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Livy Method Day 46 - Fall 2023

Season 6, Ep. 60

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2023 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 46, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023


Topics covered:

  • Utilize the support group, ask all the questions that you have @ Intro
  • Do you genuinely believe that you will lose the weight? Watch the Spill The Tea segments on Tuesdays @ 1:30
  • Tweak this Week segments on Wednesdays @ 2:14
  • A glimpse into Feeding The Metabolism @ 3:27 
  • Inflammation can mess with the messaging system, so double down and put in that hard work; you will see it pay off @ 3:59
  • If you only have a bowel movement after having a smoke or a coffee you are not regular, check out the bowel movement protocol @ 4:55
  • Working through old habits, James Clear Atomic Habits book @ 6:35
  • What you can find on our podcasts? Guest segments, Lives, Weigh In Wednesdays from the Maintenance & Mindfulness Group @ 8:00
  • The value of being working behind the group @ 9:25 
  • Magnesium and vitamin D deplete quite quickly; magnesium is great to relax your muscles and calm @ 10:20 
  • It is expected to have bouts of constipation and loose bowel movements @ 13:45 
  • What supplements are good for inflammation? Secondary Supplement Post @ 14:52 
  • You can download the podcasts to listen in when it's convenient for you and not have to use data @ 17:25
  • The scale is a great tool; what are your patterns @ 17:59
  • We want you to be successful @ 19:28 
  • The benefits of magnesium citrate to focus on fat loss: there are many other beneficial types of magnesium @ 20:01 
  • Coming off of diets, assumptions around the state of your body when you are starting @ 22:45
  • Getting the essential nutrients from your supplements, the benefits of secondary supplements @ 23:55 
  • Is your weight slower to move this time around? Revisit the fresh eyes post @ 25:56 
  • MCT oil is derived from coconut oil; less is more; start with less @ 28:07 
  • Are you afraid of Halloween? Holidays are not why you are here today! @ 30:11
  • Getting to a place where you don't even want it @ 32:23 
  • While you are eating those sweets, pay attention to your taste buds @ 33:00 
  • Starting to indulge in the things, now they are making you feel like crap @ 34:21 
  • MCT oil, a common sports supplement 20 years ago, is still a tried and true addition @ 37:22
  • Look for a link to the Secondary Supplement segment with Dr. Paul from a previous group getting posted in the group @ 39:44


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

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