Weigh In with Gina

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 1, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Welcome @ intro
• We are implementing this week’s tweak tomorrow @ 0:42
• Many people with big feels this week @ 1:38
• The purpose of the tweaks are to get the body to fast track its progress @ 3:05
• This week’s tweak feels inconvenient for some people @ 3:50
• Split the meals and snacks that you can, don’t worry about being perfect @ 4:12
• There is often hesitation when we’re asked to do something different @ 5:42
• Going through the process of this tweak will really shine a light on how mindful you’re being @ 6:34
• Working through different scenarios that can come up this week @ 8:13
• Are you being mindful about your portions? 8:56
• Continuing to ask yourself the 4 mindfulness questions and really work on assessing your hunger @ 9:38 
• How to level up this week’s tweak by having your protein portion first @ 10:50 
• What to consider if you have your protein portion first and then aren’t hungry for your veggies @ 12:46
• What to do if you’re not hungry for your second portion @ 14:26
• The tweaks help stop us from becoming complacent @ 15:00
• How different foods break down in your body @ 15:18
• Separating protein is not about keto @ 16:44
• Lunch time is still the best time for carbs @ 17:00
• Don’t get caught up in your own perceptions of the tweaks and why we’re doing them @ 19:22
• Why we should have token bites even if we think we aren’t hungry @ 21:20
• How to split meals like soups and chilis @ 23:00
• Managing this week’s tweak with diabetes @ 24:18
• Why it’s important to be eating carbs @ 26:47
• Circling back to understand the basic Food Plan and the rhyme and reason to it @ 28:20
• It’s very normal to feel very hungry this week or to not feel hungry at all @ 29:30
• Don’t get stuck in a rut, deciding to always do things the same way @ 31:18
• This is not a low carb program @ 32:13
• Tips for this week - setting timers is very helpful to remember your second portion @ 32:28
• Don’t worry about what other people around you think while splitting your meals and snacks @ 34:48

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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 52, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Metabolism is the rate at which your body functions and gaining access to more energy @ Intro
• Eating more often and getting more in tune with your portions @ 3:00 
• Splitting up your portions is exhausting, and it forces you to prioritize yourself @ 3:45 
• Asking those 4 questions and getting more in tune with yourself @ 5:05 
• Taking it a step further, you can split your proteins from your carbohydrates @ 6:02
• Will you be getting enough veggies? Don't overthink it @ 7:17  
• It takes time for your body to adjust to changes you make with new medications @ 7:40 
• Your body does not want to carry around excess fat @ 8:45 
• The perception that if you are taking medications, losing weight will be harder @ 10:15 
• Navigating holidays and normalizing having the things and moving on @ 11:31
• Working through triggers and associations brought up by the holidays like Halloween @ 13:54 
• Your body will change even when your scale is up @ 15:50 
• Losing weight in layers from all over your body; your body is adjusting around your new frame @ 17:55 
• Indulged, followed by a drop on the scale, it is about momentum @ 20:01
• When your body is focused on something else, and your appetite disappears, pull out that sickness protocol @ 21:10  
• Taking a step back, honour where you are at @ 23:20 
• Take the time to check-in with yourself; how would you feel if...? @ 25:43
• The changes that take place not just to your skin but to your microbiome @ 27:52
• Desire is in your head; hunger is in your belly @ 28:46  
• A survey is coming at the end of the program; we want to hear from you, the good, bad and the ugly @ 33:25 
• If you want to be as successful as possible, you will want to complete all 91 days @ 35:50 
• Only you are making you feel behind. Do what you can; we are here to help @ 36:52 
• Having some candy yesterday does not mean that you are not still doing awesome @ 38:11 
• The little bits of truth through the history of diets @ 38:55
• Getting to a place where you can have that bowl of candy sitting out and not feel the need to indulge, to feel calm @ 41:58  
• Chronic pain and inflammation can keep the scale up, but it is important to give your body what it needs, and it will release fat when it is ready @ 43:45 
• Momentum, when your scale moves, it is not what you ate the day before @ 45:51 
• Diet fatigue, recognize that it is not the program; creating new habits to get you to your Finally and Forever @ 47:19 
• Dr. Olinca is back tomorrow, touching on those secondary supplements @ 49:30 
• Tweak this week live - Feeding The Metabolism @ 50:35

