Weigh In Wednesday in the Maintenance & Mindfulness Facebook group with Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager Odette, Weight Loss Group Manager Kim and Special Guest Laura. This is a live recording from March 29, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Guest panelist - Laura Fitzpatrick shares her maintenance journey @ 2:24 Exercise in maintenance @ 4:35 Rest days and mindfulness @ 12:37 Personalizing the Plan - individual for everyone @ 15:44 Testing the Waters @ 19:05 Remembering what you've learned & being mindful @ 21:09 PTP in maintenance - Tips @ 26:21 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live segment, Gina chats skin & weight loss with renowned cosmetic and plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Rice B.A. (Hons), M.D., M.S.c., F.R.C.S.C. If you are in the Winter 2023 group, you can check out the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: What you can do to freshen up your face @ 4:11 Tightening the skin @ 5:22 What to look for when searching out a plastic surgeon @ 6:10 Skin in general - skin health @ 7:53 Some things you can do to take care of your skin @ 8:48 Sunscreen - types @ 10:08 How to deal with crepey skin @ 12:48 Stretch marks @ 14:24 Crepey - skin treatment @ 15:54 Cellulite - treatment @ 19:57 Loose skin after weight loss - wait time before treatment @ 30:32 Liposuction - body conturing - not for weight loss @ 34:40 C-section scar - liposuction @ 37:20 Plumping up areas that "deflated" with weight loss @ 39:41 Facelifts @ 44:43 Skin care products - medical grade vs in store - Retinol @ 45:57 Hormones affect on skin @ 50:39 Skin tags and moles @ 51:42 Puffiness under eyes @ 54:00 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina, Group Manager Kim and Special Guests Deborah & Charmaine. In this episode, Gina and Kim discuss: Personalizing the Food Plan @ 6:46 Repeating the Program @ 19:47 Navigating the Gap Between Groups @ 25:38 Kim's Tips @ 31:22 Statistics from the Fall 2022 Group - breakdown of the stats @ 33:26 Special Guests - Deborah and Charmaine @ 38:24 Deborah and Charmaine then joined the conversation and shared how their journey is going, how they're feeling in Week 11 of the program and what their next steps are. If you're in the Winter 2023 group, you can watch the full episode at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 79, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Week 11 - still doing all the things, food choices @ intro Travelling @ 9:36 Energy - don't be surprised if your body gives you energy @ 11:57 Next steps @ 12:59 Is lean meat better choice for maximizing? Foods body needs @ 15:48 Times for breakdown of foods in body, what's most appealing @ 19:45 Trusting when you're hungry - mind/body relationship, cues @ 24:07 Healthy carbs versus processed carbs - testing the waters @ 28:42 Frustrated with amount of weight lost @ 37:35 Be proud of yourself for the time you have put into yourself @48:30 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from March 27, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Maintenance group - discussing the differences @ 0:22 The voice of the maintenace group is different @ 3:32 Normal for weight fluctuations while maintaining - you have the tools @ 4:30 History of Maintenance group - use it for as long as you need @ 6:42 Welcome to the new members to the group @ 9:56 Mindfulness @ 10:47 Spring - changes with the season @ 13:46 Survey coming and Livy Method App once in maintenance @ 20:16 Vacations vs situational change @ 21:27 Check yourself before you wreck yourself - when to know @ 24:42 Maintenance - the group, the goal and deciding for more @ 34:25 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 78, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: New workbook - new changes, geared towards spring/summer @ 7:41 Quick turnaround between this group and the next @ 9:01 When days are off - do what you need to stay on track @ 10:50 Taking your measurements great way to see body changes @ 11:40 Having dinner - when to have it or not, depending on hunger & timing @ 13:09 Not skipping meals/snacks - choosing not to eat at time when not hungry @ 15:04 This is not about eating less - it's about being in tune - listen to your body Follow through and finish - you are more in tune and know what to do @ 22:02 If scale up a few lbs after indulging - don't be afraid of scale @ 22:35 Knowing what works for you - what you want and need @ 24:19 Feeling "thicker/bigger" @ 26:56 Comments from others about your weight loss @ 28:58 Looking for reasons/loopholes - PTP is doing all the things @ 33:53 Hunger levels change daily - now you have choice when to eat @ 43:16 Supplements - in between groups @ 44:38 How is your coping mechanism working for you? Awareness @ 45:55 Exercise can make you feel hungrier @ 47:43  To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 76, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Intro - Dr. Rice on skin  @ Intro Wk 11 Guidelines - Personalizing the Plan (PTP) - @1:45 Being proactive - PTP and checking in throughout the day @3:26 Losing lbs on this program vs other diets @7:35 Detox symptoms - can change, checking in with hcp @8:15   Getting real about chocolate cravings @11:50 Breakfast ideas with food allergies @16:51 Rest days - mental health, listen to your body @19:22 Merchandise @23:00 Access to information after the program ends @27:50 Overeating and insulin response @29:50 Being in tune with your needs, fast energy vs sustaining energy @33:15 Be all in with this tweak @36:45 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss 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/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: What's coming with Week 11 tweaks, Weekends @ Intro Gina's cozies (IG @shopdaisyaday) @ 6:50 Plateaus - reasons, what you can do, why you want them @ 9:30 Concerned about gaining weight back after losing it  Member sharing thoughts re: program, about feeling good @ 21:34 Body changes including shoe size - try on your clothes @ 26:33 Goal weight - go with how you feel - going for more @ 31:03 Time of year, body increasing energy - moving your body @ 39:03 To have the birthday cake or not to have it - it's up to you @ 40:32 When the scale is up - it's not your weight going up @ 41:29 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 74, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: The importance of community and support @ 3:30 Springtime - body giving more energy @ 6:27 NSVs - health, end of program survey @ 11:00 Gap between groups @ 13:59 Supporting the body in detox @ 16:07 Changes to notice - energy, exercise -good for stress @ 16:58 Proteins Carbs and Fats post, recipe guide @ 19:50 The Program - want everyone to be successful @ 21:48 No one but you can do the work - keep showing up @ 27:48 Best time to weigh yourself, keeping a journal/using App @ 37:03 Self-sabotage - some reasons why @ 37:53  To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Weigh In Wednesday in the Maintenance & Mindfulness Facebook group with Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager Odette, Program Content Manager Terry-Ann and guest Kerry-Ann. This is a live recording from March 22, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Kerry-Ann Grant Intro/Story @ 1:36 Check Yourself before you wreck yourself @ 6:25 Mental work of Maintenance @ 9:27 Kerry-Ann Quote @ 16:19 Old Diet Dialogue - Bargaining with Yourself @ 16:25 Re-Doing Program for sake of mindfulness @ 22:24 Kerry-Ann's Tips for listeners @ 27:56 Hardest part of maintenance for Kerry-Ann @ 29:18 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss 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/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Week 11 tweaks @ Intro Next steps - if you still have weight to lose or ready for maintenance @ 3:30 Body responds differently each time you repeat the program @ 8:05 Focusing on what you can do each day - every little thing helps @ 11:53 Your body is on your side @ 16:02 Maintenance group - the Livy Method App as a tracker @ 17:58 Stress, discussion with Dr Paul @ 20:21 Kids sense of body image - open conversation, positive dialogue @ 23:04 Being calm if you can't lose all your weight in one group - between groups @ 34:37 Normal for weight to fluctuate in maintenance - learning how your body responds @ 38:06 Feeling the best you can as summer approaches @ 42:29 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina, Group Manager Kim and Special Guest Jessica Coombes. In this episode, Gina and Kim discuss: Back On Track @ 4:11 Past diet habits and dialogue @ 14:00 Next steps and Future Tripping @ 24:42 Kim's Tips @ 30:31 Special Guest - Jessica Coombes @ 31:39 Jessica then joined the conversation and shared all about her journey, how she's feeling in Week 10 of the program and her tips for success. If you're in the Winter 2023 group, you can watch the full episode at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live segment, Gina asks Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND all of your questions! If you are in the Winter 2023 group, you can check out the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Stress - time changes, March break, etc. and tips to manage @ 1:15 Technology - what impacts it can have on us - health, digestion, sleep @ 6:37 Basic supplements - how to know if working, duration, when to leave them @ 10:31 Dr Pauls suggested supplements @ 13:11 Mushrooms - adaptogens @ 16:59 What are adaptogens and how they help @ 19:51 Sickness - how it impacts weight loss journey, when to get back at it @ 21:35 Zinc, iron- when to add, when to see healthcare provider @ 25:02 How to know that being tired is more than normal or something else? @ 31:04 Menopausal transitions @ 34:16 What is timeframe for recovery from stress @ 37:29 Selenium, Calcium, missing gallbladder support @ 42:49 Liver support - cleanses @ 45:54 Thyroid support @ 49:25 Food sensitivities @ 51:14 Rosacea, eczema @ 53:14 Where to find Dr Paul or how to find a Naturopath @ 56:05 How to know if your naturopath is not right for you @ 58:19 To learn about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com You can find Dr. Paul Hrkal at http://www.paulhrkalnd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from March 20, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: M&M lives great to listen to, time for weight loss/maintenance @ Intro The scale - using it and when you don't need it @ 4:18 Springtime - transition times, changes with your body, foods @ 7:29 Deciding to lose more once in maintenance @ 9:35 People's opinions when it comes to how you feel at your goal weight @ 17:54 What to do if you want to lose more weight @ 18:53 Age and weight loss goals @ 22:43 Your weight will naturally fluctuate - stress, sickness can contribute @ 26:47 Turn up the volume - that voice inside your head (Spill The Tea Week 9) @ 33:10 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss 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/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Springtime - weight loss, fruit, next program, the App, workbook @ intro Frustrations @ 8:13 Frustration - the scale, fluctuations, choices, Working behind the group - struggling, ask questions @ 16:41 Constipation @ 24:10 Sickness - back on track not for sickness protocol @ 27:24 Personalizing the plan - revisiting certain weeks is not what to do @ 28:50 Getting close to maintenance - check out the podcasts @ 37:00  To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 69, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Back on Track @ Intro Menopause -Health Issues - Age @ 5:25 Menstrual Cycle @ 6:19 Back End of the Program @ 7:30 Your Body is on your side @ 9:04 Returning members – Body responding differently @ 10:38 Personalizing The Food Plan @ 13:03 Indulgences @ 14:28 The Livy Method @ 17:00 Livy Method App @ 19:58 The Psychology of Effort @ 22:10 Returning members - Body responding differently x 2 @ 25:57 Feeling heavier @ 35:00 Last few weeks of the Program @ 36:46 Aging @ 38:19 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss 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/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Four Questions, needs vs wants, program fatigue, next steps @ intro Insight with Maintenance - listen to maintenance on podcasts @ 9:57 Craving carbs when stressed - stress on health @ 13:14 Set intentions weight loss is not a quick fix, notice NSVs @ 16:58 Books that help with habits - 5 Second Rule, Atomic Habits @ 25:08 Others noticing your changes - sharing (website) with others @ 32:56 Back on Track technique you can use (Week 10) @ 37:48 Keep a journal - noticing how you feel with what you're adding in @ 39:55 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss 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/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Week 9 - how each week builds on the next @ Intro Spring group starts April 24, can sign up now @ 5:10 Spill the Tea's - worth watching Maximizing - Giving body what it needs as body levels up @ 10:48 This group is a community @ 15:02 Plateaus - time, maximize, adjust where you are at @ 16:35 Plateaus - noticing the NSVs, body changes, increased health @ 23:44 All the small things you can do makes a big difference @ 26:27 Advice for those with children with feels about their weight @ 29:59 Future livy loser gatherings @ 42:45 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Weigh In Wednesday in the Maintenance & Mindfulness Facebook group with Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager Odette, Weight Loss Group Manager Kim and guest Melanie. This is a live recording from March 15, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Travelling while in Maintenance @ 3:12 Special guest Melanie Belz - where she is at in maintenance @ 8:54 Testing the waters, including mindset and lifestyle @ 11:00 Breaking up with the scale @ 14:29 Stuck on a number - how do you know you are done? @ 18:14 Testing the waters @ 23:35  Melanie's tips for maintenance - incl repeating the process @ 26:47 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Winter 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivywinter2023 Topics covered: Weight Loss is more than just losing weight  @ Intro Plateaus - you are maintaining your weight @ 5:50 Weight loss medication @ 6:35 Feeling you did something wrong when scale is up @ 8:40 Reason for higher protein and fat @ 12:37 Diets that aren't sustainable and maintainable @ 17:35 Supporting the body in Detox @ 20:55 Normal for scale to be up after reaching a new low @ 22:37 Messy Middle @ 24:54 Try on the clothes you are waiting to wear @ 30:42 What is your "Why" @ 31:18 The Livy Method is sustainable and maintainable - maintenance @ 32:03 Weight loss drugs and side effects @ 35:02 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.