Are you fasting your seatbelts? It's going to be a bumpy (but rewarding) ride! This episode of The Science Behind dives into intermittent fasting, the diet that’s as trendy as avocado toast. We'll break down the science, history, pros, cons, and how it stacks up against The Livy Method. You'll learn about the benefits like weight loss, brain boosts, and heart health. But don’t worry, we don't fast on the side effects—headaches, anyone? We also discuss who should avoid this diet. Check out our la...
May 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 8
You won’t want to hit snooze on this episode of Weigh In With Gina as we fall deep into a conversation on sleep. Sleep expert Alanna McGinn, Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo, and sleep researcher Dr. Beverley David leave no pillow unturned while delving into this essential pillar of health. They get real about the dangers of chronic sleep deprivation and its links to serious health issues while providing actionable sleep tips and tricks that will have you counting z’s in no time. Settle in and p...
May 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 7
Today Gina chews the fat with, Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye. Cynthia is the best-selling author of Find Your Pleasure and a host of CTV's 'The Social'. Josie is a TV and radio host on CHUM 104.5, and a public speaker and advocate for disability awareness. Together they host Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables podcast and talk with Gina about one of the biggest unmentionables, their weight loss journeys. Find Cynthia Loyst @cynthialoyst Find Josie Dye @josiedye Find Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionabl...
May 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 6
Are you super successfully stressed? Today, Gina, sleep expert Alanna McGinn and Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal explore the often-overlooked upsides of stress. Contrary to popular belief, stress is not inherently negative - it can actually be a powerful catalyst for growth, productivity, and personal development. Perhaps it's time to weigh both the negative and positive sides of your relationship with stress. Have a listen and set some time aside today to stress the F%#& out. Hosted on Acast...
Apr 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 5
Get ready for the first taste of our newest series, Digestible Bits. No lengthy lectures or complicated jargon - just small-sized bits of information you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. In just 5-10 minutes, Gina Livy gets into the specifics with quick, actionable tips to help you improve your health and wellness. This episode: Foods To ...Avoid? Looking for a list of foods to avoid while trying to lose weight? This IS NOT that. In today's digestible bit, Gina sheds new light on ...
Apr 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 4
A mass of followers feasting on fatty foods and rapidly losing weight? Today we are talking about Keto. Welcome to a brand new series we are calling THE SCIENCE BEHIND, where we will be diving deep into the most popular diets out there. In our first episode, we are navigating the ocean of influencers, books, recipes, studies and experts to bring you the facts about one of the "oldest" and most popular weight loss methods, The Keto Diet. Research Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...
Apr 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 3
Today Gina chews the fat with special guest Kyle Buchanan, a nutrition and health enthusiast known for the feelgoodery Podcast and as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show". From his insights on the "Feel Good, Do Good" concept to navigating the ever-changing diet industry, Kyle shares actionable advice and personal anecdotes to inspire your health journey. Tune in as we explore topics such as handling criticism, overcoming obstacles to change, and thriving amidst anxiety. With pr...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the refreshed Weigh In With Gina podcast! In our inaugural episode, Dr. Beverley David, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep research, joins Gina to explore how psychology intersects with weight loss. They discuss the societal pressures on body image, the psychological impact of dieting, and the need for sustainable approaches to weight loss. Dr. Beverly emphasizes the role of past experiences and societal influences on attitudes toward food and self-worth and touches on whet...
Apr 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1
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 ...
Apr 07, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 106
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 ...
Apr 05, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 105
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 sh...
Apr 04, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 104
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 ...
Apr 03, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 103
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 a...
Apr 02, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 102
Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about next steps when approaching the break between programs. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Welcome Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer to discuss the next steps after The Program comes to an end The combination or constellation of feels that might come up for you towards the end Going through remarkable changes in life and breaking through to heal Dr. D...
Apr 02, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 101
Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from April 1, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Are you ready for Maintenance? Introducing our Maintenance & Mindfulness group manager, Odette Ropchan. Week 12 is a mix of feelings: sadness, celebration, nervous, and excitement. In between groups: Personalize th...
