Weigh In with Gina

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Gina Talks Day 27 - Winter 2023 Feb 04, 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 27, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Downsizing
The Psychology of Effort
Reasons why your scale is slower to move
Seasonal tweaks
Set point your body functions
Seasonal Eating
Ups and downs and plateaus on the scale
Tips for not getting up through the night to pee
Hunger at night
What your body works on during sleep
Assessing why you are hungry
Traveling
How you feel after indulgences
Increased bowel Movements and detox
Water not appealing/tips for getting it in
The Struggle Bus
Affirmations and Positive thinking
Changing food portions
Food waste strategies

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Gina Talks Day 26 - Winter 2023 Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 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/ginalivywinter2023

Topics covered:

What progress really looks like (Atomic Habits by James Clear)
The Psychology of Effort
Our own worst enemies
Learning how to navigate life
Starting and stopping - the need to follow through and finish
When the scale goes up after a new low
Resistance to using the scale
The importance of being proud of yourself
4 Mindfulness Questions and bringing awareness into your belly
Magnesium and how it can help
Feelings of guilt when taking time for yourself
Losing weight in a healthy way looks different than other diets

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Gina's Facebook Live - Day 25: Winter 2023 Feb 02, 2023

Show notes

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 25, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Consistency, mindfulness and maximizing
Moving your body and exercising
"Fighting" to stay positive
Hunger in the morning
Reasons why your weight may be slower to lose
Time it takes to lose weight

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Maintenance & Mindfulness Weigh In Wednesday - February 1, 2023 Feb 01, 2023

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

This is a live recording from February 1, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Maintenance - processing feels and beliefs when it comes to maintenance
Is maintenance hard? It's not just about just reaching a goal weight
One-off day doesn't equal a slippery slope - check yourself before you wreck yourself
What you are dealing with, what choices are you making and why?
Adapting to changes in life - not feeling deprived while making good choices

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Gina's Facebook Live - Day 24: Winter 2023 Feb 01, 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 24, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Maximizing - all the other things besides the basics that you can do
Prioritizing yourself when life keeps you focused elsewhere
Stress and how it can be used to your advantage
On the verge of quitting?
Making changes can be stressful on body even with healthy changes
Snacking at night

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Let's Talk Sleep with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn Jan 31, 2023

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In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Why is sleep important and how much we need
Sleep quality vs quantity
Sleep tracker apps
Sleep stages and cycles
How long it takes to fall asleep & what's normal for waking at night
Tips for getting back to sleep when waking at night
Can you get too much sleep?
Changing sleep patterns - seasons and shift workers
Melatonin, magnesium, and sleeping pills
Sleeping positions
How sleep changes with aging and menopause
How body movement can help for a good sleep
Bedding, sleep environment and your side of the bed
Sleeping - what to wear, room temperature, weighted blankets
Stress and sleep - managing our stress
Using a Personal Pause
Technology for sleep - shows, white noise, sounds, apps

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Maintenance & Mindfulness - January 30, 2023 Jan 30, 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 January 30, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

Weight up after holiday season
Back on Track
Normal to see scale fluctuate when in maintenance
Deciding you want to lose more weight
Imposter Syndrome
Can take time for your mind to catch up to body changes
Life can challenge us and our progress
Winter and the body

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Gina's Facebook Live - Day 22: Winter 2023 Jan 30, 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 22, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Plateaus - are necessary and frustrations about it
Understanding scale fluctuations and reasons for it
Choices you make day to day add up
Reaching goal - Maintenance - Stages of Finally and Forever
The scale - A check your batteries story
Satisfaction and the 4 Mindfulness Questions
ACV - what it does & liquid vs pills
Everyone's journey is different
Weight loss during winter months
Chronic issues things you can do

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Gina's Facebook Live - Day 20: Winter 2023 Jan 28, 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 20, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Creating Routines - 4:30
Messages you are sending to your body
The 4 Questions explained
Maximizing
Bloodwork & Thyroid
Nursing and being hungry

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Let's Talk Water with Dr. Andrew Feifer Jan 27, 2023

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In this live segment, Gina chats all things water with Dr. Andrew Feifer, MD. Dr. Feifer is a urologic oncology surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto and McMaster University. They discuss the health benefits of proper hydration and how water can help with weight loss.

If you are in the Winter 2023 program, you can check out the full video here:

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

Topics covered:

Why water is important
Why some need more water and some need less
Issues with dehydration
Over-hydration or under-hydration - which is more concerning?
Why you urinate more when you drink more
Urinating frequently when hydrated - caffeine and alcohol
Does age make a difference with bladder function/pelvic health
Weak bladder or indication of something else
How detrimental is it to hold you pee
Why do you have to urinate more when you "break the seal"
Discussion on a Study out regarding more water and living longer
Water and sodium - too much and not enough
Does the type of water you drink make a difference

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