In this special edition of Gina Live, Gina talks dressing your changing body with Fashion Expert Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.). You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• Introducing Tanya Gelsomino. @ Intro
• Dressing for who you are now. @ 3:15
• Feeling like an imposter in your clothes? It can take a while for the brain to catch up to the body! @ 4:14
• It's time to celebrate your accomplishments! Let's go shopping! @ 5:35
• If you are nervous about shopping, Tanya offers some tips to get you feeling joy again. @ 7:40
• Size Insanity: it's a real thing but don't let it put you off buying clothes that fit your new body. @ 8:50
• Don't wait to reach your goal weight; treat yourself along the way! @ 10:22
• As your body changes, you want to dress to feel good. @ 11:01
• Unsure of your personal style? Try Tanya's same, similar, different method to shop. @ 13:50
• Seeing yourself in a new light: how do you want to present yourself to the world? @ 15:58
• It starts with you: Tanya shares how to handle people's reactions by being proud of yourself! @ 16:55
• Buying new clothing and accessories to fuel your journey. @ 19:45
• Confidence is the best accessory! @ 21:33
• It's a fun puzzle to solve: put time into choosing the right pieces of clothes that bring you joy! @ 22:21
• Let's talk belts: how you can elevate your look and motivate your progress one notch at a time! @ 24:28
• Evaluating your wardrobe and making choices that suit your budget and what brings you JOY! @ 26:45
• Refine and refresh: how to curate your closet like a pro! @ 29:01
• Pant: let's get basic and build our look from the bottom up! @ 30:42
• The art of buying right-fitting jeans. @ 34:35
• Tanya shares tips for dressing your changing body. @ 36:52
• Are you comfortable in what you are wearing? @ 38:51
• Go monochrome for a versatile and slimming way to dress your body. @ 39:45
• What's trendy? It's all about joy and feeling good in what you wear. @ 40:55
• Men in suits: why a tailor may be the best option. @ 42:05
• Your personal style is whatever make you feel great! @ 43:44
• Be proud! It's week 12 and time to celebrate by treating yourself! @ 44:32
• Where to find Tanya @ 45:45

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

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

Topics covered:

• Kim's favourite part of the Job @ 2:15 
• Odette's Favourite part of the job @ 3:05 
• Gina's favourite part of the job is learning more about how to help people @ 3:45 
• How did Kim hear about the program? @ 4:56 
• How did Odette hear about the program? @ 6:05 
• Gina shares her top 3 things that surprised her about the M&M group @ 7:12
• Continuing to learn in M&M and being open to learning more @ 9:40 
• Ginas discusses the impact that stress has on your body @ 11:10  
• Should you continue drinking lemon water or apple cider vinegar in maintenance @ 13:17 
• Odette shares her favourite activities when she is not working @ 15:56 
• Finding the time to enjoy activities outside of work @ 17:25 
• Gina's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 18:42 
• Kim's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 19:19 
• Odette's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 19:42 
• Kim's favourite holiday memory @ 20:33 
• Odette's favourite holiday memory @ 21:29 
• Gina's favourite holiday memories @ 22:10 
• Gina, Odette & Kim weigh in, Is Die Hard a Christmas movie @ 23:08 
• Gina, Odette & Kim share what their favourite food would be with them if they were stranded on an island @ 24:21 
• What shows are Gina, Odette and Kim streaming right now? @ 26:00 
• Odette and Kim watching True Crime @ 28:05 
• Gina's bucket list trip and last bucket list item @ 29:09  
• Odette's bucket list trip @ 30:09 
• Kim shares her bucket list trips @ 30:58 
• Gina, Odette & Kim share their favourite theatre productions @ 32:16 
• What is your favourite song at the moment? @ 34:01 
• Who's your favourite Disney Princess? @ 37:01 
• What's one thing you always have in your purse/bag @ 37:54 
• Movie night with wine & cheese @ 39:16 
• What is the plan for M&M over the next few weeks over the holidays and into January @ 40:12 

