app01 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:28:57 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Food Tracking” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/food%20tracking Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -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 97: She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/97 d7ea71df-c258-487d-9927-e63fa093fabd Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Feeling stuck? 60-minutes can change everything... In this inspiring client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to share how one conversation helped her get unstuck, transform her relationship with food, and build sustainable habits. Just two months later, she's down 10 pounds, feels stronger, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight. If you've ever felt stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this episode will remind you that sometimes one conversation is all it takes to change the trajectory of your health. 1:00:16 no <p>"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"</p> <p>That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li> Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable</li> <li> The simple habits that made the biggest difference</li> <li> How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment</li> <li> The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent</li> <li> The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like</li> <li> How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>Host:<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></p> <p><a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/</a></p> nutrition coaching, dietitian, weight loss, healthy habits, food freedom, mindset, food tracking, balanced meals, sustainable weight loss, healthy relationship with food, nutrition consult, consistency, strength training, vacation weight gain, intuitive eating, behavior change, nutrition podcast, healthy lifestyle, realistic nutrition, weight loss mindset "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

Connect with Dani:
https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/

https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

]]> "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

Connect with Dani:
https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/

https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

]]> Episode 95: We Tracked Our Food for a Week... and Even Dietitians Underestimate Their Calories https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/95 67deb556-b8df-4d54-8ccf-4d96d9e705c2 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Dietitians Danielle and Sarah tracked their food for over a week for the first time since becoming moms, and the results were eye-opening. You'll also walk away with practical tips for tracking more accurately and a fresh perspective on how tracking can be used as a tool for education, not restriction. 49:00 no <p>Think you're eating a certain amount of calories each day? You might be surprised.</p> <p>In this episode, Pivot dietitians Danielle and Sarah share what happened when they tracked their food for over a week for the first time since becoming moms. From random bites while cooking to finishing toddler leftovers, they quickly realized those little things add up, especially when your focus is elsewhere.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <p>• Why awareness is the first step to change<br><br> • The difference between what people think they eat and what they actually eat<br><br> • How tracking improved Dani's relationship with food<br><br> • Why tracking doesn't have to lead to restriction or obsession<br><br> • Practical tips for tracking more accurately as a busy parent</p> <p>If you've ever felt frustrated because you're putting in effort but not seeing results, this episode is for you. Our hope is that you'll walk away realizing that awareness isn't about judgment, it's about gathering information. When you understand your habits, you can stop guessing, stop starting over every Monday, and start making decisions based on facts instead of assumptions. Sometimes the most powerful changes come from simply paying attention. </p> Food Tracking, Macro Tracking, Calories vs Macros, Weight Loss, Food Freedom, Relationship with Food, Busy Moms, Registered Dietitian Think you're eating a certain amount of calories each day? You might be surprised.

In this episode, Pivot dietitians Danielle and Sarah share what happened when they tracked their food for over a week for the first time since becoming moms. From random bites while cooking to finishing toddler leftovers, they quickly realized those little things add up, especially when your focus is elsewhere.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why awareness is the first step to change

• The difference between what people think they eat and what they actually eat

• How tracking improved Dani's relationship with food

• Why tracking doesn't have to lead to restriction or obsession

• Practical tips for tracking more accurately as a busy parent

If you've ever felt frustrated because you're putting in effort but not seeing results, this episode is for you. Our hope is that you'll walk away realizing that awareness isn't about judgment, it's about gathering information. When you understand your habits, you can stop guessing, stop starting over every Monday, and start making decisions based on facts instead of assumptions. Sometimes the most powerful changes come from simply paying attention.

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In this episode, Pivot dietitians Danielle and Sarah share what happened when they tracked their food for over a week for the first time since becoming moms. From random bites while cooking to finishing toddler leftovers, they quickly realized those little things add up, especially when your focus is elsewhere.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why awareness is the first step to change

• The difference between what people think they eat and what they actually eat

• How tracking improved Dani's relationship with food

• Why tracking doesn't have to lead to restriction or obsession

• Practical tips for tracking more accurately as a busy parent

If you've ever felt frustrated because you're putting in effort but not seeing results, this episode is for you. Our hope is that you'll walk away realizing that awareness isn't about judgment, it's about gathering information. When you understand your habits, you can stop guessing, stop starting over every Monday, and start making decisions based on facts instead of assumptions. Sometimes the most powerful changes come from simply paying attention.

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