when done losing weight, next steps, maintenance @ 17:31
Being in tune with hunger - asking 4 questions - portion sizes can change @ 23:05
Repeating the Process - benefits to help issues & associations @ 25:50
Keep working towards your goals @ 31:20
Catching up mentally to how body is changing physically - positivity @ 33:58
Getting a good sleep - exercising - adjusting when needed @ 38:40
Revisiting triggering celebrations/situations/events @ 40:09
Registration for Fall Group - today only $60, what's coming up this week @ 45:57

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - May 24, 2023 May 24, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from May 24, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Guest panelist - Amy Moneypenny shares her journey @ Intro
Joining a group to solidify, resetting goals @ 3:14
Amy's focus when she redid program for solidifying - 4 mindfulness questions @ 5:18
Mind body connection @ 8:47
Getting over trying to see your lowest low, fluctuations @ 11:22
Trusting the choices you make, being calm @ 14:01
Finding your sense of calm @ 17:23
What Finally & Forever looks like to Amy @ 21:59
Exercise @ 25:52

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

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Livy Method Day 31 - Spring/Summer 2023 May 24, 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 31, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Register for Fall group on Monday, Data/stats of survey on website, Dr Paul back @ Intro
Dr Beverley Live, working through issues and associations, Spill the Tea Lives @ 3:38
Downsizing - feeling extra hungry at night @ 6:19
Sickness, supporting the body in detox @ 9:25
Dr Beverley Live - worth listening to @ 11:55
App users - revisit posts, use workbook - all info available @ 14:59
Needing new clothes with weight lost @ 16:18
Scale either drops or body makes change - losing weight in layers on Program @ 19:17
Participating in the group - showing up for yourself - group is here to support you @ 22:59
Downsizing - portioning out less or leaving bites behind, food waste issues @ 27:46
Water weight vs true weight loss @ 30:53
Choosing not to indulge - normalizing when others are @ 31:41
Working through issues with the scale, a tool not a measure of success @ 34:20
Making choices that feel good @ 39:02
Showing up for yourself - when life gets in your way @ 40:47
Noticing how body reacts to situations/choices aside from foods on Program @ 42:53

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

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Spill the Tea - Spring/Summer 2023: Week 4 May 23, 2023

Show notes

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina, Group Manager Kim, and Special Guest Dorothy Freymond.

Topics covered:

Introduction of Group Manager Kim Johnstone @ Intro
Dr. Beverley segment, The Psychology of Effort science post, Obesity Summit @ 2:11
Week 4 - working through issues, negative dialogue, not a quick fix @ 5:15
Mindfulness, trusting the process, normal if weight hasn't moved yet @ 7:35
What you can do to maximize @ 11:21
The scale, fluctuations, reviewing older posts, listening to lives @ 13:32
Mindfulness, 4 Mindfulness Questions @ 16:30
Downsizing, hunger @ 24:00
Portioning less, leaving bites behind, food waste issues @ 27:35
Kim's tips for Week 4 @ 34:57
Introducing special guest Dororthy Freymond @ 36:49
Dorothy shares her experience with program and Downsizing @ 39:38
Dorothy's focus prior to the Program @ 42:22
How being on the program has been life changing for Dorothy @ 43:55
What was hardest for Dorothy while doing the Program @ 45:33
Maintenance, being mindful, checking yourself before you wreck yourself @ 47:43
Dorothy's tips @ 52:17