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

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Join Gina, Program Manager Kim, and special guest Maintenance and Mindfulness Manager Odette as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from December 6, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• You made it! It's the final week of this round! @ Intro
• Introducing Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager, Odette Ropchan! @ 2:45
• What you need to know about the Maintenance group. @ 3:50
• Here are some of the surprising things we have learned about in the Maintenance group. @ 6:48
• Kim shares how weight loss and maintenance journeys may differ for members. @ 9:45
• Odette speaks to a common theme in Maintenance is how members may fester in their fears. @ 11:58
• Odette shares the benefits of joining the Maintenance & Mindfulness group. @ 13:52
• Gina speaks to some of the reasons people gain their weight back. @ 16:20
• The role of situational change and stress on weight gain. @ 18:02
• You didn't fail! It's all about learning, never about failing or derailing. @ 20:07
• Kim talks about where members are at in considering the maintenance options. @ 21:35
• Why it's important to allow for mindsets to change as we level up with our new body. @ 23:21
• You will continue your weight loss journey as long as you need to. @ 24:00
• Are you wondering if you will continue to lose weight while applying the maintenance options. @ 26:15
• Your intentions matter: it's important to go all-in on your decision to continue to lose or maintain. @ 27:35
• A set point is not a number; it is a range and normal to see fluctuations on the scale. @ 28:41
• If you have weight to lose, then keep going! @ 29:40
• How the conversation in the Maintenance group is different from the Weight Loss group. @ 31:30
• No FOMO about it: be clear about your focus and where you are at in your journey. @ 35:01
• Upcoming in Week 12: Fall Into the Holidays link, Survey on Friday, and surprises are in store! @ 38:50
• It's revolutionary to have a conversation about maintaining after weight loss. @ 41:21

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 87, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• It's not too late! Let's finish strong together! @ Intro
• Doing another round does not mean that you failed. @ 1:33
• Check out the Celebrate & Inspire post for some great shares - and add one of your own, too! @ 2:14
• Prioritizing yourself, even when life is not making it easy for you. @ 4:10
• Opening a Pandora's Box on our feelings is part of the process. @ 7:15
• This is how REAL change is made. @ 9:50
• Each round you do of the Program helps deepen your connection to yourself. @ 12:33
• A rhyme and a reason: The Livy Method differs from other weight loss programs in key ways. @ 15:22
• Trusting your instincts and listening to your body: You know your body better than anyone else. @ 17:40
• Building on change is about consistently doing the small things that really add up! @ 20:05
• Your body is working for you, not against you! @ 21:03
• Getting creative with our intentions as we navigate changes to our routines over the holiday season. @ 24:55
• Being in-tune with your body takes time and practice to create a clear connection. @ 26:15
• Gina uses the building a house analogy about how we can manage a 'start-again' mentality. @ 27:45
• Preparing for the next group starts with reflecting and celebrating on your progress so far this group! @ 28:42
• Winter blahs? We are meant to change, just like the seasons! @ 30:52
• Expressing confidence in yourself is game-changing. @ 34:32
• Sharing is caring. It feels good to feel good! @ 35:15
• Tune in to the Tweak This Week conversation later today about Maintenance and next steps! @ 37:58

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

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Debbie Boyce.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• Introducing Debbie Boyce and chatting about maintenance @ Intro
• Debbie discusses what maintenance has been like for her @ 3:34
• How do you know when you are done losing? @ 4:34
• Personalizing The Food Plan vs doing another Weight Loss Program to solidify the weight @ 5:32
• What have you enjoyed about being a part of the maintenance group? @ 7:05
• Being a part of the weight loss community @ 8:48 
• Is there a benefit to being in both groups? @ 9:47 
• What did you want other members to know about maintenance @ 10:31 
• Getting a sense of community, socializing and getting to know other members @ 12:04
• Debbie shares about how she got started with The Livy Method @ 13:10 
• What was the hardest thing about getting started with the program? @ 14:41 
• Debbie discusses the difference between her first program and the 2nd @ 15:25
• Debbie talks about her experience with other diets and how this program compares @ 17:59 
• Being mindful in maintenance @ 18:47 
• Debbie shares how her why has changed now that she is in maintenance @ 19:31 
• Debbie's tips for success in your weight loss journey @ 20:25 
• Some of Debbie's favourite conversations happening in the maintenance group @ 21:42 
• Festering in your fear of gaining weight back in maintenance @ 22:54
• Repeating the program and continuing to learn with renewed energy @ 24:12  
• Debbie shares which resources have helped her be successful @ 27:38 
• Debbie's favourite week of the program @ 29:01
• Having confidence in your weight loss journey and moving into maintenance @ 30:25 
• We have the most supportive and positive community @ 31:31 
• Gina discusses the future and creating a Finally and Forever group @ 32:01 

