Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about approaching the end of The Program and finishing strong. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Finishing stronger than when you started with Deena Kara Shaffer
• Maybe you are crushing it, maybe you are struggling to keep going, perhaps you never got started, but you are here and ready
• The opportunity for honesty and focusing on the wins
• Being proud of where you are at; The importance of following through and finishing
• Time anxiety: Are you feeling overwhelmed around time and how do you combat that?
• Focusing on the outputs of this day, not the outcome, the small things that you put in every day 
• What the diet industry has taught you about the timing around weight loss
• Correcting your course: Motivation comes from DOING, not from waiting
• What is real for you? What are your keys to unlocking what is here for you
• How do you recognize what you need? Are you basing your needs on others' needs?
• The continuous conversations with yourself and taking a hot minute
• Take the time to sit with yourself and envision where you will be in a year
• What can you do today that is in alignment with how you want to feel?
• What do you need to treat yourself the way you would treat your most important person?
• Getting across the bridge of your weight loss journey and continuing to move forward
• Can you forgive yourself for the non-linear path through your journey
• Recognizing your needs when all the really deep feels are coming up, could you benefit from working with a counsellor or therapist
• Mobilizing what you need to get across the finish line
• What is your HOW? What are the things you can focus on?
• Not all, Not everything!! Utilize the maximizing checklist not to do it all but to identify what you CAN do.  

@awakenedlearning 

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Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from March 11, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Check out the poster on Sundays for asking questions or pop them into the live.
• When to eat & the 4 Stages of Maintenance.
• Resistance training and what you can do to strengthen muscles.
• Benefits of moving our body regularly.
• Squat challenge this week and alternatives to get in some resistance training.
• Why your weight may be up when you are on antibiotics.
• Gina shares some of the up and coming content that is in the works.
• How are you feeling after the time change?
• It's not losing your weight or maintaining it that is hard, it's dealing with how life can smack you in the face.
• Being in tune to what you need when life is hard.
• Getting to a place you can trust yourself and understand what is going on for you.
• There is so much more to losing and maintaining. We know when something is up for ourselves.
• Finding doctors through referrals. It's a great way to go!

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

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

Topics covered:

• Pulse check: Where are you at and how are you feeling?
• Using the 4 Questions to be in tune with your portions and know what you need is an important practice.
• The revamp this week gives you more flexibility and options with how you approach meals and snacks.
• Weight loss is hard and there is a lot more you can do to be proactive.
• This is your opportunity to work through the tough stuff of dieting: cut yourself some slack when life is hard.
• Setbacks give you a chance to step back and get some perspective.
• Mondays are not "start again.”
• The power of asking yourself 'what is getting in the way of me being here in the end?"
• Scale fluctuations are not real weight gain and why plateaus are opportunities to lean into the weekly tweaks.
• Reassessing right now: what do I need to focus on?
• Calories in and calories out? Healthy and sustainable weight loss is so much more than that!
• Being more active is great because we need more muscle mass as we age.
• Knowing and Doing are very different things: Now's the time to act!
• Don't be afraid of fruit! Choose it because it's appealing not because it's sweet.
• Let's talk about reflecting on your progress so far and where your WHY is at now.
• Weekends knocking you off your game? It's a good opportunity to ask what you need to adjust in your routine. 
• Are you all in? You will either quit or follow through and finish the 91 days strong.
• Comments from others reflect them; how we respond and feel about those comments reflects on us.
• Today is the day: what can you do to follow through on what's important to you?

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 61, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Our team truly wants you to succeed
• Does your effort match your desire to reach your goals?
• Take the time to have an honest conversation with yourself
• Plan ahead for the next month to set yourself up for success
• The purpose of repeating the 4 Steps is for it to become second nature
• Hot flashes can be caused by a variety of things
• Options for continuing to lose or maintenance
• What maintenance looks like with The Livy Method
• Breaking down eating to satisfaction while Feeding the Metabolism
• Building momentum is key to minimizing the time you spend losing weight
• There is zero science to suggest you cannot lose weight
• How to approach meals/snacks this week if you aren’t hungry
• The goal is to get the body to focus on releasing fat- this is why consistency is key
• Indulge in the experience instead of food
• What to do when you receive food as a gift
• Our team will be at the National Women’s Show in Toronto
• The difference between fat loss and weight loss
• This point in The Program is a great time to go back and review anything you may have missed
• Are you just chasing a number on the scale? Re-assessing your goal
• Has your “Why” changed? Assessing where you’re at today with fresh eyes
• You will still have “fat days” after you lose the weight
• Be conscious of slipping back into old diet dialogue and habits
• Take time to regroup and finish strong
• Are you still doing what is required to reach your goals?

