Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives.

In this episode, Gina Livy sits down with Nazneen Dindar, a retired elementary school principal and mother of 24-year-old twins. Nazneen shares her journey from immigrating to Canada at age four, to experiencing unexpected weight gain during puberty, to rediscovering body positivity in her 50s. She reflects on key life moments that challenged her self-worth and served as catalysts for change, inspiring others to overcome shame and foster a healthier self-relationship.

Tune in for an empowering discussion about reclaiming identity, building community, and embracing authenticity beyond weight loss.

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

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DUN DUN DUN!! The Scale.

Today is all about how and why the scale has become such an issue for so many people who are looking to lose weight. Tune in for tips on how to use the scale effectively as a tool, while not letting it dictate your emotions or self-worth. This episode aims to reframe the scale from an enemy to a useful instrument for sustainable weight loss.

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

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2016/01/03/weight-loss-scales-daily/77584478/

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https://emilyprogram.com/blog/throw-away-the-scale/

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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 91, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing ….. Tony!
• There is still time to fill out the survey for your chance to win an iPhone 15 - you can enter until April 22nd to fill it out
• Today is the last day of the group - you can ask any questions you have and the team will be answering until 7pm tonight. If you are following behind the group, your app will still work for the full 91 days. When you complete the Program, the app will turn into a general tracker
• The Spring/Summer group is selling quickly! If you haven’t joined yet, be sure to register here www.ginalivy.com/shop before we sell out!
• Stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram for the release of our new book coming very soon!
• Keep celebrating your wins on our Celebrate and Inspire post, we are thrilled to celebrate all your wins!
• If you want support with your Maximzing Questions, you can post your response in the group up until 7pm today or in the Spring/Summer group when we get started on April 22nd
• Supporting members on getting clear on plans between groups
• Sharing our survey results!
• The Program is effective for all ages! Here’s our demographic breakdown
• There were 50 countries represented this group and the top 5 were: Canada, US, UK, Mexico and Australia
• Engagement in the Facebook group and Livy AI this round 
• Survey responses
• Youngest member was 18, the eldest member was 85
• Member satisfaction
• We want to hear from all members to hear their feedback
• Health issues
• At what point in The Program did members start losing weight
• When members started noticing changes in their bodies
• The top non-scale victories shared
• Community
• Top elements that were most helpful to weight loss journey
• Discussing what makes The Livy Method different - it’s a guided process
• Confidence in Weight Loss Journey
• How did members interact with The Program
• New podcast announcement!
• 77% found access to The Program through the podcast helpful
• 68% access Lives through the podcast
• Quotes shared by members from the survey
• Discussions happening in the obesity industry and from the Obesity Summit
• Final weight Loss stats, out of 2,469 respondents
• Thank you to our incredible guest experts and the companies that have partnered with Weight Loss By Gina
• A HUGE thank you to all our members! Our community is everything to us. Thank you for putting your trust in us and creating the incredible community we have here at Weight Loss By Gina
• Final advice on wrapping up this group and heading to the next round

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

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

Topics covered:

• Reflecting on weekends on The Program
• Let’s normalize the scale not moving yet
• The importance of plateaus
• The signs of detox
• How to change your mentality when reflecting
• Weight loss is based on momentum
• Gina’s thoughts on Ozempic
• Why “quick fix” diets don’t work
• The importance of showing up for yourself every day and doing the work
• Taking a pill doesn’t allow you to lose weight in a healthy way
• How supplements can help you maximize
• Doing the things you need to even when you don’t want to makes all the difference
• University of Ottawa is studying the success of The Livy Method
• The importance of the deeper inner work of The Program
• We want you to enjoy your life
• Maximizing isn’t just “doing all the things”
• We have some exciting conversations coming up with our guest experts

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 12, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• How to feel calm and confident rolling into the weekend
• Tracking with the Livy Method app and how it’s different than counting, measuring and weighing
• Things you’re going to notice as you start to settle into the routine of The Program and get used to eating nutrient-rich food more frequently
• Addressing portions and the changing needs of the body each day
• Determining our hunger levels, when we’re satisfied and getting in tune with what we need
• The different ways we feel before the scale starts to move
• At this point in The Program we are focusing on building a really strong foundation to build from rather than weight loss
• We will be discussing the basic supplements that can be supportive in your weight loss journey with Naturopath Dr. Paul
• Looking at maximizing, and areas that we can focus on to get to our goals sooner
• Dehydration and how water affects us. Understanding the signals our body is sending us as we build a stronger mind-body connection
• We’re going to be talking about poop around here! How The Program affects it and how our body is functioning
• Birthdays, holidays and having the treats! Making choices and addressing how we feel about them. Changing our mindset and the self-talk associated with indulging
• Taking a look at fibre, prebiotics and probiotics and determining what’s best for you
• Cravings, triggers and associations - learning more about the choices we make and how they affect us
• We’ll be talking about Ozempic next week - stay tuned!

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 11, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• How people learn and how they are different
• The resources that the members have available to them
• It is normal to feel overwhelmed with the information in the beginning
• Introducing the Sickness Protocol
• There will be moments when you stop doing the things - keep showing up for yourself
• Atomic Habits by James Clear is a great compliment to the program as it's about working through habits tied to triggers
• It's normal for the scale to have not moved - we're laying the foundation
• Portions will adjust naturally as you work through the program
• Fears around food and the scale
• Returning members re-establishing routines
• Navigating travel and vacations
• Weight loss is like surfing
• The House analogy when it comes to the Livy Method
• If you're frustrated, in your mind quit, but then what?
• Overtraining and restrictive dieting while in menopause
• Dealing with stress can be a game-changer while looking to lose weight
• Managing inflammation
• We don't want to live a life where we are controlling and moderating all the time
• Weight loss may be harder for some - but continuing to show up will pay off
• Ask all the questions you need to understand
• Upcoming guest experts will be having conversations on ways to support you through your journey

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 January 17, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing Maintenance and Mindfulness member Eileen Leslie
• Sharing Eileen’s story of previously losing and gaining back the same pounds several times with starving and depriving methods
• The Livy Method was the first time Eileen lost slower but has been able to keep it off for 6 months now
• Setting intentions while in Maintenance vs when losing weight
• Being mindful of how we talk to ourselves when we don’t accomplish the intentions we set for ourselves each day
• The importance of having a clear Why to guide you
• Looking at changing hunger levels and cravings in Maintenance. Exploring habits and traditions, especially through the Holiday season
• What’s with water?! Diving into how to get it in when the weather is cold and water can become unappealing
• Tips on managing water intake when travelling

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 10, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Digging into motivation and the impact of frustration when the scale’s not moving as fast as you want it to
• A shout-out to our returning members and checking in with where you’re at now
• We are not worried about whether you’ll lose your weight. We know you will if you follow the Program and commit to continuing to show up for yourself
• The Livy team is here to support you in becoming more in tune with yourself than you’ve ever been before
• Motivation to lose weight got you to sign up but motivation alone isn’t enough to get us to achieve our goals
• How the scale can affect how we’re feeling right now
• The data and stats behind The Livy Method
• What we can do when our motivation is waning. The value in reminding yourself of your Why when you don’t feel like doing the things needed to reach your goals
• Returning members have the advantage of knowing the Program - take the time to evaluate how you are showing up for yourself
• Ask yourself right now - are you going to show up for yourself today and be here for yourself at the end? We are going to give you everything needed and support you every step of the way
• Focusing on non-scale victories helps you see the changes that are happening outside of what the scale is showing us
• Addressing how our focus can change when we’re feeling confident and starting to get close to our goals. Determining when we’re satisfied with our results and circling back to our Why for guidance
• The incredible results we can experience even when the incremental changes on the scale don’t seem significant yet
• The benefit of working through your journey with the strength of the community around you
• Exploring the analogy of heading to a destination like a Disney vacation
• The 4 Stages of the Livy Method
• Working through difficult plot twists in life and their impact on us when we’re working to achieve our goals. The value in the lessons we learn along the way to support us in attracting what’s important to us in life
• Gina shares the things she did each day to turn things around from a very difficult time in her life
• Discussing solidifying your weight and how we’ll support you in doing so
• How much you are losing right now has no impact on the results you will have at the end of the Program
• Gina’s final words - What you want has to align with what you are doing right now. You have to stick around!

