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 38, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Some of you are not going to be able to do all the things, but what can you do? @ intro
• Maximizing is all about finding opportunities to get that scale moving @ 2:20 
• Are you utilizing all the resources @ 4:40
• Sometimes it just takes time for your body to take the resources you are giving it to make change @ 5:47 
• Are you genuinely embracing the food plan @ 7:45
• Being sick and allowing yourself to rest and recover @ 8:50 
• Managing your stress could be the single most important thing you need to do @ 9:50
• Effects of stress hormone cortisol on weight gain @ 12:35 
• Quality sleep: have you watched the Alanna segment @ 13:05
• Indulging in a nighttime routine @ 14:51 
• Water - set yourself up for success and adjust to your day-to-day needs @ 15:18 
• What are you doing to ensure your meals are nutrient rich? @ 17:31
• Artificial sweeteners, take them out @ 18:55  
• The body is meant to move. Are you making an effort @ 19:15 
• Your body will start to give you access to more energy @ 20:15 
• You are not stuck due to menopause @ 21:25 
• Actively helping your body in detox @ 24:14
• Are you stuck? Have you added in any supplements @ 24:50  
• Doing all the things to keep the scale moving @ 26:38
• Factoring in medications and health issues that you have @ 27:50 
• How is your mental health? What are you doing about it? @ 29:45 
• Patience with yourself @ 30:52 
• Managing hormonal issues @ 32:20
• Focus on your non scale victories, start noticing them. @ 33:01 
• Understand your health issues and have conversations with your doctor @ 34:50
• Listen to the conversation with Dr. Paul. Do you have food sensitivities @ 36:14
• Focus on your bowel movements; pooping is important @ 37:18 
• Self Sabotage: what attitude are you bringing to this process for yourself? @ 37:44 
• Make your list of non-negotiables @ 38:45 
• Work through old dieting habits @ 39:33
• Do you trust yourself to do this @ 40:05 
• What is keeping you going, your motivation, your why? @ 40:58
• How to utilize the Maximizing Checklist, give yourself a score@ 42:02
• Just because it is more then you've ever done does not necessarily translate to a 10/10 @ 44:35 

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Brenda Huxley.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Brenda Huxley @ Intro
• Brenda shares her weight loss story @ 2:20
• Brenda is proof that everyone can do this @ 4:20
• Brenda shares what is different about this program @ 5:41
• What kept Brenda coming back during a 6 week plateau @ 7:56
• Brenda talks about losing 97 lbs during 3 programs @ 10:15
• Brenda shares her "why" @ 10:53
• Brenda shares why she thinks this program is different than all the other diets she's done @ 12:43
• Brenda speaks on sharing this experience with her partner while celebrating their wins @ 15:32
• The community that this program offers is Brenda's favourite thing @ 16:43
• Brenda shares her favourite week and tweak @ 20:05
• Water and the program - Brenda successful with water limitations @ 21:45
• Brenda talks about incorporating journalling and exercise again into her daily routine @ 22:45
• Tips for success @ 23:48
• Brenda shares who her favourite guest is @ 25:57
• Cravings and getting movement are the hardest things she's overcome with the program @ 26:38
• Plans for the future meet up of Gina and Brenda @ 28:59
• What's coming up in the group @ 30:39

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In this live guest expert segment, Gina chats about 4 main reasons why your weight might be slow to move 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:

• Getting some insight into why you are not losing the weight or it is slower. @ Intro
• Inflammation: What is it, and why would that stop someone from losing weight? @ 3:45
• What's the number one reason you are not losing weight? @6:20
• How would you know if inflammation is playing a role in your slow weight loss? @7:35
• Inflammation is the process, but it is not the root cause. @8:28
• Food Sensitivities: getting in tune with your body, you start to feel which foods dont jive with your system. @12:15
• Food allergies vs food intolerances vs food sensitivities, what is the difference? @13:13
• Testing inflammation, food sensitivities, and getting some more specific targeted testing. @15:10
• How to pinpoint if you have food sensitivities? @16:44
• Patterns of increases in disease related to processed foods. @ 17:40
• Keeping a journal, how to notice food sensitivities in yourself? @ 22:10
• Start by going through the program once to build mindfulness. @ 24:30
• Is gluten or is it dairy?, what is causing the issues? and how long should I remove them? @ 24:50
• Alcohol: can I just keep drinking wine and take a probiotic? @ 26:44
• The connection between excess alcohol and gut permeability. @ 27:40
• What are you holding, if you are resisting letting it go, that may be what you need to look at? @ 30:25
• Are you doing the same thing expecting different results? @ 31:20
• What are the tests? Expanded blood testing. @ 33:45
• What is gut dysbiosis? and what can contribute? @ 34:35
• SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. @ 39:02
• What are the symptoms of gut dysbiosis? @ 41:02
• Most important: if you do not know where to start, finish a program! @ 42:25
• Hormones: could be your biggest obstacle in weight loss. @ 45:20
• Stress hormones: impact massively overlooked - testing options. @ 46:45
• Overtraining vs under-recovering: are you working as hard to recover? @ 49:01
• Mutli-factorial approach - to get all your systems working together. @ 51:58
• Program is the best place to start to rehabilitate your metabolism. @ 52:38 
• Live your best life, and be there for your family and yourself! @ 57:00