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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Meet Clinical Psychologist Dr. Beverley David - Spring/Summer 2023 May 23, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we are introduced to Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D in Sleep Research (Insomnia), and a Masters Degree in Health Psychology. Gina and Dr. Beverley discuss the psychology behind weight loss and the ways that your brain might be working for, or against you on this journey.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Dr Beverley introduction @ Intro
Issues/thoughts about dieting @ 2:55
Thought traps - being aware of your thinking @ 7:18
No shortage of inspiration - not showing up for yourself @ 11:07
Festering in your funk - what are the signs, how to get out of it @ 13:09
Obesity Summit - behavior discussion @ 16:57
Mapping your diet history @ 18:42
Rewiring your brain @ 21:04
Resistance to making change @ 25:05
Being gentle with yourself and changes vs negative self talk @ 27:06
Dealing with Stress @ 30:02
Setting Intentions/End of Day Reflections - embracing imperfections @ 31:06
Ah-ha moments - what working through issues look like @ 36:01
Classical conditioning @ 40:28
Sleep and this process @ 43:55

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from May 22, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

The four stages of weight loss @ Intro
Celebratory weekends and indulging @ 3:12
1st year after you've lost your weight you're testing things like holidays, vacations, etc. @ 4:04
Discussing the Obesity Summit @ 5:05
Dr Beverly joining us this week @ 6:02
Scaling our Program to attack the obesity crisis @ 6:49
The stress of travelling having our weight up @ 8:16
Taking the time to solidify your weight @ 9:55
Feeling calm around food @ 11:31
Diabetic drugs and weight loss @ 12:32
Discussions with Michael Valus around cravings and being in tune @ 13:24
Time when weight loss is time sensitive ie with fertility issues @ 14:30
A program like this is important even when taking medications for weight loss @ 15:17
Dr Beverly a big help with this program to work through issues and associations @ 15:45
Bariatric surgery not changing habits and associations @ 16:37
We are helping people lose weight in a sustainable way here @ 18:17
We are living proof that long term weight loss is possible @ 19:12
Major players in the weight loss industry and coming podcasts @ 19:35
Weight loss compared to skincare and what's needed day to day @ 21:05
Being hungry and wanting quick fixes @ 22:48
Protein and fat when working out @ 23:15
Bring it back to basics @ 25:13
Free CBT therapy @ 28:06
Feeling hungry all the time @ 28:08
Feeling Calm around food but not getting complacent @ 30:32
Going through your weight loss history and mapping it out @ 30:42
Feeling guilty in taking too much time on ourselves @ 33:28
People have tried so many methods but there IS one method that works @ 37:03
Comorbidities of carrying extra weight @ 38:03
Next program is original pricing $60 for one day @ 39:20
Livy Method addressing all issues and discussions with Sean Warton @ 40:09
Losing weight for yourself and nothing else @ 43:00
Now what? Now what is your motivator? @ 45:43
Mapping out your dieting journey continued @ 47:24

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

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Livy Method Day 29 - Spring/Summer 2023 May 22, 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 29, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Downsizing @ Intro
Dr.Beverley – Psychologist @2:27
Scale not moving @3:35
Save The Date – Fall Group Sign Up @4:48
Maximizing and 20 Questions @ 5:44
Psychology of Effort @ 6:55
Celebratory Weekends & Downsizing@ 8:20
Different seasons of your life @9:38
Obesity Conference @ 10:20
Downsizing & Your body’s needs @ 12:00
Body Changing – Healthy Weight loss @ 16:01
Magnesium – Bowel Movements @21:40
Cholesterol @ 24:46
Returning Members & Plateaus @26:26
Weight Fluctuating - Embrace the Scale @29:09
Science Saturdays @ 32:55
Workbook @35:42
Save The Date - Fall Group Sign Up @36:32

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

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Livy Method Day 26 - Spring/Summer 2023 May 19, 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 26, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Obesity conference @ Intro
Week 4 - Downsizing @ 2:52
Celebratory weekends @ 7:45
Gina's reflections on turning 50 @ 8:41
Lots of information on Program that will all come together @ 10:08
What to do when missing a snack @ 11:54
Not hungry at meal or snack time - token amounts @ 13:07
Downsizing - still eating 5-6 times nutrient rich food @ 18:24
Hot weather - body reactions @ 20:32
Healthy weight loss looks different @ 25:11
Special guests/lives coming up @ 26:20

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

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