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

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In this episode, recorded on January 16, 2024, Gina talks about past diet experience and expectations 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 Masters Degree in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Beverley David, Clinical Psychologist, talking about what it does to you when you spend a significant portion of your life dieting
• Where should you start with a new diet? Returning members, where to start?
• The Stages of Change - Pre-contemplative stage, Contemplative stage, Action stage
• How do you stay in the Action Stage? 
• Let's normalize moving forward and backward through The Stages of Change
• Fail: First Attempt In Learning
• Individuals who set modest expectations are more likely to follow through on their goals, keeping expectations realistic 
• Why do we do things when we know how to do better?
• Looking for non-scale victories, where is your focus?
• Expecting fast results can lead to disappointment
• Slow down and be intentional to catch your thinking traps to work through self-defeating behaviour
• Wanting something so badly but only focusing on the scale
• How do your past and childhood shape your personality?
• Why are you the way you are now? We can struggle for so many reasons
• Making Space for relearning to follow through and lose weight?
• Feeling guilty about prioritizing yourself
• This is a decision, so every day, you need to stay engaged
• Implicit memory and explicit memory
• Getting started with this process - Slow and steady
• What is coming from Dr. Beverley in the next 3 months
• Returning members - fresh eyes and continuing to build on what you have learnt
• Sleep group with Dr. Beverley
• Practice PAUSE - Practice, Airway, Underneath, Senses, Evaluate/Exhale

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 January 15, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Solidifying is all about making your new weight your new norm. @ IntroBack On Track is more than just what you are eating and when.
• What is causing you to show up now that you've lost your weight?
• It takes time to manage situational stress, but don't underestimate the impact stress has in your life.
• The stress conversation changes when we factor in our mental capacity to manage it.
• "All the Things"
• Back On Track after indulgences is designed to help you recover sooner rather than later.
• Dig deeper: Is it the indulgence or is it more than that?
• What is your WHY in maintenance?
• Weight gain or normal fluctuations: how you can tell the difference.
• Normalizing fluctuations on the scale as you maintain within your set point range.
• Double down on any weight you have to lose and then, SOLIDIFY!
• A reminder that these recordings are available on Weigh In with Gina on a podcast platform near 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 8, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• We're all about guidelines, not rules!
• You are going to have to change in order to reach your goals.
• Let's talk about how the weekend went for you.
• No matter how you feel about it today, the weekends are always a learning opportunity.
• Little changes add up: here's what you can do to be more proactive with this process.
• Sweets and treats after dinner? It's time to ask why and tune into wants versus needs.
• Cravings are messages from the body. Are you listening?
• Why you may need more water even though you may be drinking more than you are used to.
• Veggies and leafy greens at breakfast? The Grocery List has some great options to choose from.
• Making it work for you: moving your body more and being prepared for the day ahead are healthy choices.
• In the bathroom more often? It's a good thing for detox!
• You can't make change and not notice it!
• Let's talk about being triggered by foods and why it's a good idea to work with your inner dialogue and rewire it.
• Reframing it: you don't HAVE TO, you GET TO!
• Foodies and indulging by getting in tune with the process.
• The body talks! When we pay attention, we notice we may be thirsty, hungry, or more tired than usual.
• "I need a steak!"
• The body loves routine and will adjust to the changes you are making consistently.
• To reach those big goals, you will need to do small things repeatedly.
• Why? Know the reason WHY you are here doing this hard work.
• If you want to indulge, make indulging in the process your goal. It's healthy for you!
• Monday Night Lives start at 7pm tonight!

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 5, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Understanding the Rhyme and Reasons behind the Program
• Recognizing self-sabotage and if you’re planting the seeds of doubt early
• Look for the Science Saturday posts coming out, explaining the science behind the Program
• It’s the weekend! Please don’t stress, there’s nothing you can do on a weekend to ruin things. An important part of the Program is learning to navigate decisions on weekends calmly
• The detrimental effects of not eating all day before an event or night out
• We do not go backward in the Program to go back and re-do days. The Sickness Protocol is to be used when not feeling well, physically or mentally
• Our bodies are always repairing, rebuilding and levelling up with each round of the Program we complete
• Each round of the Program builds on the next in a structured way to support your body in the healthiest of ways
• The benefits of a fresh start and starting a new year with intention
• The timing of losing weight will be different for everyone. We will be having conversations with Dr Paul about reasons your weight could be slower to move
• The benefits of tracking data, setting intentions and journaling as you work through the Program
• Gina and our team of Program Specialists are here to help assess what’s happening for you throughout the Program so please be sure to reach out!
• Dealing with stress and finding new ways to cope
• Looking ahead to hormone conversations with Dr. Olinca
• Recognizing self-sabotage and feelings of frustration and finding the best ways to feel these feels and best navigate them
• Addressing situational changes and the impacts when working through the Program
• Give some thought to how you’re framing this Program - are you looking at it as a course, a journey, an adventure, or a project? Homework for the weekend - review your Why and your past dieting history

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 4, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Are you going to be here at the end?
• Take a step back and assess your WHY
• How the Livy Method is different
• The various detox symptoms you may experience
• Taking the time to get caught up on the information
• Following the program as a diabetic
• Levelling up each time you do another round of the Livy Method
• Sticking to the basics when it comes to supplements
• Incorporating heavier carbs during the colder months
• The importance of investing the time into making life changing change
• The Set Point Theory
• The Four Stages of Finally & Forever
• There is still time to join the Winter 2024 Program, tell your friends and family!
• Working through the feels that come up while on your weight loss journey
• The benefits of incorporating exercise while following the Program
• The many reasons your scale can be up that have nothing to do with weight gain
• Be consistent with the Food Plan and Eat to satisfaction
• If you are able, now is a great time to check in with your doctor
• Sleep hygiene and upcoming sleep expert segments
• Life is going to happen while you are on your weight loss journey. Are you going to be here at the end?
• The rhyme and the reason behind the Food Plan and the importance of following it as designed

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 89, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Lots of feels at the end of The Program- how are you feeling?
• Learning to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty
• The new book will be ready soon!
• Moving forward, there will only be one companion book
• How to use the app in between groups
• Be sure to join the Facebook Support Group for Spring/Summer
• What to do if you didn’t see the results you wanted this Program
• Gina and Tony will be live on Sunday at 10am EST
• The break between groups is a great opportunity to start a new routine
• Vacations are important to de-stress
• How to approach the Spring/Summer Program as a returning member with fresh eyes
• Your body is changing drastically- try your clothes on sooner than later
• There are many options for donating your old clothes
• We are working on a Livy Method workbook!
• Gina’s experience working in gyms and sales
• The break in between groups is the perfect time to personalize the plan and use BOT
• We have some fun things in the works- stay tuned!
• Make sure you feel confident in next steps- ask as many questions as you need
• Setting yourself up for success in the next group
• Thank you for asking questions, commenting, and sharing about your journey
• Remember to fill out the end of program survey and enter the Livy Loser giveaway
• Why spring is a great time to lose weight
• Take this time to revisit the guest expert segments on sleep
• What information to take with you to the doctor
• Be proud of yourself and check out the celebrate and inspire post
• Where to find Gina in between groups

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 January 10, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Reflecting on the holidays
• The new year is a great opportunity to reset and restart
• What mindset and approach are you bringing into 2024?
• The importance of acceptance
• How to stay motivated on dreary winter days
• Odette reviews upcoming changes to the M&M group
• We want to hear from you! Share your wins and challenges with us
• Tips for battling jet lag

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 3, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• “New Year, New You” is an opportunity to reset and reflect
• You didn’t fail, those fat burning diets failed you
• You can love yourself the way you are and still want to lose weight
• Dealing with frustration and self sabotage
• Having trouble fitting in all the meals and snacks? Here’s what to do
• The importance of trusting the process
• Why the order of The Food Plan is key
• The Science behind The Livy Method
• What to do if you are disconnected from hunger signals from years of dieting
• You’re not addicted to sugar- this is what cravings actually mean
• Consistency does not mean repetition
• All the little changes you’re making will add up and make a big difference
• How The Livy Method has helped some members reduce or eliminate medications
• Pre-existing health issues? The Program will still work for you
• What to do if you are uncomfortable with some of the changes we’re making
• Yes, you can drink alcohol on The Livy Method
• It’s ok if you can’t eat everything on your plate
• Feeling like you need to eat after dinner? Here’s why
• Actual hunger vs. the migrating motor complex
• The 3 major signs your body is about to drop weight
• Where to find Livy AI on The Livy Method App

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 2, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• There are many resources for you including our Companion Book, now available on Amazon.
• Ask all of the questions you have! We are here to help you!
• Let's talk about the timing of meals and snacks while following the Food Plan.
• Snacking after dinner? Focus on making meals and snacks nutrient rich during the day!
• If you are using the scale, use it every day or not at all. Here's why....
• Besides eating nutrient rich meals and snacks, what else can you do to maximize your efforts?
• We have posts and amazing guest experts coming up to discuss hormonal changes.
• When is it best to exercise?
• Working long and varied hours? We have a post up today designed for shift workers!
• It doesn't have to be "all or nothing." Make a plan for yourself!
• Progress over perfection is the way to go!
• Looking for member shares? Check out the #livylosers group on Instagram!
• Non-scale victories are all the amazing things you achieve off of the scale!
• Let's talk about some of the benefits of whole foods over liquid nutrients.
• How to make breakfasts nutrient rich and give you sustaining energy for the day!
• Water and other fluids count and make a big difference in how you feel!
• Exercise and movement are beneficial for a variety of reasons.
• Getting to the feels? Our feelings and associations with food and dieting are a big part of the process of reconnecting with ourselves.
• We have the best guest experts and we're going to get into it with them!
• What about supplements? Gina shares some of the benefits and timing for supplements if you choose to take them.
• Join us in the Facebook Support Group and ask any and all of your questions!
• Visit our website for more information www.ginalivy.com. Any administration questions, email: weighloss@ginalivy.com and tech issues: techsupport@ginalivy.com.

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 January 8, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Welcome to a new year and setting some new goals for 2024.
• Let's talk about solidifying your weight in Maintenance.
• Let's review the 4 Stages of The Livy Method.
• How do you know when you are done losing weight?
• Once you reach your goal weight, remember that your set point is a range, not a number.
• After doing all of the things on your weight loss journey, why doesn't it feel good in maintenance?
• Everyone is at a different phase, stage, and season of their life.
• Life has a way of smacking us in the face and challenging our goals.
• Although it is common to do, we often underestimate the role of situational stress on our journey.
• As we figure out what we need, it's helpful to be more in tune with our bodies and what it means to prioritize ourselves.
• With all of your hard work and giving the body what it needs, you are only helping the body improve itself.
• Take the time to solidify so that you make your new weight your new norm.
• The Maintenance Group is a safe space for you to focus on yourself in a supportive community!
• Our team is here to support you. Ask any and all of the questions!
• Tune into how situational stress impacts you and what your coping style is. It's good to take a step back and look at the full picture.

