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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#39 Handling Your Emotions During Prep, Ketogenic Dieting, Food Allergies vs Intolerances 03.09.2019 44:44

Welcome back for episode 39 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Jack and Tyarra discussed various topics surrounding nutrition, health, exercise, bodybuilding and comp prep, including: - Pros and cons of ketogenic dieting during comp prep - When deloading during a mass, should you eat at maintenance calories or in a surplus? - Nutrition and training recommendations for breast augment...

#38 Plans For Competing In 2020, Why You Should Train Abs, Building A High Metabolism AND MORE 30.08.2019 44:47

Welcome back for episode 38 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! Topics for this week's episode include: - Exciting announcement on our new website - A break-down of Tyarra's plan of attack for competing in 2020 - Discussion on the importance of training abs in isolation - What's the upper limit for protein intake per meal? What happens if you eat "too much" protein? - What are our top three vi...

#37 High Carb vs High Fat Diets, Insulin Resistance Explained, Why We Pursued Bodybuilding AND MORE 26.08.2019 48:21

Welcome back for episode 37 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics relating to health, nutrition and bodybuilding. - Why did we decide to pursue bodybuilding? - Are there negative health effects to consuming 0.5g/kg of fat per day? - Thoughts on high carb, low fat diets - Insulin resistanc...

#36 Our Supplement Recommendations, Effects of Dieting on the Microbiome, Overdoing Daily Steps 22.08.2019 35:06

Welcome back for episode 36 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics. - Discussion and potential theories behind increased flatulence during prep and prolonged dieting periods - What would we tell our pre-comp prep selves now after competing? - After a mini cut, should you go to maintenance...

#35 Breaking Through Weight Plateaus, Gluten-Free Misconceptions, Tracking Sugar Alcohols AND MORE 18.08.2019 44:40

Welcome back for episode 35 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: - Thoughts on "macro banking" - Discussion on calculating protein requirements - should you use total bodyweight or kilograms of FFM? - Pros and cons of getting ready early for a show - what do we recommend? -...

#34 Cardio During Comp Prep, Natural Fat Burners, Detriments Of Supplementing Vitamin C AND MORE 13.08.2019 48:10

Welcome back for episode 34 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give an exciting life update and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Is cardio necessary during comp prep? - Is green tea an effective fat burner? - Why you should reconsider supplementing Vitamin C - Signs a competitor is ready to move into the another division (e.g...

#33 Honest Opinions On Anti-Dieters, Adaptive Metabolisms, Binge Eating, Junk Volume Training + MORE 05.08.2019 50:35

Welcome back for episode 33 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions and discuss various topics on nutrition, health and training. Topics include: - Honest opinions on the anti-diet culture - Is tracking your nutrition necessary when you're training hard? - How many sets should you perform per muscle group per week to...

#32 Words From The ICN QLD President - Interview With Jason Woodforth 29.07.2019 1:04:59

Welcome back for episode 32 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Woodforth, the president of ICN here in Queensland, Australia. If you are a past, current, or future competitor with ICN or any other bodybuilding federation, this is certainly an episode you'll want to listen to start to finish! Topics include: - What g...

#31 Testosterone Boosters, The Truth About Sugar In Fruit, Knowing When To Deload AND MORE 24.07.2019 49:38

Welcome back for episode 31 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode MASTER Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics Include: - Signs that you need to deload, and ways to structure a deload - Should you count fiber in your macros? Does it contribute to energy intake? - Digestion rate of fruits vs refined grains - is there a difference? - How do you g...

#30 Comp Prep Roundtable With Allen Mao 17.07.2019 1:30:08

Welcome back for episode 30 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack have teamed up with Allen Mao to record a special episode discussing all things comp prep! Allen is both a competitive bodybuilder and renowned online coach at Flex Success, and is currently 9.5 weeks out from his first show of the season. If you are a competitive bodybuilder, coach, or interested in phys...

#29 The Science Behind Macros, Safety Considerations For Chewing Gum, How Healthy Is Meat? 11.07.2019 54:54

Welcome back for episode 29 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: - Update on Jack's deload and Tyarra's dieting results - How macros and calories are actually calculated by scientists - Is nicotine gum a safe appetite suppressant? - Nutrition recommendations for natural vs e...

#28 Interview With Steve Hall From Revive Stronger 06.07.2019 58:05

Welcome back for episode 28 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Steve Hall, the owner and co-founder of the Revive Stronger coaching business and podcast. Topics Include: - Steve's background story and what got him started in the health and fitness industry - How does Steve currently structure his own training and nutrition, and how has this cha...

#27 Carb Cycling Effectiveness, Recommendations For Bulking, Ashwagandha AND MORE 27.06.2019 52:40

Welcome back for episode 27 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer a bunch of great questions! Topics include: - Thoughts on carb cycling for a lean bulk - Information on Ashwagandha - How fluffy is "too fluffy" when bulking? - Was the dietetics degree worth the time and money? - Can birth control limit muscle gain? - Perfect scenario for an off seaso...

