web01.fireside.fm Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:44:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Sustainable Weight Loss” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/sustainable%20weight%20loss 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 81: Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Weight OFF! https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81 9c4d2206-62f0-4cc4-98d9-6868f93c3a62 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Most people can lose weight, but most regain it within 1-5 years. Dietitians Dani and Sam share 7 proven habits that help you lose weight and keep it off. 44:26 no Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets. In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good. If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen! Connect with us: → Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) → Leave a review and share this episode Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching 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/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) weight loss maintenance, sustainable weight loss, keep weight off, fat loss tips, calorie deficit, metabolism, strength training, healthy habits, weight regain prevention, weight management Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.

If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.

If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Episode 80: Tough Love from Dietitians – Things You Need to Hear (Even if You Don’t Want To) https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/80 dff78f17-14d4-4c6e-9f00-ee308ac80932 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Dietitians deliver some much-needed tough love on excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps. Learn realistic strategies that work so you can stop starting over and finally see lasting results. 44:46 no Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way. dietitian advice, sustainable weight loss, healthy habits, building muscle, mindset shifts, no excuses, realistic strategies, quick fix diets, weight loss motivation, nutrition podcast Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.

]]> Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.

]]> Episode 69: A Dietitian's Diary: Questions we get asked all the time as RD's https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/69 e14111e1-fb75-473c-b935-388ca5b6a741 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Common questions and conversations we encounter weekly as dietitians, including wild things clients have said to us. Tune in for fun insights from the world of dietitian coaching! 53:17 no If dietitian coaches kept diaries, what do you think they would write about? In this week's episode, my colleague Sam and I share our thoughts on questions and conversations we encounter on a weekly basis as dietitian coaches. This episode is a fun one; I'll even share the craziest thing someone's ever said to me! Why we're not going to make you a meal plan Things you actually need to achieve your health goals Innocent questions we get asked all the time as dietitians The craziest thing someone ever told me about my coaching program Favorite one-liners I've told clients lately Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching 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/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) meal plans, mindset, sustainable weight loss, macros, calorie tracking, dietitian If dietitian coaches kept diaries, what do you think they would write about? In this week's episode, my colleague Sam and I share our thoughts on questions and conversations we encounter on a weekly basis as dietitian coaches. This episode is a fun one; I'll even share the craziest thing someone's ever said to me!

  • Why we're not going to make you a meal plan
  • Things you actually need to achieve your health goals
  • Innocent questions we get asked all the time as dietitians
  • The craziest thing someone ever told me about my coaching program
  • Favorite one-liners I've told clients lately

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> If dietitian coaches kept diaries, what do you think they would write about? In this week's episode, my colleague Sam and I share our thoughts on questions and conversations we encounter on a weekly basis as dietitian coaches. This episode is a fun one; I'll even share the craziest thing someone's ever said to me!

  • Why we're not going to make you a meal plan
  • Things you actually need to achieve your health goals
  • Innocent questions we get asked all the time as dietitians
  • The craziest thing someone ever told me about my coaching program
  • Favorite one-liners I've told clients lately

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Episode 19: Feeling better at 64 than at 50! Ann Bailey's success story https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/19 53beabab-c696-42c2-9090-47eb9d62f7b6 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:15:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In less than 1 year, Pivot Nutrition Coaching client Ann lost over 40 lbs and feels 15 years younger. 18:31 no In less than 1 year, Pivot Nutrition Coaching client Ann lost over 40 lbs and feels 15 years younger. Best part is, she never tracked a calorie or felt like she was on a diet! How did she do it? Tune in and find out the simple habits that made a big difference! 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. weight loss, sustainable weight loss, energy, protein, fitness In less than 1 year, Pivot Nutrition Coaching client Ann lost over 40 lbs and feels 15 years younger. Best part is, she never tracked a calorie or felt like she was on a diet! How did she do it? Tune in and find out the simple habits that made a big difference!

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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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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