Apr 01, 2024•38 min•Season 7Ep. 100
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 85, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Tony starts the live today and discusses what is happening in week 12 of the group We want to hear from you; The end of program Survey is coming out at the end of the week Celebrate and Inspire post; we want to hear about your journey and celebrate wit...
Apr 01, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 99
In this segment, recorded on March 28, 2024, Gina discusses the research going into The Livy Method with Professor Ruth Kane from the University of Ottawa. If you are in the Winter 2024 Support Group, you can check out the full video here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Introducing Dr. Ruth Kane and her connections to The Livy Method. If you are here at Week 11, you are a success! Tell us about your experience in the upcoming survey! The Livy Method and clin...
Mar 28, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 98
Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording of Weigh In Wednesday from March 27, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Welcome to the Maintenance and Mindfulness group. Introducing our 3 Special Guests, Glendora, Vicky and Sid Glendora shares how this community has played a role in her journey Vicky shares what is important to her abou...
Mar 27, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 97
Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from March 27, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Be excited and proud of yourself for still being here! If you are back, welcome back, we are here for you Personalizing The Food Plan and following the guidelines, and doing all the things Choosing not to eat a meal o...
Mar 27, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 96
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 80, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: It’s Day 80 of The Program- how are you feeling? Moving into Maintenance? We’ll make sure you have all the information you need Let’s talk options for continuing to lose How to decide if you should follow on your own or join the next group The Program ...
Mar 27, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 95
This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Kellie Sweeney. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Spill The Tea with Gina and Introducing Kellie Sweeney Kellie shares how she found The Livy Method Doing it on your own with the companion book versus doing it with the support of the group Why Personalizing The Food Plan makes Kellie nervous and getting out of her head and into her belly Ke...
Mar 26, 2024•38 min•Season 7Ep. 94
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: This week is all about learning to trust yourself Our @livyloser Instagram account is a great place to connect with other members Kellie Sweeney will be Spilling the Tea with us today at 4 pm EST How to navigate the break in between groups Verbiage is ...
Mar 26, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 93
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: You are still here; congratulations to you! Personalizing The Food Plan and doing all of the things to continue to move that dial on the scale Doing another round is the more effective way to continue to lose your weight Reviewing Personalizing The Foo...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 92
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Looking forward to Week 11 and Personalizing The Plan as the seasons change How people respond and react to your weight loss Getting ready for the next group, a reminder to get yourself signed up Should you sign up for both the Maintenance group and th...
Mar 22, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 91
In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks maximizing your health 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: What more can you do? with Dr. Olinca Trejo Shifting your mindset...
Mar 21, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 90
Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from March 20, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Gina introduces Kim and discusses this Week's Tweak Switching up what you are eating and digging into your mind-body connection Getting used to incorporating healthy fats and bringing up the feels of past diets Gina s...
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 89
Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2024 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Gina prepares to share her thoughts on weight loss drugs and the diet industry Gina discusses the Oprah special on ABC, also available on YouTube Was "Shame and Blame" enough of the conversation? Gina's biggest takeaway from the Oprah special, they are...
Mar 20, 2024•58 min•Season 7Ep. 88
This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Pamela Woods. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Introducing our Spill the Tea guest - Pamela Woods. Pamela shares how she feels after losing 68 pounds with The Livy Method. Pamela's health history led her to Weight Loss by Gina. Following the program with previous medical challenges and finding improvements along the way. Understanding what...
Mar 19, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 87
In this episode, recorded on March 19, 2024, Gina talks where you are and where you want to be 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/livymethodwinter2024 Topics covered: Introducing Dr. Beverley David Why it's hard to follow through on...anything. Goals ar...
Mar 19, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 86
Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from March 18, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness Topics covered: Introducing the 4 stages of The Livy Method Back On Track in Maintenance; it is more than just the food and the water to help the body calm down from any indulgences Reviewing the discussion with Dr. Ruth Kane and who are you now if you are ...
Mar 18, 2024•38 min•Season 7Ep. 85
