The Livy Method Podcast

Gina Livy

The Livy Method podcast is where you can follow along with the day-to-day discussion in Gina Livy's 91-day guided weight loss program. It is a collection of Gina's daily Lives, guest expert discussions, and incredible stories from our current Livy Method members. This podcast is designed to be listened to along with The Livy Method Program Guide, available on Amazon.

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D1VQ4QGF

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1VQ4QGF


If you want to learn more about The Livy Method or join our 91-day guided weight loss program, visit ginalivy.com. Our Spring group begins April 22nd, there are limited spots so sign up before they are gone.


If you are looking for a more in-depth discussion on the complex issues surrounding health, wellness and weight loss check out the Weigh In with Gina podcast. You can also follow @weighinwithgina.


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Let's Talk Sleep, Stress and Hormones With Dr. Olinca Trejo - Spring/Summer 2024
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Let's Talk Sleep, Stress and Hormones With Dr. Olinca Trejo - Spring/Summer 2024
In this Guest Expert segment, Gina discusses sleep, stress and hormones with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:The factors (other than what you eat and when) that affect weight loss Sleep & hormones - their combined effects on weight lossHormones - chemical messengers that respond to the environment we put them inSleep - the hormones playing a role in getting good sleepMelatonin - should we supplement or not?Hormonal transitions (puberty, perimenopause and menopause) - their effects on sleepThe orchestra of hormones - what are they and what do they do?Poor sleep - how it impacts hunger the next dayThyroid - the hormones involved and their effects on our bodySleep deprivation - how it affects weight lossThe Livy Method - how it helps support higher quality sleepInsulin - its relationship with stress, sleep and weight lossMenopause and hot flashes - supplements to support quality sleep at this timeReconsidering sleep - "It’s more like landing a plane rather than turning off a switch"Caffeine and alcohol - how long they stay in your system and their impact on quality sleepStress - the importance of managing it throughout the day to support sleep at nightRestless legs - what’s happening there and what can we do about it?Stress - how it affects hormones and weight lossHow to manage stress - top tips Mental health - medications, how they can support us and our weight loss journeyFinal words from Dr. Olinca - the importance of patience with our bodiesWhere to find Dr. Olinca - info@drolinca.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Talk Pelvic Health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin Degagne - Spring/Summer 2024
May 8 2024
Let's Talk Pelvic Health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin Degagne - Spring/Summer 2024
In this Guest Expert episode, Gina talks pelvic health with Registered Physiotherapist Erin DeGagne.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Erin Degagne, Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health Specialist Pelvic health - not just for those who have given birthDoes this apply to you? - signs and symptomsIncontinence - an issue for both males and femalesSolutions to explore - the importance of being assessedKegels, yes or no? - understanding tension in pelvic floor musclesPelvic health issues - signs to watch forActionable steps - what you can do if you’re experiencing these issuesUrinary urgency - when we need to go and when we don’tMen - this information is important for you too! Bowel movements - exercises and techniques for healthy bowel movementsKegels - everything you thought you knew and what you didn't! Incomplete urination - why you can’t empty your bladderStress - connection to tension in pelvic floor musclesCoffee, alcohol and more - bladder irritants and their affectsOrgan prolapse - signs and symptomsHormones - how they affect our pelvic healthConstipation - is it a symptom of pelvic health?Weight loss - does it impact pelvic health?Improving pelvic health - treatment options Where to find Erin Degagne  www.lakecountryphysio.com or on Instagram @squats.and.coffeeIn Canada, find pelvic floor specialists in your area at www.pelvichealthsolutions.caTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 15 - Spring/Summer 2024
May 6 2024