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guests Rob and Kimberley Miller.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introduction of Rob and Kimberley Miller and their epic European hiking trip @ Intro
• Rob and Kimberley share details of their trip and mountain hike preparations. @ 1:49
• Kimberley speaks to how the hiking journey put her in deep trust that her body is there for her. @ 3:46
• Rob speaks about how he knew what needed to be done to be prepared for their hiking trek. @ 4:34
• Rob and Kimberley share the impact of following through on what you commit to and doing it together. @ 6:33
• Shared success: what losing 85 pounds together felt like. @ 7:50
• Tips for couples doing the program together, travelling, and having busy on-the-go lives @ 9:51
• An active lifestyle helped prepare Kimberley and Rob for their hiking trip. @ 11:55
• Rob discusses past dieting habits and what led to his weight issues. @ 12:52
• Kimberley shares what it was like growing up as "the fat sister" and dieting from a young age @ 13:58
• Going with a deeper why: Kimberley talks about the impact Dr. Beverley's chats have had on her. @ 17:03
• How a changed perspective on back pain led Rob to understand better what he could control. @ 19:10
• Doing the Program together has made a huge difference in their individual success. @ 22:30
• Appreciating Non-scale victories as a way to acknowledge it's more than a scale number. @ 22:55
• Celebrating when we can buy clothes that fit our new body well is a great non-scale victory! @ 23:41
• Rob and Kimberley share what they found to be hardest while following the Program. @ 25:34
• Favourite weeks on the program for Rob and Kimberley. @ 27:33
• What's next for The Millers? @ 29:40
• Final tips for following through and finishing strong. @ 31:25
• Pros and cons of following behind on The Program. @ 32:33
• Join Kim and Gina on Wednesday for more ideas and tips for Feeding the Metabolism. @ 35:44

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In this episode, recorded on October 31, 2023, Gina talks body image and following through 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:

• Working through our perceptions on our own body image @ Intro
• Understanding the difference between body image and self-love @ 3:36
• The body positivity movement and self-acceptance @ 5:25
• How to navigate people’s reactions to your weight loss @ 8:50
• How to work through your negative dialogue when looking in the mirror @ 11:31
• What is Body Dysmorphia and does everyone have it? 14:01
• Just because you’ve lost weight, doesn’t mean that you must change @ 16:50
• People’s perception of your outer appearance @ 17:26
• How to deal with the judgement of others? @ 20:47
• What people can do while following the Program to help the way they see themselves @ 25:02
• Gina’s personal story regarding a negative comment said to her @ 26:47
• Tips for internalizing in a healthy way @ 27:50
• The importance of positive self-talk @ 31:15
• Working through your associations, beliefs, and imposter syndrome @ 32:24
• Working through anxiety and fear @ 34:31
• Reflecting on where you are at; working on being in the moment @ 39:35
• Future segment on how lack of sleep affects your brain @ 42:42
• Advice for people who are struggling with their body image @ 43:08
• Keeping your energy directed at yourself @ 45:48
• Normalizing the conversation around your issues and associations @ 47:40
• T.I.P.P.S - Technique to use in a panic: Temperature, Intense Exercise, Progressive Relaxation, Post Breathing, Senses @ 48:30
• Where to find Dr. Beverley David @ 55:08

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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 50, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• For the first 3 days this week, reset, follow the basic Food Plan, and keep asking those questions to walk away feeling satisfied @ Intro
• Feeding the Metabolism and splitting those portions @ 1:33
• Eating more often and making this process a priority @ 2:49 
• It is really important to go back to maximizing for a few days before splitting your meals and snacks @ 3:16 
• Split as many meals and snacks as you can @ 3:41 
• The Auric Living Conference recap, so many special moments @ 4:20 
• Jennifer, creator of Living Luxe Magazine @ 10:45 
• The effects the pandemic had on stress levels @ 11:20 
• Brenda Huxley Spill the Tea, check it out @ 12:39  
• Gina Sharing some personal impacts of the pandemic on her family @ 14:25  
• Mindfulness is so important in this program, this week we reconnect with satisfaction @ 16:12  
• Recognize how busy you are, and have some awareness of where you are at @ 17:00
• Posts to review this week; Maximizing post & the Hunger post @17:50 
• Stay tuned for Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer later this week @ 18:42 
• Going back to eating to satisfaction will keep that scale moving @ 19:00 
• Enjoy your trips, do not stress, make a plan, and be mindful @ 20:15
• When travelling, choose the best snacks you can, make a stop at the grocery store @ 22:23 
• Thank you for being a part of this amazing community @ 23:34
• Real people on real journeys @ 25:11 
• This program forces you to make yourself a priority @ 25:46 
• Overcoming fear and anxiety, you can have big feels and do hard things @ 27:35
• You don't want to miss out on life @ 28:31 
• Feeding the metabolism and how proteins and fat feed into your satiety hormones @ 28:50