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 86, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• It's time to talk about Maintenance! Are you ready? @ Intro
• We're not done yet, but if you are here at the end of the program, let's celebrate! @ 3:05
• When you are juggling all the balls, it's good to have a plan for yourself. @ 5:25
• Are you unsure what to do after the program is done? @ 7:30
• Be kind to yourself because YOU'RE AMAZING! @ 8:20
• You can sign up for our groups at www.ginalivy.com @ 9:01
• Here's what you need to know about the Livy App at the end of the program. @ 9:45
• Remember: it's normal for your weight to go up before it drops! @ 11:40
• 12 weeks is long enough to make a change but you may need longer to lose weight. @ 12:01
• It's normal for weight to fluctuate! @ 14:03
• Gina discusses how the Livy App has grown to be an awesome tool. @ 16:40
• Looking for some magic? It's not just about losing weight, it's about living your life! @ 18:35
• Using social channels on Instagram to watch the progress of Livy Losers and Guests. @ 20:06
• Healthy habits build on each other and make a difference. @ 22:28
• When you prepare for life to throw you curveballs, you make your journey easier. @ 23:40
• Life changes & routines: why this may be an opportunity for you to reinvent yourself. @ 24:01
• Situational changes call on us to be mindful of our choices and stick to the basics. @ 28:41
• How to prepare for the holidays and enjoy old traditions in a new, mindful way. @ 28:55
• Reset your mind: are you accepting yourself for who you are and where you are at? @ 31:35
• Got goals for 2024? Try visualizing what you want and set the tone! @ 33:40
• Nervous about maintaining or gaining weight? You are going to be just fine! @ 35:15
• Gina shares messages of love and remembrance for members of our community. @ 36:01
• Show up and be the best you can be! @ 38:35
• We're not done yet: this week is jam-packed so be sure to ask all the questions before Sunday! @ 39:21

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

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In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy bust health myths with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo. This is the live recording from December 4, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Let's debunk health myths with Dr. Olinca Trejo @ Intro
• Should you limit your sodium? @ 2:05 
• How much salt do you need? @ 3:45 
• Are eggs bad for your cholesterol levels? @ 4:44 
• Is soy bad for your hormones? @ 7:20 
• Are cruciferous vegetables bad for your thyroid? @ 11:13 
• Are raw vegetables better than cooked ones? @ 13:15 
• What is better to have fresh or frozen vegetables? @ 16:04 
• Can you overdose on vitamins? @ 18:51
• Is coconut a heart-healthy cooking oil? @ 22:13 
• Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? @ 26:35 
• Will cracking your joints cause arthritis? @ 27:25 
• Is sea salt better than table salt? @ 28:28 
• Do nightshades cause inflammation? @ 29:37
• Can you catch up on sleep on the weekend? @ 33:45
• Dr. Matthew Walker - sleep scientist @ 34:45 
• Find Dr. Olinca Trejo at Halton Physiotherapy @ 37:03 

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 85, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• Finishing the program strong and feeling so proud as we enter Week 12 @ Intro
• We know many of you are feeling nervous going into the holidays but know you have been set up for success. What you’ve done in this Program is so different than any other diet you’ve followed in the past @ 0:45
• The Fall Into The Holidays group will be a place for continued support for all of our Fall members. We will continue to answer any questions you have there so please be sure to ask! @1:35
• Our bodies thrive on routine and the Livy Method gives us the structure our bodies crave @ 3:23
• The rhyme and reason to the benefits of repeating the process @ 5:38 
• When we have occasional indulgences, we do not undo all the progress we’ve made. That’s the time to implement Back On Track and keep moving forward @ 6:43
• Discussing the diet industry’s dirty little secret regarding gallbladder issues @ 8:30
• Gina shares messages of love and remembrance for members of our community @ 10:57
• When we feel like we’ve fallen off the wagon it’s so important to keep going, getting right back at it @ 14:36
• Normalizing making choices rather than feeling like we’re cheating @ 15:59
• The benefits in taking probiotics and prebiotics to support our gut health @ 16:23
• How to finish tracking the Fall group in the app and get set up in the app for the new Winter program @ 18:28
• Discussing when we don’t meet our goals within the timeframe we’d set for ourselves. Using the analogy of building a house @ 19:40
• Getting through all the stressors of this season as best we can while still focusing on our goals @ 23:21
• The effects of medications and inflammation on weight loss @ 24:46
• The importance of allowing yourself to really be proud of your accomplishments @ 27:53
• Our Celebrate and Inspire post is where you can share your victories with our community. We want to celebrate you! @ 28:54

