Weigh In with Gina

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 68, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Progress over Perfection: 20 Years of Showing Up In the Moment! @ Intro
• Celebrating where we are at in the Fall Program and looking ahead. @ 2:38
• Don't stop! Let the magic happen and finish strong. @ 4:08
• Understanding what your body is letting you know you need. @ 5:36
• Living your best life by creating new, healthy and sustainable habits. @ 7:50
• Feeling stuck? Review the Science Saturday Set Point Theory post: https://www.ginalivy.com/post/the-set-point-theory. @ 10:10
• Is it 'do more of what you normally do?' or is it time to choose what has more bang for your buck? @ 13:40
• Every body is different: why the Livy Method does not include set recipes and meal plans. @ 16:18
• Getting over protein: it's overrated, over-emphasized in diets, and over-marketed as a solution. @ 16:55
• You don't need to count: It's about being in tune with your body and how you feel. @ 20:56
• Trust the Food Plan and you will be getting enough protein and other nutrients that you need. @ 22:05
• Perseverance: Not giving up on yourself when so much is stacked against you to succeed. @ 26:45
• 2,880+ Facebook Lives later: still making progress over perfection! @ 27:30
• How tech issues can teach us patience as we continue to level up the Livy Method App. @ 28:28
• Gina reflects on wasting time counting calories when it's most important to be in tune with feelings. @ 31:20
• The Livy Community is a great place to check into, especially when following behind the group. @ 32:10
• Ride the wave: It's the momentum of the entire program and beyond that will get you to Finally & Forever. @ 35:37
• Calm, cool, and collected: you have the tools, skills, and awareness you need for success. @ 36:28
• It's the diets you have done in the past that have reinforced your body's set point. @ 38:20
• Giving your body what it needs is the key to healthy and sustainable weight loss. @ 42:10
• Fluctuations are normal: A healthy set point range is around 10 pounds. @ 43:55
• Your body is on your side; it's those starving and depraving diets that have failed you. @ 45:40
• Join the vibe: visit the Facebook Support Group and check out comments and share your own! @ 47:56
• Dig in: Have a plan for the weekends and holidays. @ 48:40
• Stay tuned: a two-week holiday bridging the gap group is in the works for in between programs. @ 50:09

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In this live segment, Gina talks stress, sleep, and taking care of our changing body with Dr. Tam, Chiropractic Doctor. 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 Dr. Tam @ Intro
• What is the number 1 thing people can do to improve their health? @ 2:07
• What is the difference between working out and being strong? @ 3:39
• The 1 best exercise for everyone to do @ 5:45
• Start where you can when it comes to exercise- anything is better than nothing @ 7:34
• How to modify an exercise for your ability @ 9:58
• How to improve mobility @ 11:29
• What is the worst thing you can do to your posture? @ 15:30
• How detrimental inactivity is to our health and wellness @ 17:36
• Have our physical bodies changed since covid? @ 19:12
• How mental stress affects the physical body @ 20:58
• The difference between short-term and long-term stress and how to manage 22:32
• How to be proactive with your health and managing stress @ 24:04
• Discussing different sleeping positions and how to set yourself up for success @ 27:33
• How to pick the best pillow @ 31:23
• What does it mean if you wake up feeling sore? @ 33:46
• When should you see a chiropractor? How can a chiropractor help you? @ 35:36
• The biggest myth about chiropractic care @ 36:44
• Where to find Dr. Tam - @drtamchiro on Instagram, https://www.thewellnessgroupaurora.com/ @ 38:40

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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 November 15, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Reflecting on the 3-day no weigh challenge @ Intro
• Introducing special guest panelists Anna, Laura, and Debbie @ 3:05
• What were your initial thoughts about the challenge? @ 3:36
• Sharing Debbie, Laura, and Anna’s backstories @ 7:37
• Debbie shares her experience on each day of the challenge @ 8:30
• Laura shares her experience weighing herself while on vacation @ 11:00
• What surprised Anna about this challenge @ 12:05
• Debbie’s biggest takeaway after not weighing herself for 3 days @ 13:38
• Why do we feel like we need the scale to hold us accountable? @ 14:37
• Do we view the scale as punishment? @ 17:23
• Some of us view the scale as proving or confirming what we’re already feeling or thinking @ 18:26
• Using the scale as a tool in the different stages of maintenance @ 20:20
• The scale can prevent you from really being in tune with your body @ 21:45
• Weighing yourself daily becomes a habit that can be hard to let go of @ 22:42
• If you could use one word to describe the scale and why you use it, what would it be? @ 25:00
• Would you be up for a 5 day or 7 day no-weigh challenge? @ 28:22
• Advice for those on the fence about trying the challenge @ 28:50
• Stay tuned for a 7 day challenge in January @ 30:35
• Final thoughts- the scale can bring you joy by reminding you of what you have accomplished, but when it starts to dictate your mood, it can become problematic @ 31:00

