Episode 97
She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story
July 24th, 2026
1 hr 16 secs
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About this Episode
"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"
That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.
In this client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to discuss how one nutrition consult helped her get unstuck and transform her relationship with food. Just two months later, Arissa is down 10 pounds, feels stronger, has a healthier mindset around food, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable
- The simple habits that made the biggest difference
- How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment
- The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent
- The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like
- How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track
If you've been feeling stuck and wondering why your hard work isn't paying off, maybe it's time to get some answers. Sometimes it only takes one conversation with the right person to identify what's missing and help you start seeing results.
Host:
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching
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