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 83, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• Introducing the Fall Into The Holidays Group @ Intro
• With Personalizing the Plan, you want to be Maximizing All The Things, not going on autopilot. @ 2:56
• Don't let stress derail you; Maximize your efforts over the coming weeks! @ 4:44
• In case you missed it: Watch Heather Little's Spotlight on the Gina Livy Channel on YouTube. @ 5:05
• It's about noticing the different seasons of life and your body's needs as you maintain your weight. @ 8:19
• Why starving yourself after an indulgence is one of the worst things you could do. @ 9:37
• If you indulge at all, take the time to be mindful and then enjoy it! @ 12:22
• Change up your language: it's a Choose Day, not a Cheat Day! @ 13:40
• Be mindful of your choices if you still have weight to lose. @ 15:12
• Am I hungry or am I craving? @ 16:18
• It's a whole vibe when your old clothes help you express your new energy. @ 17:25
• Still here? Be PROUD of yourself! @ 18:45
• Your body doesn't want excess fat. Your body is on your side and just wants to make you healthy! @ 21:55
• It's not the number in your head: Check out the Science Saturdays Set Point Theory. @ 24:02
• You will be fine over the holidays! You really can't mess it up! @ 26:15
• Thank Yourself! You are the one who showed up and did the hard work! @ 27:15
• With routines changing over the holidays, it's good to know you have options to stay on track. @ 29:01
• Something has to give in and sometimes it's ourselves! @ 32:00
• What to do next? You have some options including signing up for the Winter Group before it sells out! @ 34:42
• Looking for the glimmer in the coal: Life happens but we need to feel the good with the bad. @ 36:41
• What others say about how you look is often a reflection of a negative diet culture. @ 40:15
• How to use the Capture, Cancel, Correct tool when dealing with other's comments on your weight loss. @ 44:40
• Celebrating Brenda's accomplishment together! @ 48:00
• It's time to regroup, reflect, and reassess where you are at and how your WHY may have changed. @ 49:40
• The Expert Guides are a terrific place to land for more advice and tips on how to be successful. @ 53:05
• It's all about the small things adding up. Be proud of all you've done for yourself. @ 55:03
• We are not done yet! Go all in and finish strong! @ 58:01

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

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In this segment, recorded November 20th, 2023, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa.

If you are in the Fall 2023 Support Group, you can check out the full video here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023

Topics covered:

• Introducing Ruth Kane as a researcher and professor at the University of Ottawa @ Intro
• Ruth chats about dieting culture and how she lost 72 lbs on the Livy Method @ 2:01
• Looking at sustainable weight loss, there is nothing out there at a population level @ 3:34 
• Gina shares some of her history and her weight loss journey @ 4:42  
• Living in remote communities and how they could benefit from learning through a Facebook Platform @ 6:32 
• Building a community where members feel safe, where people can be vulnerable @ 7:57 
• What other social services could benefit from this method of learning @ 9:55 
• How are the research and stats collected? @ 11:29 
• The evidence shows that if you stick around, you will be successful @ 13:29 
• What are the factors and strategies of the program that help people lose weight @ 14:15
• Over 300 focus groups have been done to collect data from members @ 15:02 
• The Obesity Summit and Important Statistics @ 16:33  
• So much evidence that processed foods are so damaging, @ 17:50
• Learning how to eat real food on The Livy Method @ 18:55 
• How much are people losing on The Livy Method compared to other programs @ 21:30
• Clinically significant weight loss is 5% in 6 months @ 23:35 
• Next steps and clinical trials @ 25:30 
• Which resources are members using to be successful? @ 27:13 
• The importance of community when you are losing weight @ 28:21 
• The role of the Check-In video @ 29:55 
• The members really value that they can go in and connect and learn from each other in a safe space @ 30:41 
• What was Ruth's most significant aha moment? You have to eat to lose weight! @ 35:01 
• Learning to appreciate, love and listen to your body is a gift @ 36:57 
• Making choices to be healthy and getting off your medications is liberating @ 38:25 
• Getting excited about the Maintenance & Mindfulness group @ 39:19 
• Becoming super calm about food @ 41:15 
• We want to know, please take the time to fill out the survey even if you feel you were not successful @ 44:45 
• The most difficult thing to do is learn the mind-body connection so you can give your body what it needs @ 47:25 
• What makes weight loss really hard? @ 49:03 
• 98% of Maintenance and Mindfulness members understand what their bodies need to stay healthy @ 50:55 

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

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