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    <title>But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Sustainable Weight Loss”</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>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.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Mindset, Nutrition &amp; Sustainable Fat Loss for Women</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:keywords>fat loss, sustainable weight loss, nutrition, dietitian, mindset, women’s health, metabolism, sports nutrition, weight loss coaching, healthy habits</itunes:keywords>
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  <title>Episode 98: From 3 Minutes to 3 Miles: Kristen's Inspiring 60-lb Transformation</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>One year ago, Kristen struggled to walk from her car into work and needed help with everyday chores. Today, she's down nearly 60 pounds and has completed her first 5K. In this inspiring conversation, Kristen and her dietitian, Sam, share how changing her relationship with food, reducing food noise, and building sustainable habits transformed far more than the number on the scale.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fast forward one year...&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  What food noise and binge eating felt like&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>weight loss success story, food noise, binge eating recovery, healthy habits, sustainable weight loss, nutrition coaching, relationship with food, 5K transformation</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.</p>

<p>She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.</p>

<p>Fast forward one year...</p>

<p>Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.</p>

<p>In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.</p>

<p>In this episode, we discuss:</p>

<ul>
<li>  Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help</li>
<li>  What food noise and binge eating felt like</li>
<li>  The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food</li>
<li>  Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication</li>
<li>  How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months</li>
<li>  The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss</li>
<li>  Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start</li>
</ul>

<p>If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.</p>

<p>She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.</p>

<p>Fast forward one year...</p>

<p>Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.</p>

<p>In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.</p>

<p>In this episode, we discuss:</p>

<ul>
<li>  Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help</li>
<li>  What food noise and binge eating felt like</li>
<li>  The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food</li>
<li>  Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication</li>
<li>  How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months</li>
<li>  The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss</li>
<li>  Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start</li>
</ul>

<p>If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 97: She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:16</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  The simple habits that made the biggest difference&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;  How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Host:&lt;br&gt;
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD&lt;br&gt;
Founder, CEO &amp;amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with Dani:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>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</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<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>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<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>]]>
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  <title>Episode 93: We Ate 1200 Calories for a Day… That Was Long Enough</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>43:06</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’”&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That statement sparked this entire episode.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As dietitians, we hear this all the time—so Sam and I decided to put it to the test.&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;What we found wasn’t just hunger.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we break down:&lt;/p&gt;

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

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

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

&lt;p&gt;Host:&lt;br&gt;
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD&lt;br&gt;
Founder, CEO &amp;amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with Dani:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Co-Host:&lt;br&gt;
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>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</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’”</p>

<p>That statement sparked this entire episode.</p>

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

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

<p>What we found wasn’t just hunger.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>In this episode, we break down:</p>

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

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

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

<p>Co-Host:<br>
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’”</p>

<p>That statement sparked this entire episode.</p>

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

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

<p>What we found wasn’t just hunger.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>In this episode, we break down:</p>

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

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

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

<p>Co-Host:<br>
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/</a></p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 81: Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Weight OFF!</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:26</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with us:&lt;br&gt;
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website  &lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;pivotnutritioncoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
→ Leave a review and share this episode&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD&lt;br&gt;
Owner &amp;amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dani on Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or by visiting her website at &lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;pivotnutritioncoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Co-Host:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Connect with us:<br>
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website  <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br>
→ Leave a review and share this episode</p>

<p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p>

<p>Co-Host:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a> </p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Connect with us:<br>
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website  <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br>
→ Leave a review and share this episode</p>

<p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p>

<p>Co-Host:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a> </p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 80: Tough Love from Dietitians – Things You Need to Hear (Even if You Don’t Want To)</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
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  <itunes:author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:46</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 69: A Dietitian's Diary: Questions we get asked all the time as RD's</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
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  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:17</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/9/93d407c7-9957-47c1-a779-baa1a9cb7415/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD&lt;br&gt;
Owner &amp;amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Connect with &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Dani on Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or by visiting her website at &lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;pivotnutritioncoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Co-Host:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>meal plans, mindset, sustainable weight loss, macros, calorie tracking, dietitian</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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!</p>

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

<p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p>

<p>Co-Host:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a></p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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!</p>

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

<p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br>
Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p>

<p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p>

<p>Co-Host:<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 19: Feeling better at 64 than at 50! Ann Bailey's success story</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</author>
  <enclosure url="https://pdcn.co/e/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/93d407c7-9957-47c1-a779-baa1a9cb7415/53beabab-c696-42c2-9090-47eb9d62f7b6.mp3" length="13572443" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Danielle Rancourt, RD</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In less than 1 year, Pivot Nutrition Coaching client Ann lost over 40 lbs and feels 15 years younger.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>18:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@dani_the_rd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Website: &lt;a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;pivotnutritioncoaching.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Free Facebook Community: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Pivot Nutrition &amp;amp; Fitness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But First Pivot Podcast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&amp;amp;step=date" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>weight loss, sustainable weight loss, energy, protein, fitness</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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!</p>

<p><strong>Host:</strong><br>
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p>

<p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">@dani_the_rd</a><br>
Website: <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br>
Free Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054" rel="nofollow noopener">Pivot Nutrition &amp; Fitness</a></p>

<p><strong>But First Pivot Podcast</strong><br>
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.</p>

<p><a href="https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&amp;step=date" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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!</p>

<p><strong>Host:</strong><br>
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p>

<p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">@dani_the_rd</a><br>
Website: <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br>
Free Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054" rel="nofollow noopener">Pivot Nutrition &amp; Fitness</a></p>

<p><strong>But First Pivot Podcast</strong><br>
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.</p>

<p><a href="https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&amp;step=date" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p>]]>
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