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    <description>I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you.</description>
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  <title>Episode 96: Behind the Scenes: What Dietitians Actually Do on Vacation</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What do dietitians actually do on vacation? In this episode, Danielle and Sam take you behind the scenes of their team retreat to show what healthy habits look like in real life. Learn how they navigate travel, restaurants, treats, and movement without tracking calories or striving for perfection.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to build habits that stick through every season of life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD&lt;br&gt;
Founder, CEO &amp;amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with Dani:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-Host:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with Sam:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?</p>

<p>You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.</p>

<p>Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><p>Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling</p></li>
<li><p>How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats</p></li>
<li><p>Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless</p></li>
<li><p>A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes</p></li>
<li><p>The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt</p></li>
<li><p>How to build habits that stick through every season of life</p></li>
</ul>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Host:</strong><br>
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Founder, CEO &amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with Dani:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/</a><br>
<a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/</a></p>

<p><strong>Co-Host:</strong><br>
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</p>

<p>Connect with Sam:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?</p>

<p>You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.</p>

<p>Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><p>Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling</p></li>
<li><p>How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats</p></li>
<li><p>Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless</p></li>
<li><p>A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes</p></li>
<li><p>The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt</p></li>
<li><p>How to build habits that stick through every season of life</p></li>
</ul>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Host:</strong><br>
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Founder, CEO &amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with Dani:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/</a><br>
<a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/</a></p>

<p><strong>Co-Host:</strong><br>
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</p>

<p>Connect with Sam:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/</a></p>]]>
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