Livy Method Day 15 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Our tweak this week is Consistency and Maximizing Knowing when to investigate the scale not moving with your doctorGetting back at it after the weekend - assessing where you’re atUnderstanding what you’re seeing on the scale and recognizing non-scale victoriesWhy we need and want plateausKnowing what fluctuations on the scale mean - when it’s up, understanding you have not gained your weight backHydration and its effect on our cravingsNavigating celebratory days - enjoying them, recognizing the choices you make and then moving onMaking a plan when eating out - being in tune with your body in the momentUsing the graph in The Livy Method App to understand the patterns of your weight fluctuationsRecognizing why your weight is not coming down yet - understanding the time it takes to build a strong foundation first Assessing your expectations around how much you will lose and when Normalizing the emotions we experience and developing new coping mechanismsThe benefits of a higher protein breakfast - setting us up for success for the rest of the dayJoin us tomorrow when we chat supplements with Dr. Olinca!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Talk Past Diet Experience and Expectations with Dr. Beverley David - Spring/Summer 2024
May 2 2024
Let's Talk Past Diet Experience and Expectations with Dr. Beverley David - Spring/Summer 2024
In this episode, recorded on May 2, 2024, Gina talks 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 Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr Beverley, Clinical PsychologistFood issues and associations - the effects the diet industry has had on usWhy it’s difficult to make change - understanding how change makes us feelLearning to trust again - after the diet industry has broken our trustDealing with the scale and its effects on our thoughtsAssessing how you’re feeling at each step along the wayUtilizing Catch It, Cancel It, Correct It to redirect negative thoughtsFeeling worthy  - do we feel deserving of success?Having “all the things”, still not feeling worthy and where imposter syndrome comes inQuote from Mary Morrissey Addressing past traumas and focusing on the here and nowPrioritizing yourself now - how to ground yourselfThe Livy Method is so much more than what to eat and when, it’s about honouring how we feelWhere to find Dr Beverley - www.yourpsychologycentre.ca @drdrbeverleyDr Beverley’s final words - the struggle is worth it. Be calm, kind and compassionate.Find Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 8 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 29 2024
Livy Method Day 8 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Be here at the end, this is not a quick fixAre you bringing your old diet baggage and feels into THIS ProgramComing into Monday after a weekend, how are you feeling? Setting Intentions and End of Day Reflections Welcome to our new members, getting started and reviewing the information. Working through the mental aspect of weight loss and getting reconnected with your body. What your body can do when you start giving it the resources it needs Using the scale as a tool and noticing your body changeWorking through the layers of self-sabotage, past diets and the mental aspect of this processMom guilt; learning to prioritize yourself and fighting to find the time to set yourself up for success. Learning from your experience of past groups and taking that insight to help you move forward. Planning ahead; How should you approach your nights out?Returning members, what do you need to focus on this time around?How has your weight defined who you are?Returning members; what you worked on last round may not need to be your focus this round.Trusting The Process and feeling confident in the things you need to do. An Overview of The Program and all the things we are going to dive intoGetting to a place where you are calm around foodTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 5 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 26 2024
Livy Method Day 5 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Be mindful of planting the seeds of doubt The importance of focusing on progress over perfection as we get startedUnpacking the baggage of our past dieting historyUtilize all the resources available to support you - the Companion book, Livy Method app and our team in the Facebook Support groupA message to our returning membersNavigating our first weekend of the Spring/Summer ProgramWhere to find inspiration for meals and snacksCheck out our Livy Loser community at #livylosers on Instagram for amazing member sharesAnnouncement - 1,000 spots have opened up for the Spring Summer Group!Reviewing the order of The Food PlanStarting to understand hunger and our habitsThe importance of giving your body what it needs and not going long stretches without eatingThe differences between The Livy Method and other dieting methodsHow starting our day with apple cider vinegar and/or lemon water affects us Getting in tune with our wants vs what our body is asking forStarting to work through our emotions and coping mechanisms How digestion is impacted when your gall bladder is removedThe effects of the diets we’ve tried over the yearsDemographics of the members of our Livy communityAging, The Livy Method and your sex life! To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 4 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 25 2024
