web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Macro Tracking” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/macro%20tracking Fri, 17 Apr 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 93: We Ate 1200 Calories for a Day… That Was Long Enough https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/93 b399eaa0-2c68-45bd-833c-30b520646b9c Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Weight loss dietitians Dani and Sam put the “1200 calorie diet” to the test by following a fully planned day of eating to see what it actually feels like. They share how it impacted their hunger, energy, and mindset—and why eating too little can lead to constant food thoughts and overeating. If you feel stuck in a restrict → overeat cycle, this episode will help you understand why and what to do instead. 43:06 no Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’” That statement sparked this entire episode. As dietitians, we hear this all the time—so Sam and I decided to put it to the test. We each followed a fully planned, measured 1200-calorie day to see what it actually feels like—physically and mentally. What we found wasn’t just hunger. It was constant food thoughts, a scarcity mindset before the day even started, and already thinking about what to eat next before the day was even over. In this episode, we break down: Why 1200 calories is nearly impossible to hit consistently without strict planning What it actually feels like to eat that little (physically + mentally) How “food noise” increases when you’re under-eating The “last supper” and “I earned this” mindset that leads to overeating Why volume eating only goes so far How this cycle keeps people stuck (restrict → overeat → repeat) We also share exactly what we ate, how we felt throughout the day, and why eating as much as possible (while still in a deficit) is key for sustainable fat loss. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like “nothing is working”… this episode will give you a whole new perspective. Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani: https://www.instagram.com/danitherd/ https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/ Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/ 1200 calorie diet, why 1200 calories doesn’t work, eating too little weight loss, food noise dieting, binge restrict cycle, sustainable weight loss, calorie deficit explained, women’s fat loss, fat loss plateau, under eating and metabolism, diet mindset, volume eating Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’”

That statement sparked this entire episode.

As dietitians, we hear this all the time—so Sam and I decided to put it to the test.

We each followed a fully planned, measured 1200-calorie day to see what it actually feels like—physically and mentally.

What we found wasn’t just hunger.

It was constant food thoughts, a scarcity mindset before the day even started, and already thinking about what to eat next before the day was even over.

In this episode, we break down:

  • Why 1200 calories is nearly impossible to hit consistently without strict planning
  • What it actually feels like to eat that little (physically + mentally)
  • How “food noise” increases when you’re under-eating
  • The “last supper” and “I earned this” mindset that leads to overeating
  • Why volume eating only goes so far
  • How this cycle keeps people stuck (restrict → overeat → repeat)

We also share exactly what we ate, how we felt throughout the day, and why eating as much as possible (while still in a deficit) is key for sustainable fat loss.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like “nothing is working”… this episode will give you a whole new perspective.

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/

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD
https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/

]]> Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’”

That statement sparked this entire episode.

As dietitians, we hear this all the time—so Sam and I decided to put it to the test.

We each followed a fully planned, measured 1200-calorie day to see what it actually feels like—physically and mentally.

What we found wasn’t just hunger.

It was constant food thoughts, a scarcity mindset before the day even started, and already thinking about what to eat next before the day was even over.

In this episode, we break down:

  • Why 1200 calories is nearly impossible to hit consistently without strict planning
  • What it actually feels like to eat that little (physically + mentally)
  • How “food noise” increases when you’re under-eating
  • The “last supper” and “I earned this” mindset that leads to overeating
  • Why volume eating only goes so far
  • How this cycle keeps people stuck (restrict → overeat → repeat)

We also share exactly what we ate, how we felt throughout the day, and why eating as much as possible (while still in a deficit) is key for sustainable fat loss.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like “nothing is working”… this episode will give you a whole new perspective.

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/

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD
https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/

]]> Episode 27: My 4-step meal prep process + how to portion a recipe when tracking macros https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/27 a6f49a4f-6d7b-42e3-8420-3865347c57bd Mon, 01 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode, I dive into each step of my meal plan process and breakdown how to track meal prep for those are are tracking macros. 31:06 no Meal prep can be overwhelming and intimating for those who have never done it before. For those who have meal prepped but are new to tracking macros, it may be confusing trying to figure out how to divide up your meal prep. In this episode, I dive into each step of my meal plan process and breakdown how to track meal prep for those are are tracking macros. The recipes mentioned in this episode can be found on my instagram page @danitherd (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?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/) meal prep, meal prepping, batch cooking, cooking, macro tracking, portions Meal prep can be overwhelming and intimating for those who have never done it before. For those who have meal prepped but are new to tracking macros, it may be confusing trying to figure out how to divide up your meal prep. In this episode, I dive into each step of my meal plan process and breakdown how to track meal prep for those are are tracking macros.

The recipes mentioned in this episode can be found on my instagram page @dani_the_rd

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

Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Meal prep can be overwhelming and intimating for those who have never done it before. For those who have meal prepped but are new to tracking macros, it may be confusing trying to figure out how to divide up your meal prep. In this episode, I dive into each step of my meal plan process and breakdown how to track meal prep for those are are tracking macros.

The recipes mentioned in this episode can be found on my instagram page @dani_the_rd

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

Website: 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 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: @danitherd (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054) 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 (https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&step=date) to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. 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.

]]> Episode 8: 4 things our most successful clients have in common https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/8 1b3f8b31-460c-4ca9-9b1b-03bb28bd6739 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:30:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 39:34 no Over the last year and a half coaching and overseeing over 100 clients, I've noticed that the most successful people in our nutrition coaching program have 4 things in common. In this episode, my dedicated client Katie Edwards and I discuss these commonalities as well as her keys to success so far. Katie Edwards Katie's progress photos (before and after her reverse diet) and testimonial. (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/testimonials) Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Instagram: @danitherd (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054) 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 (https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&step=date) to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. consistency, reverse diet, fat loss, macros, macro tracking, mindset Over the last year and a half coaching and overseeing over 100 clients, I've noticed that the most successful people in our nutrition coaching program have 4 things in common. In this episode, my dedicated client Katie Edwards and I discuss these commonalities as well as her keys to success so far.

Katie Edwards
Katie's progress photos (before and after her reverse diet) and testimonial.

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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Katie Edwards
Katie's progress photos (before and after her reverse diet) and testimonial.

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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