Nutrition coach Nashville and Certified Nutritionists in Nashville, TN

At Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition in Nashville, we understand that trying to eat right can be overwhelming.
With so much advice out there, it's easy to feel lost. And the biggest challenge to a nutrition plan for weight loss is not what you
should eat – it’s BEING CONSISTENT! That's where nutrition counseling comes in. Our goal is to
help you develop eating habits that fit your actual life, and we are there every day to help you stay on track.

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What is Nutrition Counseling?

As the name suggests, nutrition counseling involves collaborating with a nutrition specialist on diet and lifestyle choices. The two of you will analyze your current dietary habits, discuss your medical history, and outline your desired outcomes. Then togetherwe will design action steps to take you from where you are to where you want to be.

Why Consider Nutrition Counseling?

Most clients do not know what eating plan is ideal for their wellness. With countless diet plans available, figuring out what works becomes difficult. Nutrition counseling gives you clear, tailored strategies with which you can:

Achieve and Maintain an Optimum Weight

Identify the right quantity and type of food most suitable for you.

Improve Health Conditions

For chronic problems like diabetes or heart diseases, proper nutrition can be ahuge benefit.

Enhance Energy Levels

Adequate dietary intake increases your energy levels and improves overall mood.

Build a Better Relationship with Food

We’ll investigate your prior struggles with emotional eating or stress eating, andgive you better strategies to overcome the urges and cravings.

How We Help at Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition

At Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition, we keep things simple and real. We don’t believe in strict diets that make you feel stressed or hungry all the time. Instead, we help you find a way of eating that fits into your normal life—something that actually works long term!

We take what science says about good nutrition and mix it with the way you live every day. This means that we customize your strategies specifically for you. Whether you’re a busy parent, traveling a lot, eating out, or just want to be healthier—we’ll make sure your plan fits your lifestyle.

You won’t receive a cookie-cutter plan here. You get real advice, real food, and real support. We won’t ask you to cut out everything you love. We’ll help you find better ways to enjoy food while still reaching your health goals.

However, we don’t simply give you a plan and then abandon you! Meal plans are no good without support and accountability. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Our friendly nutrition coaches are here to cheer you on, answer your questions, and help when things get tough. If you have a terrible day, we don’t judge—we just help you get back on track. We understand that change requires time, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process.

So if you’re tired of diets that don’t last, and want real help from people who care, come see us at Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition. We’ll help you eat better, feel better, and live better—without the stress.

Services We Offer

Nutrition counseling can be done in person in Nashville, or it can be done online from anywhere in the world. We have the following ready for you right now:

1-on-1 Private Nutrition Coaching. You and your coach work together to maximize your progress, and to keep you organized and accountable.

Daily reporting, support, and feedback
Organization: Planning sheets, educational resources
Pick Your Favorites: Use our Easy ABC Meal Planner when you’re eating out or on the go
Beating Sugar: Free access to the bestselling program to eat less sugar
Mindset Coaching: Managing stress eating and the development of a positive mindset around food and lifestyle.
Regular check-ins and strategy calls to assess and attend to any obstacles or struggles

Done-For-You Meal Plans

Every week you get healthy meal plans with recipes and
shopping lists delivered to your email inbox. No thinking required! You’ll never have
to wonder what’s for dinner again.

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of experienced professionals committed to assisting you in achieving your health objectives:

Dan DeFigio

A well-known nutrition author specializing in stress eating and sugar addiction.

Korab Idrizi

A certified nutrition coach currently completing his doctorate in psychology.

Jon Brown

A certified nutritional coach with Precision Nutrition, focusing on personalized approaches.

Libby Carlson

A certified wellness coach with a master’s degree in psychology.

Dan DeFigio is a well-known nutrition author who specializes in helping people with stress eating and sugar addiction. If you’re interested in working on WHY you eat, Dan is your man!

Korab Idrizi is a certified nutrition coach, and currently finishing his doctorate in psychology.

Jon Brown is a certified Nutritional Coach with the #1 rated Precision Nutrition.

“Effective nutrition coaching is based on a client-centered approach because everyone has their own abilities and reasons for change. We all have our own limits, beliefs, preferences, backstories, and motivations, so it is impossible to have ‘standard’ advice to give everyone across the board. Your unique abilities, reasons, and motivations will become our secret weapons that can help us identify your own individual problems. And then—more excitingly…

we will be able to come up with SOLUTIONS TO YOUR OWN PROBLEMS.”

