But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Diabetes”

Episode 47: Key factors that helped Dusty lose over 50 lbs in under a year

Danielle Rancourt, RD — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In 2022, Dusty went on Ozempic to help manage his diabetes and lose weight, and lost 25-30 lbs relatively quickly. A few months later, Dusty reached out for nutrition coaching as he had put all the weight he lost back on after getting back surgery. This wasn't the first time Dusty had lost weight only to gain it back.

In this episode, Dusty tells his story, and shares key factors and "AHA" moments that helped him lose over 50 lbs in 10 months with the support of Pivot Nutrition dietitian coach Sam Ferguson, RD.

Guest: Dustin Hillebrand

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

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

Episode 39: Understanding PCOS with Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN

Danielle Rancourt, RD — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:45:00 -0500

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition. In this episode, registered nurse and nutrition coach Priscila Barnes shares her own experience with PCOS as well as ways to manage this common condition, affecting 6-12% of US women of reproductive age.

In this episode:

What is PCOS?
Signs & Symptoms that someone might have PCOS
Getting diagnosed with PCOS
Nutrition & lifestyle recommendations
Q & A: Low carb & PCOS?
Q & A: Supplements for PCOS?
Q & A: Best exercise for PCOS?
Q & A: Why is weight loss harder with PCOS?

Guest: Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.in.bloom/?hl=en
Website: https://linktr.ee/wibpriscilla

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?

Danielle Rancourt, RD — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500

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