web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:10:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Balanced Meals” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/balanced%20meals Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 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. en-us episodic Mindset, Nutrition & Sustainable Fat Loss for Women Danielle Rancourt, RD 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. no fat loss, sustainable weight loss, nutrition, dietitian, mindset, women’s health, metabolism, sports nutrition, weight loss coaching, healthy habits Danielle Rancourt, RD dani@danitherd.com Episode 86: Building balanced meals: PCC vs PFF https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/86 e04e124c-34e8-4791-98d3-9b72f4e7bbd3 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Learn the difference between PCC and PFF meals and how to use both concepts to build balanced, satisfying meals that boost energy, keep you full, and make nutrition feel simple. 49:46 no In the But First, Pivot podcast, we talk a lot about PCC (Protein–Color–Carb) and PFF (Protein–Fiber–Fat) — two simple frameworks we use to teach clients and athletes how to build balanced, satisfying meals without tracking. In this episode, Dani and Sam break down what these frameworks are, how they’re similar, how they’re different, and when to use each one. You’ll learn: Why both PCC and PFF work Which one is easiest to start with Downfalls of PCC and PFF How to level up from PCC to PFF Breakfast, lunch, and dinner examples for each How these concepts help with energy, fullness, cravings, and performance Connect with us: → Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) → Leave a review and share this episode Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) PFF meals, PCC meals, balanced plate method, protein fiber fat, protein color carb, nutrition coaching, healthy meal ideas, blood sugar balance In the But First, Pivot podcast, we talk a lot about PCC (Protein–Color–Carb) and PFF (Protein–Fiber–Fat) — two simple frameworks we use to teach clients and athletes how to build balanced, satisfying meals without tracking.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down what these frameworks are, how they’re similar, how they’re different, and when to use each one. You’ll learn:

  • Why both PCC and PFF work
  • Which one is easiest to start with
  • Downfalls of PCC and PFF
  • How to level up from PCC to PFF
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner examples for each
  • How these concepts help with energy, fullness, cravings, and performance

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> In the But First, Pivot podcast, we talk a lot about PCC (Protein–Color–Carb) and PFF (Protein–Fiber–Fat) — two simple frameworks we use to teach clients and athletes how to build balanced, satisfying meals without tracking.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down what these frameworks are, how they’re similar, how they’re different, and when to use each one. You’ll learn:

  • Why both PCC and PFF work
  • Which one is easiest to start with
  • Downfalls of PCC and PFF
  • How to level up from PCC to PFF
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner examples for each
  • How these concepts help with energy, fullness, cravings, and performance

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Episode 30: How to build balanced meals without tracking macros + meal ideas https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/30 0da51e8b-5de2-4ba7-a27a-99f92486dd49 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 34:44 no Macro tracking is great tool however, macro tracking is not for everyone. In this episode, I breakdown food groups and provide a variety of meal ideas to help you understand how to build simple, balanced meals. Though this may be a simple concept, most people are not doing the simple (nutrition) things consistently, which is ultimately the key achieving your health-related goals! In this episode Meal prep recipe: Chicken sausage, potatoes & veggies (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm-KmWrppKi/?hl=en) Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) macros, food groups, balanced meals, healthy meal ideas Macro tracking is great tool however, macro tracking is not for everyone. In this episode, I breakdown food groups and provide a variety of meal ideas to help you understand how to build simple, balanced meals. Though this may be a simple concept, most people are not doing the simple (nutrition) things consistently, which is ultimately the key achieving your health-related goals!

In this episode
Meal prep recipe: Chicken sausage, potatoes & veggies

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Macro tracking is great tool however, macro tracking is not for everyone. In this episode, I breakdown food groups and provide a variety of meal ideas to help you understand how to build simple, balanced meals. Though this may be a simple concept, most people are not doing the simple (nutrition) things consistently, which is ultimately the key achieving your health-related goals!

In this episode
Meal prep recipe: Chicken sausage, potatoes & veggies

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com

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