Michele Tafoya welcomes Mankato Center Director Charlie onto this week’s episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook! Charlie shares his favorite tips for getting back on track after a bad day. Pro tip: When you have a difficult day, that’s when you need Livea the most! Listen to learn Charlie’s five tips for getting back on track. Next, Michele speaks with Minnetonka client Sue, a Registered Nurse who lost nearly 80 lbs. several years ago with Livea. During the COVID lockdown, Sue was on furlough from her job and stopped taking part in her daily activities. After regaining almost 30 lbs., Sue decided it was time to come back to Livea and reach her goal again. And she did! Listen to learn more about Sue’s success story!

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Michele Tafoya welcomes Registered Dietitian Terrie to this week’s Livea Lifestyle Playbook! They discuss cabin season, the trouble that many Livea clients run into with alcohol and weekend meals, and the importance of setting intentions ahead of the weekend. Terrie also explains the concept of ketosis, and how an off-plan meal can take you out of that fat-burning state and slow your progress. Listen to learn more about eating healthy during cabin season! Next, Michele speaks with Duane, a Woodbury client who lost 45 lbs. Duane shares how his weight loss affected everything in his life, from his health to his overall outlook!

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This week on the Livea Lifestyle Playbook, Michele Tafoya sits down with Mitch, the Center Director in Rochester. Mitch has a background in kinesiology and exercise science, and previously ran a gym in Ohio for nearly 10 years. With Livea, Mitch endeavors to empathize with his clients and set them up for success as they start a weight loss and exercise journey! Mitch often shares that you can’t out-exercise a bad diet, so it’s imperative that each client has a strong nutritional base before starting an exercise routine. Listen to learn more about Mitch! Next, Michele speaks with Minnetonka client Nancy, who lost over 83 lbs. Nancy said she was tired of feeling like a burden when she couldn’t keep up with her family members, and wanted to make a change. Her niece arrived at a family gathering after losing weight with Livea, and told Nancy all about the program! Learn how Nancy changed her life, and how she’s feeling today!

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On this week’s episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook, Michele Tafoya talks with Registered Dietician and lifestyle coach Rachel from the St. Cloud Center. Along with many other health and wellness topics, Rachel shares tips on making smart decisions at the grocery store. They discuss how to make sure you have a good balance of protein, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy when you’re shopping. What are the best low salt and low sugar options? What are the best choices for calcium? Is it better to buy organic? They also talk about reaching your weight loss goal and how to stay focused on all of the positives that your weight loss success brings to your life. Next, Michele talks with Livea brand ambassador and on-air personality at WOLF 102.9, PT. PT jokes that he has recently gained 13 pounds in the form of his new baby daughter, Olivia. But kidding aside, he talks about how the responsibility of being a new dad has made him more determined than ever to reach his weight loss goal so he can enjoy all of the great things that being a father brings to his life!

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Michele Tafoya speaks with Registered Dietitian Lauren on this week’s episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook! They discuss the most important thing that Lauren wants Livea clients to know (hint: it has to do with the nutritious food you eat every day!). Learn how Lauren helps her clients take their lifestyle change one step at a time. For some clients, it’s as simple as introducing one more vegetable into their recipe repertoire! Lauren also shares how she helps clients re-frame their weight loss journeys to focus on what they’ve gained, such as new confidence when walking into a room, versus what they’ve given up. Next, Michele speaks with Tom, a Livea client who lost 51.7 lbs. with the Apple Valley Center. Learn how portion control was a game-changer for Tom’s success! Tom says, “the methodology is what impressed me.” Listen to learn more about Tom’s weight loss journey!

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Michele Tafoya speaks with Livea’s Director of Operations, Diane, in this week’s episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook! Diane was drawn to Livea after experiencing her own weight loss journey. Now, after more than 8 years as the Minnetonka Center Director, and now Director of Operations, Diane reflects on how many clients say how much better they’re feeling after losing even the first few pounds. Learn about one of Diane’s clients who was able to significantly reduce his medications after losing weight! Next, Michele speaks with Rochester client Vicki who lost 63 lbs. in less than a year. Vicki was advised to lose weight ahead of a double knee replacement surgery, and wanted a program that would keep her accountable! At her first visit, the team was “so welcoming, helpful and friendly.” And the rest is history! Tune in to hear the rest of Vicki’s story now.

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Michele Tafoya opens this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook with a conversation featuring WCCO’s Rebecca Kolls. As a Master Gardener, Rebecca shares how getting her kids into gardening was a great pathway to introducing good nutrition! She also shares her tips for growing your own vegetables at home (pro tip: start small!), and listen for her favorite pesto recipe. Next, Michele speaks with Shannon, a Woodbury Livea Center client who lost 47 lbs! After trying to lose weight on her own, Shannon turned to Livea for the support, nutrition education, and community that she needed to reach her goal. Shannon says, “It’s amazing what that coaching on the everyday nutritional aspects can provide.” Tune in to learn more!

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Michele Tafoya speaks with Marcia, a Lead Lifestyle Consultant with Livea in St. Cloud who has been in her role for 10 years! Marcia speaks about her love for the clients in St. Cloud, and how special the weekly meetings are for her. She also acknowledges how challenging it can be for some clients to take the first step with Livea – one client even sat in their car for two hours before coming in for the first appointment. Plus, hear about Marcia’s client who lost 60 lbs. and was able to remove the seatbelt extender from their car! In her second interview, Michele speaks with Sheri, a client from the Edina Livea Center. She lost 57 lbs., and hit her goal on her 60th birthday. She says, “I finally feel like I’m in a place where, wow, this can be my life.” Listen to learn how Sheri has maintained her weight loss for the past 6 months!

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This week, Michele sits down with Livea’s Apple Valley Center Director, Lindsey. As the head of the Nutrition Department for Livea, Lindsey oversees a team of Registered Dietitians, and meets with clients every day! Learn how Lindsey gets to know each of her clients, and determines how they can overcome the roadblocks that kept them from reaching their goals in the past. You’ll also hear how the Livea team converted to virtual support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next, Michele speaks with Livea Client Eric, who lost 15 lbs. with the Minnetonka Center. Eric says, “I want to feel good AND look good.” Learn how Eric felt after his very first weigh-in with Livea!

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Host Michele Tafoya sits down with Livea’s Fitness Director Crem in this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook. Learn why there’s never a bad time to start a workout or activity routine! Crem shares her favorite ways to add activity into your day, and how nutrition is the largest factor in your weight management success. In the second half of the show, Michele speaks with Livea Brand Ambassador Tami Hedrick! Tami and Michele first met several years ago when Tami led women’s initiatives for the Minnesota Vikings, and are now reconnecting as Brand Ambassadors for Livea! The pair discuss parenting, self-care, and the journey toward reaching their weight loss goals.

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