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 1, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Welcome to the Winter Group!
• We do things differently. Let's talk about the Livy Method and why we are all about progress over perfection!
• Doing more rounds of The Program is a good thing, so do as many as you need to reach your Finally & Forever!
• The body loves routines and the Food Plan Guide is a great starting point!
• A key to making change is consistency, not being perfect.
• What is your weight loss history? Take some time to reflect and journal out your history. You'll be glad you did!
• Motivation is not what gets this done; it's having a powerful WHY!
• The Dr Shaffer recording in the group and Weigh In with Gina Podcast is a terrific place to start!
• It's not about "good things, bad things;" it's about maximizing efforts with mindfulness!
• Some things you add to your water are better than others.
• How you can approach Prep Week as a newcomer or a returning member.
• The Companion Book is great to make notes in and use the Index to see what's coming up. Available at an Amazon near you!
• There are no "cheat days" but rather "choose days!"
• Why making meals and snacks nutrient rich all day can help you skip snacking after dinner and sleep better.
• Yes, you can eat cheese!
• Bringing fresh eyes means reassessing where you are at now, and not just doing what worked in the past.
• Using the Livy App to move through the group is a great way to keep moving forward on your journey.
• Don't just "hope" it happens; you need to show up and do!
• Our Program Specialists and our Guests Experts are here to help you get across the finish line of 91 Days!
• How using the scale as the beneficial tool that it is can make all the difference in your progress.
• The Food Plan is flexible for all food preferences and includes many options for both dietary and cultural needs.
• Gina discusses the timing between meals and snacks, why it's important as well as how it may fluctuate day to day.
• We have a great support team. Reach out for tech issues to techsupport@ginalivy.com  and any administration to weightloss@ginalivy.com
• Take your time and don't stress! It's only Day 1!
• If your question wasn't answered in the Live, copy & paste it into the Daily Check In post in the group.

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

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In this episode, Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about setting yourself up for success.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/ginalivy

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr Deena Kara Shaffer
• Supporting new members in getting set up with the Livy Method
• Let’s talk about New Year's resolutions and fresh starts
• Continuing to be hopeful, things can be different
• It’s totally ok and normal to be feeling tentative
• The Livy Method is about so much more than what to eat and when. We dig into all the feelings, issues and associations
• We accommodate all people and how they learn best in our community
• All the ways you can access The Program - the Companion book, the Facebook support group, the Livy Method app, the Weigh In With Gina app
• Start with a deep breath, your feet on the ground and access the resources that work best for you
• Explore and decide which way of learning works best for you
• Determine what feels easeful for yourself to avoid overwhelm
• Supporting our new members and their feelings of wanting to start perfectly. Supporting our returning members and the big feelings around choices made over the holidays
• Exploring the concept of Little and Often
• Setting yourself up so you don’t feel scattered over overwhelmed. 
• OHIO - Only Handle It Once
• Moving away from endless task lists and feeling like you have to do it all and instead moving towards Task to Time Alignment
• Moving away from the damage, punishment, hurts, harm and traumas we’ve experienced from past diet history
• We have a full team of Program Specialists here to support you, please lean on them
• Approaching the Livy Method like a course, a journey, a project, an adventure - finding what resonates with you
• Considering how much time is needed to get yourself set up to start The Program, considering your own capacity
• Being effortful in finding the pockets in your day to fit in the pieces that feel best for you
• Borrow the wisdom of returning members in our community to help find your way
• Unlike other diets, it is not all or nothing with the Livy Method
• We are going to be working through so much more than what you eat and when. It’s about showing up consistently and doing what works for you
• Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer is going to be back in our first week to help support our members as they get started
• Advice for our returning members, continuing to work through their big feels as they continue their journey with another round
• Shining a light on all the ‘other stuff’ needing to be worked on along our journey
• Questions for our returning members to consider - How do you want to feel? What do you think is possible for yourself? What do you allow yourself to deserve? What’s on the other side of self-sabotage? What’s the area you haven’t yet engaged in? What has been unattended to?
• Doing another round of The Program is not coming back to do the same things again
• This is an open-heartedness project
• Gina’s advice to our members - finding where the work is for you
• How new members can navigate returning members saying to trust The Program when trust has been broken in the past with other diets
• If you’re here because you feel like you’ve failed other diets - you have NOT failed! You are continuing to show up for yourself and we are here to support you every step of the way with this Program
• Where to find Dr Deena Kara Shaffer and her book Feel Good Learning

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is special As Us Anything episode featuring Gina, Group Manager Kim, and Maintenance and Mindfulness Manager Odette. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Kim and Odette share about their roles at Weight Loss by Gina @ Intro

How Kim and Odette are feeling at the end of The Program @ 2:20

Finishing strong is a huge accomplishment 4:20

Kim and Odette share some information about the Weight Loss by Gina team @ 5:30

Odette speaks to how we are always changing and evolving and looking to level up @ 7:33

Many quiet members are reaching out at the end of The Program to share their success @ 9:05

Gina’s goal is for you to feel prepared for the holidays and have you feeling confident about next steps @ 10:33

Odette discusses the safe community we have created @ 11:45

Our weight loss ads feature real Livy Losers- keep an eye on our socials to see some new videos @ 12:55

The Program isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about overall health and longevity @ 14:35

Completing multiple rounds of The Program- you continue until you’ve reached your goal @ 16:36

The Program teaches us to be kinder to ourselves and others @ 20:33

The importance of being able to relate and interact with other members that are experiencing the same things as you @ 22:05

The common themes/vibes of this group have been solidifying and going deeper @ 24:05

We all have our own issues when it comes to how we utilize food @ 28:35

The Program works for every body @ 29:10

The value that The Program provides for just $75 compared to other diets out there @ 30:42

Discussing Gina’s WXN award and the business side of things @ 31:30

Gina’s vision for the future @ 36:50

Is Gina still taking AG1? @ 38:25

How many countries are involved in The Program now? @ 40:02

Where to find Kim/Odette/Gina’s before and after photos @ 41:23

What is your favourite holiday treat? @ 44:50

Do Gina and Kim live near each other? @ 47:14

Gina, Odette, and Kim share thank you's and wishes for the members @ 49:33

Options in between groups- can continue using the app as a tracker, Fall Into the Holidays group on Facebook @ 53:20

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 89, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

Sharing details of the Fall Into The Holidays Group and how you can continue to get support between groups @2:29

Make sure you sign up for the Winter group before it sells out! @5:48

The benefits of getting bloodwork done @6:38

Gina and Tony will not be doing a Live with the stats at the end of this group but will share all the details down the road so stay tuned for that. Please be sure to fill out the survey and get entered in the prize draw! @7:05

Sharing WLBG’s new food bank initiative and discussing food stability issues @9:11

The work we’re doing with Dr Ruth Kane and the University of Ottawa and how changes are implemented in the program from your feedback @11:58

To weigh or not to weigh over the holidays, that is the question! @13:28

Managing indulgences and the feels that come along with them over the holidays @14:40

Embrace your own pace, the importance of doing what’s best for you in your own timing @15:10

Remind yourself of all the proactive things you can continue to do between groups @16:54

Managing indulgences over the holidays, making a plan ahead of time and how best to make choices to truly enjoy @17:26

While you’re in the process of losing weight, you may notice your cholesterol levels can get wonky. Having your bloodwork done is an important way to monitor things @19:28

Details of the new book for the Winter group @21:07

How The Program can affect your bloodwork in such a positive manner. The Program is one for overall health and wellness @25:32

The survey can be filled out until the start of the new program @26:41

Celebrating non scale victories at the end of The Program as we enter the holidays. The difference between “cheat” days over “choose” days @27:27

Do not apologize about asking our Program Specialists questions. Our team is here to support you so please ask them all! @29:27

The impact of our members sharing their journey in the Facebook Support Group and the community you’re creating @31:50

Chatting about all the incredible guest experts that are part of The Program. Be sure to check out Dr Beverley’s new social media shares @34:00

Food bank now providing fresh fruits and vegetables and discussing when things are difficult @35:25

Check out Gina’s award announcement in the National Post!!! @36:10

Talking about the shame of when times are really tough and how alone it can have you feeling @37:26

The benefits of signing up for another round of The Program and how some people struggle with the idea of doing it all again @39:34

Members sharing they are going to miss being in the Weight Loss groups but celebrating moving on to the Maintenance and Mindfulness group! @41:39

How to implement Back on Track when you need it @43:10

Continuing to show up for yourself even when life is stressful and it feels like things are falling apart @44:33

Creating positive changes vs the scale moving @47:40

Being mindful of the words we use and managing what people feel they can say to us @48:35

Where to purchase the cozies that Gina wears and supporting other business initiatives in our community @54:50

