Weigh In with Gina

Latest Episodes:

Let's Talk Reasons Your Weight Might Be Slow To Move with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND Feb 14, 2023

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In this live segment, Gina and Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND discuss 4 reasons why your weight may be slow to move. If you are in the Winter 2023 group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Inflammation - what is it - signs, symptoms - why it's messing with our ability to lose weight
Brain fog - gut/brain relationship and messages to your body
Stress
Doing all the things - what state are you in during the day regarding stress
State your body was before beginning journey - how it can slow weight loss
What's a realistic time frame once issues are being addressed
Food sensitivities - types of foods - how to test for it - how long to eliminate for testing
Skin conditions/issues
How gut dysbiosis/function is different from food sensitivities
Some causes for disruption of gut function
Hormones - stress - there are solutions - looking at anti-stress options
Adrenals, thyroid and menopause
Identifying obstacles to health

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Gina Talks Day 36 - Winter 2023 Feb 13, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 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/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Week 5 - Back to Satisfaction pt 2
Where to jump back when off track
Once body is in detox - keep going, even if you indulged
Celebratory weekend - keep moving forward, even with indulgences
Normal for scale to go up even when going down
Cravings
How to navigate around food pushers
Trust your body - it's on your side
Downsizing - tasty food - focusing on food for bodies needs over wants
Body changes - even if the scale is not moving - look at NSVs
You will notice portions are smaller - goal this week is to eat just enough
Not hungry
Advocate for your health

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Gina Talks Day 34 - Winter 2023 Feb 11, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 34, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Celebratory days
Bonus snacks - when you need them in
Hunger levels - it's not about eating more food - time it takes to process foods
Sickness is its own tweak - will always lead to detox
How to downsize when not hungry
Scale fluctuations are normal - what's happening and using the scale as a tool
What's the goal of the Four questions?
You can't eat more food to last longer
What to keep in mind for the weekend and moving into Week 5

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Gina Talks Day 33 - Winter 2023 Feb 10, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 33, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Needing to heal our relationship with food and working through our associations and feelings
Goal weight
Plateaus - your body needs time to adjust as it changes and transforms
Reasons why you haven't lost weight and what you can do
Navigating recommendations from your Naturopath/healthcare provider
Make a plan for weekends/celebratory holidays

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - February 8, 2023 Feb 08, 2023

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Gina Livy's Weigh In Wednesday in the Maintenance & Mindfulness Facebook group with Director of Operations Anna, Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager Odette and Guest Panelist Valerie.

This is a live recording from February 8, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

What is the hardest thing about maintenance?
What is your why that keeps you motivated in maintenance?
You've reached your goal - can you visualize your finally and forever?
Now in your new life - needing time to take a minute to solidify your life and feelings
Supplements - reassessing if you still need them, or which ones do you need?
Adjusting to life - what does finally and forever feel like moving forward

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Gina Talks Day 31 - Winter 2023 Feb 08, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 30, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Scale up overnight is not real weight gain and reasons why
Downsizing - lowering your set point and what is happening with your body
Sickness protocol - how to use it and how it can work to your advantage
Hungry at night and working through the issues of not eating at night
Salads at lunch - time to add in heavier carbs
Being in tune with your food choices

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Spill the Tea - Winter 2023: Week 4 Feb 07, 2023

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Group Manager Kim and Special Guests Charmaine and Deborah.

In this episode, Gina and Kim discuss:

The feelings and associations with other diets
The topic of food waste
Expectations for weight loss

Charmaine and Deborah then joined the conversation and shared all about their journey, how they're feeling in Week 4 of the program and their tips for success.

If you're in the Winter 2023 group, you can watch the full episode at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

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Gina Talks Day 30 - Winter 2023 Feb 07, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 30, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

Downsizing, weight dropping, and laying a strong foundation
Don't hope! Be all in, maximize your efforts - are you doing all the things?
If you are limited with what you can do, you will still get results
It can take your brain time to catch up to your body changes and weight loss
Snacking at night
Sticking around long enough to make real change and creating new habits
Eating the foods you enjoy and mentally being calm around food
The messy middle - what makes it messy and working through the feels
Clothes - as you are losing, once you reach your goal

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - February 6, 2023 Feb 06, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook live from her new Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from February 6, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Natural fluctuations range for weight and what happens when weight starts to settle
When you reach your goal weight, but you could have more weight to lose
Need time solidifying your new life and new lifestyle
When high range numbers feel like a fight
What are your goals? Using how you feel as a guide
Testing phase is about understanding what is normal
Fearful of getting at higher set point range

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Gina Talks Day 29 - Winter 2023 Feb 06, 2023

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 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/ginalivywinter2023

Topics Covered:

Downsizing - 4 mindfulness questions, portions, feels and waste issues
Lowering Set point - downsizing, portions, and the body's reactions
Why nutrient-rich foods count and bonus snacks
Stepping out of our comfort zones to mentally and physically make change
Navigating restaurants and your food portions
Losing weight in layers - healthy weight loss versus deprivation diets
Downsizing - can bring up issues, associations, food waste issues
Weight fluctuations - reasons why it's normal - weight loss is not a straight line down
Progress over perfection - being as consistent as possible to reach your goals
What Real Weight Loss Looks Like - it's not a straight line down
Downsizing, menstruation, stress
Losing weight in downsizing - weight loss is based on momentum
The energy/vibe/attitude you bring to your weight loss journey
How your body adjusts when you lose weight and sustaining weight loss

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