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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#61 Coaching Yourself, Vegan vs Whey Protein, Why Feeling Bloated Is Normal AND MORE 06.02.2020 47:18

Welcome back for episode 61 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra discuss various topics and answer plenty of listener questions relating to comp prep, health, nutrition and fitness! Topics include: - Which factors should you consider before coaching yourself? - What's the difference between vegan and whey protein powder? - Tips on balancing more and less n...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 3 - Paying Very Close Attention To My Physique 02.02.2020 43:21

Welcome back for episode 3 of Tyarra's comp prep miniseries! In this week's episode Tyarra talks about how she's feeling being 27 days out from the first IFBB show of her life! As well, she goes into detail about keeping a "physique journal" and the reasoning for doing so. Additionally, she gives a life update and talks about all things nutrition, training, work, body composition and life! Thank y...

#60 Jason Woodforth ICN QLD President - Talking All Things Fascia Release and Comp Prep 31.01.2020 1:13:56

Welcome back for episode 60 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack are once again joined by Jason Woodforth, the QLD ICN President (previous episodes #32 and #52). In this episode Jason goes into great detail on the benefits of fascia release, and shares his client experiences and success stories. As well, he provides valuable recommendations for competitors...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 2 - Five Weeks Out IFBB QLD 26.01.2020 55:59

Welcome back for episode 2 of Tyarra's comp prep miniseries! In this week's episode Tyarra talks about her mentality toward adhering to and sustaining a long-term diet, and how weight loss has impacted her training performance. As well, Tyarra talks about her diet in great detail, including the foods she eats and her rationale behind incorporating high and low carbohydrate days. Thank you again fo...

#59 Stop Fearing The Scale, Calculating Peak Week Carbs, How To Account For Overeating 22.01.2020 44:23

Welcome back for episode 59 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition, health, fitness and bodybuilding. Topics include: - How do you determine how many carbs to eat in peak week? - Will exercise influence blood test results? - Why the scale is a very useful tool and shouldn't be feared - If you o...

2020 Comp Prep Miniseries Episode 1 - The Journey So Far 20.01.2020 57:38

Welcome to the first episode of Tyarra's new miniseries documenting her 2020 comp prep journey! Tyarra is currently six weeks out from her first show of the season and has decided to record an episode each week documenting her prep in detail, including her experiences competing in six different shows and three federations! As well, Tyarra plans to go into great depth on her plan of attack for each...

#58 Cardio vs Steps, Debunking Collagen Supplements, Are Superfoods Really That Super? 15.01.2020 42:22

Welcome back for episode 58 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this jam-packed episode Tyarra and Jack discuss various topics relating to nutrition, health and fitness and bust some great myths! Topics include: - The difference between overtraining vs overreaching - Think twice before replacing your whey with collagen - Does drinking water with a meal influence digestion? - Our honest opin...

#57 Comparison In The Fitness Industry, Our Supplement Stack, Advice For Beginners 02.01.2020 44:19

Welcome back for episode 57 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - the first episode of 2020! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, nutrition and fitness. Topics include: - How many calories do you need to build muscle? - Determining whether you're actually in a calorie surplus or deficit - Comparison in the fitness industry - Is it...

#56 Carb Sensitivity, Bulking Conservatively, Should You Train With DOMS? 26.12.2019 42:57

Welcome back for episode 56 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast - the final episode for 2019! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Thoughts on having to push calories up to uncomfortable levels - Is there such thing as carbohydrate sensitivity? - Plans and goals for our business, podcast and ourselves in 2020...

#55 Interview With Brandon Kempter - World Champion Natural Bodybuilder 18.12.2019 49:22

Welcome back for episode 55 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack had the opportunity to once again interview Brandon Kempter. Brandon is an ICN World Champion Bodybuilder and elite-level coach who truly leads from the front when it comes to natural bodybuilding. In this episode Brandon provides great insight into his 2019 competition season and speaks in d...

#54 Dairy and Inflammation, Tracking Micronutrients, Are You Training Or Exercising? 11.12.2019 42:59

Welcome back for episode 54 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Important micronutrients to track - Should you avoid dairy during comp prep? - Does donating blood influence gym performance? - The difference between training and exercising - Opinion on wall sits and junk v...

#53 Problems With My Fitness Pal, Metabolic Adaptation, Bulking Successfully AND MORE 28.11.2019 44:40

Welcome back for episode 53 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, fitness, nutrition, and comp prep! Topics include: - The issues we've encountered with My Fitness Pal - Discussion on metabolic adaptation and how it influences weight loss - Advice for planning your next bulking phase - Would we...