All the place you can find support while navigating The Program @58:04

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

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In this special edition of Gina Live, Gina talks dressing your changing body with Fashion Expert Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.). You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Tanya Gelsomino. @ Intro
• Dressing for who you are now. @ 3:15
• Feeling like an imposter in your clothes? It can take a while for the brain to catch up to the body! @ 4:14
• It's time to celebrate your accomplishments! Let's go shopping! @ 5:35
• If you are nervous about shopping, Tanya offers some tips to get you feeling joy again. @ 7:40
• Size Insanity: it's a real thing but don't let it put you off buying clothes that fit your new body. @ 8:50
• Don't wait to reach your goal weight; treat yourself along the way! @ 10:22
• As your body changes, you want to dress to feel good. @ 11:01
• Unsure of your personal style? Try Tanya's same, similar, different method to shop. @ 13:50
• Seeing yourself in a new light: how do you want to present yourself to the world? @ 15:58
• It starts with you: Tanya shares how to handle people's reactions by being proud of yourself! @ 16:55
• Buying new clothing and accessories to fuel your journey. @ 19:45
• Confidence is the best accessory! @ 21:33
• It's a fun puzzle to solve: put time into choosing the right pieces of clothes that bring you joy! @ 22:21
• Let's talk belts: how you can elevate your look and motivate your progress one notch at a time! @ 24:28
• Evaluating your wardrobe and making choices that suit your budget and what brings you JOY! @ 26:45
• Refine and refresh: how to curate your closet like a pro! @ 29:01
• Pant: let's get basic and build our look from the bottom up! @ 30:42
• The art of buying right-fitting jeans. @ 34:35
• Tanya shares tips for dressing your changing body. @ 36:52
• Are you comfortable in what you are wearing? @ 38:51
• Go monochrome for a versatile and slimming way to dress your body. @ 39:45
• What's trendy? It's all about joy and feeling good in what you wear. @ 40:55
• Men in suits: why a tailor may be the best option. @ 42:05
• Your personal style is whatever make you feel great! @ 43:44
• Be proud! It's week 12 and time to celebrate by treating yourself! @ 44:32
• Where to find Tanya @ 45:45

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 December 6, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Kim's favourite part of the Job @ 2:15 
• Odette's Favourite part of the job @ 3:05 
• Gina's favourite part of the job is learning more about how to help people @ 3:45 
• How did Kim hear about the program? @ 4:56 
• How did Odette hear about the program? @ 6:05 
• Gina shares her top 3 things that surprised her about the M&M group @ 7:12
• Continuing to learn in M&M and being open to learning more @ 9:40 
• Ginas discusses the impact that stress has on your body @ 11:10  
• Should you continue drinking lemon water or apple cider vinegar in maintenance @ 13:17 
• Odette shares her favourite activities when she is not working @ 15:56 
• Finding the time to enjoy activities outside of work @ 17:25 
• Gina's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 18:42 
• Kim's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 19:19 
• Odette's favourite movie and movie snacks @ 19:42 
• Kim's favourite holiday memory @ 20:33 
• Odette's favourite holiday memory @ 21:29 
• Gina's favourite holiday memories @ 22:10 
• Gina, Odette & Kim weigh in, Is Die Hard a Christmas movie @ 23:08 
• Gina, Odette & Kim share what their favourite food would be with them if they were stranded on an island @ 24:21 
• What shows are Gina, Odette and Kim streaming right now? @ 26:00 
• Odette and Kim watching True Crime @ 28:05 
• Gina's bucket list trip and last bucket list item @ 29:09  
• Odette's bucket list trip @ 30:09 
• Kim shares her bucket list trips @ 30:58 
• Gina, Odette & Kim share their favourite theatre productions @ 32:16 
• What is your favourite song at the moment? @ 34:01 
• Who's your favourite Disney Princess? @ 37:01 
• What's one thing you always have in your purse/bag @ 37:54 
• Movie night with wine & cheese @ 39:16 
• What is the plan for M&M over the next few weeks over the holidays and into January @ 40:12 

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

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In this special edition of Gina Live, Gina talks dressing your changing body with Fashion Expert Tanya Gelsomino (Yaya & Co.).

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Livy Loser and fashionista from Yaya & Co, Tanya Gelsomino
• Follow Tanya’s personal journey on Instagram at tanya_nicole_0033
• Tanya shares her journey of losing her weight so publicly and the importance of the Livy Loser community to her
• Tanya shares fashion advice for your weight loss journey
• Diving into understanding body shapes and creating capsule wardrobes
• Creating a look you love with the body shape you have now
• How to get past the fear of buying smaller clothes for your current size
• New clothes that fit you properly can help you see the changes in your body outside of just weight lost
• How to build a capsule wardrobe that allows you several looks with just a few pieces. Start in your own closet!
• What to do with the clothes that are now too big for you and addressing the fears that you’ll go back to that size
• Fashion advice for men
• Transitioning your wardrobe through the seasons
• If you’re looking for genuine advice, Yaya is located in Mississauga, Vaughn Mills and Niagara on the Lake. If you’re located elsewhere, following influencers on social media can provide inspiration
• Shoes and accessory options that add versatility
• Darker coloured, solid bottoms help slim and neutral colours help extend your wardrobe
• Mixing and matching - dopamine dressing = dressing in a way that brings you joy
• Focus on decluttering your wardrobe to help bring you joy. We are ever-changing but can feel confident in the body we’re in right now
• Break down the barriers of the past and be willing to try on new things. Nobody is looking at the labels on your clothes, so be sure to buy the size that fits!
• Be sure to accentuate your best features!
• Get 15% off at Yaya & Co in April using code: LIVYLOSER15

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

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Join Gina, Program Manager Kim, and special guest Maintenance and Mindfulness Manager Odette as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from December 6, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• You made it! It's the final week of this round! @ Intro
• Introducing Maintenance & Mindfulness Group Manager, Odette Ropchan! @ 2:45
• What you need to know about the Maintenance group. @ 3:50
• Here are some of the surprising things we have learned about in the Maintenance group. @ 6:48
• Kim shares how weight loss and maintenance journeys may differ for members. @ 9:45
• Odette speaks to a common theme in Maintenance is how members may fester in their fears. @ 11:58
• Odette shares the benefits of joining the Maintenance & Mindfulness group. @ 13:52
• Gina speaks to some of the reasons people gain their weight back. @ 16:20
• The role of situational change and stress on weight gain. @ 18:02
• You didn't fail! It's all about learning, never about failing or derailing. @ 20:07
• Kim talks about where members are at in considering the maintenance options. @ 21:35
• Why it's important to allow for mindsets to change as we level up with our new body. @ 23:21
• You will continue your weight loss journey as long as you need to. @ 24:00
• Are you wondering if you will continue to lose weight while applying the maintenance options. @ 26:15
• Your intentions matter: it's important to go all-in on your decision to continue to lose or maintain. @ 27:35
• A set point is not a number; it is a range and normal to see fluctuations on the scale. @ 28:41
• If you have weight to lose, then keep going! @ 29:40
• How the conversation in the Maintenance group is different from the Weight Loss group. @ 31:30
• No FOMO about it: be clear about your focus and where you are at in your journey. @ 35:01
• Upcoming in Week 12: Fall Into the Holidays link, Survey on Friday, and surprises are in store! @ 38:50
• It's revolutionary to have a conversation about maintaining after weight loss. @ 41:21

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 87, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• It's not too late! Let's finish strong together! @ Intro
• Doing another round does not mean that you failed. @ 1:33
• Check out the Celebrate & Inspire post for some great shares - and add one of your own, too! @ 2:14
• Prioritizing yourself, even when life is not making it easy for you. @ 4:10
• Opening a Pandora's Box on our feelings is part of the process. @ 7:15
• This is how REAL change is made. @ 9:50
• Each round you do of the Program helps deepen your connection to yourself. @ 12:33
• A rhyme and a reason: The Livy Method differs from other weight loss programs in key ways. @ 15:22
• Trusting your instincts and listening to your body: You know your body better than anyone else. @ 17:40
• Building on change is about consistently doing the small things that really add up! @ 20:05
• Your body is working for you, not against you! @ 21:03
• Getting creative with our intentions as we navigate changes to our routines over the holiday season. @ 24:55
• Being in-tune with your body takes time and practice to create a clear connection. @ 26:15
• Gina uses the building a house analogy about how we can manage a 'start-again' mentality. @ 27:45
• Preparing for the next group starts with reflecting and celebrating on your progress so far this group! @ 28:42
• Winter blahs? We are meant to change, just like the seasons! @ 30:52
• Expressing confidence in yourself is game-changing. @ 34:32
• Sharing is caring. It feels good to feel good! @ 35:15
• Tune in to the Tweak This Week conversation later today about Maintenance and next steps! @ 37:58

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 Debbie Boyce.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Debbie Boyce and chatting about maintenance @ Intro
• Debbie discusses what maintenance has been like for her @ 3:34
• How do you know when you are done losing? @ 4:34
• Personalizing The Food Plan vs doing another Weight Loss Program to solidify the weight @ 5:32
• What have you enjoyed about being a part of the maintenance group? @ 7:05
• Being a part of the weight loss community @ 8:48 
• Is there a benefit to being in both groups? @ 9:47 
• What did you want other members to know about maintenance @ 10:31 
• Getting a sense of community, socializing and getting to know other members @ 12:04
• Debbie shares about how she got started with The Livy Method @ 13:10 
• What was the hardest thing about getting started with the program? @ 14:41 
• Debbie discusses the difference between her first program and the 2nd @ 15:25
• Debbie talks about her experience with other diets and how this program compares @ 17:59 
• Being mindful in maintenance @ 18:47 
• Debbie shares how her why has changed now that she is in maintenance @ 19:31 
• Debbie's tips for success in your weight loss journey @ 20:25 
• Some of Debbie's favourite conversations happening in the maintenance group @ 21:42 
• Festering in your fear of gaining weight back in maintenance @ 22:54
• Repeating the program and continuing to learn with renewed energy @ 24:12  
• Debbie shares which resources have helped her be successful @ 27:38 
• Debbie's favourite week of the program @ 29:01
• Having confidence in your weight loss journey and moving into maintenance @ 30:25 
• We have the most supportive and positive community @ 31:31 
• Gina discusses the future and creating a Finally and Forever group @ 32:01 

