Weigh In with Gina

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Looking forward to Week 11 and Personalizing The Plan as the seasons change 
• How people respond and react to your weight loss
• Getting ready for the next group, a reminder to get yourself signed up
• Should you sign up for both the Maintenance group and the Weight Loss group at the same time
• Should you join the Maintenance group if you are not done losing weight? 
• The 3 reasons people gain their weight back 
• Manifesting Maintenance: There is a benefit to listening to the Maintenance conversation while still using weight
• What you resist persists; Changing your verbiage to simply being in tune
• Knowing your pain points or your weak spots and recognizing your methods to cope that no longer work for you 
• Why does making healthy choices mean you are on a diet? Let's normalize and embrace a healthy lifestyle and The Livy way
• The tides are turning in the diet industry; the science is catching up!
• Spreading the word and breaking generational issues with dieting

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

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In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks maximizing your health with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• What more can you do? with Dr. Olinca Trejo
• Shifting your mindset around exercise and focusing on maximizing your movement
• Building movement into your life is about consistency, not intensity 
• Look at the associations that you have with exercise; You CAN do versus have to do 
• Building habits: to help your body get out of reserve mode 
• What are the simplest things you can add to your walk to maximize your efforts
• Gina discusses her 10-minute rule to help you create that habit without pressure 
• Making movement part of your life versus putting movement in your life
• Your body adapts to routine, so continue to challenge yourself 
• The impact that a sedentary life has on your cardiovascular health 
• The importance of maintaining your muscle mass as you age and the impact on your hormones
• Your metabolism and your muscle mass 
• The scale is a great tool, but measurements can help you understand the body is changing its shape
• Getting your heart rate up with cardio-style movement and the role of the hormone cortisol
• How would you know if your digestion needs some support? Maximizing your digestion
• What is normal and what is not? Bloating doesn't have to be a bad thing!
• Excess bloating and low FODMAP diet  
• Are you scared to switch up your foods? Rotation helps to prevent food sensitivities
• Maximizing your food choices by getting in tune with what works for your body
• How can you maximize your bowel movements? What to look for!
• Diarrhea and constipation: The ideal bowel movement 
• While you are changing what you are eating, your bowel movements will change as well 
• Consistency versus intensity and the importance of tracking your non-scale victories

Connect with Dr. Olinca: [email protected]

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 March 20, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Gina introduces Kim and discusses this Week's Tweak
• Switching up what you are eating and digging into your mind-body connection
• Getting used to incorporating healthy fats and bringing up the feels of past diets
• Gina shares a guideline to what percentage of your diet should be from carbohydrates, protein and fat
• Restrictive diets and relearning how to enjoy these foods as part of a nutrient-rich diet 
• Gina discusses the different kinds of fats that your body needs and whether you should be taking an omega-3 supplement 
• When should you implement Back on Track? 
• The difference between what you were doing prior to this week and introducing Back on Track
• Back On Track is not meant to manage the number on the scale; it is about how you FEEL
• Helping the body calm down so it can continue to focus on fat loss 
• How long should you do Back on Track?
• The importance of rest and how exercise will impact the number on the scale
• Back on Track is doing all the things to help YOUR body and mind feel back on track
• Back on Track is part of the Week 10 Guidelines 
• Introducing Next Week's Tweak: Personalizing The Food Plan 
• The 4 stages of The Livy Method and the importance of next week's tweak 
• Checking in with yourself at every meal and snack. Am I hungry? Could I eat? Should I eat?
• Personalizing The Food Plan is doing all of the things NOT doing your own thing 
• Keep strengthening your mind-body connection while continuing to check in with yourself throughout your day

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Gina prepares to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs and the diet industry 
• Gina discusses the Oprah special on ABC, also available on YouTube 
• Was "Shame and Blame" enough of the conversation? 
• Gina's biggest takeaway from the Oprah special, they are still trying to figure it out while we are here actually doing it  
• Gina discusses Ruth Kane at the obesity summit and how the body CAN change its set point 
• A calorie is NOT a calorie; what you eat is important!
• You CAN rewire your brain; you CAN move your set-point
• Stay tuned for a book and a journal that you can use for each group
• Gina discusses weight loss drugs and surgeries and how you still need to work through your issues and associations
• Gina shares her understanding of how Ozempic and all the weight loss medications work and the side effects
• If you are taking weight loss medication, The Livy Method is exactly the program you need to do
• The diet industry is getting more honest about weight loss
• Body positivity movement and loving yourself at whatever size you are 
• This is a safe space for everybody to talk and share about their journey 
• Healthy weight loss looks different; you need to get healthy to lose weight in a healthy way 
• Don't trust what you see online; Gina shares an experience of seeing some of her friends in person, and they looked nothing like their IG.
• The diet industry; calories in and calories out and the low-fat era  
• The conversation at the obesity summit was about how they don't know how to help people sustain their weight 
• Lose your weight and sustain it; What makes The Livy Method different
• Gina discusses the diet industry and how they want you to have your cake and eat it too 
• After you have lost your weight, you are going to move forward living The Livy Way, maintaining your weight
• Whatever job you have, be an advocate for yourself and figure out what you need to do 
• If there are things you can't do, double down on the other things
• Weight loss drugs and surgery are not sustainable, but If you are here and showing up, you are doing the work