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 60, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• The 4 Stages of The Livy Method
• Next week we will be revamping The Food Plan
• Making choices that make you feel good while travelling
• Reminder to use The Livy Method app
• We’re working on some fun updates for the app!
• Personal trainers can be a great investment
• Supporting the body in detox
• Normalizing getting sidetracked and how to get back on track
• Remember to continue asking as many questions as you need
• Why it’s normal for your scale to be up after hitting a new low
• Don’t let your feelings stop you from doing what you need to do
• Your weight will continue to fluctuate in maintenance
• Why weighing yourself every day is so important
• Being in tune to your fluctuating hunger levels
• Portions are individual- the importance of not comparing yourself to others
• How to assess satisfaction levels
• Portioning when Feeding the Metabolism
• How each round of The Program can be different throughout your journey
• Keeping a journal can help to identify food sensitivities
• The power of building momentum
• If you feel like the scale is going to be down but it isn’t- stick with it
• Did you sabotage, or did you just need a minute?
• How weight loss is like surfing
• Different ways of thinking about this journey- Gina explains the house and road trip analogies
• Breaking the habit of going long periods of time without eating
• Navigating The Program with digestive issues
• Changing how you show up for yourself every day and how you define success
• The power of getting outside for a walk
• Don’t wait to sign up for the Spring/Summer Program!

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 March 6, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing...Julie Pickering.
• Julie talks about being a veteran dieter and where she is at now as a Livy Loser.
• Our panel weighs in on how stress and emotions can get us to revert to old habits & coping mechanisms.
• When in the face of triggering events, it's important to focus on the good.
• Got munchies in the evening? Get curious about the why!
• Deep breathing and pausing helps us be less reactive in the moment.
• Everything is a learning opportunity & reflection point, especially when facing struggles.
• Self-care and making time to prioritize yourself is not a selfish act! @ 14:08
• It's important to fill your cup first, even as a caregiver for others. @ 16:10
• Our panel shares their favourite coping mechanisms that work for you, not against you.
• You can't have a negative and positive thought at the same time.
• Julie's tips for celebrations and eating out while in maintenance.
• There is power in having a choose day and move on!
• Get ready for a 5-Day Squat Challenge coming up next week! Look out for some tips early in the week!

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 6, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Gina and Kim share what their favourite week tweak is.
• Let's dig into Maximizing and Feeding the Metabolism One Last Time this week!
• From being overwhelmed to doing what you can, members have come a long way to being excited about this tweak.
• Splitting meals and snacks is about doing what you can when you can. No stress!
• Hunger fluctuations: it's normal to feel hungrier or not hungry at all for a variety of reasons.
• "Extra hungry" doesn't necessarily mean "more food."
• Everyone responds differently to the tweaks; it's important not to compare your journey to other members.
• Are you doing your own thing or following the Program as designed?
• Second portions are about mindfully tuning into your portions and hunger.
• Self-reflection and the benefits of learning from last week's pain points and the adjustments you can make this week.
• There is power in doing your best and not making excuses for the things you didn't do well.
• Feeding the metabolism really tells the body there is food coming and it doesn't need to store fat!
• Double down on Mindfulness: bring awareness to the changes you are making and have fun with it!
• Separating the proteins and carbs this week will help set you up for next week.
• Food Plan Revamp: next week we will follow the Food Plan Guidelines but with some key changes.
• Don't stress! Keep an open mind about the changes we are making in Week 9+10.
• It's not about eating less food; it's about tuning into how much you need to eat throughout the day.
• How you set yourself up for the day can make a difference in managing the gaps between snacks and the next meal.
• Protein shakes: there are benefits to chewing foods versus liquid nutrients.

