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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…
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Episode 100: Episode 100: You Asked, We Answered. (opens the original)
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100 episodes AND four years of But First, Pivot! For this milestone episode, Dani is joined by fellow Pivot dietitian Sam to answer YOUR questions, and nothing was off limits. How do we really feel about weight loss medications? WTF is happening during perimenopause? Is cortisol actually making you gain belly fat? Should you take creatine? Are Perfect Bars actually a good source of protein? What do dietitians buy at the grocery store? Should you eat after 7PM? We also answer questions about preg
Episode 99: The Secret Sauce to Success with Monique Lamoureux-Morando (opens the original)
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Ever wonder what the secret to success is? In this episode, Dani sits down with Team USA hockey legend Monique Lamoureux-Morando, a six-time world champion, three-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, mom of four, and successful realtor, to talk about the mindset that helped her reach the highest level in sports and how she continues to apply it to her life today. In this episode, we discuss: The transition from professional athlete to retirement and finding a new purpose Working out before 5AM
Episode 98: From 3 Minutes to 3 Miles: Kristen's Inspiring 60-lb Transformation (opens the original)
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One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work. 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. Fast forward one year... Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running
Episode 97: She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story (opens the original)
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"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?" That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out. 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. In this episode, we discuss: Arissa's experience with the Whole30
Episode 96: Behind the Scenes: What Dietitians Actually Do on Vacation (opens the original)
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Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation? You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend. Spoiler alert... that's not what happened. In this episode, Pivot Dietitians Danielle and Sam give you a behind-the-scenes look at how dietitians eat, move, and make food decisions while away from home. No food rules, no calorie counting, and no "cheat days", just realistic habits that make healthy eating feel effortless, even on vacation. In
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