In this episode Michele talks with Claire from the Edina center who lost 48 pounds with Livea! Claire mentions how much she appreciated the structure and support she received from the Livea team. She shares that she really loves her early mornings walks with her dog and enjoys the outdoors. She is also proud that she can show her 17 year old son the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Our “Quick Tip” comes from Tammie, RD from the Minnetonka center. Tammie share advice on how to make sure you schedule all of your Livea meals in order to keep your metabolism engaged. She mentions great food options to help you with your busy day.

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In this episode Michele talks with Kim from Roseville who lost an amazing 85 pounds with Livea! Kim mentions that she scheduled and cancelled twice, but the third time was the charm. Once she made the commitment she’s never looked back. She talks about how staying on the plan was so much easier with the guidance and support of the Livea staff. Kim also said that she used to fudge on her driver’s license weight by 70 pounds, but now is thrilled that her actual weight is even less than the fudged weight! Our “Quick Tip” comes from Tabby who talks about planning and prepping for your workouts. She mentions how important it is to plan ahead and schedule the time for each workout.

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In this Livea Lifestyle Playbook podcast Michele talks with WCCO radio host Henry Lake about his weight loss journey and how combining smarter eating habits and exercise have helped him get rid of his unwanted pandemic weight gain. Henry and Michele talk about their favorite Livea snacks and meals and how helpful that is been especially when traveling. Maddie from the Livea Roseville center offers a quick tip about self-care routines that you can do daily in as little as three to five minutes. Tips include meditating or writing down thoughts and feelings in a journal.

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Michele has a fun conversation with Alice H. who lost 25 pounds on the Livea program. Alice mentions seeing a Livea TV commercial one evening and contacting the Apple Valley center that night. She did not want to wait and risk changing her mind. She scheduled an appointment for the very next day, started on the plan and lost 8 pounds her first week. She talks about how supportive the Livea team is and how they helped her to lose the weight and develop a much healthier lifestyle. September is “Self-care” month and Mitch H. from our Rochester center talks about gratitude journaling and how spending five minutes each morning thinking about what we’re grateful for can help bring a more positive attitude to our day.

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This week Michel Tafoya talks with Paul, a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School and the Carlson School of Management. After an annual physical, Paul’s doctor actually recommended the Livea Center in Edina. The result is that Paul has now lost 75 pounds. He says he felt so welcomed and so supported at his first meeting with the Livea team, and they have been so helpful every step of his journey. Another benefit of the weight loss is that Paul has now become a runner instead of a jogger. Also, be sure to catch our newest Quick Tip feature. In this one Alyssa from Rochester talks about proper form when working with weights.

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This week Michele Tafoya and Livea CEO Heather Holmberg discuss how exciting it was for Livea to be named the BEST weight loss center in Minnesota. Heather talks about how proud she is of the Livea team and how they have worked so hard to help clients be successful and stay motivated through the challenges of the last year! Now, all of Minnesota knows what we’ve known for over a decade: Livea is the best weight loss program in Minnesota! And, by the way, Livea was also named a Top Workplace in 2021!

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This week, Michele Tafoya speaks with long-time friend Mike, who also lost weight with Livea in Edina! After Mike noticed Michele’s husband, Mark’s, success, he decided to join Livea. Now, he’s down 18 lbs. and feels amazing! Listen to learn why he says, “My energy levels are up, and I actually sleep better!” Next, Michele touches base with fellow Livea brand ambassador Kat Perkins! Listen to learn how health struggles prompted Kat to have a conversation with Chris Hawkey about Livea. Learn why she says it was easy to lose weight with Livea’s roadmap!

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Michele Tafoya speaks with myTalk 107.1’s Dawn McClain this week on the Livea Lifestyle Playbook! Dawn speaks about her experience with Livea compared to other weight loss programs. She says Livea “was really on my side”! Listen to learn Dawn’s favorite Livea meals to bring into the office (mashed potatoes is on the list!). After the break, Michele welcomes Bill from Apple Valley onto the show. After speaking to a friend and Livea client at his daughter’s wedding, Bill decided to take the first step and join the program. Now, he’s down over 66 lbs! Listen to learn more about Bill’s weight loss story.

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This week, Michele Tafoya speaks with Kari from Minnetonka who recently achieved her 65 lb. weight loss goal! Kari says that going into “survival mode” during the pandemic led her to reevaluate her health and make a change. After seeing a Livea commercial, she had an “aha” moment and made the first call! Listen to learn how Kari found unexpected benefits to weight loss – including picking up running as a hobby! After the break, Michele catches up with Zach Halverson from KFAN radio. Zach says his friend Chris Hawkey introduced him to Livea and changed his life. Now, Zach is down 69.1 lbs. thanks to the Roseville Livea Center! While Zach enjoys looking better, he says he really enjoys “feeling better in my own skin.” Listen to hear more about Zach’s Livea journey!

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Michele Tafoya speaks with Edina Center Director Tabby this week on the Livea Lifestyle Playbook! Tabby is part of the Livea Fitness Squad, and loves how Livea’s clients can jump into fitness no matter what level they’re at currently. Listen to learn how Tabby uses her background as an athlete to shape her weekly workouts! Next, Michele speaks with Mike “Muss” Mussman, a radio personality on K102! Muss lost 25 lbs. with Livea, and talks about how he feels more confident hosting events and music festivals now that he’s lost weight. Tune in to learn how Muss’s radio friends like Chris Hawkey inspired him to connect with Livea!

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