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 48, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• If you are here, you are doing the best that you can; keep doing the things that you need to do @ Intro
• Gina merchandise, for giveaways @ 3:00 
• Losing weight with others and making connections with people @ 6:05 
• Plateaus - are when your body changes @ 7:15 
• 4 stages of Finally and Forever @ 7:32
• Plateaus and solidifying your weight loss is so important to let your body adjust @ 8:31 
• Your body's set point is difficult to change; it takes time and patience as you embrace plateaus @ 10:14 
• The effects of detox on your skin and how your hormones get balanced @ 11:25 
• Noticing food sensitivities when you become more in tune @ 12:57 
• Losing 100 pounds is life changing; working through some deep struggles @ 15:03 
• Working through old habits and associations and reconnecting with yourself @16:33
• Recognizing when YOU need to change, it's not just about the weight @ 18:32 
• Focusing on the mental game, the psychology of effort @ 19:45 
• Why measurements are not the best indicator of success @ 21:55 
• Physically seeing the changes that your body is making, losing in layers, healthy weight loss looks different @ 23:16 
• If you do not see the changes on the scale, look in the mirror and look for the changes @ 25:13 
• Write down all the amazing things you are accomplishing @ 26:14 
• It's important to remember progress over perfection as you work through all the things; this is not a quick fix @ 26:43 
• Choose days, use them as an opportunity to learn @ 29:35 
• Going back to old habits and recognizing what you don't want @ 31:22 
• Life will give you messages; pay attention and make the change @ 32:19
• Dipping back into old habits can mean you are on the precipice of making change @ 34:25   
• Getting to a place where you can have the thing and move on @ 35:30
• Looking forward to meeting everyone and bringing the community together at the Auric Conference @ 38:00 

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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 47, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Six Weeks In: Let's take a deep breath! @ Intro
• Feeling like a hot mess? Trust that the little things you do will add up to reach your goal! @ 1:11
• Following behind in the group does not mean you are behind on your journey. @ 2:08
• Blooper Reel: Twenty groups of making progress over perfection. @ 3:41
• There's a reason you are here after 6 weeks, and it's not likely just to fit into your jeans! @ 7:20
• Excitement in the air for the community coming together this weekend at the Auric Living Conference @ 9:56
• The many reasons we self-sabotage: So, why are you? @ 11:20
• Turning up the inner volume of your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings is a way to bring them to light. @ 16:18
• Your hard work is paying off! @ 18:18
• Plateaus are about noticing your weight dropping or body changing. @ 20:12
• What you learn about yourself by not being perfect is probably more valuable than getting it right. @ 22:50
• Key takeaways from the Erin Degagne discussion this week about Pelvic Floor health. @ 24:30
• The step back: it's good to pause and check in with your why. @ 28:03
• Taking a break doesn't mean that everything is going to fall apart. It can be healthy to regroup. @ 31:05
• There are no silly questions: our team cares about your success and crossing the finish line of 91 days. @ 33:03
• Doing the program takes the time it takes. Why it's important to have a start and finish to weight loss. @ 37:02
• Diet mentalities are everywhere; the force of the diet industry is strong. @ 39:42
• Tired of what people have to say about your weight loss? Shut it down and claim your space. @ 43:30
• You can be real and a hot mess and still accomplish your goals. @ 45:15
• Don't wait for things to be perfect; just put it out there! @ 47:22
• It's good to feel good! The best compliment is "Wow! you look so happy!" @ 47:45
• Having a strong vision for what you want to accomplish is necessary on this journey. @ 49:12
• Being real is all about building a strong, inclusive, and caring community of Livy Losers @ 50:58
• Halloween weekend: It doesn't have to be scary. Have a plan for how you want to feel. @ 55:00

