web01.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 09:48:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Carbs” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/carbs Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 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 37: Protein, Carbs & Fats Simplified + Example Day https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/37 d367abde-7943-49c1-b945-a03dcd1161f3 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 15:41 no <p>During the last 3 episodes, Coach Sam and I did a deep dive on protein, carbs and fats. I understand macros can be overwhelhming so in this episode, I simplified and summarized the recommendations for protein, carbs and fats. Lastly, I share an example day to put it all together!</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>[1:17] Protein, simplified</p> <p>[3:01] Carbs, simplified</p> <p>[6:05] Fats, simplified</p> <p>[9:18] Protein, Carbs &amp; Fat Summary</p> <p>[10:19] Should you track grams / macros?</p> <p>[12:24] Balanced Meals &amp; Snacks Example Day</p> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a> </p> macros, protein, carbs, fats, healthy meals During the last 3 episodes, Coach Sam and I did a deep dive on protein, carbs and fats. I understand macros can be overwhelhming so in this episode, I simplified and summarized the recommendations for protein, carbs and fats. Lastly, I share an example day to put it all together!

In this episode:

[1:17] Protein, simplified

[3:01] Carbs, simplified

[6:05] Fats, simplified

[9:18] Protein, Carbs & Fat Summary

[10:19] Should you track grams / macros?

[12:24] Balanced Meals & Snacks Example Day

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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

]]> During the last 3 episodes, Coach Sam and I did a deep dive on protein, carbs and fats. I understand macros can be overwhelhming so in this episode, I simplified and summarized the recommendations for protein, carbs and fats. Lastly, I share an example day to put it all together!

In this episode:

[1:17] Protein, simplified

[3:01] Carbs, simplified

[6:05] Fats, simplified

[9:18] Protein, Carbs & Fat Summary

[10:19] Should you track grams / macros?

[12:24] Balanced Meals & Snacks Example Day

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

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

]]> Episode 35: Why do carbs have a bad reputation? https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/35 abc8951a-b133-48e0-b2e9-db37861d5acc Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 44:27 no <p>Many of our clients have done low carb diets in the past to try to achieve their health and fat loss goals. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samanthan Ferguson and I discuss all things carbs, including my 21-day experiment following a keto diet back in 2016!</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>[1:44] Which foods are considered carbs?</p> <p>[6:06] Why are carbs important?</p> <p>[11:41] Blood sugar balance</p> <p>[12:22] Tips for those with diabetes</p> <p>[15:35] Carbs and satisfaction</p> <p>[17:16] Role of fiber</p> <p>[19:19] Sources of fiber</p> <p>[20:43] Why do carbs have a bad reputation?</p> <p>[27:46] Why low-carb &amp; keto diets often result in fat loss</p> <p>[32:46] Our client that went from 30g to 200g carbs </p> <p>[34:41] Dani's 21-day keto experiment</p> <p>[38:57] Food labels that say "keto"</p> <p>[43:12] Summary</p> <p>Co-Host:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a> </p> carbs, low carb, keto, keto diet, fat loss, weight loss, diabetes Many of our clients have done low carb diets in the past to try to achieve their health and fat loss goals. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samanthan Ferguson and I discuss all things carbs, including my 21-day experiment following a keto diet back in 2016!

In this episode:

[1:44] Which foods are considered carbs?

[6:06] Why are carbs important?

[11:41] Blood sugar balance

[12:22] Tips for those with diabetes

[15:35] Carbs and satisfaction

[17:16] Role of fiber

[19:19] Sources of fiber

[20:43] Why do carbs have a bad reputation?

[27:46] Why low-carb & keto diets often result in fat loss

[32:46] Our client that went from 30g to 200g carbs

[34:41] Dani's 21-day keto experiment

[38:57] Food labels that say "keto"

[43:12] Summary

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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

]]> Many of our clients have done low carb diets in the past to try to achieve their health and fat loss goals. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samanthan Ferguson and I discuss all things carbs, including my 21-day experiment following a keto diet back in 2016!

In this episode:

[1:44] Which foods are considered carbs?

[6:06] Why are carbs important?

[11:41] Blood sugar balance

[12:22] Tips for those with diabetes

[15:35] Carbs and satisfaction

[17:16] Role of fiber

[19:19] Sources of fiber

[20:43] Why do carbs have a bad reputation?

[27:46] Why low-carb & keto diets often result in fat loss

[32:46] Our client that went from 30g to 200g carbs

[34:41] Dani's 21-day keto experiment

[38:57] Food labels that say "keto"

[43:12] Summary

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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

]]> Episode 20: Macros 101 https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/20 3a4283c4-6497-49f9-8790-b99f3075f593 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD What does macros mean? Do I need to eat carbs? How much protein should I eat? Should I track macros? 22:49 no <p>In this episode, I answer your macro questions: What does macros mean? Do I need to eat carbs? How much protein should I eat? Should I track macros?</p> <p><em>Please noe that as of this episode, new episodes will be released every other Monday</em></p> <p><strong>Host:</strong><br> Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@dani_the_rd</a><br> Website: <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br> Free Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pivot Nutrition &amp; Fitness</a></p> <p><strong>But First Pivot Podcast</strong><br> Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.</p> <p><a href="https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&amp;step=date" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. </p> macros, macronutrient, carbs, protein, fats, macro tracking In this episode, I answer your macro questions: What does macros mean? Do I need to eat carbs? How much protein should I eat? Should I track macros?

Please noe that as of this episode, new episodes will be released every other Monday

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

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

]]> In this episode, I answer your macro questions: What does macros mean? Do I need to eat carbs? How much protein should I eat? Should I track macros?

Please noe that as of this episode, new episodes will be released every other Monday

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

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

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