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 86, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• It's time to talk about Maintenance! Are you ready? @ Intro
• We're not done yet, but if you are here at the end of the program, let's celebrate! @ 3:05
• When you are juggling all the balls, it's good to have a plan for yourself. @ 5:25
• Are you unsure what to do after the program is done? @ 7:30
• Be kind to yourself because YOU'RE AMAZING! @ 8:20
• You can sign up for our groups at www.ginalivy.com @ 9:01
• Here's what you need to know about the Livy App at the end of the program. @ 9:45
• Remember: it's normal for your weight to go up before it drops! @ 11:40
• 12 weeks is long enough to make a change but you may need longer to lose weight. @ 12:01
• It's normal for weight to fluctuate! @ 14:03
• Gina discusses how the Livy App has grown to be an awesome tool. @ 16:40
• Looking for some magic? It's not just about losing weight, it's about living your life! @ 18:35
• Using social channels on Instagram to watch the progress of Livy Losers and Guests. @ 20:06
• Healthy habits build on each other and make a difference. @ 22:28
• When you prepare for life to throw you curveballs, you make your journey easier. @ 23:40
• Life changes & routines: why this may be an opportunity for you to reinvent yourself. @ 24:01
• Situational changes call on us to be mindful of our choices and stick to the basics. @ 28:41
• How to prepare for the holidays and enjoy old traditions in a new, mindful way. @ 28:55
• Reset your mind: are you accepting yourself for who you are and where you are at? @ 31:35
• Got goals for 2024? Try visualizing what you want and set the tone! @ 33:40
• Nervous about maintaining or gaining weight? You are going to be just fine! @ 35:15
• Gina shares messages of love and remembrance for members of our community. @ 36:01
• Show up and be the best you can be! @ 38:35
• We're not done yet: this week is jam-packed so be sure to ask all the questions before Sunday! @ 39:21

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

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In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy bust health myths with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo. This is the live recording from December 4, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Let's debunk health myths with Dr. Olinca Trejo @ Intro
• Should you limit your sodium? @ 2:05 
• How much salt do you need? @ 3:45 
• Are eggs bad for your cholesterol levels? @ 4:44 
• Is soy bad for your hormones? @ 7:20 
• Are cruciferous vegetables bad for your thyroid? @ 11:13 
• Are raw vegetables better than cooked ones? @ 13:15 
• What is better to have fresh or frozen vegetables? @ 16:04 
• Can you overdose on vitamins? @ 18:51
• Is coconut a heart-healthy cooking oil? @ 22:13 
• Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? @ 26:35 
• Will cracking your joints cause arthritis? @ 27:25 
• Is sea salt better than table salt? @ 28:28 
• Do nightshades cause inflammation? @ 29:37
• Can you catch up on sleep on the weekend? @ 33:45
• Dr. Matthew Walker - sleep scientist @ 34:45 
• Find Dr. Olinca Trejo at Halton Physiotherapy @ 37:03 

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

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

Topics covered:

• Finishing the program strong and feeling so proud as we enter Week 12 @ Intro
• We know many of you are feeling nervous going into the holidays but know you have been set up for success. What you’ve done in this Program is so different than any other diet you’ve followed in the past @ 0:45
• The Fall Into The Holidays group will be a place for continued support for all of our Fall members. We will continue to answer any questions you have there so please be sure to ask! @1:35
• Our bodies thrive on routine and the Livy Method gives us the structure our bodies crave @ 3:23
• The rhyme and reason to the benefits of repeating the process @ 5:38 
• When we have occasional indulgences, we do not undo all the progress we’ve made. That’s the time to implement Back On Track and keep moving forward @ 6:43
• Discussing the diet industry’s dirty little secret regarding gallbladder issues @ 8:30
• Gina shares messages of love and remembrance for members of our community @ 10:57
• When we feel like we’ve fallen off the wagon it’s so important to keep going, getting right back at it @ 14:36
• Normalizing making choices rather than feeling like we’re cheating @ 15:59
• The benefits in taking probiotics and prebiotics to support our gut health @ 16:23
• How to finish tracking the Fall group in the app and get set up in the app for the new Winter program @ 18:28
• Discussing when we don’t meet our goals within the timeframe we’d set for ourselves. Using the analogy of building a house @ 19:40
• Getting through all the stressors of this season as best we can while still focusing on our goals @ 23:21
• The effects of medications and inflammation on weight loss @ 24:46
• The importance of allowing yourself to really be proud of your accomplishments @ 27:53
• Our Celebrate and Inspire post is where you can share your victories with our community. We want to celebrate you! @ 28:54

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 83, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing the Fall Into The Holidays Group @ Intro
• With Personalizing the Plan, you want to be Maximizing All The Things, not going on autopilot. @ 2:56
• Don't let stress derail you; Maximize your efforts over the coming weeks! @ 4:44
• In case you missed it: Watch Heather Little's Spotlight on the Gina Livy Channel on YouTube. @ 5:05
• It's about noticing the different seasons of life and your body's needs as you maintain your weight. @ 8:19
• Why starving yourself after an indulgence is one of the worst things you could do. @ 9:37
• If you indulge at all, take the time to be mindful and then enjoy it! @ 12:22
• Change up your language: it's a Choose Day, not a Cheat Day! @ 13:40
• Be mindful of your choices if you still have weight to lose. @ 15:12
• Am I hungry or am I craving? @ 16:18
• It's a whole vibe when your old clothes help you express your new energy. @ 17:25
• Still here? Be PROUD of yourself! @ 18:45
• Your body doesn't want excess fat. Your body is on your side and just wants to make you healthy! @ 21:55
• It's not the number in your head: Check out the Science Saturdays Set Point Theory. @ 24:02
• You will be fine over the holidays! You really can't mess it up! @ 26:15
• Thank Yourself! You are the one who showed up and did the hard work! @ 27:15
• With routines changing over the holidays, it's good to know you have options to stay on track. @ 29:01
• Something has to give in and sometimes it's ourselves! @ 32:00
• What to do next? You have some options including signing up for the Winter Group before it sells out! @ 34:42
• Looking for the glimmer in the coal: Life happens but we need to feel the good with the bad. @ 36:41
• What others say about how you look is often a reflection of a negative diet culture. @ 40:15
• How to use the Capture, Cancel, Correct tool when dealing with other's comments on your weight loss. @ 44:40
• Celebrating Brenda's accomplishment together! @ 48:00
• It's time to regroup, reflect, and reassess where you are at and how your WHY may have changed. @ 49:40
• The Expert Guides are a terrific place to land for more advice and tips on how to be successful. @ 53:05
• It's all about the small things adding up. Be proud of all you've done for yourself. @ 55:03
• We are not done yet! Go all in and finish strong! @ 58:01

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

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In this segment, recorded November 20th, 2023, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa.

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:

• Introducing Ruth Kane as a researcher and professor at the University of Ottawa @ Intro
• Ruth chats about dieting culture and how she lost 72 lbs on the Livy Method @ 2:01
• Looking at sustainable weight loss, there is nothing out there at a population level @ 3:34 
• Gina shares some of her history and her weight loss journey @ 4:42  
• Living in remote communities and how they could benefit from learning through a Facebook Platform @ 6:32 
• Building a community where members feel safe, where people can be vulnerable @ 7:57 
• What other social services could benefit from this method of learning @ 9:55 
• How are the research and stats collected? @ 11:29 
• The evidence shows that if you stick around, you will be successful @ 13:29 
• What are the factors and strategies of the program that help people lose weight @ 14:15
• Over 300 focus groups have been done to collect data from members @ 15:02 
• The Obesity Summit and Important Statistics @ 16:33  
• So much evidence that processed foods are so damaging, @ 17:50
• Learning how to eat real food on The Livy Method @ 18:55 
• How much are people losing on The Livy Method compared to other programs @ 21:30
• Clinically significant weight loss is 5% in 6 months @ 23:35 
• Next steps and clinical trials @ 25:30 
• Which resources are members using to be successful? @ 27:13 
• The importance of community when you are losing weight @ 28:21 
• The role of the Check-In video @ 29:55 
• The members really value that they can go in and connect and learn from each other in a safe space @ 30:41 
• What was Ruth's most significant aha moment? You have to eat to lose weight! @ 35:01 
• Learning to appreciate, love and listen to your body is a gift @ 36:57 
• Making choices to be healthy and getting off your medications is liberating @ 38:25 
• Getting excited about the Maintenance & Mindfulness group @ 39:19 
• Becoming super calm about food @ 41:15 
• We want to know, please take the time to fill out the survey even if you feel you were not successful @ 44:45 
• The most difficult thing to do is learn the mind-body connection so you can give your body what it needs @ 47:25 
• What makes weight loss really hard? @ 49:03 
• 98% of Maintenance and Mindfulness members understand what their bodies need to stay healthy @ 50:55 

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 November 29, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Welcoming all our new members @ Intro 
• Introducing Mary Daley @ 2:45 
• What to expect from the maintenance group? @ 4:15
• Learning to work through all the habits and associations @ 5:10
• Living your life but being a bit more in tune @ 5:59  
• Kim shares what she has learned and settling in and working at your own pace @ 6:25 
• Utilizing the tools you have gained and moving forward to finally and forever @ 7:33 
• The Maintenance Group is a safe place to land @ 8:15 
• The impact of stress even in Maintenance and bringing up old coping mechanisms @ 9:43 
• What can you do in stressful moments to support you positively? @ 11:56
• Honouring yourself and doing the things that support you, not adding to your stress @ 14:45 
• Recognizing where your stress comes from @ 16:16 
• Mary's tips for coping with stress and her daily routine @ 18:21 
• Kim's top stress-busting tips @ 19:46 
• Odette's tips to cope with stress @ 21:12 
• Introducing some of the Men from Weight Loss By Gina to chat @ 21:49 
• Getting involved in Movember to raise money for mental health, prostate health & testicular cancer. @ 23:33 
• Raising awareness of the illness that affects men @ 25:45 
• What have the men gotten from The Livy Method? @ 28:02 
• If you'd like to support movember.com/t/thelivymothod @ 30:01