#52 EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Competing With ICN - Jason Woodforth 22.11.2019 47:25

Welcome back for episode 52 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were once again joined by special guest Jason Woodforth, the president of ICN Queensland. In this episode Jason shares his words of wisdom and gives fantastic advice for competing with the ICN Federation. Topics include: - How does the judging criteria work? - Are competitors judged separatel...

#51 Macros vs Micros, Anti-Inflammatory Diets, Are You Denaturing Your Protein Powder? 11.11.2019 44:50

Welcome back for episode 51 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition and health! Topics include: - Are macros or micros more important? - Does cooking protein powder denature the protein content? - Recommendations for foods and supplements to reduce inflammation - When we s...

#50 Post-Show Recovery With Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Allen Mao 07.11.2019 54:54

Welcome back for episode 50 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack were joined by special guest and good friend Allen Mao. Allen is an ICN pro natural bodybuilder, coach at Flex Success, and role model in the health and fitness community. Allen has also just wrapped up his competition season for 2019, and in this episode shares his words of wisdom for how to...

#49 Red vs White Meat, Signs You Need To Diet Break, Should You Change Your Workout Routine? 28.10.2019 42:24

Welcome back for episode 49 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra drop some exciting news about their new YouTube channel, give a life update, and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is red or white meat a better source of iron? Is the difference significant? - Does following a high carb diet chronically make you retain more fluid?...

#48 Dietitians Unite - Interview With Sports Dietitian, Aidan Muir 24.10.2019 52:11

Welcome back for episode 48 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra interview Aidan Muir, an Accredited Practicing Sports Dietitian from Australia and owner of Ideal Nutrition. During this episode Aidan provides his words of expertise and answers a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition and health. Topics include: - Current literature on dail...

#47 Combating Water Retention, Signs That You Should End Comp Prep, The Implications Of Overeating 21.10.2019 50:30

Welcome back for episode 47 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to health, nutrition, fitness, comp prep and more! - Micronutrient differences between animal and plant foods - What causes fluid retention in the body? Is there a way to reduce fluid/water retention? - Thoughts on dry fasting - Opinions on...

#46 Anxiety During Prep, Transitioning From Cutting To Bulking, How We Get Psyched Up To Train 17.10.2019 48:01

Welcome back for episode 46 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give a recap of the Australian ICN Nationals bodybuilding show, as well as a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics covered include: - Considerations for taking a “salt shot” pre-workout - During a cut, should you bring your calories back up to maintenance when you...

#45 What Happens When You Fast For Seven Days? Ice Baths During Peak Week + Caffeine Tolerances 07.10.2019 47:35

Welcome back for episode 45 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra give an exciting life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - What happens to the body when you fast for 7 days straight? - Should you take ice baths during peak week? - Tips to stand out on stage - Do we drink caffeine everyday? Can you develop a caffeine tol...

#44 Fresh vs Frozen Vegetables, Why Dieting Makes You Pee, Should You Avoid Acidic Foods? 01.10.2019 42:28

Welcome back for episode 44 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Jack and Tyarra answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to nutrition, fitness, comp prep, health and more! - Is there a nutritional difference between fresh and frozen vegetables? - Why do you pee more when dieting? - Should you "count" the carbs from vegetables? - Impo...

#43 Post-Show Recovery, Tracking ”Exercise Calories” on MFP, Is Salting Your Food Bad? 25.09.2019 50:06

Welcome back for episode 43 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and a recap on the recent ICN Brisbane Classic show. Plus, they answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Pros and cons of having a full rest week from the gym post-comp - Thoughts on tracking "exercise calories" on My Fitness Pal and smart watches - How...

#42 Challenging ”Organic” Food, Signs You Need To Mini-Cut, Considerations For Poor Digestion 17.09.2019 52:27

Welcome back for episode 42 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions (get ready for a few laughs!) Topics include: - Update on Tyarra's prep and Jack's decision to do a mini-cut - What are the signs that you should commence a mini-cut? - Discussion on using laxatives when dieting - Difference be...

#41 Alicia Gowans - Interview With The 3 x WBFF World Champion 12.09.2019 1:17:56

Welcome back for episode 41 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack were privileged to interview special guest Alicia Gowans. Alicia is currently the 3 x reigning World Champion for WBFF Fitness 35 + , and is a leading role model in the health and fitness industry. During this episode Alicia goes into great detail on various topics and shares her words of wisdom. Discussi...

#40 The Most Common Nutrition Mistakes, Going ”ALL IN”, Stop Fearing Fruit, How To Drop Calories 08.09.2019 50:15

Welcome back for episode 40 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics discussed include: - When you apply oils to your skin, can this be absorbed as calories and utilised in the body as energy? - Is there a limit to the maximum amount of sugar you should consume per day for health? - What...