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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 36, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Breaking down the Messy Middle stage of The Program @ Intro
• Dr Paul Live tomorrow on 4 reasons why your weight might be slower to move @ 3:59
• Reasons why your weight might be slower to move this round @ 4:50
• Is quick weight loss temporary loss? @ 7:58
• This is a great time to regroup, prioritize yourself, do all the things and ask all the questions @ 9:32
• Benefits of Repeating The Program. Breaking down weight loss in digestible bits of time @ 11:12
• Setting yourself up for success @ 16:29
• Most members have started to lose weight, info coming for those that haven't @ 17:07
• Following behind in the group - you are exactly where you are meant to be. Keep moving forward. @ 18:06
• Livy AI, the Livy Method App, guest experts and Atomic Habits @ 19:05
• You can go away and still see movement on the scale @ 21:43
• The Livy Method redefining weight loss @ 22:31
• Having a hard time staying on plan - sabotage and being successful @ 25:32
• What you can do to stay on plan and set yourself up for success @ 30:26
• Dr. Paul live tomorrow will discuss digestive issues, sensitivities, and allergies @ 32:39
• Sharing is caring, still room to sign up for the next group @ 34:05
• Maintenance Group - a benefit to listen to conversations while losing weight @ 34:45
• Losing weight in a healthy sustainable way - even if you have only 5lbs to lose @ 36:36
• Eating out of boredom, loneliness - sitting in the discomfort will take you to the other side @ 40:55
• Be here on day 91. Do not give up on yourself. Take on the challenge @ 46:14

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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 34, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• The first time downsizing can be unnerving but it's all about feeling the feels! @ 1:14
• Doing "all of the things" helps the body focus on fat loss. @ 3:33
• This is not a quick-fix program. You got to put in the work and the time! @ 4:46
• The real work is the mental aspect of weight loss. @ 8:01
• Non-scale victories show you that your hard work is paying off. @ 9:50
• Maximizing helps you address where you are at in the now. @ 12:31
• Checking in with the group helps build connections and community. @ 14:01
• Let's normalize being behind the group is okay. It all counts! @ 15:55
• How you frame the program makes a difference in your outlook when things get tough. @ 18:30
• Gina shares how staying in her lane as a weight loss expert is important to her. @ 19:48
• Getting the body into detox, and sustaining it when there, is all about staying the course! @ 21:03
• What weight loss looks like is unique to each of us but is not a straight line. @ 25:10
• Weighing yourself daily helps you pick up on the nuances that contribute to fluctuations. @ 27 :32
• Using food to console and soothe emotions is something many are taught from a young age. @ 28:01
• Non-scale victories are important to sustained motivation @ 30:10
• Bowel movements are affected by changes in diet, exercise, situational stress, and more! @ 33:40
• Follow the plan and honour your mood.  @ 37:41
• It's not normal to ask the 4 questions before every meal and snack. @ 37:47
• Routine stacking is a strategy to strengthen the mindful eating habit. @ 39:10
• Elevated weight is not real weight gain.@ 41:28
• The secret to maintaining your success is not to fall back into old habits.@ 43:20
• Hunger at bedtime is a sign of detox and weight going down. Check your habits!@ 45:03
• Buckle up! We're about to enter the Messy Middle! @ 47:44
• Dive In! This process is a chance to really get to know yourself. @ 48:20
• Figuring out your own journey while being part of this community is EVERYTHING! @ 51:48

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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 33, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• How will you feel come Monday? Making a plan for your weekend. @ Intro
• Dr. Shaffer Live recap. Nervous about upcoming tweaks and prioritizing yourself in times of stress. @ 1:25
• Weight loss is so much more than what you are eating and when. @ 6:47
• Gina will be on stage with Gabby Bernstein! @ 8:26
• Diverticulitis and what you can do while following The Program. @ 16:38
• Follow the plan and honour your mood. @ 18:21
• Expert guests on the Lives are so beneficial @ 19:20
• It feels good to feel good. Little things you do add up. Imagining the life you want. @ 21:08
• The Scale and Detox - disappointment with up on the scale after days of drops @ 25:20
• Foods for this time of year - chilli, soups, stews and carbohydrates @ 30:56
• If you've reached your goal it's important to follow through until the end @ 32:34
• Dr Paul returning week 5 to talk about 4 reasons your weight might be slower to move @ 34:59
• Struggling with fluctuations on the scale. What to consider. @ 36:49
• Auric Living Conference - Gina99 code for discount @ 42:51
• Early bird discount is over for the Winter Group @ 45:04
• The heaviness with what is happening in the world @ 46:13

