Weigh In with Gina

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from October 2, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• How mindfulness in Maintenance goes beyond the 4 Sets of Questions @ Intro
• Your "why" in maintenance and why you are being mindful is to feel good @ 4:38
• Deciding to lose more after solidifying your weight, your set point, natural fluctuations and how you feel @ 6:02
• Reasons the scale can bounce @ 10:07
• How quickly you lose in the beginning is not reflective of how successful you will be in the end @ 10:59
• Maintenance is a journey that requires mindfulness and understanding natural weight fluctuations. @ 14:27
• Enjoying the indulgences and getting back to making choices that make you feel good @ 18:25
• Your new weight is your new norm and reasons you may have have gained some weight @ 20:57
• Finding it harder to lose extra weight second time around @ 24:09
• Creating the habit of being mindful @ 25:15
• Seasonal change can strongly influence how you are feeling and the number on the scale @ 28:42
• Trusting yourself with mindfulness as you continue your journey @ 29:50
• What's coming up for the rest of the week. @ 31:05

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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 22, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• You don't need to count, weigh and measure your food to know how much you need. @ Intro
• Using The 4 Steps of Mindful Eating will put you in tune to your portions. @ 3:30
• The 4th Step - What happens 10-15 minutes after eating. @ 8:00 
• This Program is sustainable and sets you up for success whether you choose to return or continue on your own. @ 12:15
• How do you not gain weight back? @ 14:19
• We've been taught to be disconnected growing up and with other diets. Learning to be in tune. @ 18:15
• Podcasts are available to download and reviewing posts are a value as they can resonate differently each time. @ 21:08
• Why you can feel satisfied after you eat even though it takes the body time to process. @ 24:09
• The health benefits of following The Program, even when dealing with health issues. @ 26:07
• Counting points and calories will not benefit you. Hunger levels change day to day. @ 30:53
• The 4 Steps of Mindful Eating video with Rebecca covers the 4 Steps. @ 32:27 
• Facebook can be glitchy. @ 34:01 
• Planting the seeds of doubt when not believing you can be successful. @ 35:07
• Does drinking wine cause the scale to go up? @ 39:57
• Causes for gaining weight apart from the food you were eating. @ 40:48
• Weight loss is based on momentum and consistency and how your choices affect you. @ 42:54
• Gina's passion comes through in the Lives and the support team are passionate, committed and here to help and support. @ 45:28
• Bowel movements - how they can look like on The Program. Loose movements discussed. @ 48:10
• Week 3 Mindfulness can be a game changer so put the time into it. @ 52:18

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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 20, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• The Maximizing Checklist is not about stressing anyone out! @ 0:19
• Using the checklist will help you identify what you can do to lose weight. @ 2:15
• Working through triggers and beliefs about the scale is worth the struggle. @ 5:30
• Losing weight is a metabolic process. @ 10:07
• The Science Saturday posts go deeper into the rhyme and reason. @ 11:00
• A readiness to engage in this process can contribute to success on The Program. @12:56
• Carb confusion? Why you might add heavier carbs to your lunch meal. @ 14:31
• Why potatoes and pasta are not the reason you gain weight. @ 17:52
• How little wins contribute to big success at the end of 91 days on The Program @ 19:23
• The sickness protocol is helpful for when body, mind, and spirit are unwell. @ 23:40
• Moving beyond 'festering in a funk.' @ 26:19
• Non-scale victories: Having the cake and not self-berating or feeling guilty. @ 28:06
• Why movement is more important than exercise for feeling great in our bodies. @ 29:35
• It's not a shitty scale day! Feel the feels and make the connections. @ 33:44
• Don't blow off a day or a weekend because of a single indulgence. @ 34:45
• Eating to satisfaction is a challenging concept because of what we've been taught. @ 36:15
• Following the Food Plan taps into satiety hormones and we feel satisfied. @ 38:35
• How long foods take to break down can relate to how we feel each day. @ 42:18
• Getting to "satisfied" by choosing nutrient-rich meals and snacks. @ 45:18
• Food scarcity beliefs and diet history triggers may not match reality. @ 47:00
• Journaling helps uncover sensitivities to foods and beverages. @ 50:18
• Our body making real, healthy change makes us feel and look better. @ 54:00
• Needing more or less water can be impacted by seasonal changes. @ 55:40
• We don't follow rules, we utilize the guidelines. @ 56:01
• Flossing and oral hygiene are important for overall health. @ 59:58
• How to manage stress and make better food choices. @ 60:27 
• Dealing with the inner voices of self-sabotage is about reconnecting with feelings. @ 62:41 
• Read up on the Week 3 guidelines coming out tomorrow and ask your questions! @ 63:21

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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 19, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Weight Loss - nothing to lose but weight on Program @ Intro
• Multiple groups, struggling, reaching your goal, sabotage @ 7:58
• Weight loss at your own pace @ 15:06 
• Doctors suggestion - intermittent fasting, root vegetables @ 18:39
• Weight will be up and down, normal to have not lost yet @ 25:09
• Changing your "why" @ 26:51
• Holding on to weight - hiding who you are, be you @ 28:19
• Healthy weight loss looks, feels different - 20lbs like 40lbs @36:30
• Missing snacks, inconsistency, feeling tired, not hungry @ 38:12
• Amount of water needed @ 43:37
• Weekends, podcast, companion book, QR codes @ 45:26

