Top Nutrition Coaching - Dietitian Biography I Estelle Benoit

Approach to care

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 14 years of counseling experience. Coming from a southern family where all enjoyments and celebrations are centered around food, I became a dietitian because it’s my passion to teach people how to enjoy all the fun times of life, still feel good about themselves, and live a long healthy life. I graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and completed my Dietetic Internship. When I'm not teaching as a certified ACE Group Fitness Instructor or Les Mills Instructor, I LOVE running! Personally, I have completed triathlons, half marathons and full marathons. Over the years I have counseled clients on weight loss, weight management and overall healthy well being. I have worked with clients to manage their cholesterol levels, type 2 diabetics, heart healthy diets, and food intolerances. I also have many years of experience in sports nutrition working with various triathletes to lose weight, eat for peak performance during training, and improve race nutrition.

Hobbies

I have a great love for running! My free time is spent at the ballpark, football field, or basketball court with my kids. Any other free time I get I love low key afternoons hanging by the pool, listening to music and hanging out with family and friends.

More About This Dietitian

Nutrition today can be so confusing, but honestly, it is pretty simple if you have the right help and community behind you. I like to think of weight loss as so much more than just a number on the scale. So many things affect our health, not just food. We need to look at the whole picture including our eating habits, sleep, stress, hydration, mental health, and so much more. I like to take a full approach to health, set goals that will, yes, move your scale, but also make you a happier and healthier person. It's learning what works for you and your body that will ultimately keep the weight off for good. I truly love meeting clients where they are and helping them find the balance they have always been seeking. Everyone has different priorities, schedules, wants and needs. Helping clients find weight loss and still enjoy the little things in life brings me great joy! I want you to love yourself again!

Education & Credentials

Dietetic Internship at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutritional Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL)

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Gia M.

Estelle has been incredible for me. Admittedly I was a little concerned and hesitant about working with a dietician but she has been awesome! She pushes me but also is incredibly realistic with things. This has been one of the top things I could have done for my health and Estelle is the reason why. She is always joyful and a pleasure to work with. She has helped me with necessary adjustments and with continuing to stay on top of it each day and week. I am more knowledgeable and in much better shape because of her!

Chris

I started with Estelle weighing in at 186 lbs in march. She laid out the program to follow though video chats and worksheets. Over all I lost 35 lbs by august while maintaining my muscle mass. I couldn't be more happy with my results do to her guidance. Any questions I had she followed up right away. She is still helping me maintain my current weight with new food recipes and suggestions.

Russell

Extremely supportive and always available to answer questions and give insight. I feel I've learned a lot about my relationship with food through her guidance.

Paige

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