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In this “Special Edition” of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook, Chris Hawkey talks with our newest Livea brand ambassador, General Manager and Head Coach of the Minnesota Lynx, Cheryl Reeve. Coach Reeve shares why she made the decision to join the Livea program and how excited she is about how it is helping her with meal planning and developing a healthier lifestyle which not only benefits her, but her family as well. She also talks about how she loves meeting with her Livea consultant and how important personal accountability is.

In this episode of Livea’s Lifestyle Playbook, Michele talks with Emily who lost 45 pounds on the Livea program. Emily mentions how many different diet plans she tried and how frustrated she was after losing weight, to put all back on again. With the support and guidance of her Livea team, she lost the weight and has been able to keep it off. She’s now able to keep up with her two small children and loves her healthy and active lifestyle. Andreea from the Livea Coon Rapids center was recently featured on KSTP Channel 5’s Twin Cities Live “Beyond the Scale” segment. She talks about how she decided to visit the center without an appointment after seeing how successful her mother was on the program. Andreea lost 60 pounds and has kept it off for over three and a half years!

In this week’s Livea Lifestyle Playbook Podcast Michele talks with registered dietitian and assistant center director at Livea’s Coon Rapids location, Taylor about portion control and how to incorporate easy to remember ways to visualize how large the portion sizes of different foods are. These tips can be really helpful when going out to restaurants or social gatherings. Michele also talks with a good friend of hers from the Twin Cities sports scene, Judd Zulgad about his weight loss success. Judd has lost nearly 40 pounds and is only 8 pounds from his goal. He describes how supportive the Livea staff is and how easy it has been for him to stay focused on the plan.

In this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook, Michele talks with Paul who lost an amazing 80 pounds through the help and guidance of the staff at the Coon Rapids center. Paul mentions that he has his 30th high school reunion coming up this year and did not want to be the biggest person in the class photo like he was at his 25th. He also talks about how his wife and two teenage children have been so supportive and have helped him stay on course. Paul also enjoys contributing to the Livea Community Connections page with recipes, tips and encouragement. In our quick tip, Crem Frazier, Livea’s Director of Fitness, has advice on how to improve your balance by incorporating helpful exercises into your daily routine.

In the first Livea Lifestyle podcast of 2022, brand ambassadors Michele Tafoya and Kat Perkins talk about the meaning of “courage,” and how Kat learned through some personal challenges to be less fearful and more courageous in dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life. Kat also talks about how Adam Levine, her coach on “The Voice” taught her the important difference between fear and doubt and how all of us can use that knowledge to be more successful in our personal and professional lives. Make 2022 the Year of YOU!

In this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook we feature three more clients who recently shared their success stories on Livea’s “Beyond the Scale” segment that airs on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live. Alice talks about how health and a little vanity got her to join the Livea program. Amy, who just turned 50, talks about making the decision to finally get serious about losing weight and getting back to a healthy and active lifestyle. And Kim talks about how she used to fudge her weight on her driver’s license, not by maybe five or ten pounds, but by 70 or 80. She joined Livea and lost 87 pounds! We finish the podcast with four of our Livea fitness experts offering great tips on proper form, getting the rest we need and offering new exercise suggestions.

On today’s Livea Lifestyle Playbook, three of our clients share stories that were originally featured on our “Beyond the Scale” segment on Channel 5’s Twin Cities Live. Margaret talks about how losing nearly 90 pounds has made so many things that used to take so much effort, so much easier. Whether it’s gardening, going for walks or just climbing a flight of stairs, her weight loss has made her life so much better. PT talks about being a new dad, and how he’s now more focused on being healthy so he can keep up with his active young daughter. And Jane talks about how her daughter’s engagement was the spark to get her to join Livea so she could fit into the perfect dress for her daughter’s wedding. We end our feature with holiday tips from our Livea brand ambassadors.

In this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook Michele Tafoya revisits her conversation with Livea’s Medical Advisor, Dr. Paul Olson. After some straight talk from a friend, Dr. Paul decided he needed to do something about his weight. In just over seven months, he lost 107 pounds on the Livea program and has been able to keep it off. He credits the Livea team for teaching him how to eat the right kinds of food and not beat himself up when he has a bad day. We end the podcast with five of Livea’s brand ambassadors, Chris Hawkey, Dawn McLean, Dave Ryan, Kat Perkins and Muss Mussman offering tips on how to enjoy the holidays without overdoing the “eating, drinking and being merry.

In this episode of the Livea Lifestyle Playbook, Michele talks with Livea’s fitness director, Crem Frazier about ways to stay motivated and incorporate exercise into your weight loss routine. Just a few minutes a day can help you build more endurance and see real results. Crem also includes tips on how to make your exercise routine more successful. Her bottom line advice is to just “show up.”

In this episode Michele talks with Claire from the Edina center who lost 48 pounds with Livea! Claire mentions how much she appreciated the structure and support she received from the Livea team. She shares that she really loves her early mornings walks with her dog and enjoys the outdoors. She is also proud that she can show her 17 year old son the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Our “Quick Tip” comes from Tammie, RD from the Minnetonka center. Tammie share advice on how to make sure you schedule all of your Livea meals in order to keep your metabolism engaged. She mentions great food options to help you with your busy day.

In this episode Michele talks with Kim from Roseville who lost an amazing 85 pounds with Livea! Kim mentions that she scheduled and cancelled twice, but the third time was the charm. Once she made the commitment she’s never looked back. She talks about how staying on the plan was so much easier with the guidance and support of the Livea staff. Kim also said that she used to fudge on her driver’s license weight by 70 pounds, but now is thrilled that her actual weight is even less than the fudged weight! Our “Quick Tip” comes from Tabby who talks about planning and prepping for your workouts. She mentions how important it is to plan ahead and schedule the time for each workout.

In this Livea Lifestyle Playbook podcast Michele talks with WCCO radio host Henry Lake about his weight loss journey and how combining smarter eating habits and exercise have helped him get rid of his unwanted pandemic weight gain. Henry and Michele talk about their favorite Livea snacks and meals and how helpful that is been especially when traveling. Maddie from the Livea Roseville center offers a quick tip about self-care routines that you can do daily in as little as three to five minutes. Tips include meditating or writing down thoughts and feelings in a journal.