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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 18, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Need to make changes to reach your goals in life @ Intro
• Seasonal Transitions - seasons and tweaks @ 4:44
• Weight loss and mobility @ 8:20
• Chia seeds - share pages, recipes, Pinterest @ 9:24
• Bored with food @ 10:43
• Travelling @ 14:16
• Behind in the group @ 15:16
• Extra hungry in the evening - hunger levels @ 19:14
• Chewing food - being in tune @ 23:21
• Eating same breakfast daily @ 24:16
• Navigating getting in all 91 days when behind group @ 27:17
• Crohn's, major digestive/health issues - restrictions @ 28:41
• Assessing how you feel @ 31:27
• Comments from others who aren't on Program @ 32:19
• Repeating program - adjusting, body new each group @ 38:57

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Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 27, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing Adrienne Shulman @ Intro
• Supplements in maintenance to optimize wellness @ 1:00
• Adrienne weighs in on her supplement use @ 3:09
• Cost as a barrier to taking supplements @ 4:45
• Taking a break from supplements - noticing differences @ 6:57
• Owning your own excuses - Adrienne shares @ 8:53
• Situational change, awareness, excuses, weight gain @ 11:25
• How much weight Adrienne lost and gained @ 17:39
• How doing the program gave Adrienne confidence @ 19:08
• Consistency and Maximizing, managing expectations @ 20:58
• What is Consistency and Maximizing in maintenance @ 22:54
• Consistency and Maximizing in your Life @ 25:26
• What's coming up this week @ 28:59

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 17, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Achieving your goal, expectations and beliefs @ Intro
• This Program is a get healthy 101 @ 5:02
• Non-scale victories, recognizing change @ 6:26
• Meal prep - what works for you, doesn't have to be fancy @ 9:25
• Comparing yourself to others @ 12:04
• Non-scale victories, holistic approach, accountability @ 16:40
• Snacks - your wants versus needs - consistency @ 22:07
• Community - support, all the feels are part of process @ 30:51
• Inner thoughts - turn up the volume - guest experts @ 35:49
• All comments appreciated - great talking points @ 42:13

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In this live segment, Gina chats about supplements with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND. Gina and Dr. Paul discuss the supplements that can help support you in your weight loss journey and help level up your health.

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:

• Dr Paul Hrkal introduction @ 1:19
• Where does distrust in supplements come from @ 2:30
• Why take supplements, the benefits @ 5:19
• Is there a benefit to take supplements @ 7:40
• Benefits of supplements when on The Livy Method @ 11:35
• How to decide which supplements to take @ 15:22
• Vitamin D, not just for bone health @ 19:05
• What type of vitamin D to take, fortification in food @ 21:18
• How to know a supplement is quality @ 22:49
• Supplements can be costly, how to choose @ 25:04
• Time needed to notice a difference @ 28:05
• Magnesium @ 30:45
• Magnesium - no dependency, using too much @ 34:53
• Doses of supplements @ 35:34 
• Gummies as supplements @ 37:37
• Omega 3 - fish oil, vegan @ 40:09
• Digestive Bitter - enzymes, bitters, apple cider vinegar @ 44:04
• Reasons for adding supplements @ 47:13
• Prebiotic, Probiotic @ 49:15
• Digestive Health @ 52:06
• Collagen @ 54:10
• Collagen and digestive health @ 56:52
• Take away regarding supplements @ 59:39
• Where to find Dr. Paul @ 1:00:34

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Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 25, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Different Stages of Maintenance, reasons people gain weight back @ Intro
• FB Lives – Weight Loss Group, consistency @ 5:01
• Testing the waters, indulgences, food associations @ 6:19
• Issues and associations with food from a young age, coping mechanisms @ 11:42
• Weight Loss isn’t a dirty word, losing your weight in a healthy way @ 19:38
• Real sustainable weight loss, change doesn’t happen overnight @ 22:56
• Perceptions on success, weight loss medications @ 26:24
• Fitting into society after weight loss @ 30:05
• Intermittent Fasting @ 31:04

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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 15, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Consistency and Maximizing @ Intro
• Supplements, Dr. Paul Hrkal @ 6:05
• Digestion, Water @ 9:22
• Magnesium @ 13:07
• Indulging on the weekend @ 13:55
• Returning members, refreshing how you show up @ 14:50
• Sickness Protocol, grieving, navigating emotions @ 16:43
• Supplements, Dr. Ruth Kane, Canadian Obesity Conference, neuroplasticity @ 20:07
• Working through the Maximizing Checklist @ 25:40
• Women’s Empowerment Awards @ 30:52
• The Livy Method App @ 33:53
• Keeping this process in the forefront of your mind @ 36:50
• Following The Program on your own @ 38:50
• Scale bouncing, using the scale as a tool @ 40:48
• Bowel Movements and Magnesium @ 46:37

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

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