Weigh In with Gina

In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks with Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal. This is the live recording from November 24, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Paul Hrkal @ Intro
• The difference between addressing the root cause of pain vs. treating symptoms @ 2:20
• How to level up your health once you’ve reached your weight loss goal @ 4:35
• Once we reach maintenance, we have to shift our health goals @ 5:32
• Using blue zone philosophies to apply to our lives @ 7:20
• Secondary goals and intentions after weight loss @ 9:56
• The types of conversations Dr. Paul has with his clients in maintenance @ 11:55
• Just because you have lost the weight, doesn’t mean you’re healthy @ 15:45
• Losing the weight is only the first step towards optimal health @ 17:22
• Comparing weight loss to paying off your mortgage- there are still other things to be done to prepare for retirement @ 20:18
• Being preventative with your health instead of reactive @ 22:25
• Main areas to think about in terms of prevention @ 23:50
• Do you still need to take supplements in maintenance? @ 28:35
• The one best supplement for everyone to take @ 33:45
• With 20% of the most foundational nutrients, you will address 80% of all health issues @ 35:17
• B vitamins are key factors in creating neural transmitters @ 38:44
• Dr. Paul’s thoughts on the concept of anti-aging @ 40:14
• Simplicity is the recipe for ultimate fulfillment @ 41:32
• Maintenance is where the adventure begins @ 43:10

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 75, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Implementing Back on Track @ Intro
• Members returning that stopped following earlier in The Program- we are so happy you’re back @ 0:40
• We will have a carryover group to get through the holidays @ 1:32
• Looking ahead to Week 11- Personalizing the Plan @ 2:07
• Black Friday sale on our Maintenance group- 24 hours only @ 3:42
• When personalizing the plan, you are still following all the guidelines and tailoring them to your individual needs @ 4:12
• How to decide whether to sign up for another program @ 5:15
• When you sign up for maintenance, you will receive an email with a code to join the Facebook group @ 6:40
• The Livy Method app will still be available after the group finishes @ 8:22
• If your weight loss is slowing down, it’s a great time to pull out the maximizing checklist @ 8:45
• Some members are breaking through plateaus- capitalize on the last couple weeks of The Program @ 10:19
• If you didn’t receive the email with the code to join the M&M group, be sure to check your junk folder @ 11:19
• When you see an initial drop on the scale, be sure to support your body in detox to continue losing @ 11:53
• Every time you re-watch a video or re-read a post, it hits different based on where you’re at in your journey @ 14:18
• There are a lot of important conversations in the M&M group and lots to work through once you reach maintenance @ 15:09
• Manifesting is having a resurgence @ 17:40
• When you’re done losing weight, your body will continue changing and adjust to the weight you have lost @ 20:20
• Discussing options for when the group ends @ 22:35
• Sign up for Winter group sooner than later- we always sell out @ 25:00
• Many members repeat The Program in order to level up and reach their weight loss goals @ 27:48
• If you aren’t losing weight but you’re not gaining, this is a massive win @ 29:25
• You’re not broken- fat burning diets just don’t work and leave you disconnected from your body @ 30:15
• The goal for the end of the program is for you to have all the tools you need to feel confident about next steps @ 31:05
• Doing the best you can while away on vacation or over the holidays- don’t be surprised if you lose weight @ 32:30
• Guest experts in M&M group- some familiar faces from the weight loss group, and some new faces as well @ 33:05
• The benefit of being in both groups- maintenance gives you a roadmap to your finally and forever @ 34:50
• Hot flashes can be detoxing @ 36:58
• At this point in The Program, how much water you need should be based on being in tune with your body and recognizing when you need more or less @ 38:38
• The Secret book/movie and the power of manifesting @ 40:08
• The impact of visualizing yourself reaching your goal and how you’ll feel when you get there @ 41:41
• Investing in maintenance is a form of manifesting @ 42:50
• How manifesting and The Secret helped Gina to make change in her life @ 43:28
• Waiting for your life to start when you lose your weight @ 47:15
• Atomic Habits by James Clear- helps you highlight things in your life that you can change to get the results you want @ 48:25