Livy Method Day 4 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Breaking down the basics of Prep Week- how to best utilize the information in the Facebook Support Group and The Livy Method AppUnderstanding Set Point Theory and how The Livy Method affects it Tips for finding recipes in the Facebook Support Group and Livy Method AppAnnouncement - 1,000 additional spots have opened for family and friends Organizing your fridge to help support your weight loss journey Where to find our How To videos to support using the app Tips on how to approach The Program when struggling with things in your lifeHow to approach and track non-alcoholic drinks, pop and coffee on The ProgramUnderstanding the main reasons the scale can be up Our guest expert, Dr Beverley David, will be joining us to discuss the psychology of weight lossStarting to understand feeling hungry after dinner and what our body is really telling usStarting to understand your body’s patterns and how they affect movement on the scaleHow to manage The Program when you’re sick We will be discussing supplements in the coming weeks - for now, it’s best to focus on implementing The Food PlanLooking at cravings and starting to understand what our body is really asking forWhat hunger is telling us - starting to understand our body’s cuesUnderstanding your migrating motor complex and hungerThe focus for this week is simple - focus on implementing The Food PlanTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 3 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 24 2024
Livy Method Day 3 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Prep Week is all about setting yourself up for successThis week, focus on following The Food Plan and establishing a routineThe best place to ask questions is on the question of the day postWhat Gina means when she says The Program is not a lifestyleSustaining weight loss is about more than what you eatThis Program is not about having your cake and eating it tooYou may feel great already on Day 3, and you might not. Both are normalWhen you are in pursuit of change, you are going to notice changeThe similarities between a menstrual cycle and your body releasing fatThere is a lot that goes into this process and a rhyme and a reason for everythingFeeling overwhelmed? Focus on the weekly guidelines to startWhy weight loss is so complicatedWhat deprivation diets teach your bodyThe Livy Method works for everyone - you will learn how to make it individual to your needsHow hormones can affect weight lossWe want this to be the last diet you ever doThink of this Program like a courseThe Livy Method App is the easiest way to follow The ProgramYour feelings are valid- focus on the basicsTake some time to review the science posts- beginning this SaturdayYou can do this! Keep showing up - your body is on your sideHow can you frame this process to make it resonate with you?There is a rhyme and reason to how we roll out the information- you decide what is relevant to youFocus specifically on The Food Plan this weekSit with your feelings today and recognize why you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressedConnecting the dots between your food choices and how you feelBe sure to check out the discussion with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer in the Welcome GuideThe importance of getting those leafy greens in - you don’t have to be fancy about itLooking for meal inspiration? We will be posting recipe Share Pages on SaturdayTry not to compare your journey to someone else’sHow we address portions by listening to the bodyThe difference between The Livy Method Podcast and the Weighing In With Gina podcastGive yourself some slack this week and try to have fun with this process!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 2 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 23 2024
Livy Method Day 2 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:We're all about progress over perfection around here!Using all of the resources available to you: Livy Method App, Facebook Support Group, Program Guide.Keeping meals and snacks simple & delicious: Check out the Recipe Guide and, later this week, our Member Share Pages.The Lives are not mandatory. They are a great place to connect with other members and go deeper into the process.Water: It's not about more and more; it's about drinking enough to be hydrated.Setting intentions at the start of the day and reviewing at the end of the day is a great routine to get into.Portions will naturally adjust by consistently giving the body what and when it needs it.Breads, pastas, and flours: here's what you need to know.Condiments are a great way to add flavour and nutrients to your meals.Yes! You can have cheese!The body does not need help detoxing but it does need support when in detox.Supporting the body in detox and detox symptoms you will want to look out for.Here's a quick way to find the Live in the Facebook Support Group.Gina shares her background and history that led her to be a weight loss expert."Diet industry got it wrong"What maintenance has to do with losing weight.It's about bringing awareness to the choices made, not made, and why we've made them."Self-savage"Continual