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 November 29, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Diving into Week 11’s tweak - Personalizing the Plan @ 1:17
• Why people may feel there is no structure at this point in The Program. How it’s different from other programs that have left us hanging at the end and how the structure does continue @2:22
• The importance of implementing this tweak to ensure continued success on your journey @ 3:40
• The benefits of putting more time into your goals @ 4:27
• How to determine what your next steps should be - Personalizing the Plan vs Repeating the Program @ 5:40
• Personalizing the Plan is NOT going off Plan and what's needed if you’re going to go it alone @ 7:07
• Continuing to put the work in to get to your Finally and Forever @ 8:28
• Looking ahead to the Winter Program in January and the gap between Programs. The appropriate way to use Back on Track @ 9:26
• Dig in now while you have the team available to you for support, use us to help you achieve your goals @ 10:41
• Truly checking in on Personalizing the Plan. Every day will look different and be focused on really being in-tune @ 11:30
• This week is really about not being on autopilot and instead trusting your ability to check in with what you truly need. It’s about developing a deep trust in yourself @ 13:12
• Ensure you’re reflecting back on what you’ve eaten and how it made you feel @ 15:15
• Maximizing your personal food plan by taking everything you’ve learned and implementing it @ 16:48
• Understanding the effects of different types of proteins and how our body breaks down different foods. How long foods take to digest does not affect weight loss @ 19:07
• Nothing on Program is going to impede weight loss @ 24:52
• How combining foods like fruit and proteins provides quick energy as well as more sustaining energy @ 25:35
• Reviewing our migrating motor complex @ 26:48
• Sugar in fruit is not something to be feared, our bodies need sugar. Added sugars in processed foods are the problem @ 28:20
• Benefits of fruits, raw vegetables and nuts and when each works best for us @ 29:36
• Making nutrient rich choices based on what we need, not just what our favourites are @ 31:35
• Looking ahead to next week’s tweak - Maintenance and Next Steps and bridging the gap between groups for members still looking to lose weight @ 32:57

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 April 3, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Murray Fox
• Transitioning into Maintenance
• There was no switch flipped to Maintenance for Murray, it was a slow transition
• When Murray transitioned to Maintenance, the 4 Stages of Weight Loss weren’t defined yet
• Reviewing your Why as you transition into Maintenance
• The 4 Steps to Mindful Eating and do we still need to use them in Maintenance?
• Learning to fully lean into trusting what your body is communicating with you
• Water was the gamechanger for Murray
• The changes that occur as members transition from the Weight Loss Program to Maintenance 
• What living The Livy Way looks like for Murray in Maintenace - continuing to use the scale daily and assessing what and when to eat with ease
• Handling stress at this stage of the weight loss journey
• Managing blips along the way, when the scale is up, and the benefits of repeating the Program
• Find Murray’s pottery at @murrayfoxpottery
• We’ll be back at it April 22nd after a short break. We look forward to seeing you then!

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 coming to the end of The Program and how to approach life after The Program. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Let’s talk about finishing strong when things are difficult @ 1:42
• How to keep going when things feel heavy from the pressure of the goals we’ve set as well as dealing with loss @ 2:00
• How do we move through the hardest parts of life? @ 3:56
• The invitation is to sit and feel within our capacity and to be in community @ 5:09
• The importance of prioritizing rest, sleep, moving our body and connection when things feel very difficult @ 5:46
• Coping mechanisms and how old habits can creep back in when dealing with big feels @ 7:18
• Allowing kindness for ourselves, focusing on what the next most kind step for yourself is @ 8:45
• Other’s losses ping our own losses in life and how that impacts the decisions we make to care for ourselves @ 10:06
• How do we care for ourselves in our hardest moments @ 12:00
• The Program is a waking up program, helping us recognize our tendencies when things get difficult @ 12:28
• The difficulty of prioritizing yourself when there is so much going on and how we all have heavy things we’re dealing with @ 13:50
• How to stay focused on what we’re working on when life is smacking us in the face @ 15:58
• How we can simplify our goals when we’re feeling the pressure of time @ 18:40
• Working through feeling nervous of next steps and the perceived notion of no structure moving forward @ 19:27
• When determining your best way forward, ask yourself ‘What has worked?’ and continue to use the resources and steps that have worked best for you @ 21:32
• How to work through future tripping and dealing with past diet traumas @ 22:43
• The importance of dealing with the heart and the mind, in addition to following the steps of the Program @ 26:10
• Asking ourselves - What am I here to unlearn? and the importance of doing the underneath work @ 27:51
• The opportunity to level up when repeating the Program and how many people struggle with the ‘boringness’ of redoing the same things @ 30:08
• The value of a beginner’s mind, the beauty in finding what you didn’t see before, what you might have missed. Where are the glimmers? @ 32:37
• Dr Deena Kara Shaffer’s final words for our community in this difficult time. Focusing on replicating what’s working @ 35:30
• Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer @ 36:36

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 Guests Kristie Williams and Patti Thompson.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Kristie & Patti @ Intro
• Patti reflects on Sarah Perry’s passing and how our community helps to process grief @ 2:47
• Kristie discusses the role community has played in her journey @ 8:10
• Patti shares how the community has contributed to her experience @ 10:52
• What keeps Kristie and Patti motivated program after program @ 12:55
• How Kristie is committing to breaking old habits @ 16:26
• Kristie discusses following the program, not your mood @ 18:11
• What Patti’s biggest challenge has been @ 20:33
• How to move forward if you have difficulty envisioning the end game @ 24:02
• How Kristie uses delayed gratification for motivation @ 25:39
• What Patti wants members to know about this process @ 28:10
• How do you keep your sense of humour throughout this process? @ 31:00
• What Kristie wants members to know about this process @ 32:50
• Patti’s advice for members @ 34:40
• Kristie’s advice for members @ 36:44

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 79, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Introducing Maximizing Personalizing The Food Plan and choosing the food based on how long it takes to break down and provide you with energy @intro
• Getting your vegetables in now that you don't have to have an afternoon veggies snack @ 2:58
• This week is all about being tuned into your hunger levels. Do not fall into what you like or love; stick with your body's needs! @ 3:58 
• Which foods to have in the afternoon as you lead into dinner and assess your satisfaction levels after dinner @ 5:01 
• Whenever you make changes, your body is going to notice and respond @ 6:59 
• For members who are working behind in the group, we are adding a Fall Into The Holidays group as an extension Dec 11 - Dec 23rd @ 7:35 
• Calorie-restricted and forcing your body to burn fat but then reinforcing your need to store fat in the first place, just another quick fix @ 9:52
• There are benefits to being part of both the conversation in the Maintenance & Mindfulness group and the Weight Loss group, even if you are still looking to lose @ 12:25 
• Help us help you! If you are getting frustrated and the scale is still not moving, share with us some details, and we can support you @ 15:50 
• Are your stress levels & lack of sleep holding you back? @ 19:12 
• Having an honest conversation with yourself, just because you are doing more than you ever have doesn't mean you are doing all the things @ 22:26 
• Look at your diet and weight history; quick fixes do not work; we know they are tempting @ 24:01 
• Being extra hungry in the evening can be a sign of detox @ 24:59 
• Let yourself be frustrated, but do not fester in your funk; what do you need right now with where they are at? @ 25:42 
• Double down these last two weeks, give it all you've got and finish STRONG! @ 26:45 
• Just keep going, and you will break through those plateaus @ 29:06  
• Chatting with Kristie & Patti today at 4pm EST @ 29:45 
• Detox symptoms can feel like PMS symptoms @ 30:35 
• Smoking weed and having the munchies is actually putting you in tune with your dehydration levels @ 33:30 
• Take the time to give us the details of what you are experiencing; we are here to help @ 36:52
• If you are stalled in your weight loss, what is your body prioritizing over weight loss @ 39:02 
• Are you happy with the way you are showing up for yourself? Meeting yourself where you are at @ 42:55  
• Working through the feels, gaining new tools to help you cope @ 44:01 
• Options if you are falling behind in the program if you are joining us for the Winter 2024 group @ 44:57 
• Personalizing The Food Plan: Do I need to eat? Should you eat? Could you eat? @ 47:25 
• Remember your Migrating Motor Complex; you do not need to be eating often so it can process and digest between your meals and snacks @ 49:48 
• If you are frustrated, reach out; you are still here and be all in @ 51:01 

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 78, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Remembering Sarah Perry @ Intro
• Breaking down how personalizing the plan works @ 3:00
• There is no longer a “star of the show” at lunch and dinner @ 6:07
• Personalizing the plan is doing all of the things @ 7:45
• Connecting and making friends within this community @ 9:00
• Ruth Kane interview will be posted on Thursday @ 11:15
• The importance of community @ 11:45
• People don’t understand everything we’re addressing on the program @ 13:20
• Mike’s story is featured this week on the Livy Loser Spotlight @ 15:12
• Dr. Deena will be back on Wednesday to discuss finishing strong @ 16:10
• It can be tempting to give up on weight loss when trying to navigate loss and grief @ 16:45
• Your weight shouldn’t stop you from doing what you want to do @ 19:00
• The Auric Living Conference was an opportunity to connect with other Livy Losers- we will be hosting our own conference in October @ 21:30
• The importance of connecting, even if it’s only virtually @ 24:52
• You can’t control what happens in life, but you can control the choices you make for your own health @ 27:15
• Letting ourselves feel our feelings can allow us to move through it @ 29:00
• Instead of punishing yourself for falling back into old habits, turn it into a teachable moment @ 30:00
• Sticking with the program through hard times can be the best thing you can do for yourself @ 33:25
• Prioritizing yourself when you also want to be there for loved ones @ 34:00
• How this program is actively redefining weight loss @ 37:40
• We will be posting a survey at the end of The Program- please take time to share your feedback @ 39:03
• This week’s tweak is a great way to continue weight loss on your own after the program ends and in between programs @ 39:18
• Options for maintenance @ 39:55
• Sending love to those that are struggling @ 40:20