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 74, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Ruth Kane, a Professor at the University of Ottawa, is researching The Livy method; Gina shares the results of the Maintenance & Mindfulness group @ Intro
• We are going to set you up for success in the next few weeks @ 3:31 
• Black Friday Sale starts tomorrow for the Mindfulness & Maintenance Group to celebrate our 20th Group @ 4:30 
• Changing your mindset from "I think I can to I know I can," you will get there @ 6:35
• Feeling like you want this so bad, and every day feels like something is getting in the way, little things add up and make a difference @ 8:08 
• Why are you still having those late-night treats? Is it making you happy and helping you reach your goal? @ 9:50
• Self-Sabotage: Are you continuing to do the things that set you back? @ 12:23 
• Residual cravings: does your body expect you to have something sweet after dinner? Breaking that habit @ 14:25 
• There is NO fresh start; keep going regardless of the detours @ 18:16
• Sharing is caring; send your family and friends to The program page on the Ginalivy.com website @ 20:15  
• Cravings are just your body trying to communicate; check out the cravings post heading into the winter and holiday season @ 21:58
• Switching up your routine in the evening to do something that serves you @ 23:36 
• Bringing awareness to your habits to start making changes and break the cycle @ 25:10
• Do you crave when you are bored? How often do we sit in our feels @ 27:33 
• When life hits you from every angle, coasting and maintaining losses is a huge WIN!! @ 30:20 
• Let's normalize not eating the chips, candy or ice cream just because everyone else is having it @ 32:30 
• Having a lousy day and coping with the thing, wine, candy or 'treat,' but is it helping you reach your goal right now? @ 34:05 
• Injuries and ailments and keeping that scale moving @ 37:25 
• Exercise is not how you lose weight; it is a great compliment to the program for mental health @ 39:00 
• When Facebook is frustrating, USE the app! and ask our team for support. Don't let it stop you from following through and finishing @ 41:26 
• Get excited about where you are and where you want to go; we are here for you. @ 46:40

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

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Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from November 22, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Week 10 isn’t the same as The Food Plan Revamp in Week 9 @ Intro
• The most important thing this week is levelling up your mind/body connection @ 2:45
• This is the point in The Program where some people tend to drop the ball and fall back into old habits @ 4:20
• A lot of members are understanding this tweak and noticing big NSVs surrounding mind/body connection @ 5:30
• Learning to trust your body to tell you what it needs @ 6:25
• We will provide you with guidance on how to navigate the holidays @ 7:22
• The end game for this week is to be in tune @ 8:12
• Some members are struggling with this tweak because they are eating too much @ 8:42
• Not berating yourself after an indulgence is mindfulness @ 11:45
• Why we introduce Back on Track at this point in The Program @ 13:20
• Sometimes we don’t have the capacity to focus on weight loss @ 16:19
• Starting over and needing to be perfect isn’t realistic for real life @ 17:55
• Back on Track is not being proactive- it’s doing the minimum @ 19:57
• When to use Back on Track- you will know based on how you’re feeling @ 21:43
• You may completely indulge for a day and feel perfectly fine @ 24:35
• How long to use Back on Track @ 25:22
• You can use Back on Track to mentally get back in track @ 27:04
• When you don’t have the capacity to do more than the bare minimum, Back on Track can be a good option @ 28:12
• If you have lost momentum after an indulgence, take a step back and go back to basics @ 29:52
• Thinking about the last time you felt really good while following The Program and visualizing the pay off @ 33:45
• Falling back into old habits helps you recognize that they no longer work for you @ 34:45
• Learning to let go of where you think you should be and stop putting pressure on yourself @ 35:52
• Your “why” may have changed and isn’t motivating you anymore @ 37:44
• The fact that you are still here is huge, how to approach holidays @ 38:40
• Next week’s tweak (Personalizing the Plan) is not a lack of plan, it is maximizing everything on the plan @ 39:30
• Next week we are still choosing the same foods we have been eating all along and choosing what is best for our body @ 41:20
• Following through and finishing The Program @ 42:50

