Weigh In with Gina

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 25, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Different Stages of Maintenance, reasons people gain weight back @ IntroFB Lives – Weight Loss Group, consistency @ 5:01Testing the waters, indulgences, food associations @ 6:19Issues and associations with food from a young age, coping mechanisms @ 11:42Weight Loss isn’t a dirty word, losing your weight in a healthy way @ 19:38Real sustainable weight loss, change doesn’t happen overnight @ 22:56Perceptions on success, weight loss medications @ 26:24Fitting into society after weight loss @ 30:05Intermittent Fasting @ 31:04To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Consistency and Maximizing @ IntroSupplements, Dr. Paul Hrkal @ 6:05Digestion, Water @ 9:22Magnesium @ 13:07Indulging on the weekend @ 13:55Returning members, refreshing how you show up @ 14:50Sickness Protocol, grieving, navigating emotions @ 16:43Supplements, Dr. Ruth Kane, Canadian Obesity Conference, neuroplasticity @ 20:07Working through the Maximizing Checklist @ 25:40Women’s Empowerment Awards @ 30:52The Livy Method App @ 33:53Keeping this process in the forefront of your mind @ 36:50Following The Program on your own @ 38:50Scale bouncing, using the scale as a tool @ 40:48Bowel Movements and Magnesium @ 46:37To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 13, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Indulging on weekends or during events @2:37Cravings @5:24Working through issues - multiple sessions @8:10Boredom - it's a good thing @10:50Sickness @11:46Community - how important it is while losing weight @13:55Celebratory weekends @16:11Portions - mindfulness @18:17What healthy weight loss looks like @21:05Associations around food @31:05Science Saturday @36:11To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Checking in on yourself, bowel movements, supplements @ IntroWeekends @ 5:04Make choices that make you feel good @ 7:15Assessing each week how you are doing, make a plan @ 7:46Dr. Kerri Best Live, slow versus fast medicine @ 9:16Sickness protocol @ 13:54What you learn/recognize when you do indulge @ 15:19Weekends in the group, Set Point Theory, plateaus @ 17:53Situational change, festering in your funk, proactive @ 22:45Seeing results, plateaus, noticing how you feel @ 26:41Checking off all the boxes - being consistent @ 29:54The Scale - the graphs, never a straight line down @ 30:39Frustration is normal to experience, never about weight @ 31:58Bloodwork @ 35:12Recipes - Shout out - business owner @ 36:33Travel, Weekends, embrace the process @ 38:47To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this guest expert episode, Gina discusses working with your health care provider with Dr. Kerri Best. Dr. Best is a Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She is also extensively trained in a holistic approach to medicine through Integrative, Functional & Lifestyle Medicine.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Dr Kerri Best introduced @ IntroHow to get your Dr on board with naturopathic doctor @ 1:56How to build relationship with your Doctor, biases @ 7:56Be prepared for appt, why are you waiting for appt? @ 15:04Bring a prioritized list, updates,forms, bring data @ 18:32Bias of Dr. when losing weight - bringing data @ 19:58Dr. Best describes her experience in 1st Program @ 23:46What to bring when visiting Dr. - Communication @ 25:42Walk in clinics - tips still apply - prioritize @ 27:35Options - Physicians,.walk-in, alternative medicine, ER @ 31:09Conversation about doctors causing stress @ 35:07Ozempic and this Program @ 39:11Tests - why Dr. won't do some, over testing, guidelines @ 43:57Age determines test, no regular Doctor, how to know @ 48:18How to be an advocate for your health care @ 49:58Mapping your health history @ 52:20To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 20, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Introducing special guest Margot Jane @ IntroBack on Track in Maintenance @ 2:10Margot weighs in on her experience with BOT @ 3:48Having experience of indulging will lead to faith in BOT @ 5:14Water can be the challenge with BOT, meals/snacks @ 6:15Dr. Beverley live, more physical or mental? Odette weighs in @ 8:30Indulging when coming off vacation/summer @ 10:05Self-Sabotage in maintenance - trusting yourself @ 12:25Recognizing self-sabotage can be mental @ 15:02Fresh Eyes - lost weight now what, your why @ 17:09What is your next accomplishment @ 22:40Next group - "then what" to do after maintenance @ 23:17Lives will stream in Maintenance group - what's coming up @ 25:22To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Time flying, finding it hard, be consistent, guest segments @ IntroDr Beverley, where our content can be found @ 3:52The Program can