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 76, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• It's not too late to start utilizing the app @ Intro 
• Personalizing The Plan and doing all of the things, and maximizing your efforts @ 1:35 
• Am I Hungry? Should I eat? Could I eat? @ 2:21  
• Following the basic food plan is not maximizing your efforts. What do YOU need to do to maximize your efforts? @ 4:25 
• Navigating holiday gatherings and looking at them as an opportunity to learn @ 5:32 
• You are still here; that is a huge win! Keep building on everything you have done and keep levelling it up @ 6:57 
• Sharing is caring; 95% of our members are referrals; we thank you for the continued support @ 8:50 
• Send your family and friends to our website for all the information they need @ 11:40  
• Failing is quitting; if you are still here, you have not failed @ 12:58  
• Reach out and let our team support you and guide you to the finish line @ 14:25 
• If your weight is not dropping, your body should be changing; that is healthy weight loss @ 16:28 
• Dr. Paul in the Maintenance Group yesterday, check it out as a podcast @ 17:13 
• Whatever is happening with your friend is not what is happening with you! @ 18:01 
• Your body type has nothing to do with how your body loses weight @ 18:41
• No matter what your body shape or health issues, you need to figure out what your body needs by maximizing your efforts @ 22:34 
• It's not about why you can't lose. It's about what you can do to address them @ 25:27  
• People assume that if you have been successful you have starved and deprived yourself @ 26:07
• The Program is a lot, relearning and unlearning how to understand what your body needs @ 28:13 
• People say the weirdest stuff; it's not about them; it's about you and getting to the point that it doesn't bother you @ 29:27
• Survey at the end of the group; we want your feedback and suggestions to keep levelling up @ 30:30 
• Reshaping people's comments and what can you learn from yourself with how you react, Cancel @ 33:35 
• The app turns into a general tracker at the end of the group @ 35:42 
• What do you really need to do and get real with yourself @ 36:05
• Putting yourself second, you can't do it for them, and they can't do it for you; you have to do it for yourself @ 39:04 
• You can't spot train fat loss; your body will lose in layers; exercise goes a long way @ 44:45  
• Fighting against diet culture, weight loss is big business @ 47:06 
• Chronic stress can have a huge impact on your body @ 49:15 
• Some fun alternatives to hot chocolate over the holidays @ 50:25
• Be all in these next two weeks and finish strong @ 56:30

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

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In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks with Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal. This is the live recording from November 24, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Introducing Dr. Paul Hrkal @ Intro
• The difference between addressing the root cause of pain vs. treating symptoms @ 2:20
• How to level up your health once you’ve reached your weight loss goal @ 4:35
• Once we reach maintenance, we have to shift our health goals @ 5:32
• Using blue zone philosophies to apply to our lives @ 7:20
• Secondary goals and intentions after weight loss @ 9:56
• The types of conversations Dr. Paul has with his clients in maintenance @ 11:55
• Just because you have lost the weight, doesn’t mean you’re healthy @ 15:45
• Losing the weight is only the first step towards optimal health @ 17:22
• Comparing weight loss to paying off your mortgage- there are still other things to be done to prepare for retirement @ 20:18
• Being preventative with your health instead of reactive @ 22:25
• Main areas to think about in terms of prevention @ 23:50
• Do you still need to take supplements in maintenance? @ 28:35
• The one best supplement for everyone to take @ 33:45
• With 20% of the most foundational nutrients, you will address 80% of all health issues @ 35:17
• B vitamins are key factors in creating neural transmitters @ 38:44
• Dr. Paul’s thoughts on the concept of anti-aging @ 40:14
• Simplicity is the recipe for ultimate fulfillment @ 41:32
• Maintenance is where the adventure begins @ 43:10

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 75, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Implementing Back on Track @ Intro
• Members returning that stopped following earlier in The Program- we are so happy you’re back @ 0:40
• We will have a carryover group to get through the holidays @ 1:32
• Looking ahead to Week 11- Personalizing the Plan @ 2:07
• Black Friday sale on our Maintenance group- 24 hours only @ 3:42
• When personalizing the plan, you are still following all the guidelines and tailoring them to your individual needs @ 4:12
• How to decide whether to sign up for another program @ 5:15
• When you sign up for maintenance, you will receive an email with a code to join the Facebook group @ 6:40
• The Livy Method app will still be available after the group finishes @ 8:22
• If your weight loss is slowing down, it’s a great time to pull out the maximizing checklist @ 8:45
• Some members are breaking through plateaus- capitalize on the last couple weeks of The Program @ 10:19
• If you didn’t receive the email with the code to join the M&M group, be sure to check your junk folder @ 11:19
• When you see an initial drop on the scale, be sure to support your body in detox to continue losing @ 11:53
• Every time you re-watch a video or re-read a post, it hits different based on where you’re at in your journey @ 14:18
• There are a lot of important conversations in the M&M group and lots to work through once you reach maintenance @ 15:09
• Manifesting is having a resurgence @ 17:40
• When you’re done losing weight, your body will continue changing and adjust to the weight you have lost @ 20:20
• Discussing options for when the group ends @ 22:35
• Sign up for Winter group sooner than later- we always sell out @ 25:00
• Many members repeat The Program in order to level up and reach their weight loss goals @ 27:48
• If you aren’t losing weight but you’re not gaining, this is a massive win @ 29:25
• You’re not broken- fat burning diets just don’t work and leave you disconnected from your body @ 30:15
• The goal for the end of the program is for you to have all the tools you need to feel confident about next steps @ 31:05
• Doing the best you can while away on vacation or over the holidays- don’t be surprised if you lose weight @ 32:30
• Guest experts in M&M group- some familiar faces from the weight loss group, and some new faces as well @ 33:05
• The benefit of being in both groups- maintenance gives you a roadmap to your finally and forever @ 34:50
• Hot flashes can be detoxing @ 36:58
• At this point in The Program, how much water you need should be based on being in tune with your body and recognizing when you need more or less @ 38:38
• The Secret book/movie and the power of manifesting @ 40:08
• The impact of visualizing yourself reaching your goal and how you’ll feel when you get there @ 41:41
• Investing in maintenance is a form of manifesting @ 42:50
• How manifesting and The Secret helped Gina to make change in her life @ 43:28
• Waiting for your life to start when you lose your weight @ 47:15
• Atomic Habits by James Clear- helps you highlight things in your life that you can change to get the results you want @ 48:25

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 74, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Ruth Kane, a Professor at the University of Ottawa, is researching The Livy method; Gina shares the results of the Maintenance & Mindfulness group @ Intro
• We are going to set you up for success in the next few weeks @ 3:31 
• Black Friday Sale starts tomorrow for the Mindfulness & Maintenance Group to celebrate our 20th Group @ 4:30 
• Changing your mindset from "I think I can to I know I can," you will get there @ 6:35
• Feeling like you want this so bad, and every day feels like something is getting in the way, little things add up and make a difference @ 8:08 
• Why are you still having those late-night treats? Is it making you happy and helping you reach your goal? @ 9:50
• Self-Sabotage: Are you continuing to do the things that set you back? @ 12:23 
• Residual cravings: does your body expect you to have something sweet after dinner? Breaking that habit @ 14:25 
• There is NO fresh start; keep going regardless of the detours @ 18:16
• Sharing is caring; send your family and friends to The program page on the Ginalivy.com website @ 20:15  
• Cravings are just your body trying to communicate; check out the cravings post heading into the winter and holiday season @ 21:58
• Switching up your routine in the evening to do something that serves you @ 23:36 
• Bringing awareness to your habits to start making changes and break the cycle @ 25:10
• Do you crave when you are bored? How often do we sit in our feels @ 27:33 
• When life hits you from every angle, coasting and maintaining losses is a huge WIN!! @ 30:20 
• Let's normalize not eating the chips, candy or ice cream just because everyone else is having it @ 32:30 
• Having a lousy day and coping with the thing, wine, candy or 'treat,' but is it helping you reach your goal right now? @ 34:05 
• Injuries and ailments and keeping that scale moving @ 37:25 
• Exercise is not how you lose weight; it is a great compliment to the program for mental health @ 39:00 
• When Facebook is frustrating, USE the app! and ask our team for support. Don't let it stop you from following through and finishing @ 41:26 
• Get excited about where you are and where you want to go; we are here for you. @ 46:40

