But first, Pivot‪.‬ Danielle Rancourt, RD

There are several overrated diet and health foods out there. These are foods that aren't as nutritious as you think and more often than not, they're not that tasty either. In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach Sam Ferguson and I discuss 6 of them, including some personal stories (we used to be obsessed we some of these!).


In this episode:



Halo Top
Quest Bars
Granola
Veggie Straws/Chips
Smoothies
Greens


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

In recent weeks, a new Tik Tok trend called OATzempic started to blow up my social media feed. It seemed only appropriate to dig into this trend and to try it myself.


In this episode:



What is OATzempic?
OATzempic taste test
Does it work for fat loss?
Dietitian Recommendations


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

Pivoting away from nutrition in this episode as I share a few (important and slightly silly) things I've learned over the last 6 months as a first time mom. I'm joined by my friend Brianne O'Neil who is also a working, first-time mom and firefigther wife.


In this episode:



The ideal time of year to have a baby (personally speaking)
The power of asking for help
Fed is fed
Gift-giving do's and dont's


Game-changing baby products mentioned:
Sit me up floor seat
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer
Baby Brezza Bottle Warmer
Grownsy Snot Remover
Overnight diapers


Guest: Brianne O'Neil


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

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

In 2022, Dusty went on Ozempic to help manage his diabetes and lose weight, and lost 25-30 lbs relatively quickly. A few months later, Dusty reached out for nutrition coaching as he had put all the weight he lost back on after getting back surgery. This wasn't the first time Dusty had lost weight only to gain it back.


In this episode, Dusty tells his story, and shares key factors and "AHA" moments that helped him lose over 50 lbs in 10 months with the support of Pivot Nutrition dietitian coach Sam Ferguson, RD.


Guest: Dustin Hillebrand


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


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

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