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 46, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Utilize the support group, ask all the questions that you have @ Intro
• Do you genuinely believe that you will lose the weight? Watch the Spill The Tea segments on Tuesdays @ 1:30
• Tweak this Week segments on Wednesdays @ 2:14
• A glimpse into Feeding The Metabolism @ 3:27 
• Inflammation can mess with the messaging system, so double down and put in that hard work; you will see it pay off @ 3:59
• If you only have a bowel movement after having a smoke or a coffee you are not regular, check out the bowel movement protocol @ 4:55
• Working through old habits, James Clear Atomic Habits book @ 6:35
• What you can find on our podcasts? Guest segments, Lives, Weigh In Wednesdays from the Maintenance & Mindfulness Group @ 8:00
• The value of being working behind the group @ 9:25 
• Magnesium and vitamin D deplete quite quickly; magnesium is great to relax your muscles and calm @ 10:20 
• It is expected to have bouts of constipation and loose bowel movements @ 13:45 
• What supplements are good for inflammation? Secondary Supplement Post @ 14:52 
• You can download the podcasts to listen in when it's convenient for you and not have to use data @ 17:25
• The scale is a great tool; what are your patterns @ 17:59
• We want you to be successful @ 19:28 
• The benefits of magnesium citrate to focus on fat loss: there are many other beneficial types of magnesium @ 20:01 
• Coming off of diets, assumptions around the state of your body when you are starting @ 22:45
• Getting the essential nutrients from your supplements, the benefits of secondary supplements @ 23:55 
• Is your weight slower to move this time around? Revisit the fresh eyes post @ 25:56 
• MCT oil is derived from coconut oil; less is more; start with less @ 28:07 
• Are you afraid of Halloween? Holidays are not why you are here today! @ 30:11
• Getting to a place where you don't even want it @ 32:23 
• While you are eating those sweets, pay attention to your taste buds @ 33:00 
• Starting to indulge in the things, now they are making you feel like crap @ 34:21 
• MCT oil, a common sports supplement 20 years ago, is still a tried and true addition @ 37:22
• Look for a link to the Secondary Supplement segment with Dr. Paul from a previous group getting posted in the group @ 39:44

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 October 25, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dorothy Freymond @ Intro
• What’s driving members to be consistent and is there a place for consistency in Maintenance @ 1:38
• Mindful vs consistent in Maintenance @ 3:57
• Maintenance is a transitory phase @ 5:46
• What energy are you coming at Maintenance with? What is your approach? @ 7:29
• Managing stress and situational change in Maintenance @ 9:29
• Do the pounds come off as easily in Maintenance? @ 11:57
• Having clear intentions with your Maintenance journey (losing more/again vs maintaining and how to know what your focus is) @ 12:52
• What to do when old dialogue and habits start reappearing @ 13:30
• Self talk when testing the waters @ 16:55
• Being aware of falling back into past diet mentality and old habits @ 18:33
• The Messy Middle continues in Maintenance @ 21:18
• Following “the rules” vs dealing with the feels and how that affects our journey @ 25:47
• Your Maintenance journey likely has a lot to do with what brought you to Weight Loss in the first place @ 27:38

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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 October 25, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Downsizing one last time: we survived downsizing! @ Intro
• Concerns of not having lost any weight yet @ 3:20
• A look ahead into next week’s tweak, feeding the metabolism @ 4:50
• Fine-tuning how you show up as everyone’s body responds differently @ 6:11
• Reading the science post The Psychology of Effort is a benefit during this process @ 7:20
• How to navigate nighttime cravings while downsizing @ 8:01
• Becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable @ 10:23
• Understanding your hunger signals and figuring out your portions @ 13:24
• Becoming mindful and understanding what it means to be satisfied @ 14:25
• Progress over perfection! You’re never going to be perfect @ 17:50
• Recognizing the feels that come up during downsizing and working through old habits @ 19:17
• Working through your issues and associations with food @ 21:45
• What to do if you’re not hungry while downsizing? @ 24:12
• Tweak Next Week - Maximizing & Feeding the Metabolism @ 24:58
• There’s still a lot of time left to lose a lot of weight! @ 29:18
• Gina shares her favourite tweak @ 31:18
• Tips for the rest of the week @ 33:50

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

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