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 73, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Check in with yourself and see how you’re feeling about how you’re doing right now @ 0:29
• Looking back at previous years, have you always felt the same this time of year? Is it time to make some changes? @ 2:01
• Reviewing the chat we had with Dr. Paul this week @ 2:14
• Diving further into people's reactions to your weight loss @ 3:51
• Be sure to check out our Black Friday sale for the Maintenance group @ 6:28
• The benefits of being in the Maintenance group. The real goal in all of this is Maintenance @ 9:29
• Black Friday sale details and what to expect in the Maintenance group @ 10:54
• Following the program when away on vacation @ 12:25
• Today at noon, we’ll be talking about Back on Track and how to best utilize it @ 13:29
• The importance of oral hygiene and how it affects our health @ 15:12
• What waking up, looking good, feeling good is like when we reach Finally and Forever @ 17:38
• Sneak peek into next week when we step into Personalizing the Plan @ 19:48
• What are plateaus all about? And how timeframes work when we’re trying to lose weight and create change @ 20:21
• Research is being done by Ruth Kane at the University of Ottawa on the Livy Method and how it differs when it comes to maintaining. The survey results around member’s success in maintaining their weight loss are incredible @ 23:24
• This community is a safe place to work on your weight loss goals and managing your stress @ 27:17
• Working with your health care professional and how to manage differing opinions on weight loss. The difference between judging and observing other people’s behaviours @ 29:07
• The world and the diet industry are at a loss on how to help people with weight loss. Discussing Ozempic, restrictive diets and how The Livy Method helps people get in-tune with their body @ 34:02
• Working through traumas, issues and associations while doing the Livy Method. Taking a holistic approach to making changes in our lives @ 40:15
• Looking at the amount of money people have spent on weight loss and how investing money does not automatically hold you accountable. @ 43:07
• When in Maintenance, can we continue to lose weight? @ 46:11
• Our goals are based on what our body feels like more than a number on the scale @ 53:22
• Spoiler alert! You’re going to have additional support at the end of this Program! @ 55:40

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 Guests Lori Roe and Joanna Hunt.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Two amazing women joining us for Spill the Tea today: Lori Roe & Joanna Hunt @ Intro
• Introducing Lori Roe @ 2:30
• Lori speaks to how situational stress and health challenges impacted her journey @ 3:08
• Let's talk maintenance for Lori @ 4:40
• Gina talks about the 4 stages of Finally & Forever @ 5:40
• Gina talks about the 3 reasons people gain weight in maintenance @ 6:30
• Lori's experience with chronic inflammation @ 7:40
• Lori shares where she is at now on her journey @ 8:21
• The impact of The Livy Method from Lori's perspective. @ 9:15
• Lori shares how mindfulness and investing in herself have changed her life. @ 11:01
• Past dieting and how Lori approaches healthy eating now @ 13:00
• "Don't confuse consistency with perfection! @ 14:30
• Lori's tips for members finishing the group strong and navigating the holiday season ahead. @ 15:55
• Lori shares her vision for herself a year from now. @ 17:02
• Introducing Joanna Hunt. @ 18:20
• Joanna shares her post-concussion story and how that led her to Weight Loss by Gina. @ 19:19
• Joanna talks about how her life has changed since her last Spill the Tea. @ 23:15
• How we can normalize falling back into old habits and noticing their impact. @ 25:27
• Understanding one's capacity and how that relates to the effort they can give toward their goals. @ 26:00
• Joanna shares about her experience getting to and being at the Auric Living Conference. @ 28:45
• How Joanna uses cognitive-behavioural therapy to keep herself on track with her progress. @ 30:04
• There is no time frame on what it takes to succeed when it comes to your health. @ 33:38
• Joanna shares her secret sauce for success with The Livy Method. @ 35:33
• We're never a failure and always a work in progress. @ 38:10
• It comes down to real people, real stories. @ 40:20

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

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In this live guest expert segment, Gina chats about stress and adaptogens with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND.

