Meal Plan: What I eat in a day on the Gina Livy Program
Curious to know what I eat while doing the Gina Livy program? Let me show you what a Gina Livy meal plan looks like for me.
Since launching this blog on January 1st, I’ve been surprised to hear how many of you are curious about the Gina Livy program. While I’m not posting recipes that are solely based on this diet plan, this program was what launched my health journey and passion for whole foods in 2022. You can read more about my health journey with the Livy Method & my review of the program here, but in short – I lost 23 pounds and feel amazing. I’m doing my 3rd round right now, so I thought I’d share my meal plan for the first few weeks of Gina’s program. (Note: the program does change slightly week to week, so this is just the basics! If you want more info on the program, head to the Gina Livy site.)
More Gina Livy Recipes
The below is just a sampling of what I might eat in a day during the first part of this program. If you’re looking for more Gina Livy recipes and meal ideas, you can click right here to see all the ideas I’ve shared so far!
What IS the Gina Livy program?
It’s a 12 week program created by Canadian weight loss expert, Gina Livy. I find it to be very affordable, completely doable, and I love the focus on all aspects of health – mental, emotional and physical. You can read more about it here. I found out about it through a friend who also had great success with it.
Is there a specific Gina Livy meal plan?
Not really. You are guided each week as to what sorts of food groups to include in each meal and approximately when to eat each meal, but the specific foods are up to you. You can make your meals as complicated or as simple as you wish. My approach is usually pretty simple (I almost always have the same yogurt bowl for breakfast), but of course I love to experiment every once in a while as this new food blog shows! 🙂
My Gina Livy Meal Plan
For weeks 1-3
Morning Drinks
- 1 cup hot water with 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, then 10 minutes later…
- 1 cup maple vanilla latte
Breakfast
- 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp natural nut & seed butter (I love the Kirkland one from Costco!)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp Ancient Grains & Super Seeds Blend (a blend of whole grains and seeds)
- 1 tbsp frozen berries (like blueberries or raspberries)
Morning Snack
- a small apple or orange
Lunch
- a vegetable-loaded buddha bowl like this one with leafy greens, vegetables, protein & healthy fats
Afternoon Snack 1
- baby carrots and garlic hummus
Afternoon Snack 2
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts
Dinner
- a protein-forward sheet pan dinner like these ones with protein like chicken or fish, vegetables, and a leafy green salad on the side
Drinks
- water, coffee & herbal tea (I drink about 4 liters of fluids each day; mostly in water)
I hope that helps give you an idea of my Gina Livy meal plan during the first few weeks of the program! Don’t forget to check out my other Gina Livy inspired recipes right here. My favourite part about this program is that I’m eating nutritious whole foods that make me feel fantastic… and they make my whole family feel good too. It’s a win-win!
Thank you for the inspiration. I am on my second round with Gina and I have found January difficult. I needed to read this.
I’m glad you found this helpful! January is tough all around. I’m so happy February is almost here!
THANK YOU, I am starting the 90 days and this gives a nice visual to the daily meal plan.
I’m so glad you found this helpful!
Just landed on your page – love the one day of your food plan. I just started for the first time on Monday April 24 – you have inspired me! Thanks!
I’m so happy you found my page, and I hope you enjoy the program like I did!
This is amazing, thank-you for sharing. I am just starting the Gina Livy program today and wanted to source out some recipes before I go shopping.
These recipes look really good and I will be trying the breakfast oatmeal and buddha bowl today. Will you be posting more recipes?
Thanks for reading; I’m glad you found this helpful! Yes, I share a new recipe on the blog here every week.
I have been struggling with my health/weight since a hysterectomy, I’m 5.5 and reached a whopping 162.5 lbs… need to try this… glad I landed on your page.
Thank you Natalie
I hope you find my recipes and meal ideas helpful, Natalie! All the best on your journey.
I am trying to subscribe but my email and name keep going blank? any suggestions? thank you
I see you eat potatoes. do you eat them at night or afternoon. Isn’t startch ie potatoes at night a no no?
Hi Dawn, I can add you manually! I eat potatoes sometimes for breakfast or lunch.
So happy to find your page. It’s clear and so helpful to see ideas of what to eat. I tried Gina Livy twice, felt better but didn’t stay the course. This is what I need to get back on track. Thankyou!
How do you drink 4L of water a day?
I can barely drink 1L and I’m always peeing
I drink most of it slowly before supper, and that helps! My body has gotten used to it, and I don’t have to pee as much anymore.
Ive been struggling with my weight for about ten years now, it seems like i gain five pounds every year, would love to try and join your group. How do I join ?????
Hi Diane, you can find all of the information to join Gina Livy’s program on her website: https://www.ginalivy.com/
I am beyond happy to have found your page. I am also doing the Livy plan and have done well but slipped a bit over thanksgiving and having a hard time getting B.O.T. I feel so much more motivatied seeing your blog and the amazing recipes. Thank you so much for sharing!
Judy
Is bread allowed on this program?
Some bread is!