web01.fireside.fm Fri, 01 May 2026 14:37:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Muscle Building” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/muscle%20building Mon, 02 Oct 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 38: "What can I do to boost my metabolism?" https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/38 5566da72-d862-44d4-a930-2b76fc08b584 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Do you feel like your metabolism is slow or broken? In this episode, women's health dietitian Carolyn Krueskamp and I dissect what metabolism is plus factors that negatively and positively impact metabolism. 39:28 no As a registered dietitian that specializes in fat loss and body recomposition, I often hear "My metabolism is broken!" or "My metabolism sucks!" In this episode, women's health dietitian Carolyn Krueskamp and I dissect what metabolism is plus factors that negatively and positively impact metabolism. In this episode: [2:06] What is metabolism? [3:45] Resting metabolic rate explained [7:47] Thermic effect of food [9:40] Physial activity expenditure [11:44] Why just working out 3x per week might not be enough [14:47] Minimum calories recommended [18:09] Metabolism boosting foods [20:00] Does eating more frequently boost metabolism? [22:55] Things that negatively impact metabolism [27:15] Impact of weight loss on metabolism [30:56] Things that positively impact metaboilsm [36:39] 2 key factors to boosting metabolism [38:01] Summary Guest: Carolyn Krueskamp, MS, RD, CD, CPT Instagram: nutritionbycarolynK (https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbycarolynk/) Website: https://www.nutritionbycarolynk.com/ Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD 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/) metabolism, fat loss, muscle building, dieting, reverse diet, maintenance calories As a registered dietitian that specializes in fat loss and body recomposition, I often hear "My metabolism is broken!" or "My metabolism sucks!" In this episode, women's health dietitian Carolyn Krueskamp and I dissect what metabolism is plus factors that negatively and positively impact metabolism.

In this episode:

[2:06] What is metabolism?

[3:45] Resting metabolic rate explained

[7:47] Thermic effect of food

[9:40] Physial activity expenditure

[11:44] Why just working out 3x per week might not be enough

[14:47] Minimum calories recommended

[18:09] Metabolism boosting foods

[20:00] Does eating more frequently boost metabolism?

[22:55] Things that negatively impact metabolism

[27:15] Impact of weight loss on metabolism

[30:56] Things that positively impact metaboilsm

[36:39] 2 key factors to boosting metabolism

[38:01] Summary

Guest: Carolyn Krueskamp, MS, RD, CD, CPT
Instagram: nutritionbycarolynK
Website: https://www.nutritionbycarolynk.com/

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

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

]]> As a registered dietitian that specializes in fat loss and body recomposition, I often hear "My metabolism is broken!" or "My metabolism sucks!" In this episode, women's health dietitian Carolyn Krueskamp and I dissect what metabolism is plus factors that negatively and positively impact metabolism.

In this episode:

[2:06] What is metabolism?

[3:45] Resting metabolic rate explained

[7:47] Thermic effect of food

[9:40] Physial activity expenditure

[11:44] Why just working out 3x per week might not be enough

[14:47] Minimum calories recommended

[18:09] Metabolism boosting foods

[20:00] Does eating more frequently boost metabolism?

[22:55] Things that negatively impact metabolism

[27:15] Impact of weight loss on metabolism

[30:56] Things that positively impact metaboilsm

[36:39] 2 key factors to boosting metabolism

[38:01] Summary

Guest: Carolyn Krueskamp, MS, RD, CD, CPT
Instagram: nutritionbycarolynK
Website: https://www.nutritionbycarolynk.com/

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

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

]]> Episode 36: Why is protein a game changer? https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/36 69f2de57-2ad9-45d1-9cad-1182e62cec38 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Protein has so many benefits yet most people still aren't consuming enough protein! Find out why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals. 38:05 no <p>Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam &amp; I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>[1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat?</p> <p>[2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS &amp; Diabetes</p> <p>[5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation</p> <p>[7:56] Why is protein important?</p> <p>[11:40] Good sources of protein</p> <p>[12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think</p> <p>[17:25] How much protein should you eat?</p> <p>[18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults</p> <p>[22:55] Protein for athletes</p> <p>[24:51] Protein for muscle gain</p> <p>[30:24] Protein for fat loss</p> <p>[31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation</p> <p>[35:49] Summary</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> <p>Co-Host:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a> </p> protein, macros, weight loss, fat loss, muscle building, body recomposition, blood sugar balance Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam & I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals.

In this episode:

[1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat?

[2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS & Diabetes

[5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation

[7:56] Why is protein important?

[11:40] Good sources of protein

[12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think

[17:25] How much protein should you eat?

[18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults

[22:55] Protein for athletes

[24:51] Protein for muscle gain

[30:24] Protein for fat loss

[31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation

[35:49] Summary

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

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Most people know protein is important, yet most people still aren't getting enough! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam & I discuss why protein is important, which foods are good sources of protein and how much protein to consume based on your goals.

In this episode:

[1:10] Flashback to last episode on carbs - how much carbs to eat?

[2:21] General carb recommendation for PCOS & Diabetes

[5:50] General carb to protein ratio recommendation

[7:56] Why is protein important?

[11:40] Good sources of protein

[12:56] Foods that aren't as high in protein as you may think

[17:25] How much protein should you eat?

[18:40] Protein for healthy, sedentary adults

[22:55] Protein for athletes

[24:51] Protein for muscle gain

[30:24] Protein for fat loss

[31:46] Basic, simplified protein recommendation

[35:49] Summary

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

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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