The Livy Method Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 89, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

• What Gina knows at the end of this program
• Envisioning your endgame includes giving thought to the person you are becoming along the way
• Following The Livy Method can ease the pressures of life
• Let us know what you think! The survey is live
• Reviewing what Stage 2 -Solidifying Your Weight- looks like in Finally and Forever weight loss
• Working behind the group? Here’s what you need to know
• Let’s talk about reframing expectations
• Kudos to YOU! The best community on the internet!

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

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 88, 9 AM live.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024

Topics covered:

• Let’s talk about reality and the myths we believe cause weight gain.
• What happens when we are done? – Accessing the group and information.
• Bridging the Gap – How to join us for Summer Club.
• Happiness – Leaning into learning and change that serves us well.
• Mindful indulgences – Checking in on why and how we feel for the win.
• Accessing information in the App – How to find all the things.
• Is it really program fatigue? Let's talk about what it really is.
• Tips for enjoying summer beverages.
• Summer vibes – Making intentional time for ourselves while we enjoy the break.
• Just do you – Things we tell ourselves we have to do versus need to do.
• Embrace what it feels like to be doing this – Reflecting and connecting.
• Not gaining and winning - Prioritizing ourselves while navigating real life.
• The goal is calm – When our brain gets quiet and our body chimes in.
• Shaking up our routine in the coming weeks – Think ahead and make a plan.
• We are here for you – We are not done yet!

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 July 10, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing today's panellists joining Gina: Kim, Odette, and guest Vicky Tarcon
• Do you think it’s easier for members in maintenance to accept compliments?
• Tips for accepting a compliment from others.
• Does a destination being labelled “healthy” influence your decision?
• Top 10 Destinations for a healthy vacation!
• What “learning” do you think is key?
• What do you think the components are for a maintenance program? 

To learn more about The Livy Method, and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Julie Pickering.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Hello to everyone in both the Weight Loss and Maintenance groups, introducing Julie Pickering
• Julie shares how she has transitioned from being really hard on herself to being much more relaxed and much kinder to herself 
• Julie recommends the mediation app Soothing Pod available for free on apple iphones
• Julie discussed how did she know she was done losing weight and ready for Maintenance
• Gina goes through Julies timeline for her journey that started in the Spring/Summer group of 2022 
• There is a lot more happening in the Maintenance group with amazing guests and conversation
• Julie shares her history of dieting 
• The questions and conversations that come up in the Maintenance groups 
• Being a people pleaser. Julie shares how she has had trouble putting herself first
• Julies husband lost 22 lbs just eating along with Julie through The Program 
• Are you worried about maintaining your weight? Julie encourages you to trust yourself, you are wiser then you know
• Julie shares how much she enjoys moving her body now and continuing to eat healthy foods because it makes her feel better
• Julie talks about what is different about The Livy Method compared to other diets  
• What was Julies why? and the importance of Non-scale Victories
• Gina thanks all of our guests from the Winter 2024 group for sharing their stories 
• Reminder that you have access to all of these guest segments through the Facebook group and via the podcasts

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

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Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about next steps when approaching the break between programs. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Welcome Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer to discuss the next steps after The Program comes to an end
• The combination or constellation of feels that might come up for you towards the end
• Going through remarkable changes in life and breaking through to heal
• Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer shares her own personal realizations about what she has been avoiding in her journey
• How do we honour the feels that come up, learn from them, and turn them into an opportunity
• Feelings are part of the journey. That is part of the work you need to do here
• What is your most heartfelt wish, and what would happen if you stepped closer to that?
• Whenever we talk about NEXT, there is a BEFORE. What are the next steps in your journey? 
• What is this experience for you? Frame it in a way that resonates for you 
• What do you do if you think your house is made of weak material or a wreaking ball comes every time? 
• What words are you using to describe your journey? What is there for you to learn from, what is the opportunity? 
• Continuing to work with the house metaphor, with a different approach to building
• Build yourself a house that is strong enough to withstand the wreaking balls of life
• Are you nervous? What is the architecture, and what is the accountability? Dr. Shaffer shares the steps you can take
• Be open to surprising yourself and see what you want to bring to the next group
• Dr. Shaffer encourages you to find 3 things you did not so great and then look at 3 successes as you move forward into the next group 
• Feel Good Learning; Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer's Book 
• Dr. Deena invites you to enjoy her newsletter and work with her team in learning

awakenedlearning.ca

@awakenedlearning 

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 April 1, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Are you ready for Maintenance?
• Introducing our Maintenance & Mindfulness group manager, Odette Ropchan.
• Week 12 is a mix of feelings: sadness, celebration, nervous, and excitement.
• In between groups: Personalize the Plan and stay confident that you have what you need!
• The 4 stages of Maintenance and assessing when you are ready to start this part of your journey.
• How the Maintenance group works.
• Aha moment from the Maintenance group: transitioning from fear into trust.
• Aha moment from the Maintenance group: every member has their own timeline through the stages.
• 98% of Maintenance members feel confident to move on to sustain and maintain their weight.
• It is common to be physically done losing weight yet have more work to do with mindset about weight loss and our relationship with food.
• Trust and confidence building takes the time it takes.
• How the voice and vibe of Maintenance is different from the Weight Loss group.
• "The Firsts" in life after weight loss.
• Live the Livy Way.
• Manifesting your maintenance when you are ready.
• Be clear about your intentions and goals for all stages of The Livy Method.
• The benefits of being in both groups while avoiding jumping the gun to join Maintenance if you're not ready.
• The content in Maintenance is designed to meet members where they are at and support community engagement.
• Readiness is a feeling of confidence and trust; it is not impatience.
• The Maintenance & Mindfulness group is a safe and encouraging space to work on your journey with others!
• We've got you no matter which group you choose!
• Tune into the Spill the Tea this Tuesday with Julie, a member in the Maintenance group.
• Access Maintenance group conversations in the Weigh In with Gina podcast. You'll be glad you did!