Libby Carlson is a certified wellness coach, and also holds a Masters degree in psychology.

“While you are not a butterfly, you do transform over a lifetime, and it is just as amazing. You are just as complex and adaptable, just as entwined with and affected by your environment, and just as capable of magical transformation!”

Benefits of Nutrition Counseling

The health advantages of working with a nutrition counselor include:

Doable and Sustainable: Simple, realistic, effective dietary modifications – no radical, unsustainable diets!
Accountability: Finally being able to stick to your upgrades.
Achieve a healthy weight: This individualized care will help you reach your ideal weight.
Preventing Health Problems: Improved eating can reduce chances of diseases such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart problems.
Increased Energy Levels: Eating right can lower fatigue and improve your energy levels.
Improved Sleep: A better diet contributes to better sleep.
Mental health: Better nutrition helps improve mood and thoughts.

Getting Started with Nutrition Counseling

Here’s what to expect with our nutrition counseling service:

Preliminary Evaluation: Discuss your dietary history and current habits, health issues, current lifestyle, stumbling blocks, and goals with your nutrition coach.
Low-Hanging Fruit: Next, we initiate the 1 or 2 improvements or changes that will move the needle the most.
Ongoing Accountability and Guidance: Your coach will give you daily assistance and support to keep you on track.
Measure Progress: To make sure things are working!
Creating New Strategies: Every 2 weeks or so, you’ll have a strategy session with your coach to discuss obstacles, come up with new strategies, and celebrate wins.

Why Choose Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition?

Choosing the right nutrition coach is important. At Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition, we offer:

Expertise

Our coaches have advanced degrees and certifications in nutrition and related fields.

Personalization

We tailor our plans to fit your unique needs and lifestyle. What does better look like for YOU?

Flexibility

No special diets, no forbidden foods. Plans and strategies tailored to your specific needs and preferences. There’s no one-size-fits-all program for healthy nutrition!

Support

We provide consistent encouragement and accountability. We realize that you probably already know what you SHOULD be eating, you’re just not doing it. And THAT is where the coaching comes in!

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a nutrition coach and a dietitian?

In Nashville, a registered dietitian (RD) is a nutrition professional with an advanced college degree who is licensed by the Tennessee State Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners. A dietician’s practice is often hospital-based, although there are RDs who have a private practice. 9 out of 10 people who come to see us have said the same thing about their visits to a dietician: “All they did was tell me things I already knew, and give me handouts and lists.” A nutrition coach or health coach, on the other hand, is a person who is trained in nutrition and also in IMPLEMENTING BEHAVIOR CHANGE. You probably already know how you SHOULD be eating. But you haven’t been able to do it alone. That’s why you need a nutrition coach! We help guide you through the process of actually doing things better.

Is nutrition counseling only for weight loss?

Not at all. While it can help you lose weight if that’s your goal, it’s also great for learning how to eat better, feel more energetic, improve your digestion, or manage health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Do I have to stop eating all my favorite foods?

No! A good nutrition coach won’t take away everything you love to eat or drink. Instead, they’ll help you eat your favorite foods in smarter ways—like smaller portions or healthier versions—so you can enjoy life and still reach your goals.

Can I do nutrition counseling even if I’m not in Nashville?

Yes! Basics and Beyond fitness & nutrition offers both in-person and online counseling. So whether you live nearby or far away, you can still get expert help from our certified nutrition coaches.

What is the goal of nutrition counseling?

The goal of nutrition counseling is to help you make informed, sustainable dietary choices to improve your health, manage medical conditions, and build a positive relationship with food. It focuses on long-term behavior change and personalized support to promote both physical and mental well-being.

What Our Happy Clients Have To Say

"After that AMAZING and INCREDIBLY HELPFUL session yesterday (THANK YOU!!), I have decided to commit to coming every other week. Thank you again for helping me so much. Have a wonderful weekend!"

Alison is a wonderful trainer. She is knowledgeable,patient, motivating and fun. She knows just how to push me without me realizing that I'm out of my comfort zone. I highly recommend her!

We highly value our trainer Alison. We appreciate the equipment, the variety of exercises available, and the friendliness of all the trainers. It is also valuable to have Dan's advice available when needed!

Basics and Beyond is a wonderful group of trainers. Dan is awesome and does great with pairing you with just the right trainer. It's been a wonderful body changing experience! I highly recommend a consultation!