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Gina chats with best selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about learning to make change. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer - Learning Strategist @ Intro
• How can members take a moment to strategize moving forward with The Program @ 1:48
• Recognizing what we are trying to accomplish with other things happening in your life @ 4:40
• Change readiness - where to start and how to navigate through the changes needed @ 5:40
• How to reconcile showing up for yourself when other circumstances are happening @ 8:22
• Strategies to help you stay in the Program while dealing with other distractions @ 13:43
• Why resistance to change/routine when wanting to make change? @ 17:30
• Trusting the process - follow the plan not your mood @ 19:01
• How to keep going when weight loss doesn't feel like a priority @ 24:04
• Changing your "why" short term to take care of yourself @ 25:50
• Downsizing - how to prevent feeling you could have done better @ 28:12
• Negative dialogue and struggles when it comes to learning @ 32:36
• Feelings of shame and loneliness @ 35:33
• Weight loss can be hard for many reasons @ 38:05
• Final takeaway - this is about our relationship with ourselves @ 40:50
• Where members can find Dr. Shaffer's book - Feel Good Learning and how to find her online @ 41:42

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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 11, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing....Live from Vancouver....it's Odette and Kim! @ Intro
• Introducing special guest Valerie Wagner @ 0:48
• Downsizing in Maintenance is more about awareness than it is something to learn @ 2:45
• Awareness starts with being in your belly, not in your head @ 3:10
• Valerie shares on how downsizing is more about dealing with distracted and mindless eating. @ 3:45
• Odette shares about reframing thoughts toward "I want to do it." @ 5:48
• Valerie shares how earlier fears of the scale have transformed into calmness @ 6:25
• Gina shares how the different seasons of life impact on Maintenance @ 8:45
• Kim acknowledges that downsizing in Maintenance requires a mindset shift @ 9:48
• Valerie thinks of downsizing as a "new satisfaction" @ 10:04
• Breaking down the difference between mental and physical satisfaction in Maintenance @ 10:45
• Feeding into wants and needs is a real distinction to make @ 14:37
• Odette speaks to the benefits of repeating the program while in Maintenance @ 16:50
• Valerie shares her decision process about repeating the process while in Maintenance @ 18:01
• Experiencing calm confidence comes from doing the hard work @ 19:52
• Gina shares the learning and unlearning process is very individual yet we all go through this. @ 23:01
• Kim shares that the conversation is different in Weight Loss, but still applies in Maintenance. @ 24:48 
• We're not taught to do the work of breaking old habits until we go through this process. @ 26:42
• Odette shares that member intentions for the Thanksgiving Weekend were: Calm and Enjoy @ 29:25
• Looking forward to next week when we discuss the Messy Middle of Maintenance @ 31:33

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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 11, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• The Tweak This Week - Week 4 Downsizing @ Intro
• How members are feeling this week with changes to The Food Plan @ 1:00
• Resistance to downsizing and the issues that can appear @ 2:01
• Food waste issues @ 3:08
• How to adapt to food waste issues @ 4:24
• Packing enough food to ensure you have enough as hunger levels can vary @ 6:35
• Member comment shared - approaching downsizing and how best to downsize portions @ 7:43
• Struggles with dinner and tasty food while downsizing @ 9:20
• Fear of being hungry or not eating enough. Understanding your body's needs. @ 13:08
• Being aware of the emotions downsizing brings up. Becoming more in tune with your portions @ 15:37
• Hindsight will demonstrate what downsizing feels like and get you ready for the next round @ 17:11
• Ways to give back if food waste issues stop you from leaving food on your plate @ 18:15
• Trading off how you feel versus reasons why waste bothers you @ 20:50
• How do you know when you are slightly unsatisfied? @ 21:37
• Being aware of how you feel - downsizing too much or not enough @ 24:22
• Understanding slightly unsatisfied once you return to eating to satisfaction @ 26:04
• The tweak for next week - Maximizing and Eating to Satisfaction @ 28:57
• Movement on the scale is based on momentum, not because you ate a few bites less @ 30:02
• Show up every day and expect the scale to move -supporting the body in detox @ 33:25

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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 31, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Downsizing and hunger - what to know for this weeks tweak @ Intro
• When the scale is up after a vacation it's not real weight loss @ 3:28
• New low weight after celebratory weekend indulgences and being hungry @ 6:46
• Travelling while following The Program @ 9:23
• Working behind the group and how to get back at it @ 10:37
• When the scale is bouncing up and down and supporting the body in detox @ 11:15
• Celebrating the work you have done @ 12:47
• B.A.C.E. from Dr Beverley and turning around how you speak to yourself @ 14:00
• Working through past diet trauma @ 17:10
• The scale can be up for many reasons and Science posts can help with understanding @ 18:36
• Feeling frustrated as weight is dropping and working through the frustration @ 20:22
• Hungry in the morning is normal @ 25:45
• It is very difficult to actually gain weight when trying to gain weight @ 26:03
• Not hungry during the day but hungry at night @ 27:32
• Expect to have plateaus even after a few pounds lost and maximizing your efforts @ 28:26
• Growing up and conditioned to eat all the food on your plate @ 32:27
• What you can do and what is normal with menstruating and following The Program @ 36:31
• Body changes even if the scale isn't dropping. @ 37:57
• Reasons to weigh yourself daily. The importance of reading and understanding The Scale post @ 38:31
• The Tweak This Week live at noon. Last day to receive promo discount for next group @ 42:53

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