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 Guest Pamela Woods.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing our Spill the Tea guest - Pamela Woods.
• Pamela shares how she feels after losing 68 pounds with The Livy Method.
• Pamela's health history led her to Weight Loss by Gina.
• Following the program with previous medical challenges and finding improvements along the way.
• Understanding what's going on with the process and not worrying about it while carrying on.
• Learning to embrace the personal journey of weight loss takes as long as it takes.
• I know why I'm here.
• When you have a long journey, it helps to make mini-goals in each round until you get where you are going.
• Focus on the small accomplishments along the way no matter how long it takes.
• Pamela speaks about how past diets differ from her experience of The Livy Method.
• We are here doing this hard work together as a community.
• We're building the skills along the way to live a healthy life.
• Love yourself how you are.
• Pamela shares her biggest "A-ha moment" over the past year.
• The Livy Way: Losing weight and Gaining so much more!
• Pamela shares her most difficult challenges of The Program this round.
• Pamela talks about working hand in hand with her healthcare providers.
• Pamela gives us her tips for navigating the final two weeks of The Program!
• Final thoughts from Pamela for our members.
• Pamela shares her daily inspiration and appreciation for the community.

Find Pamela on Instagram:

@_pamwoods_      

Follow our Livy Loser account on IG @LivyLosers and use #livyloser

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

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In this episode, recorded on March 19, 2024, Gina talks where you are and where you want to be with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Beverley David
• Why it's hard to follow through on...anything.
• Goals are easy to tick off a list, but our values are lifelong.
• Overwhelm happens when we are missing our connection to the here and now.
• Our capacity and how we spend our time on the essentials.
• Is weight loss a side project for you?
• Putting ourselves first by integrating this intention into our whole being.
• It's okay to make your health the most important area you focus on.
• We keep on learning even beyond the 91 days of The Program.
• We're making life-lengthening changes from the inside out.
• What do you need to do to get from here to there?
• Start slow, get slower.
• It takes time and we're here for it.
• What we are doing here is for life. The Livy Method works and it is not a quick fix.
• Giving ourselves time to nurture our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and our body.
• Re-engaging with the work of making progress and why we learn more when it's hard and we persevere.
• The personal and profound experience IS hard...and worth it!
• Going back to basics for our WHOLE health. There are no unicorns!
• Stop trying and start becoming.
• Take a minute to remember why you are here and what you are doing for yourself.
• Keep showing up: remember you are resilient and resourceful.
• The Livy Method is the way: you get to carry the principles with you for life.
• Choosing our health and living a FULL life.
• Learn to walk, keep walking. Learn to drive, keep driving. Lose your weight, and keep living.
• Words matter: catch and change "I have to" to "I get to."
• This is about continuous living beyond The Program.
• Every day is a new start. Don't hold yourself back.
• Continuous learning and bringing fresh eyes to a deeper level each day.
• A 'start again' mentality versus starting each day with a fresh start.
• Be brave to reinvent yourself. Ask "Who do I want to be?"
• Gratitude for getting to do this hard work together as a community of Livy Losers.
• Reflection exercise: The Rose, The Thorn, and The Bud
• New offerings from Dr. Beverley on her website: yourpsychologycentre.ca/shop
• Find Dr. Beverley on Instagram @drdrbeverley                   
• Ends are new beginnings.

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

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 from March 18, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing the 4 stages of The Livy Method
• Back On Track in Maintenance; it is more than just the food and the water to help the body calm down from any indulgences 
• Reviewing the discussion with Dr. Ruth Kane and who are you now if you are not a dieter?
• Taking the key elements and principles of The LIvy Method with you into Maintenance
• Being mindful in maintenance and recognizing you can't go back to the ways things were before
• Dieting is not a lifestyle, but you want to create a lifestyle that sustains your weight 
• The stages of The Livy Method and creating the habit of checking in with yourself when you go on to live your life
• Basic principles are still beneficial in Maintenance, but being flexible and in tune with your daily hunger levels
• Remember that regardless of where you are in your journey, portions are always what they FEEL like, never what they look like
• How should you feel when you walk away from a meal?
• Are you continuing to follow the food plan even in maintenance? 
• The Livy Method is also a get-healthy program; it's not just about losing weight
• Choosing to be healthy doesn't mean you are actively looking to lose weight
• Back On Track in Maintenance is about getting back to feeling your best 
• Gina shares about her current challenges and managing pain and her commitment to herself
• You have learned what you need to do so you don't gain your weight back again  
• Check out the conversation with Dr. Ruth Kane from last weeks Weigh In Wednesday
• The conversation with Oprah tonight on weight loss drugs and what makes weight loss really difficult