be up lots of feels, Dr. Beverley live @ 5:17Noticing changes - with body, hunger levels, thirst @ 10:00Scale up, signs of detox, supporting body in detox @ 13:09Rewarding yourself after scale drops @ 16:38Not understanding yet - use community/friends for support @ 17:52When changing your diet will notice changes in body @ 20:58Trouble getting in water, proper hydration @ 25:10Program is not a lifestyle, it's a diet - creating life you want @ 27:25Needs versus wants, normalizing not having extras @ 31:17Health issues, benefits of Program, prioritize self @ 39:41Normal to not be hungry @ 44:09Eating after dinner - what you can do instead @ 45:28Pregnant - using the scale, losing weight @ 47:52Photo of Gina -when she had weight, her story @ 54:06To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 19, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Where to find info, structured maintenance programDr. Beverley Live - will be posted in group @ 2:00Reasons for gaining weight back, set point range @ 2:45What maintenance looks like, doing all the things @ 6:39If you do want to lose more weight, solidifying time @ 10:15Physical issues - situational change - what to do @ 12:50Feeling off - not just about the food you're eating @ 15:04Community is amazing - doing it on your own @ 16:46Joining the weight loss group to solidify @ 19:41Stepping back, assessing - your why in maintenance @ 20:53FOMO - missing the routine, what's your motivator @ 22:37Surgery - stresses body, weight up, reasons other than food @ 25:00Back because of how you like to feel @ 27:59It feels good to feel good, help others, community @ 31:08Need 3rd group Finally & Forever after maintenance @ 32:32What's coming up, thanks for your input @ 35:50To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gina talks schema and past diet trauma with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Dr. Bevelery David introduction @ introBenefits of seeking out therapy @ 3:23Starting The Program - frame of mind, thoughts, feelings @ 7:13Kindness, demanding too much, body trusting process @ 10:59How not to stay in the feelings of failure - NSVs @ 14:08How to deal with negative thoughts - automatic thoughts @ 17:28Dieting trauma, moving forward, past influences present @ 22:02Food for coping @ 29:00Using food for many reasons @ 31:45 Catching thoughts, mapping when thoughts started @ 33:20Can you reverse past trauma - neuroplasticity @ 36:36Can past dieting cause PTSD? all or nothing thinking @ 39:35Normalizing the big feels, losing weight in healthy way @ 43:24Where can you find Dr. Beverley @ 45:41S.T.O.P. - stop, take breath, observe, practice @ 46:14To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Review The Food Plan post and individual meal and snack posts @ IntroHow you are showing up, pattern of weight loss, weekend @ 1:56Festering in your funk, self-sabotage @ 4:53What's coming up this week @ 6:36Self defeatism @ 7:22Frustration from years of dieting - be your own cheerleader @ 9:01Returning members, sustaining weight, mental process @ 9:48Non-scale victories (NSVs) @ 11:25Not feeling confident in the process - reach out @ 12:26One off meal - the scale, hungry/eating after dinner @ 14:15Stop counting, weighing, measuring @ 17:23Navigating missed meals and snacks @ 18:30Love to cook - recipe Guide, or keep foods simple @ 20:16Hard to gain real weight, don't weigh at night @ 22:08What you learned about weekend and how you felt @22:53Giving yourself kindness - capture, cancel, correct @ 23:58Navigating sickness @ 26:04Choices on the weekend @ 27:37Mindfulness - 4 steps of mindful eating @ 28:22Understanding your diet history - your "why", routine @ 30:42Crackers - sweets, wants over needs @ 34:17Create the life you love @ 37:03Life can get in the way of your weight loss goals @ 40:42Lost weight, scale up - normal for scale to go up @ 42:45Skin and weight loss @ 45:47How to know when satisfied, nutrient-rich meals @ 47:35Self awareness - keep showing up for yourself @ 48:53New members welcome - Dr Beverley tomorrow @ 51:17To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 6, 10 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Following through and prioritizing yourself @ IntroWeek One Guidelines @ 5:00Energy levels, body communicating @ 5:54Goal weight, losing weight in layers, weight loss medications @ 10:03Maximizing @ 15:23Livy Loser Instagram @ 19:38Livy Losers Origin @ 21:11Scale Up, detox @ 24:48Fruit Snack, The Food Plan @ 27:53Feedback, review information @ 31:16Struggle bus, maintenance @ 35:42Seasonal Transitions @ 38:02Breads, pasta, processed foods, food sensitivities @ 41:30Age and Weight Loss @ 44:31To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Change - noticing body changes, feeling overwhelmed @ IntroPrep Week - lots of time left, setting yourself