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 **Real People, Real Journeys** we dive into the inspiring story of Stacey Najman, who transformed her life by losing over a hundred pounds with the Livy Method. Stacey shares her journey, detailing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. With a candid discussion about mindset, non-scale victories, and the importance of the Livy community, Stacey reveals how she embraced a healthier lifestyle without feeling deprived, and shares her best tips for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Helen Landry. At 68, Helen has lost 43 pounds but has faced a year-long plateau in her weight loss journey. In this candid discussion, she shares her insights on overcoming challenges related to health, stress, and sleep while emphasizing the importance of community support. Discover how Helen has shifted her focus from the scale to non-scale victories and learn valuable tips for navigating your own health journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Sources:https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2016/01/03/weight-loss-scales-daily/77584478/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/oby.20396https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4380831/?ref=popsugar.com&=___psv__p_5215865__t_w_https://issuu.com/connie233cook/docs/history_of_bathroom_scaleshttps://emilyprogram.com/blog/throw-away-the-scale/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 latest Science Behind coming at you... fast! Okay, we'll stop with that now.Sources:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/631https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5411330/?fd=5919341930653900|5317710456904024&lp=/what-fasting-can-do[PDF] mdpi.comhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/articlepdf/2787246/patikorn_2021_oi_211110_1639148511.03732.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 prepare to improve your sleep by never trying… to sleep. Huh? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @cynthialoystFind Josie Dye @josiedyeFind Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables on your favourite podcast platform and @cynthiaandjosie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 some infamous "foods to avoid". Bananas? Carbs? Tune in to see if these foods are actually the villains they are thought to be when you're trying to lose weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/PMC6251269/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/774424https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2008.01821.xhttps://www.sochob.cl/pdf/obesidad_adulto/Ketogenic%20diets%20for%20weight%20loss%20A%20review%20of%20their%20principles%20safety%20and%20efficacy.pdfhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/6FD9F975BAFF1D46F84C8BA9CE860783/S0007114513000548a.pdf/div-class-title-very-low-carbohydrate-ketogenic-diet-span-class-italic-v-span-low-fat-diet-for-long-term-weight-loss-a-meta-ysis-of-randomised-controlled-trials-div.pdfhttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/2/2092/pdfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6251269/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 practical tips for cutting through the social media noise, Kyle inspires us to prioritize our well-being and finally feel good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 whether The Livy Method is a comprehensive enough approach to weight loss that prioritizes the underlying psychological factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live segment, Gina talks stress, sleep, squats, and taking care of our changing body with Dr. Tam, Chiropractic Doctor. If you are in the Fall 2023 Support Group, you can check out the full video here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr. Dickson Tam. @ IntroAfter weight loss, the body changes enough that you may want to consider seeing a chiropractor.Are you too sedentary? Why moving your body more often is essential for good health.Movement helps nourish our joints.When it comes to movement, we want to choose activities that give us the most bang for our buck.Squatting is a natural, fundamental movement with a great return for your efforts!Squats for everyone! Listen to your body and modify it as you need to work within your ability.Why it is important to choose an exercise that you like to do.Resistance and strength training our muscles become even more important as we age.Stretching is another form of helpful movement.With posture, it's important to address problem areas and work on your weaknesses for overall health.Move your body in ways you enjoy: don't make it a chore and another thing to check off if you hate it.Dr. Tam talks about how stress accentuates any of our existing physical problems.Posture as a reflection of spinal health. Do you know how good your spine is right now?How would we know if our posture is poor?Get stacked! Dr. Tam discusses how the body might look from a side view when posture is stacked.Create more awareness in your spaces to allow you to have more of a stacked posture.Sleep: let's keep it simple with a few tips from Dr. Tam.Dr. Tam shares his Five Factors of Health that we can control: diet, movement, sleep, stress, and recovery.Where to find Dr. Tam: www.thewellnessgroupaurora.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.