web02.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:45:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Weight Loss Plateau” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/weight%20loss%20plateau Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -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 53: How HTMA (hair mineral testing) can help you look and feel your best! https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/53 c25d04ab-ab5a-4c82-b60b-50034e1e6980 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a test that measures the mineral content of hair to determine mineral imbalances, deficiencies, and excesses. It can help people get to the root cause of weight loss resistance, burnout, fatigue and more! 43:05 no Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories! In this episode: * What is an HTMA test? * Who would benefit from HTMA testing? * Signs you may be low in Magnesium * Magnesium supplements & food sources * Signs you may be low in Potassium * Potassium food sources * HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron) * Mineral Mocktails Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD CEO, Founder & 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: Hannah Davis Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health. Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/ HTMA, htma testing, hair mineral testing, functional nutrition, burnout, chronic stress, women's health, weight loss plateau, athletic performance Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories!

In this episode:

  • What is an HTMA test?
  • Who would benefit from HTMA testing?
  • Signs you may be low in Magnesium
  • Magnesium supplements & food sources
  • Signs you may be low in Potassium
  • Potassium food sources
  • HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron)
  • Mineral Mocktails

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

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

Co-Host: Hannah Davis
Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health.

Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/

]]> Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories!

In this episode:

  • What is an HTMA test?
  • Who would benefit from HTMA testing?
  • Signs you may be low in Magnesium
  • Magnesium supplements & food sources
  • Signs you may be low in Potassium
  • Potassium food sources
  • HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron)
  • Mineral Mocktails

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

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

Co-Host: Hannah Davis
Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health.

Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/

]]> Episode 48: The last 10 lbs: Why is it so hard and is it really worth it? https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/48 3c9611d3-4388-4d32-b8a9-bd733e7081ac Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:30:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD The last 10 pounds are extremely difficult to most people to lose. In this episode, we discuss why it's hard, our own experiences and whether or not we believe it's worth it. 28:02 no Have you ever tried to lose "the last 10 lbs"? For most indidivualds, those last 5-10 pounds are really, really hard to shed and seriously frustrating! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss why the last 5-10 lbs are so hard to lose, our own fat loss experiences losing the last 5-10 lbs and whether or not we believe it's worth it. 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/) fat loss, consistency, weight loss plateau, plateau, the last 10 pounds, weight loss Have you ever tried to lose "the last 10 lbs"? For most indidivualds, those last 5-10 pounds are really, really hard to shed and seriously frustrating! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss why the last 5-10 lbs are so hard to lose, our own fat loss experiences losing the last 5-10 lbs and whether or not we believe it's worth it.

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

]]> Have you ever tried to lose "the last 10 lbs"? For most indidivualds, those last 5-10 pounds are really, really hard to shed and seriously frustrating! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss why the last 5-10 lbs are so hard to lose, our own fat loss experiences losing the last 5-10 lbs and whether or not we believe it's worth it.

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 46: 5 keys to fat loss you may not have thought of https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/46 e988a10a-b703-4187-bb2c-1d6cec2ec707 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 34:37 no When one decides to embark on a fat loss journey, diet and exercise often come to mind first.Though nutrition and exercise are two of the greatest players in weight management, (with nutrition being number one) there are other factors that play key roles in one's fat loss journey. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I dive into each of these factors: relentless consistency, discipline (vs willpower), mental satisfaction, patience and having an exit strategy. While these may seem mundane or perhaps obvious, you won't regret listening to our elaborations and personal experiences, especially if you've been struggling on your own fat loss journey. 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/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) fat loss, weight loss, consistency, weight loss plateau, reverse diet, willpower When one decides to embark on a fat loss journey, diet and exercise often come to mind first.Though nutrition and exercise are two of the greatest players in weight management, (with nutrition being number one) there are other factors that play key roles in one's fat loss journey. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I dive into each of these factors: relentless consistency, discipline (vs willpower), mental satisfaction, patience and having an exit strategy.

While these may seem mundane or perhaps obvious, you won't regret listening to our elaborations and personal experiences, especially if you've been struggling on your own fat loss journey.

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

]]> When one decides to embark on a fat loss journey, diet and exercise often come to mind first.Though nutrition and exercise are two of the greatest players in weight management, (with nutrition being number one) there are other factors that play key roles in one's fat loss journey. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I dive into each of these factors: relentless consistency, discipline (vs willpower), mental satisfaction, patience and having an exit strategy.

While these may seem mundane or perhaps obvious, you won't regret listening to our elaborations and personal experiences, especially if you've been struggling on your own fat loss journey.

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

]]> Episode 29: Effort vs Consistency: Why your health-focused efforts might not lead to fat loss https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/29 6c1d7466-2ff6-4816-b817-0377631f1d6b Mon, 29 May 2023 07:30:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD The difference between putting in effort towards your health goals vs being consistently adherent to a fat loss protocol. 56:39 no In this episode, Pivot fat loss coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss the difference between putting in effort towards your health goals vs being consistently adherent to a fat loss protocol. So if you're eating healthier and exercising more but you're still not seeing body composition results...this episode just may help you figure out why! We also share personal experiences tracking macros and being in a calorie deficit. Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) 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/) fat loss, body recomposition, consistency, weight loss plateau In this episode, Pivot fat loss coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss the difference between putting in effort towards your health goals vs being consistently adherent to a fat loss protocol. So if you're eating healthier and exercising more but you're still not seeing body composition results...this episode just may help you figure out why! We also share personal experiences tracking macros and being in a calorie deficit.

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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

]]> In this episode, Pivot fat loss coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss the difference between putting in effort towards your health goals vs being consistently adherent to a fat loss protocol. So if you're eating healthier and exercising more but you're still not seeing body composition results...this episode just may help you figure out why! We also share personal experiences tracking macros and being in a calorie deficit.

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

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

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