Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 3 of The Livy Method. This is the live recording from October 2nd, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• Intro and Welcome
• What does mindfulness mean?
• Digging into the difference between full and satisfied.
• The 4 Steps of Mindful Eating
• Part of the process is learning to trust your body.
• The power of limiting distractions while you’re eating.
• How are we assessing portions this week?
• Maximizing this week to set yourself up for success next week.
• Preview of the Tweak Next Week: Downsizing

To learn more about the Livy Method, or join our Fall group starting September 9th, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss good sleep habits, sleep tips, why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• Introducing Alanna McGinn and her new sleep courses
• Sleeping better: What do you need to know?
• How does stress factor in and the role of cortisol
• How are you finding moments of joy each day?
• Constructive worry: Finding time in your day to stress out.
• Sleep Hygiene: The changes you can make to better your sleep health
• What does a good night's sleep look like? Quantity and quality
• Getting up in the middle of the night.
• Sleep disorders: What is not normal sleep?
• Acute Insomnia vs chronic Insomnia, sleep deprivation and sleep apnea
• Looking at your pillars of health: Why is sleep so important?
• Sleep Hygiene: Where can you start, and a 20/20/20 routine
• Finding the right bedtime for you
• Tech at bedtime and in your bedroom; set boundaries for yourself
• Sleep watches and other sleep devices
• Bed rotting: The act of staying in bed all day
• Are you waking up in the middle of the night?
• What do YOU need to help yourself fall asleep easier?
• Wine & caffeine: setting those limitations
• Bedtime/Morning routine; should they fit the seasons?
• Melatonin; when might it be appropriate.
• Putting together a sleep plan

@alannamcginn

alannamcginn.com

Alanna's courses:

Sleep programs available including The Midlife Sleep DIY E-Course and The Messy Middle Sleep Solutions Group

https://alannamcginn.com/sleep-programs/

https://goodnightsleepsite.click/reclaim-your-restful-nights

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

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In this episode, recorded on October 1st, 2024, Gina talks about the psychology of sleep 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/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• How does sleep factor into your weight loss journey? Introducing Dr. Beverley
• Sleep is the pillar of wellbeing
• Consistency and regularity: What does good sleep look like?
• Sleep and mortality and the connection to health conditions
• Sleep as a "luxury" and self-medication
• The impacts of being sleep-deprived on memory, impulse control & hormones
• Stages of sleep: Give yourself the opportunity to get 7-9 hours of sleep
• Can you catch up on sleep you have missed?
• What is your body doing when you are sleeping?
• The Livy Method and how it can support creating routine and improve your sleep
• Don't chase sleep and using a worry journal
• Hypervigilance on sleep - Stop trying to sleep! Paradoxical Intention
• Good sleepers don't worry when they have a poor night's sleep.
• Defining insomnia versus being sleep-deprived and sleep apnea
• Building in more sleep opportunity
• Bathroom visits at night: strategies and training your bladder
• Have a cool bedroom; Peri-menopause and giving off heat at night
• Using devices to monitor your sleep perpetuates worry
• Menopause and Sleep: Getting back in touch with your sleep clock
• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
• Where to find Dr. Beverley David

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

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 September 30th, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

Topics covered:

• How levelling up on mindfulness is a game changer in maintenance
• Which approach to choose if deciding to lose more weight
• How best to navigate The Program while travelling
• The importance of Fresh Eyes when doing another round of The Program
• The intention behind losing vs. solidifying
• What setpoint really means
• When weight loss has defined who you are - there is still work to be done in maintenance
• What happens mentally after you’ve lost your weight
• The goal is to not need the scale
• How long do you need to solidify?
• How the scale can feel like an ex-boyfriend

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 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 22, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• What’s Your Why and Introducing Mindfulness
• Let’s talk mindfulness and the issues that come up
• Learning to be in tune with your body’s cues
• Practice the 4 Steps of Mindful Eating
• Struggling with the Boredom of The Food Plan?
• Food associations and the concept of connecting with how you feel
• Why choosing to indulge is an opportunity to learn more about yourself
• Journaling and setting intentions sets you up for success
• Understanding your WHY and how you’re framing your weight loss journey
• Mondays are a great opportunity for reflection
• The importance of going through The Maximizing Checklist
• The foundation of Sleep & Stress and how it affects how your body functions
• Catch the feeling of how you feel when you make choices that align with your goals
• Gina is writing a book on dieting!
• Lulu Hunt Peters wrote the first book on dieting and the concept of counting calories
• Sugar cravings and why it’s not a food addiction
• Tips for Returning Members and the difference with each round
• Our Guest experts Dr. Beverley, Dr. Olinca and Alanna McGinn will be joining us this week for the conversation on Sleep & Stress

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 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 19, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• What’s coming next week? Sleep is the foundation of health.
• How to manage sleeping in with The Food Plan.
• Internalize fluctuating weight as normal to shift your mindset.
• Using the sickness protocol to support your body in recovering.
• Ride the struggle bus to get clarity about what’s going on for you.
• Finding inspiration with The Food Plan.
• How to introduce supplements - and the body's reactions to them.
• Stress can play a role in the process.
• Working with your health care provider to Maximize your efforts.
• The Livy Method difference.
• The habit of nighttime eating.
• How to love yourself through meal planning.
• Reflecting on last weekend to make a plan for this weekend.

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 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 18, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• Travelling while following The Program – to stay on track or to pause?
• Discussing seasonal transitions and tweaks – what they mean while trying to lose weight.
• The scale and the feelings it can bring up.
• Using the scale as a tool, rather than a measure of success.
• Can you have fruit with dinner?
• When is the best time to have potatoes?
• How to bump up your protein with healthy fat.
• The benefits of completing multiple programs.
• Discussing detox symptoms – how to support your body in detox.
• Why does the scale go back up after a new low?
• Discussing plateaus and how to get the scale moving again – 20 Maximizing questions.
• How changes in diet can affect bowel movements.
• Hunger is your body communicating with you.
• Building a new relationship with the scale is important.
• Always work with your health care provider.
• Accepting compliments - a huge non-scale victory.
• All the things will come together, keep showing up day by day and building the foundation.
• Age is not a factor in weight loss – make the program individual to your needs.
• Check out our podcasts.

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 September 25th, 2024.

You can find the full video hosted at:

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

Topics covered:

• Is the phrase “I want to be healthy” too vague for success?
• Is having the best of the best the endgame?
• Love It or Leave It: Supplements

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

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