learning and The Livy Way.Why are you here? Creating a powerful why is a potent way to stay on track with this process.Taco AnalogyHow you frame the program for yourself matters to your motivation to keep on showing up.Reflect on your diet history to bring awareness to where you've been and where you are at today.It's not about blind faith. It will take time to trust this process.There are benefits to drinking lemon water and apple cider vinegar but neither are make or break!Meeting your body where it is at and using a sickness protocol when you are not well.Remember to post your question on the Question of the Day post at the top of the group! Visit our new Livy Method Podcast to listen to recordings of the Lives.To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance & Mindfulness - April 22, 2024
Apr 22 2024
Maintenance & Mindfulness - April 22, 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from April 22, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Welcome to our new members in maintenance!Let’s talk about the second stage of Finally & ForeverHow to navigate the information in the M&M groupDiscussing the third stage of Finally & Forever (Testing the Waters)The best way to navigate being a member of both the weight loss group and M&MHow to use The Livy Method app in maintenanceWeigh In Wednesday is back with a new live this WednesdayGina shares her weight loss journeyHow long does it take until making good choices becomes second nature?Being self-aware and remaining mindful means you don’t gain weight without noticingExamining the differences between the European and North American lifestyleThe difference between the weight loss mindset and the maintenance mindsetWhat Living the Livy Way meansGetting to a place where you recognize that your old habits are no longer serving youWhy Gina is never afraid of gaining the weight backOnce you reach your goal weight, it is normal for your weight to fluctuateDiscussing the two options for solidifying your weightIf a certain food triggers you, explore the “why” behind itReflecting on your choices is part of the maintenance journeyWhat testing the waters looks likeReasons why your weight can be up that don’t have anything to do with foodAdvice for following The Food Plan while on vacationIs weight loss the same as fat loss?The Livy Method puts you so in tune with your body’s needs that you will know if something isn’t rightWhy building muscle is important, especially as we ageMake sure you are super clear on your plan for maintenance moving forwardTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Livy Method Day 1 - Spring/Summer 2024
Apr 22 2024
Livy Method Day 1 - Spring/Summer 2024
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 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/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Welcome to The Program and the daily live!Gina’s advice for new membersThe Livy Method app is an amazing tool and compliment to The ProgramThe idea is to do as many rounds as you need to lose your weightThe Program is meant to be followed for all 91 days and takes into account travel and off daysHow to navigate the Guides in the Facebook Support GroupHave you ordered your copy of the Companion Book?Returning members: dive right in with fresh eyes!If you are a new member- take this first week to get comfortable with the informationTake some time to reflect on your diet history and why you’re hereWhat makes The Livy Method differentYou cannot combine The Livy Method with any other dietOur mission is to help every single member make it across the finish lineBe sure to watch the discussion with Dr. Deena from last weekThe daily Lives are a great opportunity to connect with other membersIf you ask a question, you will always receive a response from our Program SpecialistsThere are different seasons of your life and sometimes life gets in the wayThe way that you lose weight mattersHaving support throughout this process is important- our team is here for you!It is possible to struggle at times and still be successfulFor now, just focus on The Food PlanIt’s Day 1- you don’t have to be perfectWhy protein shakes/smoothies aren’t idealGina keeps it real and is committed to helping you succeedThe Livy Method is not a quick fix, but you can lose weight quicklyCheck out The Food Plan guide- take some time to read the postsYou do not have to buy anything extra on this ProgramIf your question isn’t answered, post it on the question of the day postWhat’s a Livy Loser?!You can have your coffee/tea however you likeThe benefits of starting the day with lemon waterWhy Gina isn’t a fan of artificial sweetenersIt’s all about choices- you don’t have to eliminate anythingThe Program is about understanding the choices you’re making and how they’re affecting youYou will get in tune with your wants vs. your body’s needsAll the Facebook Lives are available on The Livy Method PodcastIf you’re a new member, try not to feel overwhelmed- ask as many questions as you need!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.