The Bodybuilding Dietitians

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Welcome to The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Join your hosts Jack Radford-Smith, Lauren Stevens, and Damien Cox who are qualified dietitians, exercise scientists, and competitive bodybuilders. Each week we share evidence-based strategies to help you optimise your nutrition, training, performance, and body composition, while giving you a real look into the bodybuilding lifestyle on and off the stage. Expect practical tips on fat loss, muscle building, contest prep, gut health, and longevity, alongside honest discussions about our own journeys and interviews with leading experts in the health...

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#86 High Carb Rest Days, Why You Might Feel Hungry & Considerations For Going YOLO With Fibre 03.09.2020 40:07

Welcome back for episode 86 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Discussion on combining high carb refeed days with rest days - Why you might feel hungrier on rest days - Training performance in hot vs cold gyms - Maximising food volume without GIT discomfort during prep - Does eatin...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 18 - Inaccurately Tracking Carbs For Months and Metabolic Adaptation 23.08.2020 35:11

Welcome back for episode 18 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about metabolic adaptation, the scale not playing ball, inaccurately tracking carb intake for months on end, gym PBs and WAAAY more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us...

#85 How To Do Cardio AND Make Gains + Orthorexia Explained 20.08.2020 43:50

Welcome back for episode 85 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - How much glycogen can your muscles store? - Discussion on orthorexia - Evidence-based recommendations for cardio - Advice for young bodybuilding competitors - Crazy shiz we see in the gym - Why there's a lot to consider...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 17 - Autoregulating Training and Potential Change Of Plans 17.08.2020 31:05

Welcome back for episode 17 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about autoregulating training and deloads, Jack's minicut, potential change of plans for competing in 2021 and much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a re...

#84 Personal Experiences With Fad Diets & The Genetics vs Training Debate 13.08.2020 46:29

Welcome back for episode 84 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk in-depth about their personal experiences with "Fad Diets", and debate whether abdominal development is mainly dictated by genetics or training. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, gi...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 16 - New Deload Strategies, Large Weight Drops and Unexpected Anxiety 09.08.2020 28:58

Welcome back for episode 16 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about the first week of Jack's minicut, dealing with unexpected anxiety in the gym and much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your frien...

#83 Interview With The Fight Dietitian, Jordan Sullivan 05.08.2020 55:50

Welcome back for episode 83 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interviewed Jordan Sullivan, also known as The Fight Dietitian. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Exercise Science and a Masters of Dietetics and specializes in combat sports nutrition. Topics covered in this episode: - Jordan's background and why he decided to pursue nutrition and die...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 15 - The Minicut Begins, DEXA Scan Results and Embracing Weight Gain 02.08.2020 29:41

Welcome back for episode 15 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Jack's DEXA Scan results, the beginning of his minicut, plus their monthly skinfold results and accepting that sometimes you don't need to fight weight gain! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the chan...

#82 Boosting Testosterone Naturally and Maximizing Nutrient Absorption 29.07.2020 40:30

Welcome back for episode 82 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Discussion on nutrients and lifestyle factors that influence testosterone production - Which foods assist and/or interfere with the nutrient absorption of other foods? - Discussion on dealing with IBS symptoms - Is crea...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 14 - Feeling Excited For Hunger and Having A Good Relationship With Training 26.07.2020 40:11

Welcome back for episode 14 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about Jack's current diet in detail and preparation for his mini-cut, plus plenty of nutrition, training and life updates! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review...

#81 Why Dieting Makes You Feel Cold, Lifting With Confidence, Acidity Regulators Explained AND MORE 22.07.2020 43:53

Welcome back for episode 81 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Why do you feel cold when you're dieting? - Tips for overcoming self doubt and/or fear when lifting heavy weights - Why are acidity regulators added to food products? - How to push through your workouts when energy leve...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 13 - Coffee Addiction, Drinking Olive Oil, Is Full Body Training For Everyone? 18.07.2020 32:14

Welcome back for episode 13 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of training, nutrition and life, drinking too much coffee, taking olive oil shots and much, MUCH more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a revie...