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 59, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Are you trying to lose weight but getting off track by setbacks?
• Invest in your WHY! Motivation alone is not going to get this done for you!
• Using our setbacks to get back on track.
• The Livy Method App is a great tool and resource to use!
• A-type personalities and their drive to get it done can lead to missing out on some of the struggles of going deeper.
• When you are doing the best you can, there is nothing wrong with being "slightly off track."
• Why noticing the language you use to describe your journey can make a big difference in how you feel.
• There's a difference between weight loss and fat loss.
• If you're going to have the pasta, have the pasta! Make it worth it!
• After taking time away from the Program, maintaining your weight is a HUGE win!
• Make choices that make you feel good!
• Prioritizing ourselves and connecting the dots between our choices yesterday and how we feel today.
• Is it really self-sabotage?
• Setbacks are the setups to your success.
• Check out @livylosers on Instagram. It's a great place for community sharing!
• Immerse yourself and be obsessed with prioritizing yourself!
• You are not alone! It takes a community and we are all about real people supporting each other!
• In case you missed it: check out the discussion on hormones with Dr. Olinca found in our Expert Guide or the Weigh In with Gina podcast.
• Our guest experts are generously sharing what they know to help us on our journey.
• Are you picking up what I'm throwing down?
• Why it's important to give yourself the resources you can while you are healing.
• Fluorescent pee? It's probably the B vitamins you're taking.
• Indulge in the goodness you provide yourself.
• Drinking water during the night isn't necessary for hitting a fluid goal but may be helpful if you have a dry mouth.
• Check in with yourself about those evening, after-dinner cravings!
• A-Types will benefit from digging deeper into the times they are feeling off track.
• Check out the Poo Protocol if you are constipated or are experiencing bowel issues.
• Your body doesn't want junk food. There's always a meaning in the message.
• There is a difference between feeling confident, competence and feeling worthy.

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

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In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks hormones and menopause 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:

• Discussing hormones, perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Olinca
• Defining perimenopause and menopause and their effects on us physically, mentally and emotionally
• Stress, lack of sleep and deprivation diets play a role in the symptoms we experience
• As we enter our 30s and 40s, our bodies don’t have the same resiliency to tolerate stressors as they once did
• Stress and sleep and their role in impacting our hormonal health
• Early signs and symptoms to recognize perimenopause and menopause
• Signs that are often overlooked - mood changes, loss of libido, brain fog, joint pain, heart palpitations, etc
• How The Livy Method supports this transitional time in life
• Menopause vs perimenopause
• Fat and its effects on hormone production
• Hormone testing and working with your health care providers
• Testing in your 20s-30s vs your 40s and how FSH fluctuates
• The importance of tracking your cycle, your sleep quality and other symptoms to support conversations with your health care professionals
• The protective effects of estrogen and when medications may or may not be appropriate
• The Livy Method and how it supports so much more than weight loss when it comes to our overall health
• Changes to our sleep architecture and insulin levels in perimenopause
• Every decision we make each day either supports or hinders our health
• Stress, diet, fitness and hormones are the pillars to focus on at this time of our lives
• The importance of tracking/journalling your symptoms to assess treatment options
• Treatment options and the misconceptions around breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and HRT
• Bioidentical hormones and the differences between oral medications, creams and patches
• The benefits of oral progesterone
• Treatment is individualized and may need to be tweaked over time to find the appropriate combination for you
• Options for women who are not HRT candidates
• The importance of exercise, sleep hygiene and diet in supporting this transitionary time
• How cycles can change when following The Livy Method
• Talking to your medical professionals to get the care you deserve
• Changing the narrative around your hormones - hormones are your friend and respond to the environment you put them in
• The importance of resistance training in maintaining muscle mass and the connection to our metabolic function
• The difference between weight loss and fat loss - why resistance training is a game changer
• Every healthy habit and behaviour you have learned with The Livy Method is going to support this transitionary time in your life

Connect with Dr. Olinca: [email protected]

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 4, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• The Livy Method: The 4 Stages to Finally and Forever, where are you at in your journey?
• Do the guidelines around when to use dairy change as you go through the stages of Maintenance?
• Is there a benefit to using collagen in Maintenance? Should you use marine or bovine?
• Scientific evidence has shown that 2.7-3.5 L of water is what the body needs to meet its basic needs
• Dr. Feifer's post is a great resource to discuss the benefits of drinking water to support your body while you are following The Livy Method
• The different circumstances and context around listening to your body's cues to urinate
• Remembering the basics around how the scale will naturally fluctuate
• How your meals may look different than another individual, and ensuring you have the components you need
• Gina shares her story of when her weight was going up and up, and she knew something was off. When should you investigate what else might be going on and utilizing Back On Track to help your body destress
• Check out the podcast with Gina and Dr. Rice discussing cosmetic procedures

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

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