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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 15, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• We would never introduce a tweak that would ruin your progress @ Intro
• Introducing a new tweak isn’t going to stop the scale from moving @ 2:05
• Some people are just starting to see the scale move and are nervous about making changes @ 2:43
• Some members are nervous about The Program coming to an end and if they’ll reach their goals @ 3:15
• We still have 7 weeks before the beginning of the Winter Program- we will make sure everyone is confident about their next steps @ 4:23
• These tweaks are designed to make change and to get your body’s attention @ 5:27
• The keys this week continue to be maximizing and mindfulness @ 6:00
• Breaking down the food plan revamp and understanding the rhyme and reason behind the changes @ 7:23
• Don’t drop the ball on the 4 steps of mindfulness @ 10:28
• If you have already eliminated grains and starchy vegetables, you will still benefit from this tweak @ 10:55
• What you’re eating shouldn’t impact how full you feel- make sure you’re still being mindful and listening to your body @ 12:18
• This is not keto- just slightly increasing the amount of protein throughout the day @ 13:32
• Discussing food waste issues- if you have leftovers, you can enjoy them as part of your next meal or snack @ 16:19
• Be mindful of following a balanced diet and not always choosing what is easy or convenient @ 16:55
• Now is the time to really dig in and work on mindfulness if you feel like you didn’t master Weeks 4 and 6 (downsizing) @ 20:48
• When having protein shakes, be mindful of portions and use the 4 steps of mindful eating @ 21:20
• How different foods break down in your body and process through your digestive system @ 23:29Protein shakes are ok in a pinch but there is nothing better than whole foods @ 24:24
• Next week’s tweak- levelling up mind/body connection and introducing Back on Track @ 29:35
• This week we’re learning and navigating the changes and next week we will be taking what we learned this week and applying it @ 30:28
• The difference between a meal replacement shake and a protein shake we make ourselves @ 31:06
• We are still following The Food Plan this week with some slight tweaks @ 32:13
• Change as much as you are comfortable with and find what works best for you- this tweak will still work for you @ 33:22

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Candace Morrison.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Dealing with life and the Program when a lot of feels are coming up
• Introducing Candace Morrison
• How Candace worked through the grief of losing her daughter
• Weight loss can seem so trivial when you’re going through major life events and how Candace reconciled that
• What drew Candace to join the Livy Method
• How the Program helped heal coping mechanisms
• How the Program brought awareness to eating when Candace already had awareness in so many other areas of her life
• The impact of the 4 Mindfulness Questions on developing true awareness
• The frustrations of plateaus and how to work through them
• Shifting focus onto non scale victories
• When we’re not getting external validation on our progress from other people
• The effects of starting to eat less rather than eating mindfully
• Body positivity, wanting to lose weight and health at any size
• Being over scheduled, struggling to follow along perfectly and when we’re feeling like we’re not checking all the boxes
• Taking a broader view, looking at the bigger picture of what we are accomplishing
• Developing a Why around living a life of healthy longevity
• What’s different with this Program vs traditional diet culture
• How our thoughts are connected to our physical body
• Bringing trust back to yourself and healing your relationship with food
• This Program is much bigger than weight loss, it’s about healing your relationship with yourself
• Diet culture and how it brainwashes us to think the scale is the end all be all and we should feel bad until we reach our goals
• When family places significant focus on weight and compliments are tied to body composition
• What Candace would you tell her younger self
• Advice for those who are struggling, taking a holistic approach to life
• The power of the support in this community
• How to find Candace and the Yoga Room in Ajax Ontario