#80 Blood Work, Myth Busting Processed Foods, Carbohydrate Specific Diets and Stress Less Over Steps 15.07.2020 40:57

Welcome back for episode 80 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Discussion on requesting and monitoring blood work with clients - How to track steps without actually tracking steps? - Why everything you eat is likely processed - Carbohydrate specific diets - Can you still perform we...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 12 - Starting A New Mesocycle, Good Quality Training, and Tracking Along Nicely 12.07.2020 30:09

Welcome back for episode 12 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about training during the first week of their new mesocycles and plenty of other stuff! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the pod...

#79 Sports Nutrition, High vs Low GI Carbs, Digestive Issues and Peanut Butter Conundrums 08.07.2020 41:32

Welcome back for episode 79 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - How to calculate the macros for peanut butter when you pour the oil off the top - Does everything on earth have calories in it? - Sports Nutrition Australia courses and advice for pursuing nutrition and dietetics as a c...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 11 - Full Body Training 5 x Per Week + Mini Cut On The Horizon 05.07.2020 32:49

Welcome back for episode 11 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of deloading, nutrition and life, and talk about their upcoming mesocycles and Jack's mini cut plans. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review...

#78 Macros vs Meal Plans, Evidence To Support Refeed Days, Walking For Insulin Sensitivity 02.07.2020 44:24

Welcome back for episode 78 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - New research to support refeed/high carb days during dieting phases - Do we advocate for meal plans or IIFYM? - Does walking after a meal improve your insulin sensitivity? - To keep pushing during prep, should you chang...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 10 - Good vs Bad Spotters, Capping Bodyweight, Deloads and Skinfolds 27.06.2020 32:19

Welcome back for episode 10 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of training, nutrition, skinfold results and much, much more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends about the podcast...

#77 You’ll Never Know Your Exact Maintenance Calories, Diet Hacks and High-Protein + Fibre Intakes 25.06.2020 39:17

Welcome back for episode 77 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - High-volume foods we enjoy while dieting - Can you have a range in your maintenance calories? - Is there such thing as too much fibre? - Do natural and enhanced athletes have the same daily protein requirements? - Why w...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 9 - Optimizing Everything, Being Realistic About Niggles and Low Food Focus 18.06.2020 31:20

Welcome back for episode 9 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack talk about their past week of training, nutrition, body composition, mindset around injuries and more! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please subscribe to the channel, give us a rating, leave us a review and tell your friends abou...

#76 The Most Underrated Foods, Will You Make More Lifetime Progress If You Don’t Compete? 17.06.2020 43:11

Welcome back for episode 76 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Which foods do we think are underrated? - Do non-competitive bodybuilders make more lifetime progress than competitors? - Signs that you should increase fat intake during a bulk - Can you build muscle doing reformer pil...

#75 Answering All Your Physio Questions With Physiotherapist, Scott Meiklejohn 13.06.2020 1:02:12

Welcome back for episode 75 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interviewed Scott Meiklejohn. Scott is a physiotherapist and founder of the performance and rehabilitation centre "Effectus Physio". On this episode Scott provides evidence-based answers to various physio related questions and discusses topics of great interest! Points of discussion include:...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 8 - Black Lives Matter Awareness And Being Reunited With The Gym 10.06.2020 33:44

Welcome back for episode 8 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack share important information and awareness regarding the Black Lives Matter movement. Also, they give an exciting life update now that they're training in the gym again after a 74 day hiatus! Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We would greatly appreciate if you would please...

ROAD TO 2021 - Ep. 7 - Season B News, Skinfolds, Deadlifts, The Fitness Industry Post-Covid 29.05.2020 35:50

Welcome back for episode 7 of our Road To 2021 Series! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra talk about their past week of training, nutrition and life. Also, they share the results from their monthly skinfolds and talk about deadlifting, upcoming shows in QLD for Season B and what the fitness industry might be like post-Covid. Thank you again for tuning into the podcast and we hope you enjoy! We...

#74 Staying Lean Without Tracking, Plant Protein, Food Intolerances, How Many Steps Is Too Many? 27.05.2020 39:57

On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer and discuss a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - The relationship between creatine and ATP - Can you do too many steps? - Best way to stay lean without tracking nutrition? - Soy and vegan protein powders - Can you develop food intolerances to foods you eat everyday? - Discussion on re-comping - should you maintain, lose, or gain weigh...