Episode 96
Behind the Scenes: What Dietitians Actually Do on Vacation
July 11th, 2026
1 hr 1 min 23 secs
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About this Episode
Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?
You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.
Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.
In this episode, Pivot Dietitians Danielle and Sam give you a behind-the-scenes look at how dietitians eat, move, and make food decisions while away from home. No food rules, no calorie counting, and no "cheat days", just realistic habits that make healthy eating feel effortless, even on vacation.
In this episode, we discuss:
Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling
How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats
Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless
A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes
The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt
How to build habits that stick through every season of life
The biggest takeaway? You really can have your cake and eat it too. You can work toward your health and weight loss goals while still enjoying drinks, donuts, French fries, and vacations. Lasting results don't come from being perfect. They come from building habits that fit into real life, no matter the season. That's the difference between constantly starting over and creating a lifestyle you can actually maintain.
Host:
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani:
https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/
https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/
Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD
Connect with Sam:
https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/