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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 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Honouring our feelings and taking the time to feel them @ Intro
• Dr. Tam will be joining us tomorrow to discuss helping your body adjust to the weight you have lost @ 0:53
• We had another great conversation with Dr. Bev yesterday @ 1:40
• 3 reasons people gain weight back after dieting @ 2:06
• We will be introducing Back on Track next week @ 3:40
• Tune in for the Tweak This Week live today at 12:00PM- Gina and Kim will be addressing some frequently asked questions @ 4:04
• The importance of fresh eyes when repeating the program and being in tune with where you are this round @ 4:25
• How being in-tune with your body can help you recognize sickness early @ 5:25
• Once you reach maintenance you are done losing weight physically, but there can still be a lot to work through mentally- our Maintenance and Mindfulness group is here for you @ 7:26
• We will discuss Maintenance at the end of The Program @ 10:48
• If you haven’t signed up for the Winter group, don’t wait @ 11:34
• We will have a Bridging the Gap group for members that are signed up for the Winter group @ 12:05
• How to deal with the holiday season and food pushers @ 12:23
• Doing what is best for you and prioritizing your own happiness isn’t always easy @ 13:53
• Reasons your weight can be up @ 19:45
• Indulging with guilt instead of being present and mindfully indulging- how to use this as an opportunity to re-connect @ 20:16
• What to do if you indulge over the holidays and aren’t feeling your best afterwards @ 23:28
• Habit stacking and Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule- tools to help you get back on track @ 24:55
• The Program allows you to be human and make mistakes and is an opportunity to dive into your feelings and habits @ 26:22
• It can be uncomfortable to work through your feelings @ 31:50
• Thinking you deserve a reward for doing well @ 32:58
• Adjusting your goal and how to know when you’re done losing @ 33:40
• You may continue to lose weight once you’ve reached your goal @ 35:11
• When life is hard, how are you showing up for yourself? @ 36:04
• Finding yourself again and taking time for yourself as a parent @ 37:07
• The difference between intuition and anxiety @ 41:25
• Moving forward and re-inventing who you are instead of going backwards @ 43:15
• Psychology is an important aspect of The Program @ 43:45
• Our Share Pages Guide is a place to share recipes and meal ideas @ 46:30
• Check out our Livy Loser Instagram account (@livylosers) and hashtag #livylosers to connect with other members @ 47:26
• We are planning a Livy Loser event in October with guest experts- stay tuned for information @ 48:40
• How do you feel about the guest expert segments? @ 50:00
• All live segments are available on the Weigh In With Gina podcast @ 51:00

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In this episode, recorded on November 14, 2023, Gina talks the 5 P's (Presenting, Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, and Protective factors) with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D in Sleep Research (Insomnia), and a Masters Degree in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Beverley David @ Intro
• How will we know when we get stuck? @ 1:42
• The impact of delayed emotions and why it is important to process them when we are ready. @ 4:15
• Nerf guns, Spoon Theory and why it's a good idea to know your energy capacity at the start of each day. @ 5:35
• The 5 P's: Presenting, Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Protective. @ 9:00
• Being real with your feels as you present yourself to the world. @ 10:40
• What you bring into the world are predisposing factors. @ 12:52
• What has happened and what triggers you, good and bad, are precipitating factors. @ 13:55
• The cycles of sabotage are part of unpacking perpetuating factors. @ 15:28
• Getting to know your protective factors. @ 17:00
• Dr. Beverley helps us understand how we might put the 5 P's together. @ 17:30
• Using a CBT Journal to monitor thoughts, behaviours, and strategies we can use to change. @ 18:28
• Asking "did that help or hinder" can be a great way to notice what is working or not. @ 22:19
• Noticing what you can control when the big feels hit you. @ 23:14
• Choosing YOU Forever: It's about building resilience to manage the waves of life you will face. @ 25:02
• Why it's important to take time for yourself at the right time of day to think about how you feel. @ 27:40
• Flip the switch: Make a conscious choice to be in the moment and be kind to yourself. @ 28:38
• How am I today? How to know when you are making progress. @ 29:01
• Creating a "safe box" to temporarily hold what you may not be ready to deal with at the moment. @ 30:30
• How to know when we need to deal with what we don't want to: Am I ready to go there? @ 35:08
• Being mindful, curious, and kind are great strategies for making progress as you get to know yourself. @ 37:03
• Dr. Beverley shares a final tip for the day: Try having a FEAR plan. @ 39:08
• FEAR unpacked: Feeling, Expectation, Action+Attitude, Reward. @ 40:00
• How to find Dr. Beverley David online. @ 42:37

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 weight loss and fashion with Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.). This is the live recording from November 13, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing special guest Tanya Gelsomino @ Intro
• Let's discuss the interconnection of weight loss and dressing yourself and your new body. @ 1:22
• Wearing clothing to match your feelings and how you want to feel. @ 4:00
• Fashion is very personal: it's an expression of who you are and who you want to be. @ 6515
• Getting the old you out of the closet: how to curate your wardrobe based on what brings you joy. @ 5:43
• Choosing clothes that are right for you today in this current body. @ 8:00
• How to know your personal style after you've lost your weight. @ 8:58
• Where to start: being open to new things and defining the person you want to be. @ 12:00
• Knowing what looks good for your body shape is a necessary first step to dressing well. @ 13:01
• What to do when what you love and what looks good on you don't match. @ 14:08
• Tanya shares the same, similar, and different approach to choosing new clothing items. @ 15:50
• Lose your fear: how redefining yourself through clothing matters. @ 17:55
• Tanya tells her story about boxed-up clothing that no longer showcased the way she feels today. @ 20:10
• Size insanity when shopping: why we may be stuck on sizes when we could just cut the tag out! @ 22:07
• How does the item you choose when shopping help you express joy? @ 24:45
• When you wear what you love, you express success. @ 25:42
• Let's talk about finding the right fit for jeans. @ 29:02
• About that closet: keep it neat, keep it simple, keep it joyful. @ 31:42
• Tanya shares about her store YaYa & Co. in Ontario and online. @ 33:05
• Dopamine dressing: choosing clothes that bring you joy. @ 35:33