up for success @ 8:01Scared of being successful @ 9:49Registration still open - some members working on own timeline @ 12:32Weekends - routines can be off, indulgences, science saturday @ 14:58Disordered eating, Ruth Kane and The Livy Method @ 19:01Returning members - Fresh eyes, made significant changes @ 24:33Members in maintenance - repeating program, situational change @ 26:00Using AI - still teaching it, personal experience ask in group @ 28:56Companion Book - evolution, progress over perfection @ 31:49Framing your thinking about Program - course, journey @ 34:50Having no expectations - trusting the process @ 39:01Already losing - body not trying to make you fat @ 40:08If overindulging on weekend - keep moving forward @ 41:58Travelling during program @ 43:56Weekends - indulging, scale up, don't berate yourself @ 44:31Keeping moving forward - remember "road analogy" @ 47:08What's coming up on weekend @ 47:46To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Not trying to control or moderate - mindfulness, routine, portions @ IntroRegistration still open - space is limited @ 4:55Needing to take time off, sickness protocol - pick up where you left off @ 6:08Going out for dinner/weekends - make choices that feel good @ 7:39Noticing changes in your body - thirsty, hungry @ 11:41Bowel movements - diarrhea, Detox @ 13:48Noticing changes in body before adding in supplements @ 17:14Many members don't finish - sometimes not ready, life happens @ 18:18Travel - tips @ 22:28Craving something sweet after dinner - thirsty, detox, habits @ 26:28Atomic Habits by James Clear, changing habits @ 32:30Headaches - detox, change of weather @ 33:32Weekends - indulging, keep moving forward, what to avoid @ 36:44The scale - fluctuations normal, weight loss, detox, other diets @ 41:29Already discouraged - working through the feelings @ 50:44Ask your questions @ 54:30To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 13, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Fall feels like a new year - new season, new routine @ IntroSo much to talk about in Maintenance - content in group evolving @ 2:19Many members in both maintenance and Fall group to solidify their weight @ 3:33Prep week in maintenance, "why" may have changed, goal is to solidify and maintain @ 5:30Fresh Eyes maintenance - what the end game of solidifying looks like @ 9:18Maintaining but not feeling as good - redefining how you want to feel @ 11:59What got Odette through maintenance @ 13:28Gaining weight - over the summer @ 17:05Weight up - members aware of what they did, "aha" moments @ 18:21Check yourself before you wreck yourself @ 19:48Not a failure if didn't maintain lowest weight @ 20:20Maintaining even for couple yrs is a blip - working through old habits @ 25:07Odette & Kim share their struggles - situational change, stress @ 26:52Make your focus be about getting back to feeling your best @ 32:42Looking for feedback from members - call outs, polls @ 33:54To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:The Program - App, Posts, Detox, the Scale, weight loss @ IntroRegistration is still open - last call announcement tomorrow @ 6:58Follow Program as designed - complete all 91 days @ 8:14Gina's story and how The Livy Method was developed @ 10:36Non-scale victories (NSV) @ 14:26Apple cider vinegar - reflux, missing gallbladder @ 15:30Supplements @ 17:56Hungry at dinner, signs of detox - extra hungry in evening @ 20:13Extra hungry after dinner - why? - eating after dinner @ 24:57Body cues - cravings, hunger, migrating motor complex @ 28:28Intermittent fasting, Keto, Low Carb @ 33:08Returning Members - Fresh Eyes @ 39:33What can you have when hungry at night @ 40:57 Keeping a journal - tracking sleep, exercise @ 42:15Vegetables that also count as Leafy Greens covers both components @ 43:20Our community is safe and welcoming @ 43:52Stress, situational change - weight fluctuations @ 46:37 To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:The Livy Method - how to approach The Program, intentions, your why @ IntroFeeling overwhelmed - resources to help, ask your questions @ 11:00Livy Method App - updating, accessing, tech support @ 18:06Lemon water/Apple cider vinegar @ 20:35Benefits of using the Livy Method App @ 21:05Returning members - they have great tips, worth reading the comments @ 23:54Facebook group - safe space, guided process, what's ahead @ 24:25Differences between Companion Books - QR codes @ 26:40Registration is still open - still time to sign up @ 29:29Where to ask questions? @ 31:04App resource section on the website @ 32:41Alternatives to nuts - Prep Wk Guidelines, Food Plan, meals/snacks posts @ 33:11Returning member - noticing weight gain, using Back on Track @ 35:47Weight up - fluctuations normal, the scale, detox and signs of @ 38:20Supplements - for new and returning members @ 42:47To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from September 11, 2023. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:New to Group - 4 Stages of Finally & Forever @ IntroThe focus when in maintenance to solidify weight @ 2:48Weigh In Wednesdays @ 5:30Looking to lose more weight @ 7:34Seasonal transitions - getting Back on Track - how are you feeling? @ 8:58Surgery/changes in body - weight can be up - mindfulness @ 12:32Navigating through repeating The Program, deciding to lose or solidify @ 16:07Indulgences - fluctuations on scale, resetting your set point @ 18:44When you reach goal weight - set point is about a 10lbs range @ 21:52Meet your body where it is at @ 27:54What to focus on when in Maintenance @ 28:25All Maintenance info is stored in the Maintenance Guide in the group @ 29:55To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 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/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:How The Livy Method is different than other diets @ IntroReaching your goals on The Livy Method @ 4:04Progress over perfection - goal this week @ 5:03Taking time off for sick days, vacation days, etc @ 5:42Program works for everyone - including those with health issues @ 7:24Returning members - dive in, New Members - review info and ask questions @ 9:06Livy Method is not Keto @ 9:45Complete all 91 Days - How much weight you could lose @ 10:33Returning Member - Fresh Eyes Post @ 12:47New to the Program - resources available @ 13:41 Facebook Lives, podcasts @ 15:53Off day, off week - factoring in life while following @ 17:22Support - supportive Program Specialists @ 20:49The Livy Method App - AI @ 22:22The Scale @ 23:40The Fall Companion Book - QR codes @ 26:15Goals - Phrases/analogies used in group - stages of weight loss @ 28:07Shift work and travelling for work @ 33:15Progress over perfection - keep moving forward @ 37:08Finding the Live on the App, Guides in Fb Group @ 39:22Make a plan, set intentions, working through old habits @ 40:44Stepped away from program - didn't gain weight back @ 42:43To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina chats with best selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer. Dr. Deena is no stranger to The Livy Method and offers several strategies and practices that can benefit both new and returning Livy Losers as we prepare to kick off the Fall 2023 group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Suggestions for new members @ introDon't have to do all the things @ 4:05All the resource options to support different learning styles @ 4:25Everything you need to know, how to prioritize @ 6:00Making a choice, personal process @ 7:10Starting well, "little and often" @ 8:15Strategy to organize @ 9:55Tasks to Time Alignment - time bound tasks @11:30Making the time @ 12:20Feel solid about what you need to do each week @13:50Mindset & Outlook @14:30Allow yourself to be messy not linear @ 16:30Habit Stacking @18:00App tracking from Day 1 @ 18:54How do you learn? @ 19:42That feeling of overwhelm @ 21:25Prioritize yourself @ 24:10Documenting so we can have feedback @ 26:00Where to find Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer @ 29:05To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from the Spring/Summer 2023 Weight Loss Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the final live on Day 91 where Gina and Tony reflect on the Spring/Summer Program and share the results of the End of Program survey. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023Topics covered:Thank you @ IntroHow many members completed survey @ 2:53What happens to the App after completing the program @ 3:10Bridging the Gap @ 4:13Facebook demographics @ 4:47Member demographics @ 5:30Age demographic @ 5:52How did members hear about the program @ 7:11How many new members vs. returning members @ 7:58Reasons why members joined the group @ 8:35How many members didn't complete the program @ 9:28Adding AI to the App @ 10:15When did members start losing weight @ 10:39When did members start noticing changes to their bodies @ 11:09Engagement @ 11:26Member satisfaction @ 12:06Non-Scale Victories @ 13:30Community @ 14:54Focus Groups @ 16:30Elements of the group that members found helpful @ 16:53Daily Check In Videos @ 18:23Daily posts @ 19:56Guest Segments @ 20:15How confident members are in continuing their weight loss journey @ 21:10Supplements @ 22:49How long have members been trying to lose weight @ 23:27What programs have members used previous to The Livy Method @ 24:05How did members access the group @ 25:45Weight loss data @ 27:31Total weight loss this group @ 28:06Scale @ 28:29Average percentage of body fat loss @29:11Goodbyes and giveaway details @ 31:12Where to find us @ 34:08To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.