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:

• The mindset shifts around stress @ Intro
• Reframing stress and focusing on what you can address @ 3:10
• Identifying the stressors in your life and how they are impacting you  @ 5:03
• Take on an attitude of gratitude! Reframe your current state @ 7:55
• The impact that stress is having on you @ 8:40
• The differences between stress and anxiety @ 9:45
• The importance of mapping out your weight loss history @ 12:20
• Being diligent about your recovery during stressful situations. Are you putting out more than you are taking in? @ 13:40
• Small changes you can make that have a big impact! Change your environment, your lifestyle, and your routine @ 15:19
• What can we do to manage our stress? @ 20:16
• Make room and space for things that will help you manage your stress. Look at your life and look where you can simplify @ 22:50
• Detoxing your life! Eliminating things that are not healthy for your mind, body, and spirit @ 24:19
• The impact phones have on our stress. Use your phone as a tool. @ 27:17
• How stress impacts people’s ability to lose weight @ 32:13
• The impact of stress on your hormonal system. Does stress signal weight gain? @ 32:45
• The adrenal system – Signs you need to reach out to your health care provider/naturopathic doctor and tests you can do @ 38:58
• What are adaptogens and what are the benefits of taking them? @ 43:55
• How maximizing your efforts can have a huge impact on your stress levels @ 47:16
• Adaptogens help the body’s ability to cope with stress @ 47:53
• Which adaptogens you should buy and where you can buy them @ 49:40
• The role your adrenal system plays on your hormone system  @ 53:14
• Be passionate about your wellness and simplify your life! Utilizing the 3 R’s: Reduce, reframe, or remove stressors @ 54:28
• Where to find Dr. Paul Hrkal @ 57:08  www.paulhrkalnd.com IG: @drpaulhrkalnd
• The Livy Method is an adrenal recovery program! @ 58:16

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 talks cold and flu season with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo. This is the live recording from November 20, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Diving into staying healthy through the holiday season @ 1:10
• Why do we get sick this time of year? The effects of being inside more this time of year on our nasal passages @ 1:54
• Viruses love dry, cold climates and thrive at this time of year @ 3:54
• Winter months in Canada, our drive to take care of ourselves wanes with the darker days and colder temperatures @ 5:03
• This time of year we’re eating more sweet treats and drinking more alcohol and how that affects our immune function @ 6:48
• Strategies to stay healthy at this time of year @ 8:50
• The value in asking your health care professional to test your Vitamin D level @ 9:50
• Why it’s helpful to keep your nose and feet warm during cold and flu season @ 10:38
• Our bodies have different needs in different seasons @ 12:06
• How moving our bodies really benefits us in helping support immune function @ 12:54
• Benefit of using humidifiers in the dryer winter months @ 13:51
• Foods that can help boost immune function to help prevent illness and the most potent micronutrients to focus on @ 14:12
• Mushrooms and adaptogens and how they support our health @ 16:55
• The importance of sleep in restoring immune function and simple strategies to make positive impacts on your sleep quality @ 17:44
• How the temperature of your room affects your sleep quality and the ideal room temperature for sleeping @ 23:49
• The effects of air conditioning on your airways and immunity @ 25:50
• Supplements to help prevent illness and those that are supportive when you are sick @ 28:00
• Not all supplements are created equal and how to navigate medical advice provided on supplements @ 30:57
• The most recommended supplements to support immune function this time of year and the importance of medical supervision when taking supplements @ 28:09
• Discussing research on supplements and how not all supplements are created equally. How working with a healthcare professional can help you from wasting money on ineffective supplements for you @ 30:25
• Diving into the benefits of Vitamin D and determining the effective dose for you @ 32:33
• The benefits of Vitamin C and Zinc and suggested doses to reduce the duration of illness @ 34:22
• Important details on Ginseng and Echinacea @ 36:34
• More details around the effects of mushrooms @ 37:36
• Probiotics and immune supporting strains - not all probiotics are created equally @ 38:10
• How to best care for ourselves when we get sick @ 39:45
• The value of the Sickness Protocol in the Program @ 40:45
• The sweet spot for movement when we’re sick and how to best care for ourselves @ 41:40
• Reducing the risk of exposing others to illness when you’re sick @ 42:42
• Where to find Dr. Olinca @ 47:55