#26 Why You Will Never Hit Your Macros Perfectly, Training vs Rest Day Nutrition AND WAY MORE 20.06.2019 53:46

Welcome back for episode 26 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a life update after finishing their Masters of Dietetics degree and answer a bunch of great listener questions relating to nutrition! Topics include: - How do you know if you've gone hypoglycaemic during a workout? How do you avoid hypoglycaemia? - Are nutrient information panels accurat...

#25 Interview With Physique Coach and ISSN Sports Nutritionist, Joey Cantlin 12.06.2019 57:46

Welcome back for episode 25 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Joey Cantlin, a highly successful and renowned physique coach from Brisbane, Australia. Joey shares his knowledge, experience, and words of wisdom when it comes coaching physique athletes. This is certainly an episode you don't want to miss! Topics covered include: - What got Joey s...

#24 Talking EVERYTHING Comp Prep - Determining When You’re Ready, Qualities Of A Good Coach AND MORE 03.06.2019 46:34

Welcome back for episode 24 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! This week Tyarra and Jack have recorded a special "Comp Prep Themed" episode, answering a bunch of great listener questions relating specifically to competing in bodybuilding! Topics include: - When do you know you're ready to compete? - Qualities of a good coach - Things to consider regarding water, sodium, and diuretics - If you...

#23 When To Start A Contest Prep, Training vs Rest Day Calories, Activated Nuts AND MORE 27.05.2019 37:44

Welcome back for episode 23 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: - Are activated nuts superior to "normal nuts" ? - Should you reduce calories on rest days? - Determining a good point for starting a prep - How to determine carbs on "high" and "low" days in prep - How to make...

#22 Fasted Cardio, Combating Hunger, Underrated Foods, Mainstream Bodybuilding AND MORE 20.05.2019 48:10

Welcome back for episode 22 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap of their last show of the season as coaches, including client results and a life update! They also answer a bunch of great listener questions which include: - What are the most underrated foods when it comes to nutritional benefits? - Does fasted cardio really burn more fat? - Ho...

#21 Lessons Learnt As Coaches, Hangover Nutrition, Our Qualifications AND MORE 14.05.2019 45:01

Welcome back for episode 21 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a recap on their client's results at the Brisbane ICN Classic and answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Biggest lessons learnt as coaches? - What are our qualifications? - Is it bad to get most of your protein intake from protein powder? - If we could go back five...

#20 Show Day Recap, Bodybuilding Mistakes We’ve Made, Motivation vs Discipline AND MORE 07.05.2019 44:24

Welcome back for episode 20 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack give a show-day recap from their very first show of the season as coaches, as well as answer a bunch of great listener questions! Topics covered include: - Motivation vs Discipline - Should bodybuilders train in the 1-6 rep range? - Should insulin resistant individuals follow low-carb diets?...

#19 Natural vs Enhanced Bodybuilding, Cheat Meals, Misconceptions Regarding Muscle Gain AND MORE 28.04.2019 53:54

Welcome back for episode 19 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this weeks episode Tyarra and Jack cover a bunch of great listener questions! Topics include: - Do various cooking methods alter the nutritional value of food? - Thoughts on enhanced bodybuilding - will we stay natural? Will we coach enhanced athletes? - Thoughts on cheat meals and cheat days - How did our families respond when...

#18 Dr.Gabrielle Fundaro - Talking All Things Gut Science And The Microbiome 20.04.2019 55:44

Welcome back for episode 18 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Gabrielle has a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport and Health Education, she is an ISSN Sports Nutritionist and a nutrition coach at Renaissance Periodization. Gabrielle has made a name for herself in the healt...

#17 Glucose Disposal Agents, Digestive Enzymes, Beetroot Juice Pumps AND MORE 13.04.2019 35:49

Welcome back for episode 17 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this week's episode Tyarra and Jack answer listener questions from Instagram and bust a bunch of great nutrition and health myths! Topics included are: - Glucose Disposal Agents (GDAs) - do they actually work? - Thoughts on magnesium, potassium and omega 3 supplementation - Can fat cells store water? Is this the reason your sca...

#16 Jackson Peos on Diet Breaks and Making Your Mark In The Industry 07.04.2019 52:27

Welcome back for episode 16 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! If you're a physique competitor or interested in sports nutrition this is certainly an episode you DON'T want to miss! On this week's episode Tyarra and Jack interview Jackson Peos. Jackson is a PHD candidate at the University of Western Australia, completing his PHD in the area of diet breaks and intermittent dieting. Jackson is...

#15 Sports Nutrition - Supplement Protocols, Peri-Workout Fat Intake, Why You Shouldn’t Fear Sodium 31.03.2019 42:47

Welcome back for episode 15 of The Bodybuilding Dietitians Podcast! In this episode Tyarra and Jack do another "Sports Nutrition" theme, answering a bunch of great questions related to optimising performance through nutrition! Topics covered include: - Intraworkout supplementation, is there a benefit to cluster dextrin? - Sodium Bicarbonate supplementation before a high-lactate race - Is coffee or...