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 64, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Finishing Strong, it will get easier as you go and you become more in tune @ intro
• Recognizing where you are at and celebrating even the small wins @ 2:02 
• Your body is on your side. It wants you to be healthy @ 4:55 
• Getting extra in tune with your portions as you play into your satiety hormones this week @ 6:42 
• Stepping back and recognizing that the choices you are making are not making you feel good @ 7:53 
• There is so much to be learned by falling back into old habits. @ 8:58 
• If you haven't been setting those intentions, that's great; that means there is still more you can do @ 10:08
• Please feel free to reach out in the Facebook Support group if you have any questions. Please don't sit in uncertainty; we are here to help @ 11:00 
• It is totally normal to be on a plateau as your body adjusts to the weight you have lost @ 12:10
• Breaking through that plateau and maximizing your efforts @ 13:29  
• There is a lot to be said for owning where you are at and then making changes to work through the feels @ 16:35  
• We are working on adding an area in the app for measurements and taking supplements, always levelling up @ 18:13  
• Even a night out will not break your momentum; be here at the end @ 19:22 
• The four reasons why people gain their weight back @ 20:19 
• When you are vacationing, you have options; be mindful when in doubt. @ 21:55
• End of Day Reflections are a great opportunity to reflect before going into the last month of The Program @ 24:15 
• The most expensive part of the program can be replacing your wardrobe @ 25:46
• Tanya Nicole, today in the maintenance group discussing how to be comfortable in your clothes, the segment will get posted as a podcast @ 16:21 
• You can still have fruit, but the focus is on protein and fat this week @ 27:07 
• Recognizing your capacity and being here anyway, it doesn't have to be all or nothing @ 29:19 
• Little things add up to make big change, Atomic Habits by James Clear @ 30:04 
• Understanding the importance of prioritizing yourself @ 30:45 
• You are going to lose the weight it's just logistics, resources and time @ 31:27 
• Being fearful of Holiday foods, focus on your stress, turn up the internal volume @ 34:15 
• After being sick, taking a day-by-day approach @ 36:19 
• Noticing improvements in your Pre/menstrual symptoms as your body levels up your health @ 37:39 
• This Program is so much more than weight loss; make a plan and set yourself up for success @ 39:55 

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 62, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Here are the topics covered in this morning's 10am live Nov 11th:
• Current events weighing heavily- we are here for you beyond program-related questions @ Intro
• Next week’s tweak is revamping The Food Plan @ 3:05
• How to navigate The Program while dealing with the weight of the world @ 4:24
• The benefits of listening to the live segments on the podcast and using The Livy Method app @ 6:00
• What happens when The Program is finished and joining the Bridging the Gap group @ 7:38
• Following through and finishing strong @ 8:28
• Bowel movements and detox @ 9:10
• Repeating The Program is more of a mental game and your body will respond differently @ 11:18
• Instead of putting off weight loss until you can do it perfectly, shift your perspective and your why @ 13:30
• Embracing falling back into old habits and using it as an opportunity to learn and make change @ 18:00
•  The power of a positive mindset and looking for sprinkles of glimmer @ 21:13
• Weight fluctuations and listening to your body @ 22:04
• Future tripping and the holidays- we will be here for you @ 23:55
• The difference between losing weight on a fat burning diet versus The Livy Method @ 25:10
• Navigating through difficult seasons of your life when it’s hard to prioritize yourself @ 28:36
• The importance of allowing your body time to recover from sickness and the different between not eating while sick versus starving and depriving yourself on a diet @ 31:23
• Recognizing old coping mechanisms and using this as an opportunity to reflect and make change @ 33:22
• Not berating yourself over weight loss when just keeping it together is a win @ 34:37
• Gina shares personal struggles and how looking for glimmers and inspiration everyday can help @ 38:59
• Thank you for sharing your personal experiences with our community @ 43:00
• Recognizing old habits that are no longer working for you @ 44:55
• Looking ahead to next week and revamping The Food Plan @ 47:30

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

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