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 71, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Week 10: A good time to reflect on where you are at and all that you've accomplished so far. @ Intro
• How do you know when you're done and what's next? @ 1:03
• Stay tuned for more details about our Black Friday Sale on joining the Maintenance Group. @ 4:25
• Frustrated? What are you doing about it? @ 4:58
• Know what is working for you and do more of that! @ 8:15
• Recognizing where you are at and bringing extra focus to where it is needed. @ 11:01
• Are you "stuck on a plateau" or "on a plateau?" @ 11:45
• Why it may be time to push the dial on your goal weight toward a bigger picture. @ 12:35
• Tis the season: How to use the sickness protocol to your advantage. @ 12:55
• Half-assing but still showing up? That's okay! Let's talk about how to get back and stay on track. @ 14:40
• We have to factor in for Life Happening: We can't do it all! @ 17:35
• Plateaus: How they show up for you depends on your patterns and if you have more to lose. @ 20:20
• Why losing in layers is different from any quick-fix, starvation/deprivation diet. @ 23:06
• You are not a failure; it's the design of the diets you've done. @ 24:45
• Our goal is to move beyond the scale and live our best life Finally & Forever. @ 26:55
• Unapologetic: Losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way is hard work that is worth it! @ 28:25
• How doing "all the things" and giving the body what it needs may impact the medications you're taking. @ 30:25
• If you're having a hard time losing, let's figure it out. Ask all the questions you have! @ 31:37
• Feeling "sabotagey?" Pause and ask: what do I need right now? @ 38:00
• Let's go all-in this week: have a plan, ask all the questions, we are here for you! @ 40:35

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 69, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• A look ahead into the next few weeks tweaks @ Intro
• Stay tuned for a Black Friday Sale for our Maintenance and Mindfulness Group @ 1:12
• Accessing the Facebook Support Group and Livy Method App after the group has finished @ 2:38
• On other diets, the last 5 lbs are the hardest to lose, the Livy Method is different! @ 3:30
• Your body needs time to adjust to its new size after you have lost weight @ 6:25
• The diet industry’s dirty little secret @ 12:28
• More details on the exclusive content for our early bird members @ 13:30
• Why the Livy Method is so affordable @ 16:00
• There needs to be an end to your weight loss journey @ 17:53
• You’re allowed to change your goal weight. It’s not a number, it’s a feeling! @ 19:22
• Introducing Back on Track and how to utilize it @ 22:23
• The Science of Fat and Fat Loss @ 23:40
• A look into the Fit and Fabulous Cooking Show with Gina @ 25:18
• Are you putting pressure on yourself to hit a certain number on the scale? @ 27:41
• How the Science Saturday posts tie into where members are at in the program @ 32:05
• Does your age affect how successful you will be with losing weight? @ 32:59
• Dr. Paul is back on Tuesday to chat about Stress and Adaptogens! @ 37:39
• How to navigate the App Issues and Facebook Glitches @ 38:55
• Can medications affect weight loss? @40:25
• The Tweak Next Week! @48:10

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

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