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 85, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Tony starts the live today and discusses what is happening in week 12 of the group
• We want to hear from you; The end of program Survey is coming out at the end of the week 
• Celebrate and Inspire post; we want to hear about your journey and celebrate with you 
• Are you just coming back into the program? Please reach out to our team for support 
• Gina discusses what happens in the group and the app after the 91 days. 
• Going it on your own, if you are uncertain, sign up and let us support you
• Did you indulge over the weekend? Your body is on your side
• Hangover feeling after overeating and drinking; You can become more sensitive to alcohol
• Be open to learning something more each round you do, and getting in tune with everything  
• The 3 reasons why people gain weight back 
• Be proud of maintaining your weight through situational change
• Life can be challenging and it's how you can show up for yourself 
• Food does NOT make you fat 
• Learning to make choices that make you feel good 
• We are advertising for the first time with these amazing ads put out by our production team
• Be your own cheerleader, be proud of what you are doing
• Gina will be going live today at 12 pm with the Tweak This Weak with Odette 
• Gina shares the story of Tony and the beginning of Weight Loss By Gina 
• Systematically lowering your set point, plateaus are mini solidifying moments as your body adjusts to your weight
• Get used to the fluctuations on the scale as they are normal even in Maintenance; It is normal for your body to sit 3-5 lbs above your lowest low
• Indulgences, while you are losing, are a great opportunity to learn
• We appreciate every comment you make in this amazing community; community and support make a big difference

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

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In this segment, recorded on March 28, 2024, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa.

If you are in the Winter 2024 Support Group, you can check out the full video here:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Ruth Kane and her connections to The Livy Method.
• If you are here at Week 11, you are a success! Tell us about your experience in the upcoming survey!
• The Livy Method and clinically significant weight loss.
• Checking in daily and participating in the community are strong determinants of success on The Program.
• What makes The Livy Method different from other weight loss programs?
• Differentiating The Livy Method from current diet trends and other diets out there.
• The Livy Method is the only healthy way to lose weight.
• The Livy Method asks you to pay attention to YOU and listen to the messages of YOUR body.
• Some of the reasons people may not be successful with the Livy Method.
• Ultra-processed foods are driving the overweight population.
• The problems with food labelling, ultra-processed foods, and the industry driving food addiction.
• The impact of fibre eaten from whole foods and leafy greens on The Livy Method.
• Whole foods versus their low-fat counterparts - there is no comparison! 
• It feels good to feel good!
• Yes, you can lose the weight! Maintenance is about using what you learned and feeling good about your choices!
• As you live your life after weight loss, the tweaks don't continue but the principles of The Livy Method do.
• Big takeaways from studying Maintenance include the magnitude of the roles stress and sleep play.
• You have to be healthy to lose weight, not lose weight to be healthy.
• Perspectives on weight loss medications and surgeries.
• We've unlearned how to listen to our bodies.
• We can influence others by the impact of our choices.
• Listening, learning, and unlearning are important ways to work with our body.
• When a potato chip is not a potato chip.
• Next steps: Take time to fill out our survey coming on April 1st.
• Ruth's final words: apply what you have learned and lean into the community!

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 27, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Welcome to the Maintenance and Mindfulness group. Introducing our 3 Special Guests, Glendora, Vicky and Sid
• Glendora shares how this community has played a role in her journey 
• Vicky shares what is important to her about being part of the Maintenance group family
• Sid discusses how the Maintenance community has impacted his journey and the continuity it offered 
• The guests and Kim share how being part of the community has inspired them, and given them confidence, and helped them to be more successful 
• Kim, Odette & the guests share how they create new habits and enjoyed the squat challenge and working them into their day
• Defining new goals and building new habits 
• Movement after weight loss: Glendora, Vicky and Sid share how it may have changed for them 
• Glendora shares how she is enjoying exercise now that it is not about weight loss, and is inspired to do more 
• Vicky discusses how she finds exercise she likes by getting outside and does it because she WANTS to not because she has to
• Sid shares how he is back to running with a spring in his step and has discovered Japanese running, Niko Niko running 
• Kim shares how she enjoys trying new ways to move her body and new challenges since doing The Livy Method  
• Vicky shares her experience running with a run club and being part of the running community
• Odette shares the biggest takeaway is trying new things
• The guests share, if maintenance were a feeling, what would it be for them?

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 27, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Be excited and proud of yourself for still being here!
• If you are back, welcome back, we are here for you 
• Personalizing The Food Plan and following the guidelines, and doing all the things 
• Choosing not to eat a meal or snack if you are not hungry for it
• Getting more bang for your buck: Checking in and personalizing your schedule
• Check in and be flexible with the timing of your food; every day may look a bit different 
• Getting in tune with your body's needs and not being robotic about The Food Plan  
• You can't have more food and have it last you longer 
• Getting even more in tune with your hunger levels and what you need
• Embrace where you are at right NOW. You've worked so hard to be here in Week 11, be right here, right now 
• Recognize that being all in this week and Personalizing The Food Plan is so important  
• Be over-prepared and pack for the day. Allow yourself to eat what is appealing 
• Just do your best. Creating mind-body connections can take time; you don't have to be perfect
• Next Steps: Next WeeksTweak and what to do between groups 
• What are your options for continuing to lose? If you are not confident, sign up again 
• Join us for the conversation on Maintenance next week regardless of whether you are still looking to lose 
• Gina shares the biggest takeaways from Peronalizing The Food Plan

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

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