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 November 22, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Week 10 isn’t the same as The Food Plan Revamp in Week 9 @ Intro
• The most important thing this week is levelling up your mind/body connection @ 2:45
• This is the point in The Program where some people tend to drop the ball and fall back into old habits @ 4:20
• A lot of members are understanding this tweak and noticing big NSVs surrounding mind/body connection @ 5:30
• Learning to trust your body to tell you what it needs @ 6:25
• We will provide you with guidance on how to navigate the holidays @ 7:22
• The end game for this week is to be in tune @ 8:12
• Some members are struggling with this tweak because they are eating too much @ 8:42
• Not berating yourself after an indulgence is mindfulness @ 11:45
• Why we introduce Back on Track at this point in The Program @ 13:20
• Sometimes we don’t have the capacity to focus on weight loss @ 16:19
• Starting over and needing to be perfect isn’t realistic for real life @ 17:55
• Back on Track is not being proactive- it’s doing the minimum @ 19:57
• When to use Back on Track- you will know based on how you’re feeling @ 21:43
• You may completely indulge for a day and feel perfectly fine @ 24:35
• How long to use Back on Track @ 25:22
• You can use Back on Track to mentally get back in track @ 27:04
• When you don’t have the capacity to do more than the bare minimum, Back on Track can be a good option @ 28:12
• If you have lost momentum after an indulgence, take a step back and go back to basics @ 29:52
• Thinking about the last time you felt really good while following The Program and visualizing the pay off @ 33:45
• Falling back into old habits helps you recognize that they no longer work for you @ 34:45
• Learning to let go of where you think you should be and stop putting pressure on yourself @ 35:52
• Your “why” may have changed and isn’t motivating you anymore @ 37:44
• The fact that you are still here is huge, how to approach holidays @ 38:40
• Next week’s tweak (Personalizing the Plan) is not a lack of plan, it is maximizing everything on the plan @ 39:30
• Next week we are still choosing the same foods we have been eating all along and choosing what is best for our body @ 41:20
• Following through and finishing The Program @ 42:50

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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 73, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Check in with yourself and see how you’re feeling about how you’re doing right now @ 0:29
• Looking back at previous years, have you always felt the same this time of year? Is it time to make some changes? @ 2:01
• Reviewing the chat we had with Dr. Paul this week @ 2:14
• Diving further into people's reactions to your weight loss @ 3:51
• Be sure to check out our Black Friday sale for the Maintenance group @ 6:28
• The benefits of being in the Maintenance group. The real goal in all of this is Maintenance @ 9:29
• Black Friday sale details and what to expect in the Maintenance group @ 10:54
• Following the program when away on vacation @ 12:25
• Today at noon, we’ll be talking about Back on Track and how to best utilize it @ 13:29
• The importance of oral hygiene and how it affects our health @ 15:12
• What waking up, looking good, feeling good is like when we reach Finally and Forever @ 17:38
• Sneak peek into next week when we step into Personalizing the Plan @ 19:48
• What are plateaus all about? And how timeframes work when we’re trying to lose weight and create change @ 20:21
• Research is being done by Ruth Kane at the University of Ottawa on the Livy Method and how it differs when it comes to maintaining. The survey results around member’s success in maintaining their weight loss are incredible @ 23:24
• This community is a safe place to work on your weight loss goals and managing your stress @ 27:17
• Working with your health care professional and how to manage differing opinions on weight loss. The difference between judging and observing other people’s behaviours @ 29:07
• The world and the diet industry are at a loss on how to help people with weight loss. Discussing Ozempic, restrictive diets and how The Livy Method helps people get in-tune with their body @ 34:02
• Working through traumas, issues and associations while doing the Livy Method. Taking a holistic approach to making changes in our lives @ 40:15
• Looking at the amount of money people have spent on weight loss and how investing money does not automatically hold you accountable. @ 43:07
• When in Maintenance, can we continue to lose weight? @ 46:11
• Our goals are based on what our body feels like more than a number on the scale @ 53:22
• Spoiler alert! You’re going to have additional support at the end of this Program! @ 55:40

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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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This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guests Lori Roe and Joanna Hunt.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Two amazing women joining us for Spill the Tea today: Lori Roe & Joanna Hunt @ Intro
• Introducing Lori Roe @ 2:30
• Lori speaks to how situational stress and health challenges impacted her journey @ 3:08
• Let's talk maintenance for Lori @ 4:40
• Gina talks about the 4 stages of Finally & Forever @ 5:40
• Gina talks about the 3 reasons people gain weight in maintenance @ 6:30
• Lori's experience with chronic inflammation @ 7:40
• Lori shares where she is at now on her journey @ 8:21
• The impact of The Livy Method from Lori's perspective. @ 9:15
• Lori shares how mindfulness and investing in herself have changed her life. @ 11:01
• Past dieting and how Lori approaches healthy eating now @ 13:00
• "Don't confuse consistency with perfection! @ 14:30
• Lori's tips for members finishing the group strong and navigating the holiday season ahead. @ 15:55
• Lori shares her vision for herself a year from now. @ 17:02
• Introducing Joanna Hunt. @ 18:20
• Joanna shares her post-concussion story and how that led her to Weight Loss by Gina. @ 19:19
• Joanna talks about how her life has changed since her last Spill the Tea. @ 23:15
• How we can normalize falling back into old habits and noticing their impact. @ 25:27
• Understanding one's capacity and how that relates to the effort they can give toward their goals. @ 26:00
• Joanna shares about her experience getting to and being at the Auric Living Conference. @ 28:45
• How Joanna uses cognitive-behavioural therapy to keep herself on track with her progress. @ 30:04
• There is no time frame on what it takes to succeed when it comes to your health. @ 33:38
• Joanna shares her secret sauce for success with The Livy Method. @ 35:33
• We're never a failure and always a work in progress. @ 38:10
• It comes down to real people, real stories. @ 40:20

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In this live guest expert segment, Gina chats about stress and adaptogens with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND.

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:

• The mindset shifts around stress @ Intro
• Reframing stress and focusing on what you can address @ 3:10
• Identifying the stressors in your life and how they are impacting you  @ 5:03
• Take on an attitude of gratitude! Reframe your current state @ 7:55
• The impact that stress is having on you @ 8:40
• The differences between stress and anxiety @ 9:45
• The importance of mapping out your weight loss history @ 12:20
• Being diligent about your recovery during stressful situations. Are you putting out more than you are taking in? @ 13:40
• Small changes you can make that have a big impact! Change your environment, your lifestyle, and your routine @ 15:19
• What can we do to manage our stress? @ 20:16
• Make room and space for things that will help you manage your stress. Look at your life and look where you can simplify @ 22:50
• Detoxing your life! Eliminating things that are not healthy for your mind, body, and spirit @ 24:19
• The impact phones have on our stress. Use your phone as a tool. @ 27:17
• How stress impacts people’s ability to lose weight @ 32:13
• The impact of stress on your hormonal system. Does stress signal weight gain? @ 32:45
• The adrenal system – Signs you need to reach out to your health care provider/naturopathic doctor and tests you can do @ 38:58
• What are adaptogens and what are the benefits of taking them? @ 43:55
• How maximizing your efforts can have a huge impact on your stress levels @ 47:16
• Adaptogens help the body’s ability to cope with stress @ 47:53
• Which adaptogens you should buy and where you can buy them @ 49:40
• The role your adrenal system plays on your hormone system  @ 53:14
• Be passionate about your wellness and simplify your life! Utilizing the 3 R’s: Reduce, reframe, or remove stressors @ 54:28
• Where to find Dr. Paul Hrkal @ 57:08  www.paulhrkalnd.com IG: @drpaulhrkalnd
• The Livy Method is an adrenal recovery program! @ 58:16

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In this special edition of Maintenance and Mindfulness Live Gina Livy talks cold and flu season with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo. This is the live recording from November 20, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• Diving into staying healthy through the holiday season @ 1:10
• Why do we get sick this time of year? The effects of being inside more this time of year on our nasal passages @ 1:54
• Viruses love dry, cold climates and thrive at this time of year @ 3:54
• Winter months in Canada, our drive to take care of ourselves wanes with the darker days and colder temperatures @ 5:03
• This time of year we’re eating more sweet treats and drinking more alcohol and how that affects our immune function @ 6:48
• Strategies to stay healthy at this time of year @ 8:50
• The value in asking your health care professional to test your Vitamin D level @ 9:50
• Why it’s helpful to keep your nose and feet warm during cold and flu season @ 10:38
• Our bodies have different needs in different seasons @ 12:06
• How moving our bodies really benefits us in helping support immune function @ 12:54
• Benefit of using humidifiers in the dryer winter months @ 13:51
• Foods that can help boost immune function to help prevent illness and the most potent micronutrients to focus on @ 14:12
• Mushrooms and adaptogens and how they support our health @ 16:55
• The importance of sleep in restoring immune function and simple strategies to make positive impacts on your sleep quality @ 17:44
• How the temperature of your room affects your sleep quality and the ideal room temperature for sleeping @ 23:49
• The effects of air conditioning on your airways and immunity @ 25:50
• Supplements to help prevent illness and those that are supportive when you are sick @ 28:00
• Not all supplements are created equal and how to navigate medical advice provided on supplements @ 30:57
• The most recommended supplements to support immune function this time of year and the importance of medical supervision when taking supplements @ 28:09
• Discussing research on supplements and how not all supplements are created equally. How working with a healthcare professional can help you from wasting money on ineffective supplements for you @ 30:25
• Diving into the benefits of Vitamin D and determining the effective dose for you @ 32:33
• The benefits of Vitamin C and Zinc and suggested doses to reduce the duration of illness @ 34:22
• Important details on Ginseng and Echinacea @ 36:34
• More details around the effects of mushrooms @ 37:36
• Probiotics and immune supporting strains - not all probiotics are created equally @ 38:10
• How to best care for ourselves when we get sick @ 39:45
• The value of the Sickness Protocol in the Program @ 40:45
• The sweet spot for movement when we’re sick and how to best care for ourselves @ 41:40
• Reducing the risk of exposing others to illness when you’re sick @ 42:42
• Where to find Dr. Olinca @ 47:55

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