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• What makes The Livy Method different?
• Introducing Back on Track to help your body recover from indulgences
• Implementing Back on Track for as long as you need to FEEL back on track
• Following through, showing up for yourself and finishing this process strong
• Identifying your pain points so you can figure out what you need to set yourself up for success
• Visualizing your whole day and setting your intentions in the morning
• End of day reflections to identify areas that you could level up tomorrow
• Try setting an alarm to check in with yourself mid-day, before things typically fall apart for you
• Back on Track is about how you FEEL, not about waiting until the scale comes back down
• Sickness protocol versus Back On Track and when to use them  
• Recognizing when you are using food to cope
• Are you validating your emotions by trashing yourself? And how is that working for you?
• Gaining some self-awareness of your body's needs and taking stock of where you are at in your life
• The key to being successful is just to keep showing up for yourself and getting in tune with your body's needs
• Back On Track is about calming the body after your indulgences, to FEEL like you are back on track
• Your weight can be up but on its way down at the same time
• Keeping your indulgences few and far between while trying to lose weight
• The cycle of indulging and using Back on Track in Maintenance not while you are trying to lose weight
• Do you have a cycle of indulgences and utilizing Back on Track? and what that could mean
• What language and conversation are you bringing to this process for yourself? Are you taking an active role?
• Are you focusing too much on the scale? what changes are happening that you may not be noticing
• If you are doing all the things and the scale is not moving, it may be time to investigate
• Troubleshooting: Dig deeper, level up more, and investigate where you are at
• When you go to your doctor to investigate, arm yourself with all the things that you are doing
• Be your own biggest cheerleader

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• Spring is upon us! Spring is a great time to lose weight
• Who do you want to be? What does healthy look like to you?
• The importance of resistance training to maintain muscle mass
• Motivation is not going to get this done for you
• Your “Why” is your motivator
• It’s time to reconnect with exercise in a new way
• Notice how you feel after indulging- reflection helps to change how you associate with these foods
• There are many reasons why you can feel hungry in the evening- time to get curious
• Are you feeling hungry with the tweak this week? Here’s what to do
• Portions matter! Be mindful of the portion of your afternoon snack
• The goal isn’t to feel full- dig into the 4 Steps
• We are all still learning, no one knows it all
• Where you get your calories from makes a difference
• There are so many reasons why we self-sabotage
• Being confident is not the same as feeling worthy
• The many benefits of fibre
• It takes time for your body to make long-lasting change! Let’s normalize this
• You can be done losing weight in a physical way, but it doesn’t mean the mental work is done
• “Finally and forever” is the work you’re doing to make real change
• You fall back because you have something more to learn
• Connecting the dots between indulging and how you feel afterwards
• Do you have Program fatigue? Take a step back and reframe this process
• What are you chasing? Does your “Why” still spark something in you?
• We are meant to change and evolve and there will be different seasons in your life
• We all have seasons of our lives that are harder than others
• Take time to be proud of yourself and to reflect today
• Who do you want to be and how do you want to feel? You’re not chasing a number, you’re chasing a feeling
• St. Patrick’s Day with Chef Lynn!
• We are not done yet!

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 67, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024

Topics covered:

• It's not forever! The Program is 91 days and that is enough time to make change!
• Check out the discussion with Dr. Ruth Kane over on the Weigh In with Gina podcast.
• What sets the Livy Method apart from other diets is our focus on Maintenance.
• The benefits of solidifying your new habits.
• When you are not chasing a goal, then what?
• You are changing who you are; Maintenance is about embracing the new you!
• Who's my best Self?
• The most expensive part of the program is the wardrobe you'll need! 
• The educational diet program is not about control and manipulation; it's about becoming in tune with your choices.
• Evolution of exercise as it relates to dieting.
• Inactivity is detrimental to health!
• We want this to be the last diet you've ever done!
• Why it's important to do as many rounds of the Program as you need.
• Using the App to keep track comes in handy if you need to press pause for whatever reason.
• Where do YOU factor into the decisions you are making? 
• Is your body going to f&%# you over? No!
• You can't go back to how you were!
• Trusting yourself comes with learning to make better choices for yourself and being in tune with your body's needs.
• Your body is your greatest cheerleader! Your body is NOT trying to screw you over!
• Are you for real right now?
• We want to get better at asking the 4 Questions from our belly, not our brain.
• How to get from here to there? Learn to trust your body's messages.
• Be proud of what you have accomplished. Celebrate your wins. Reconnect with what resonates positively for you.
• Don't beat yourself up! Be aware and get curious about what's going on!
• It's not about the ______(fill in the blank); It's about what it represents!
• You cannot eat and think at the same time.
• Falling back is easier than moving forward. That is why we want to have healthy ways of falling back!
• Sure, it's fun to do whatever we want, but it's not fun how we feel after.
• Review the Tweak This Week and go all in on the Food Plan Revamp. We are not done yet!

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

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